Ninpo: Wisdom for Life
by Masaaki Hatsumi
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Author: Masaaki HatsumiEditor: Joe Maurantonio
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1998-12
ISBN: 1587762064
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Vivisphere Pub
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Book Review: When in doubt, go to the source.
Summary: 5 Stars
Translating is a difficult task. It's not easy to capture the nuances from one language and be able to offer the same sense in another. It goes without saying that a complete translation implies an understanding of the topic material FROM WITHIN and for those who train with Hatsumi-sensei, the difficulties in actually 'being within' ought to be well known. Basically, sensei can be notoriously difficult to translate.
I am currently translating the original into English as part of my own personal study and while difficult, I have been surprised to find that there are some quite glaring mistakes in the translation. I'm not refering to syntax or anything like that. Each translator has their way of capturing the style of the original and I guess that's fine. What I am refering to is that in the English translation, the meaning in a number of passages is quite the OPPOSITE OF WHAT IS WRITTEN IN THE ORIGINAL JAPANESE. This is quite a serious flaw and in my opinion, stems from a lack of understanding of the 'sense' of what Hatsumi-sensei is actually writing about.
For sure, students of the Bujinkan will, and ought to, obtain a copy of this book. Serious students however, will understand the necessity of reading between the lines and of following Hatsumi-sensei's advice and 'converse with the book'. Given the kind of errors in the translation, this is a must.
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