Ninpo Glossary - (S)
Sageo- A cord usually fitted on swords.
Sageo Nana Jutsu- Technique for using the Sageo.
Sakki- Killing intentions.
Salary man- An office worker.
Sanbon Yari- A three bladed Yari.
Sanbyo no Imashime- The law of three illnesses.
Sacho- The bridge of the nose.
Sanpo Gata- The collective name given to certain techniques of Henso Jutsu.
Sanzuri- A radical or part of a Kanji meaning water
Saru- A radical or part of a Kanji meaning going forth.
Satori- Comprehension.
Saya- A scabbard.
Sayu Yoko Buri- Spinning the chain/rope of a Kusarigama.
Seishinteki Kyoyo- Spiritual culture.
Sekko Jutsu- Techniques on surveillance and how to employ an army.
Sendo- see Senjutsu.
Sengoku Period- Japan Samurai war time 1467-1573.
Senjutsu- Techniques for becoming super human.
Sennin- A practitioner of Senjutsu.
Senpai- A senior practitioner.
Seppuku- Ritual suicide.
Sessho- Regent of the empire.
Shakkotsu- A secret nerve point in the lower arm.
Shaku- A measurement of length 1 shaku = 33cm.
Shibire Gusuri- Poisons that produce a numbing or parlaying effect.
Shichibatsu- A secret nerve point in the back.
Shichihode- The collective name given to the seven forms of disguise of Henso Justu.
Shichiju no Kana- A secrete form of writing.
Shichisho- The collective name given to a set of seven books on strategy.
Shihan- A title rank of Master in the Genbukan Dojo.
Shihan Cho- A title of Chief Master in the Genbukan Dojo.
Shiko- Japanese pronunciation of the Su Chang Province in China .
Shikomi Gatana- A Jo with a concealed sword.
Shikomi Jo- A Jo with a concealed weapon.
Shinia- A bamboo sword.
Shinken Shiraha Dori- The way of empty hand catching the blade of a real sword.
Shinobi- A Ninja.
Shinobi Bi- A small Ninja cannon, 2 shahu 5 sun long.
Shinobi Katana- See Ninjato.
Shinobi Gi- A Ninja’s uniform.
Shinobi Iroha- A secret form of writing.
Shinobi no Mono- Emphasizes a person involved in stealth and disguise.
Shinobi Rikugu- The six essential Ninja tools.
Shinobi Shozoku- A Ninja’s equipment.
Shinto- Japanese religion.
Shinzen Rei- A ceremonial bow to the Dojo shrine.
Shizen no Kamae- A posture where one is standing upright as normal.
Shoji- A paper sliding door.
Shoninki- Translated as Correct Ninjutsu Memories a book on Ninpo.
Shoten no Jutsu- Techniques for running up vertical objects.
Shoto- A short sword.
Shoto- The name of Grandmaster Tanemura.
Showa Period- 1926 until present day.
Shugendo- Combination of Buddism and Shinto.
Shuko- An iron claw fitted to the hands.
Shuko Jutsu- Techniques for using the Shuko.
Shumon- The religious and spiritual aspect.
Shunkan Saiminjutsu- Hypnosis and mind control techniques.
Shuriken- Hand thrown blades.
Shuriken Jutsu- Techniques for using the Shuriken.
Shuto- A technique don with the side of an open hand, Hand sword.
So- Japanese pronunciation of the Song Province in China .
So- The Yari.
Sodegarami- A sleeve catcher.
Sode Deppo- See Sodezutsu.
Sodezutsu- A small hand held cannon 1 shaku 1 sun long.
So Jutsu- Techniques for using the Yari.
Soko no Kamae- A posture where one hand is in Boshiken and the other is extended.
Sokotsu Biro- Carelessness, indelicacy, impoliteness.
Sokuho- Ways of using the feet.
Sokutoki- A small container that fill the air with metsubushi.
Sonbu- Japanese pronunciation of Sun Tsu author of the book Sonsi.
Sonshi- The Chinese book of strategies Sueng Tsu.
Soshi- Grandmaster of Genbukan Ninpo Bugei.
Sosoku- Techniques for rapid walking and running.
Suiki- Water crossing tools.
Sun- A measurement of length, 1 sun = 3.3cm, 10 sun = shaku.
Susobarai- A way of cutting horizontally to an opponents feet.
Suzu- striking point of the groin.
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