

The author is the sole American disciple of Dr. Hayes is the first non-Oriental person to ever receive the title of shidoshi (teacher of the warrior ways of enlightenment) in the historical Japanese tradition of ninjutsu, and is the only American to hold the title for the current generation. Over the years, he has established a unique bridge between East and West, adapting the centuries-old art of ninjutsu to the contemporary needs and stresses of our society. Hayes, the Western world's foremost authority on the art of ninjutsu, began his search for the way of martial truth and practice during his teen years in Ohio. All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 83,6155&' t ISBN: 0-89750-090.3 Sixth Printif,g 1986 oHARA euaurcATroNs, rNcoRpoRATED BURBANK, CALIFORNIA * E ry ffi #* DEDICATION This book is lovingly dedicqted to Reina Emily whose enthusiasm kept me awake ond writing throughout all the nights it took to assemble this volume, and who will alwoys have a place in my arms, no motter where her Path may lead her. Hayes Editor: Gregory Lee Graphic Design: Karen Massad Art Production: Mary Schepis O 1983 Ohara Publications, lnc.

Warrior Path of Togakure Text and verses by Stephen K.
