International Ninja Day falls on December 5th and celebrates the historical ninja warriors of feudal Japan.

Ninjas were covert martial artists and mercenaries trained in the arts of stealth, sabotage, infiltration and espionage. Their secrecy and shadowy skills became legendary.

On this day, people can learn about real ninja history versus fictionalized portrayals. Ninja-themed events may include martial arts demonstrations, costume contests, museum exhibits and ninja-inspired obstacle courses.

Ninjitsu itself lives on through modern schools teaching adaptive ninja traditions blended with contemporary practices.

International Ninja Day honors the ingenuity of these evasive fighters of the past. It is a chance to be inspired by the philosophy of ninjas - "the art of winning without fighting.” Their skills exemplified traits like cunning, adaptability, discipline and knowledge.

• Date: December 05 2023
• Also Called: Ninja Day
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