Thank you again for all the cool work you do to recreate the stuff from the manuals and do REAL living research. It's not just ninja or even Japanese history your promoting, but real Anthropology!
Woow your by far the most number 1 fan of the shinobi no mono.never seen such dedication nice video very good content wish you the best in your journey
Mr. Rossa, I love your videos! I find them fascinating, informative, and a piece of living art! You are a hero to those of us who want a more real look at the lives of the Shinobi no Mono. That being said, I am curious about a few things, namely: - In your honest opinion, just how durable are Waraji for mountaineering? Do you find that they provide sufficient traction on loose rock or muddy hillsides? Do they rot quickly if soaked? - Your Kimono shelter looked a bit small, did the Shinobi ever have something analogous to a Western pup tent? Does the Basenshukai expound upon Shinobi fieldcraft, by this I mean does it describe unique pioneer techniques not seen in the West? - Most of the gear you showcase seems like mild weather gear, does the Bansenshukai or any other Shinobi text demonstrate that the commandoes had solutions for camping or trekking in very cold weather (as one would encounter in Hokkaido)? - You packed just the tools you would need to camp, but a Shinobi might be hiking towards a target with all that gear, plus whatever they needed when they got there. Have you ever packed your burgling kit and your scaling ladders as well and tried to re-enact a mission? If so, how heavy was your pack with all the materiel needed for infiltrating a castle? Keep up the good work, your videos are the highlight of my hobby workshop!
Very impressive attention to detail! Reminds me of my youth building esoteric ninja tools and practicing in nature. I am going to encourage more of this live experience with our students
Some constructive criticism to come, but first I do want to say that I appreciate this video being made, if for nothing else than to keep people talking about and thinking about these things in a practical way. Too often words like "ninja" "ninjutsu" and "shinobi" get tossed around and almost exclusively associated with exaggerated or ridiculous claims. I appreciate an attempt to showcase traditional tools and actually use them in the field. So, kudos for that.... now the less pleasant bit... and please know that I say this only to further the cause, not to be rude. I didn't go to any "ninja school" but I did live in the wilderness for 2 years because it was literally the only thing I could do to provide for myself. I had no job, no money, and I was turned down for government assistance because I had a business license, but I wasn't doing any business, and my case worker rejected my application on the grounds that I "COULD make money" even though I wasn't. Well, a lot of this also involved being on private land where the owner was charging exorbitant fees for the privilege of being in his "hunting club" so stealth became a necessity as well. So I am not speaking here as a ninja scholar (though I have studied some) so much as one with a great deal of practical field experience. Alright, on with it then. I will give it this, the video showed a nice selection of traditional tools. Unfortunately, I felt that the presenter's skills with said tools were found somewhat wanting. When I was living in the wild, I did come to rely on my spear (well, technically I suppose it was more like a short naginata. It was designed for cutting, slashing and chopping, not just piercing as a "spear" traditionally is) quite heavily. I had a firearm, but I couldn't afford to advertise my position like that, so I ended up using my pole arm more than my firearm. The "kamayari" is a very good choice. A nunti-bo would be a good one too. At any rate, I am pleased this got mentioned, I just wish we had seen it put to more use. The kunai may have been a better choice of tool for hammering that pin into the kamayari shaft than that over sized meat cleaver. I would also have liked to see the kunai used to dig some edible or medicinal roots maybe, and something actually prepared over the fire. Also, maybe it's not "ninja" according to the books, but a dakota fire pit can be dug with a kunai, and is certainly more "stealth" than that shallow little pit he made for seemingly no purpose since he was going to use the fire tube for warmth. "Rat is north" he said holding a modern floating compass, I can't see how that is relevant either. He didn't navigate anywhere with it. Showing us some function behind those markings would have been nice. Also, not much point to carrying around brush and ink and paper if you aren't going to use it. Finally, telling us from the beginning that "these are things samurai would use" and then describing your clothing as "like a peasant or farmer" is oxymoronical (samurai were high class people) UNLESS you explain that it is part of Hensojutsu- the art of disguise and impersonation, and part of the traditional shinobi skill set. For all the other trivia he gave us, kinda surprised that didn't warrant a passing mention My rules for survival are simple; 1. Knowledge weighs nothing. Better to know how to get food and water from the environment than to weigh yourself down with rations. 2. Carry only tools with no less than 3 immediately obvious and necessary uses. (btw you did well with this in the video, save for those few mentioned above that didn't get featured or explained) 3. Never stay one place for too long, use natural shelters as much as possible, avoid "track traps" and leave no trace.
This is a very cool video. Be careful with that rope though, tensile strength is not to be mistaken for working weight. Also, when you expose rope to the dirt like that the small sand particles cut at the rope compromising its integrity. You should move to a sheathed dynamic rope. I know they're pricey, but when it's your life on the end of it it is worth what you pay. Be careful out there and keep doing these videos this is outstanding stuff.
