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::: Interview :::
"THE MUSLIM" January Sports
Edition
"Asian Martial art in
Pakistan"
interview With Ninja
Champion "Aamir khan" By Ahmad Bin Zafar
Aamir khan has
made special Effort in promoting Ninjatsu throughout the country and
intends to make a movie about the ninja art When interviewed ,he
answered the questions frankly following is an exclusive interview
with ninja master Aamir khan
Q: What is basic difference between Martial Arts and
Ninjutsu.?
A: Martial art is
a general term which includes all the form of fighting that have
originated in the far east in China And Japan. It includes Judo,
Karate, kung-fu Teakwondo, whoosh And Ninjutsu or Ninja art is
itself is a form of martial art which comprises various type of
guerilla war fare in surprise attack.
Q: What does the word "Ninja"
Mean.?
A: It is a Japanese
word and it has various meaning which include Shadow warriors,
Warriors of the night etc.
Q:
What is the basic difference between Karate and
Ninjutsu.?
A: In karate one
has to fight with bare hands, one is not supposed to use weapons in
this form of martial art whereas, In Ninjutsu along with the use of
hands one also uses different kind of
weapons.
Q: Tell us about the
weapons a ninja can use.?
A:
There are about 20 to 30 weapons which can be used by a ninja
superbly. These includes various knives, bows sticks, blowguns and
darts, shariken (stars) and many other
things.
Q: Tell us are there
such things as lady ninjas.?
A: Yes there are and they are called "kunoichi"and there
trainee is basically based on the same principles as of the male
do.
Q: What made you learn
this art? Did your family Approve?
A: I had no desire to learn this art but when I saw
Master Farhat shah performing , I became impressed so, after a while
I finally decided to learn this art. My maternal uncle Ejaz (Late)
who himself is Punjab university gold medalist in basket ball
)guided me and handed me over to master Farhat shah for training.
the position that I have attained today is only due to love and
guidance of my teacher and beloved uncle.
Q: What are the ranks of belts in your Art? I know the
first one is white but what after that?
A: As you said the first belt is white. it is for
beginners. After that comes the yellow belt which followed by the
orange and then green belt, the blue belt, the brown belt and
Finally " The Black belt".
Q: How long does it usually take to become black belt
in Ninja?
A: Well, If A
person put all the necessary effort, He can act this belt in about 4
years, but it usually take 5 to 6 years.
Q: What is the scope of this art in
Pakistan?
A: As far as the
future of this art in Pakistan is concerned, the rapid progress and
popularity that it gaining today makes it clear that it has a very
bright future in our country. This art is equally useful for any
one, regardless of age and sex. it helps people in building their
personalities. It makes them stronger not only physically but also
morally. The Pakistan Ninja federation, since its inception, has
achieved many goals in very short time. New centers are being
started rapidly and the masses are responding to it in a very
positive manner.
Q: What
impact does it have on practical life.
A: The purpose for which we are spreading this art is
not to prepare a breed of night warriors but to make the youth of
our nation perfect and successful human beings. It helps in
development of good qualities such as patience, positive thinking,
reasoning, confidence and intelligence. All that qualities will help
our boys in confronting the problems that life brings.
The
government should not take this act lightly that after Japan And
united state of America Pakistan is the third country where a formal
ninja federation has been established and where this art is gaining
so much popularity. The popularity that Ninjutsu enjoys is clear by
the fact that, our federation has More then 60,000 students un
various stages of their training, and this number is increasing day
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