Jack Hoban, credited as founding father of American Ninjutsu, appears in this special interview and training video.
Hoban began studying karate and did a little boxing in his early days. Then he met and trained under judan Ninjutsu master Stephen K. Hayes, his first sempai (senior). Hayes introduced Hoban to Masaaki Hatsumi who taught him fighting secrets and mysteries of life.
Hoban rode the wave of the ninja popularity of the 80s, but never stopped there. He remained steadfast in his belief in the art of ninjutsu. “TheWarrior Creed keeps me going,” says Hoban, “knowing I can be one of ‘those people’ who can be counted on when the chips are down.
Read the full article and see the video here:
Ninjutsu Training Commentary and Video by Jack Hoban, Student of Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi
