Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend (2016)

Meet a real-life ninja master!

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Ninjas are enduring, iconic figures of Japan. They were active about 500 years ago during the country's Warring States period. And these days, they're thought to be long gone. But centuries later, one ninja is still with us. 84-year-old Masaaki Hatsumi is a successor of the Togakure school. He teaches a supreme form of self-defense to more than 100,000 students around the world, including FBI agents and army personnel. Hatsumi can easily fend off attacks from these tough disciples and make them unmovable using just one finger. What is the essence of his astonishing art? This program investigates the hidden power of this ninja master.

Director: Fuyuhiko Nishi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
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Production: NHK World
Country: Japan
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Fuyuhiko Nishi
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend about?
Ninjas are enduring, iconic figures of Japan. They were active about 500 years ago during the country's Warring States period. And these days, they're thought to be long gone. But centuries later, one ninja is still with us. 84-year-old Masaaki Hatsumi is a successor of the Togakure school. He teaches a supreme form of self-defense to more than 100,000 students around the world, including FBI agents and army personnel. Hatsumi can easily fend off attacks from these tough disciples and make them unmovable using just one finger. What is the essence of his astonishing art? This program investigates the hidden power of this ninja master.
Who directed Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend?
Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend was directed by Fuyuhiko Nishi.
Who stars in Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend?
Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend stars Masaaki Hatsumi, Jack Hoban, Rina Takeda, Tatsuya Naka, Sonny Chiba.
How long is Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend?
Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
What genre is Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend?
Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend is a Documentary film.
Where was Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend produced?
Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend was produced in Japan.