Here is why this translation stands out:
Cummins does not shy away from controversy. He argues that many modern ninjutsu techniques are anachronistic. For example, the high-flying kicks and acrobatic rolls found in today's dojos are absent from the Shoninki . Instead, the manual describes rolling to reduce fall impact from castle walls or rolling to avoid arrows—utilitarian, not flashy. Here is why this translation stands out: Cummins
