Ninja Warriors - From Myth to the Movies
Orlando Kissner / AFP / Getty
Weaponry
A ninja performs a mock spear fight during Hana Matsuri, Buddha's birthday celebration, in Curitiba, Brazil. Traditionally depicted with a katana sword, ninjas are also said to use Shuriken, or throwing weapons like stars or darts.
Get the Latest Photos from Time.com
Get TIME photos and pictures of the week delivered directly to your inbox.