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12 Jun 2009

A primer on the history of “NINJA”

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 6 - History and Martial Arts | 0

(adapted from an article originally published on Ninja80.com) “Ninja” is a relatively modern word that has come to summarize a wide range of military practices, martial arts traditions and popular entertainment themes in one iconic black-hooded package. The black suit … Continued

Hattori Hanzo, Kosugi, Masaki Hatsumi, Sarutobi Sasuke
Judy Ongg as KAGERO
7 Jun 2009

Judy Ongg as KAGERO

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 1 - Film and TV | 0

Once upon a time, “Lone Wolf” himself Tomisaburo Wakayama got a little bored with normal swordfare, watched a few too many spaghetti westerns, and spawned a fantastic movie and TV franchise called Shokin Kasegi – The Bounty Hunter. The character … Continued

Judy Ongg, Shokin Kasegi, Tomisaburo Wakayama
AKAI KAGEBOSHI – the other ‘red shadow’
7 Jun 2009

AKAI KAGEBOSHI – the other ‘red shadow’

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 1 - Film and TV | 3

Can a respectable, accomplished beautiful woman from noble samurai family possibly say no to a hooded bedroom invader so clearly superior in his warrior fashion sense? I think not! I may have started this site just to find a good … Continued

AKAI KAGEBOSHI, Hashizo Okawa, Hattori Hanzo, Jubei Yagyu, Ryutaro Otomo, Thai press kits

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