Ancient Japanese Ninja Research Paper
The ancient Japanese ninja
Ninja or Shinobi were known as Samurai spies of ancient Japan.
They developed the skills of Ninjutsu (which means the “art of stealth”). The ninja were an elite group or secret brotherhood that used their special techniques for sabotage, infiltration and assassination, as well as open combat.
Origins
Historians believe that the first ninjas appeared around the 14th century however it was not until the 15th century that they were specially trained as spies and assassins. The word Shinobi appeared around this time and means a secretive group of agents.
The normal Samurai soldier fought with honour where they were expected to fight openly and face their enemy, however the Ninja had more secretive roles including spy, scout, surprise attacker and agitator.
Records tell of ninja who retreated to the mountains near Iga and Koga of central japan to meditate and …show more content…
Many historians believe that the ninja wore black robes, possibly with red to hide bloodstains. Or at night they wore navy blue. Clothing was similar to the samurai, but anything loose (eg leggings) were tucked into pants or secured with belts so they wouldn’t catch on anything. They also had a piece of cloth (a tenugui) used to cover their face, used as a belt or to help climb.
Ninjas were also known to have armour designed to be worn under their clothing. Shin & arm guards with metal-reinforced hoods are also thought to be worn.
Tools
Tools were used to help climb and infiltrate enemy castles etc they included * Ropes and grappling hooks were common and tied to the belt. * collapsible ladders with spikes at both ends to anchor the ladder. * Spiked or hooked climbing gear worn on hands & feet also doubled as weapons. * Chisels, hammers, drills & picks * Inflatable skins & breathing tubes allowed the ninja to stay underwater.
Ninja or Shinobi were known as Samurai spies of ancient Japan.
They developed the skills of Ninjutsu (which means the “art of stealth”). The ninja were an elite group or secret brotherhood that used their special techniques for sabotage, infiltration and assassination, as well as open combat.
Origins
Historians believe that the first ninjas appeared around the 14th century however it was not until the 15th century that they were specially trained as spies and assassins. The word Shinobi appeared around this time and means a secretive group of agents.
The normal Samurai soldier fought with honour where they were expected to fight openly and face their enemy, however the Ninja had more secretive roles including spy, scout, surprise attacker and agitator.
Records tell of ninja who retreated to the mountains near Iga and Koga of central japan to meditate and …show more content…
Many historians believe that the ninja wore black robes, possibly with red to hide bloodstains. Or at night they wore navy blue. Clothing was similar to the samurai, but anything loose (eg leggings) were tucked into pants or secured with belts so they wouldn’t catch on anything. They also had a piece of cloth (a tenugui) used to cover their face, used as a belt or to help climb.
Ninjas were also known to have armour designed to be worn under their clothing. Shin & arm guards with metal-reinforced hoods are also thought to be worn.
Tools
Tools were used to help climb and infiltrate enemy castles etc they included * Ropes and grappling hooks were common and tied to the belt. * collapsible ladders with spikes at both ends to anchor the ladder. * Spiked or hooked climbing gear worn on hands & feet also doubled as weapons. * Chisels, hammers, drills & picks * Inflatable skins & breathing tubes allowed the ninja to stay underwater.