Ninjutsu Kamae and the Ninja's Heart

In ninjutsu, “kamae” refers to the “stance” we hold ourselves in during a technique. At Quest Martial Arts, we understand that a strong kamae results in a strong technique. Our whole body must work in unison in order for us to be at our strongest. “When properly applied, the kamae reflects the ninja's heart. This means that our physical nature conforms to our intentions, and there is no division between our interior and exterior aspects. This state of integrated mind and body action is totally natural, and can be observed readily in the movements of animals as they interact with their environment. Only human beings seem to develop the need to be trained in natural body motion.” -Masaaki Hatsumi   As Soke Masaaki Hatsumi says, “the kamae reflects the ninja’s heart”. When we feel strong and confident, our posture changes to reflect that. When you say something, do you fully mean it? Is your intention true? Learning and understanding kamae can help you learn to show your intention in every part of your body and follow through on the things you say.  

Develop confidence with good kamae in ninjutsu