Definition: The word "ninja" originally meant a person who is skilled in one or more forms of martial arts, often martial arts such as karate, judo, sambo, kung fu, iaijutsu, shiatsu, etc. It can also be used to denote the same idea when referring to a particular form of martial art.
The term "ninja" has been applied to a variety of forms and styles of martial arts. Some examples include:
Karate - A Japanese martial art that involves striking techniques such as strikes, kicks, throws, and chokes
Judo - A Japanese martial art that emphasizes the use of weapons like clubs, sparring and grappling techniques in self-defense
Tae Kwon Do (Tai Chi) - A martial art based on the practice of slow, flowing movements, designed for self-defense and to cultivate character
Kung Fu (Kung Shing) - An umbrella term for a variety of forms of Chinese martial arts that emphasize physical strength, flexibility, agility, and teamwork
Iaijutsu - A Japanese martial art that involves the use of specific weapons such as swords, spears, clubs, or axes in self-defense practice
In addition to these specific forms of martial arts, "ninja" can also be used to denote a general approach to self-defense or combat involving physical prowess and endurance.
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