Transform Everyday Items Into Self-Defense Weapons

VALENCIA, Calif., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In the hands of a ninja, even a cell phone is a lethal self-defense weapon. Discover the secret behind ninjutsu's seemingly magical techniques with Black Belt's free ebook—Ninja Gear: Master Modern Self-Defense Weapons With Ninjutsu Training.

"Ninja skills in which we train would best be known as the art of winning," says Stephen K. Hayes, author of the best-selling series of Ninja books.

Black Belt's guide to ninja gear is the perfect launching point for any warrior wishing to master modern self-defense weapons. Featuring lifesaving tips and battle-tested tactics, Ninja Gear will teach you how to use all the self-defense weapons at your disposal.

"It is unfortunate that we live in a world where criminals seem to have the upper hand," says Sean Pool, the author of Ninja Gear. "There are no guarantees, but any tool you pick up could give you just enough of an edge to help you avoid serious injury."

Along with free copies of Ninja Gear: Master Modern Self-Defense Weapons With Ninjutsu Training, Black Belt is also giving away free memberships to its online martial arts community. By becoming a member, you'll receive six weekly emails with self-defense tips, exclusive discounts, free video techniques and much more.

Whether you are a student of the martial arts or simply curious about self-defense weapons, Ninja Gear will provide you with the ninjutsu training necessary to protect yourself from any attack.

About Black Belt

Since 1961, Black Belt has been the world's leading voice in martial arts. Along with bringing the martial arts out of the dojo and into the mainstream, Black Belt magazine helped make Bruce Lee into an icon and lent credibility to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Black Belt also publishes martial arts DVDs and books from a variety of self-defense disciplines, including jeet kune do, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts, reality-based self-defense, grappling and more.

SOURCE Black Belt