Ashida Kim

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website = [http://www.ashidakim.com Personal website]
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Ashida Kim is the pseudonym of a martial artist who has authored a series of books on ninjitsu training.Horowitz, Eli. [http://www.believermag.com/issues/200305/?read=interview_kim Ashida Kim.] The Believer, May 2003.] His writings and statements have made him a controversial figure in the martial arts community, and have led parties to scrutinize his background. According to "The Believer", he may be a man named "Chris Hunter" living in Florida.

"Shit List"

In response to controversy and critics, Kim maintained a “Shit List” on his website which included Wikipedia and its founder Jimmy Wales, Bullshido.net and owner Neal “Phrost” Fletcher, Paladin Press, Citadel Press, Amazon.com, and others whom Kim considers antagonistic. [http://web.petabox.bibalex.org/web/20060504091905/http://www.ashidakim.com/shitlist.html Record of the 'Official Shit list'] dated May 04 2006 from the Bibliotheca Alexandrina mirror of the Internet Archive , retrieved April 28, 2008] [http://www.ashidakim.com/shitlist.html The essay replacing the list] ] In the case of Wales and Fletcher, Kim has included personal information such as home addresses and phone numbers, and stated:

"This information will remain up until Wikipedia and Bullshido.com take down their trash and bash entries on Ashida Kim altogether and remove all references to him from every page of their websites.""

The list has since been been removed, however the Wikipedia article [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ashida_Kim&oldid=208740524 Ashida Kim article on Wikipedia, revision from 13:44, 28 April 2008] ] and the two articles on Bullshido.net still exist.Critical articles published on Bullshido.net: [http://www.bullshido.net/modules.php?name=Reviews&file=viewarticle&id=160 Ashida Kim's Identity and Black Belt Mill Exposed] and [http://www.bullshido.net/modules.php?name=Reviews&file=viewarticle&id=2 Ashida Kim, the Punking of] Retrieved 28 April 2008] The "Shit List" has been replaced with a general essay on enemies, which states that "we let go our vengeance. We do not forgive, nor forget. We seek only to better ourselves by following the Way."

$10,000 Challenge

In order to "defend himself from [...] unwarranted attacks," Kim established rules for a “$10,000 Challenge” for those wishing to test his skill. Challengers are required to pay a $10,000 appearance fee to Kim, as well as post a $25,000 bond and cover all expenses of the event. [ [http://ashidakim.com/10k.html $10,000 Challenge] - at ashidakim.com]

Books using the pen name

* "Ninja Death Touch." Paladin Press, 1983. ISBN 0-87364-257-0
* "Forbidden Fighting Techniques of the Ninja." Citadel Press, 1985. ISBN 0-8065-0957-0
* "Ninja Hands of Death." Paladin Press, 1985. ISBN 0-87364-322-4
* "Secrets of the Ninja." Berkley Publishing Group, 1985. ISBN 0-425-08391-8
* "Ninja Secrets of Invisibility." Berkley Publishing Group, 1986. ISBN 0-425-08788-3
* "Ninja Cloak and Dagger: Espionage and Weapon Techniques." Paladin Press, 1987. ISBN 0-87364-419-0
* "Ninja Mind Control." Berkley Publishing Group, 1987. ISBN 0-425-09894-X
* "The Invisible Ninja: Ancient Secrets of Surprise." Citadel Press, 1997. ISBN 0-8065-1873-1
* "Iron Body Ninja: The Secrets of Superior Strength." Citadel Press, 1997. ISBN 0-8065-1910-X
* "The Invisible Fist: Secret Ninja Methods of Vanishing Without a Trace." Citadel Press, 1998. ISBN 0-8065-2018-3
* "Ninjitsu for Women: Ninja Secrets of Defensive Fighting." Citadel Press, 2000. ISBN 0-8065-2145-7
* "How to Become a Ninja: Secrets from Ashida Kim's Training Camp." Kim, Ashida & anonymous co-author. Citadel Press, 1995. ISBN 0-8065-1558-9.

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External links

* [http://ashidakim.com/ Official website]

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