If you're on Facebook you should join my group Ninja Tools. It would be easier to explain it that way with photos and drawings. I made it by copying photos of an antique.
I saw this and.. subscribe. I will be consuming all your videos over the course of this week. Doing this stuff for real, major props. Where did you get that grappling hook? I want one.
about the waraji... how sturdy are they? can they be used to run and climb in the woods or a castle? or would they get messed up? i doubt they have good grip for a "wallrun" but i wouldnt expect a real ninja to do one unless he was trying to escape from someone chasing them
my donohi i got try out this winter kamayari.good stuff bro i did ninja survival training yes my every tabi mongle jogger from japan they just the cloth tabi but more like sneeker so fore it hold up all sumber long now it fall and might get steel toe tabi with spike for winter snow and ice thumb up bro like see more bro
The shaft is from a Hanwei yari that I made an alternate shaft for. The blade is from Budoya dot org. The blade comes without bevels. I added the bevels, sharpened it, and made the scabbard and waterproof bag.
Be careful for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving Let your requests be made known unto God and the peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus, our Lord. ❤️🙏🏼💪🏽
Thank you again for all the cool work you do to recreate the stuff from the manuals and do REAL living research. It's not just ninja or even Japanese history your promoting, but real Anthropology!
You make good content. Thank you for sharing.
I’m very impressed by your historical accuracy.
Very good, you are actually some of my inspiration for studying traditional ninjutsu
Woow your by far the most number 1 fan of the shinobi no mono.never seen such dedication nice video very good content wish you the best in your journey
Dude...you have to be one of the most hardcore traditionalists I've ever had the experience of knowing.Respect!
Great channel btw!
Can you make an instrustional videos, on how to make the backpack?
Excellent display and demo of shinobi gear I look forward to seeing more.
cool informational video keep making them
Mr. Rossa, I love your videos! I find them fascinating, informative, and a piece of living art! You are a hero to those of us who want a more real look at the lives of the Shinobi no Mono.
That being said, I am curious about a few things, namely:
- In your honest opinion, just how durable are Waraji for mountaineering? Do you find that they provide sufficient traction on loose rock or muddy hillsides? Do they rot quickly if soaked?
- Your Kimono shelter looked a bit small, did the Shinobi ever have something analogous to a Western pup tent? Does the Basenshukai expound upon Shinobi fieldcraft, by this I mean does it describe unique pioneer techniques not seen in the West?
- Most of the gear you showcase seems like mild weather gear, does the Bansenshukai or any other Shinobi text demonstrate that the commandoes had solutions for camping or trekking in very cold weather (as one would encounter in Hokkaido)?
- You packed just the tools you would need to camp, but a Shinobi might be hiking towards a target with all that gear, plus whatever they needed when they got there. Have you ever packed your burgling kit and your scaling ladders as well and tried to re-enact a mission? If so, how heavy was your pack with all the materiel needed for infiltrating a castle?
Keep up the good work, your videos are the highlight of my hobby workshop!
This is excellent!
Charles Collier Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I Love it!
Gabriel your video is awesome. Upload new one showing how to make each tool for us to learn from you!
Great video man you out did yourself👍
Really clever, ninjas are very intelligent.
Very impressive attention to detail! Reminds me of my youth building esoteric ninja tools and practicing in nature. I am going to encourage more of this live experience with our students
Execellent Camping!!!!!, I like very much!
Excellent...
Some constructive criticism to come, but first I do want to say that I appreciate this video being made, if for nothing else than to keep people talking about and thinking about these things in a practical way. Too often words like "ninja" "ninjutsu" and "shinobi" get tossed around and almost exclusively associated with exaggerated or ridiculous claims. I appreciate an attempt to showcase traditional tools and actually use them in the field. So, kudos for that.... now the less pleasant bit... and please know that I say this only to further the cause, not to be rude. I didn't go to any "ninja school" but I did live in the wilderness for 2 years because it was literally the only thing I could do to provide for myself. I had no job, no money, and I was turned down for government assistance because I had a business license, but I wasn't doing any business, and my case worker rejected my application on the grounds that I "COULD make money" even though I wasn't. Well, a lot of this also involved being on private land where the owner was charging exorbitant fees for the privilege of being in his "hunting club" so stealth became a necessity as well. So I am not speaking here as a ninja scholar (though I have studied some) so much as one with a great deal of practical field experience. Alright, on with it then.
I will give it this, the video showed a nice selection of traditional tools. Unfortunately, I felt that the presenter's skills with said tools were found somewhat wanting.
When I was living in the wild, I did come to rely on my spear (well, technically I suppose it was more like a short naginata. It was designed for cutting, slashing and chopping, not just piercing as a "spear" traditionally is) quite heavily. I had a firearm, but I couldn't afford to advertise my position like that, so I ended up using my pole arm more than my firearm. The "kamayari" is a very good choice. A nunti-bo would be a good one too. At any rate, I am pleased this got mentioned, I just wish we had seen it put to more use.
