PRINCIPLES OF NINJUTSU ~ PHILOSOPHY​

原則忍術〜哲学​

The Five Manifestations ​

5症状​

Chi ​

         Earth - a solid state, a natural posture. ​

 

Sui ​

         Water - a liquid state, a defensive posture. ​

 

Ka ​

         Fire - an energy releasing state, an offensive posture ​

 

Fu​

         Wind - a gaseous state, a receiving posture ​

 

Ku​

         Void - subatomic energy, potential, the substance from    ​

              which things take form. ​

 

 

The Five Weaknesses ​

5弱み​

 The five weaknesses are based upon the manifestations above and link to the basic traits that an individual may exhibit. The Ninja was expert in observing these traits and exploiting them for his/her own ends. ​

• Laziness ​
• Anger​​
• Fear​
• Sympathy
• Vanity​

 

The Five Needs
5ニーズ
The Ninja was also able to exploit the needs of an adversary. In doing so it was possible to manipulate events and have debts repaid. The Ninja could then be at the centre of activity yet remain hidden. ​

• Security
• Sex
• Wealth
• Pride
• Pleasure​

  

 

 

We needn't slay our enemy on the feild of physical battle when we can

defeat him--slay him!--where he is most vulnerable--his mind!

 

No man can harm you near as much as your own​

thoughts unguarded.​

--The Buddha