Fujita Seiko:: The Last Koga Ninja by Phillip T. Hevener
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Book Reviews of Fujita Seiko:: The Last Koga Ninja
Book Review: Author
Summary: 5 Stars
I wrote this biography of Fujita Seiko because I couldn't understand why it hadn't already been done! Here is a man who not only claimed to be "The Last Ninja," but, was also a prolific author of books on Japanese budo.
In life, Fujita was a student of Ninjutsu, Jujutsu, Jojutsu, Shurikenjutsu, and many other arts, including the gendai arts of Judo, Kendo and Karate. His influence was profound and expansive, with his reach touching all of the great masters of his day, Motobu, Mabuni, Funakoshi, Taira, Ueshiba, etc.
In death, he was a mystery, which in the West, resulted in the unscrupulous use of his name by certain individuals claiming to be modern Koga Ninja. In my book you will learn how all of the dynamics surrounding this strange man, can be understood. It is work that will be instructive to those practicing all of the arts mentioned above.
Book Review: Good Read
Summary: 5 Stars
Great book detailing key moments in fujita life I think it was a great work I also agree with him about ninjutsu today! fujita is a very good example of true shinobi.
There are key points in the book that say a lot about true shinobi and these things IMO don't exist today (maybe in small groups) like his training with his grandfather and possibly why Fujita was chosen and not his father very interesting to me, his possible involvement or training in WWII is a very good read in my mind his skill would be very valuable it would be foolish not to use him.
I think the great thing about Fujita was his mind very strong and there was much time spent on his physical ability which I do not see today, his skill was very high level and recognized by many masters of his day.
Book Review: Most Informative Book on Fujita Seiko
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is the most informative read you will get to date on the life & arts of Fujita Seiko. The author presents us with the facts and often reiterates them to remind the reader of the truth, something I found refreshing. Its well written and filled with info the West never knew about Fujita and his life. The author also presents how all the arts that Fujita was headmaster of including the arts he also practiced along with the Karate and Koryu community he was associated with. Very good read!Book Review: An amazing story of an exceptional man...
Summary: 5 Stars
Man, this book is too small. It could have been as thick as a dictionary, and it would still be interesting! It was an eye opener for me. Not on the Koka/Koga claims, but on who Fujita Seiko was, as a man, as a martial arts practitioner.
This is a must for anyone interested in Ninjutsu. It does put to rest some claims, while for me, it increased the mystic around such a great man.
Loved it, just loved it.
Book Review: Excellent Work
Summary: 5 Stars
Insightful, well researched, and objective. I bought the book with a few specific questions in mind and found myself with my questions answered, and a note pad full of new ones at the end.
As a practitioner of kenpo, I was particularly fascinated with the mention of the existence of japanese kenpo traditions that existed prior to the influence of okinawan kempo.