The kunai may have been a better choice of tool for hammering that pin into the kamayari shaft than that over sized meat cleaver. I would also have liked to see the kunai used to dig some edible or medicinal roots maybe, and something actually prepared over the fire. Also, maybe it's not "ninja" according to the books, but a dakota fire pit can be dug with a kunai, and is certainly more "stealth" than that shallow little pit he made for seemingly no purpose since he was going to use the fire tube for warmth.
"Rat is north" he said holding a modern floating compass, I can't see how that is relevant either. He didn't navigate anywhere with it. Showing us some function behind those markings would have been nice.
Also, not much point to carrying around brush and ink and paper if you aren't going to use it.
Finally, telling us from the beginning that "these are things samurai would use" and then describing your clothing as "like a peasant or farmer" is oxymoronical (samurai were high class people) UNLESS you explain that it is part of Hensojutsu- the art of disguise and impersonation, and part of the traditional shinobi skill set. For all the other trivia he gave us, kinda surprised that didn't warrant a passing mention
My rules for survival are simple;
1. Knowledge weighs nothing. Better to know how to get food and water from the environment than to weigh yourself down with rations.
2. Carry only tools with no less than 3 immediately obvious and necessary uses. (btw you did well with this in the video, save for those few mentioned above that didn't get featured or explained)
3. Never stay one place for too long, use natural shelters as much as possible, avoid "track traps" and leave no trace.
This is a very cool video. Be careful with that rope though, tensile strength is not to be mistaken for working weight. Also, when you expose rope to the dirt like that the small sand particles cut at the rope compromising its integrity. You should move to a sheathed dynamic rope. I know they're pricey, but when it's your life on the end of it it is worth what you pay. Be careful out there and keep doing these videos this is outstanding stuff.
Adam Bodford Thanks. I'll be careful!
Excellent video Gabriel, -super cool!!!
thanks!
Do you think you could make a video on how it is you made your backpack?
If you're on Facebook you should join my group Ninja Tools. It would be easier to explain it that way with photos and drawings. I made it by copying photos of an antique.
Gabriel Rossa thank you I just joined an already found tons of helpful stuff
Great video Gabriel
I saw this and.. subscribe. I will be consuming all your videos over the course of this week. Doing this stuff for real, major props. Where did you get that grappling hook? I want one.
Good show.
Thanks for your videos. The clothing you wear is amazing. Did you make it yourself
Yes. The brown was Martha Stewart living curtains 100% cotton. The rope sandals I also made. You can see my video "How to Make Waraji".
about the waraji... how sturdy are they? can they be used to run and climb in the woods or a castle? or would they get messed up? i doubt they have good grip for a "wallrun" but i wouldnt expect a real ninja to do one unless he was trying to escape from someone chasing them
my donohi i got try out this winter kamayari.good stuff bro i did ninja survival training yes my every tabi mongle jogger from japan they just the cloth tabi but more like sneeker so fore it hold up all sumber long now it fall and might get steel toe tabi with spike for winter snow and ice thumb up bro like see more bro
All your videos are great stuff. though I'm not into the magic spells. But otherwise, awesome work. You should have a tv show. lo
Great work!!
where did you aquire the outfit?
Besides the books where did you learn your stuff
Nowhere really. Tengu I guess.
Hello, where did you learn all this? Techniques etc..?
Thank you !
+Samuel fanduJapon Mostly from Antony Cummins' books. Translations of real historical ninja manuals. And some from experiments of my own.
Thanks ! I will read his book
+Gabriel Rossa hello , how to make this compass ?
Thanks
Also awsome outfit, where can I get them or did you make it
Question on the type of bamboo and were to get love the work
What brand of Hakama do you wear?
Hakuna matata but Timone is holding the Kunai
Gabriel como has conseguido las cosas que utilizas en este vídeo.
please please please do another video like this
Okay! :)
yay
Teach us some ninja technique
What does this video prove? A debris hut would have been stealthier then sleeping out in open..IDK..
Gabriel-Where did you get the Kamayari?Or did you make it yourself?
The shaft is from a Hanwei yari that I made an alternate shaft for. The blade is from Budoya dot org. The blade comes without bevels. I added the bevels, sharpened it, and made the scabbard and waterproof bag.
+Gabriel Rossa -Thank you for answering my question.
Be careful for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving Let your requests be made known unto God and the peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus, our Lord. ❤️🙏🏼💪🏽
Where can I get the water canteen thing?
+Pierate21 I made it myself. A lot of bamboo grows here on Maui, Hawai'i.
+Gabriel Rossa good video also btw
ninja use fire style jutsu to make camp fire not use fire starter 😂
how do u spell tatsu correctily
peter morales Do you mean taimatsu? Torches?
i mean the hatchet
It's nata (iron). I think I said "nana" sorry.
oh
You mean tetsu?