Combat Training Comparison: Marine Corps Martial Arts vs. Ninja Fighting Techniques

Marine corps martial arts program (mCMAP))

U.s. marines train in CMAP, a comprehensive system combine elements from various martial arts include:

Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Box
Wrestle
Krav Maga
Taekwondo

CMAP emphasize combat effectiveness, mental discipline, and character development through its belt progression system.

Ninja combat techniques

Historical ninjas practice ninjutsu, which include:

Zaibatsu (unarmed combat )
Ninjutsu (sword techniques )
Shurikenjutsu (throw weapons )
Kayakujutsu (explosives )
Shinobi IRI (stealth and infiltration )

Unlike the marines’ standardized system, ninja training focus on espionage, assassination, and guerrilla warfare tactics specific to feudal Japan.

Key differences

While marines train for modern battlefield effectiveness within military units, ninja techniques were developed for covert operations and individual survival in feudal settings. Marines emphasize ethical warrior values, whereas ninjas historically prioritize mission completion through any means necessary.