By: Hakim Isler People always ask me if NMA (Ninja Martial Arts) is better than the martial art known as MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). The first thing I am sure…

One of the key advantages to studying Ninjutsu over other Martial Arts is the built in versatility. As Sensei Isler recently explained to the Advanced Ninja Protectors class: Key takeaways:…

Last weekend, I witnessed a guy get “jumped” in a club. Not sure if he deserved it, or how it happened but it brings up a good point about what I feel is the most important part of self defense. He and another guy were swinging at each other when a friend of one of the jumpers came along and blindsided the victim.

By: Hakim Isler This week is promotion week at my school. Ninja Self Defense practitioners are evaluated in areas ranging from use of spirit in the class, understanding of a…

Yesterday we asked the question, “Are the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Really Ninja?” Today, Sensei Hakim Isler digs a little deeper into the question. Why exactly do movies like to…

Sensei Hakim Isler continues his discussion of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and whether or not they practice true Ninjutsu. We’re all familiar with the weapons the Turtles use. Raphael favors…

Sensei had a chance to see the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie. See what he has to say here: