Ninja Knowledge

Seventeen years making one thing teaches you a lot about it. This is Kage Ninja Gear's field notes — the real history behind the ninja, the truth about their weapons and tactics, and the occasional guide to wearing an authentic 14oz uniform the way it's meant to be worn. New guides go up as we write them.

The Famous Ninja Provinces: Iga and Koka

The Famous Ninja Provinces Iga and Koka

The historic provinces of the Iga and the Koka, located in the modern Mie and Shiga prefectures respectively, formed the first known strongholds of the ninja. The mountainous regions, interspersed by babbling brooks and grassy glens, holds the secrets of…

3 Tips on How to Survive Like a Traditional Ninja

3 Tips on How to Survive Like a Traditional Ninja

Before there were Navy Seals, some of the toughest special operatives to survive extreme climates were the ninjas. What makes these ninjas so fascinating and impressive was the fact that they did not have the cutting edge technology or advanced…

Ninja Binge: 3 Fantastic Ninja Movies

Ninja Binge 3 Fantastic Ninja Movies

Ninjas have been the focus of countless movies over the years and we need to point out some of the best of the best here. The unique combat tactics, the stealthy maneuvers, and the clever weaponry that ninjas utilized all…

Real Communication Tools of the Ninja

Real Communication Tools of the Ninja

One of the most common misconceptions about ninjas is that they always attack their enemies head-on with swords. Or that maybe they linger in the shadows and throw ninja stars. While these happenings likely did occur, more often than not…