The Colombian Ninja: How Arnoby Sinam Alba Brought Ninjutsu to Colombia
Many people use the word “karate” to describe any martial art involving kicks, punches or uniforms. That habit obscures the rich variety of traditions that have arrived in Colombia over the past three decades. Among them is ninjutsu, the Japanese system associated with the legendary ninja. It reached the country through a small group of […]
Arnoby Sinam Alba, a physical education graduate from Bucaramanga, is one of Colombia's most renowned practitioners of ninjutsu, a Japanese martial art. In February 2002, he became the first Colombian to travel to Japan to train directly with Masaaki Hatsumi, who heads the Bujinkan organization, dedicated to traditional Japanese martial arts.
Today, Alba holds the rank of DaiShihan within the organization. His journey highlights how ninjutsu, often mistakenly associated with movie fantasies, has become a popular martial art in Colombia, with schools and classes for children and adults, even appearing on national television.
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