February 1996
A Reporter Experiences a Day of Ninjutsu
The Evolution of European Ninpo by Bo Munthe
The Japan Report: January 1996 by Mark O’Brien
Safety on the Street by Jeffery Connor
Cultivating a Deeper Understanding by Ken Harding
Christianity and Ninpo by Frank Luce
American Archetypes for the Taizokai Mandala by Denny Kinsella
Writing an Effective Press Release by Mike Hennessy
Instructor Profile by Dale Seago
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Film Review: Mortal Kombat by Christopher S. Penn
Observations on Punching by Anonymous
Some Thoughts on the Art of War by David Lyle
Iga Ryu Ninjutsu by Peter Carlsson
Wisdom of the Warriors
End Notes by Liz maryland

March 1996
A Talk On Takamatsu Sensei by Dr.M.Hatsumi; translated by B.Cole
History of the Go-Dai no kata by Stephen K. Hayes
The Nature of Spirity by Ken Harding
Austere Sublimity, Subtle Profundity by David J. Bockman
Ninpo in New Zealand by Stuart Campbell
Don’t Underestimate Kuji-in Training by Joshep Giannattasio
Taijutsu’s Effect on My Life by John Poe
Excerpt from Ninja Secrets from the Grandmaster
A Warrior’s View of Justice by Ken Harding
My Growth and Personal Development Through The Martial Arts by Don Siclari, Jr.
Guidelines for Participation in the Bujinkan
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Perspectives on Training by Luke J. Molitor
Iga no Ran text and research by Peter Carlsson; translated by Mats Hjelm
Kihon Happo by Don Houle
Seminars by Liz maryland
Thought of the Day
End Notes by Liz maryland

April 1996
Hatsumi Masaaki Reunites Ninjutsu’s Elite At Aldia translation by Mike McKinley
Ninpo Olympics by John Merz
Self Defense: Be Prepared Before the Attack by Donald Watson
Interview With Andrew Young by Ken Harding
Thoughts by Jeffrey S. Mueller
Bubble, Bubble, Toil And Trouble by Regina A. Brice, Esq.
Instructor Profile: Kevin Millis
Bujinkan Hobard Dojo by Richard Jones
Movie Review: The Hunted by Liz maryland
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Hearts Of Steel by Kendall Kelsoe
Oda Nobunaga’s Invasion by Peter Carlsson
Koto Ryu Koppojutsu - Okuden no Kata by Rob A. Boger
Thought of the Day
End notes by Liz maryland

May 1996
Quotations from Soke by Benjamin Cole
A Few Words On This Year’s Weapon by Andrew Young
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Dojo by David J. Bockman
Spirit in Training by Jason M. Saner
The Philosophy Of Self-Defense by Thomas Aristarhos Kotziadimos
Movie review: Ninja Vengeance by Keith E. Weaver
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Japanese Glossary
A Modern Fable For Ninja... by J. Courtland Elliott II
Hattori Hanzo & Hattori Ryu by Peter Carlsson
Thought of the Day
End Notes by Liz maryland

June 1996
5 - Element Codes (part 1) by Jeff Miller
To Reflect For a Few Moments by Dan Weddle
An Interview With Mark O’Brien by Liz maryland
Back to Basics by Ilan Gattegno
Women in Ninjutsu by Bernadette van der Vliet
On Learning From Animals by Scott Robbins
What Kind of Writer are you? by Stan Skrabut
Modern Ninjutsu by Sveneric Bogsater
Ninpo In The College Life (Part I of a Series) by Christopher Penn
Weight Training For The Martial Artist by Luke J. Molitor
Fighting In The Dark Instructor Profile: Phil Jenkins
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WAZA: This Technique Does Not Work by Tom Dampman
Kumogakure Ryu: Taijutsu no Kamae Anonymous
Keeping Your Edge by Kendall Kelsoe
Koga Ryu Ninjutsu by Peter Carlsson
Thought of the Day
End Notes by Liz maryland

July 1996
Quotations From Soke II by Benjamin Cole
Play Time is Over by Sveneric Bogsater
5 - Element Codes (Part 2) by Jeff Miller
Martial Arts: A Thing For the Inner Part of the Body by Bo Munthe
The Source of Inspiration by Ilan Gattegno
Self-Mastery by Ken Harding
Don’t Trip Over Your Belt or Anyone Else’s by Alan Antopol
Oh, The Bad Old Days... by Christopher Watson
Chi Kung and Ninpo by Anonymous
The Perils of Summer Training by Jon Merz
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Momochi Sandayu & Momochi Ryu by Peter Carlsson
Thought of the Day
End Notes by Liz maryland

August 1996
Point Of View: Is The Internet Harming The Bujinkan? by Masanori Harada
Getting Tough on Requirements by Ilan Gattegno
5 - Element Codes (part 3) by Jeff Miller
The Heart of A Warrior by Ken Harding
The Legacy of Martial Arts in Daily Life by Bo Munthe
Seminar and Tai Kai Conduct by Stan Skrabut
Seeing Beyond the Obvious by Jeff Miller
Questing by Saber
Advanced Weight Training for the Martial Artist by Luke J. Molitor
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Waza - The Japanese Sword by Joe Maurantonio
Fujibayashi Nagato Text and Research by Peter Carlsson
Thought of the Day
End Notes by Liz maryland

September 1996
Point of View: Is the Internet Harming the Bujinkan? by Liz maryland
An Interview With Peter King by Ura & Omote
The Analogies (Part One) by Ken Harding
The Coward of The County by Benjamin Cole
One Size Does Not Fit All by Kendall Kelsoe
Resetting The Requirements by Ilan Gattegno
Don’t Forget Your First Experience by David Green
The Power of Information by Gary Buckmaster
The Essence of Tradition and Traditional Martial Arts by Charles O. Lucas
Bujinkan Dojo Finland by Ville Gronfors
Writing to Soke by Ben Jones
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The Nine Ryuha of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu by Mats Hjelm
Drills for Two People by Frances Sanchez
Thought of the Day
End Notes by Liz maryland

October 1996
Quotations from Soke III by Benjamin Cole
Two Views of One Ultimate Reality by Stephen K. Hayes
Communication Through the Heart by Pedro Fleitas
Injuries in the Martial Arts by Bo Munthe
Reflections on Tai Kai 96 by Maximiliano Formento
Observations on the Atlanta Tai Kai by Jay King
Martial Arts and the Dance of Life by Philip M. Greeley
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Selecting a Sword by Kendall Kelsoe
Awareness by Matthew Seguin
Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu Happo Hiken by Mats Hjelm
A Warrior’s Creed by an anonymous Samurai
Thought of the Day
End notes by Liz maryland

November 1996
The Barbarian by Benjamin Cole
Tips for Keeping Your Training Fresh by Jason Bell
Kusarifundo: A Basic Overview by Liz maryland
Some Tips on Uchi Mata by Frances Sanchez
Togakure Ryu: The Hidden Door School by Mats Hjelm
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Thought of the Day
End Notes by Liz Maryland