Very happy and honored to receive, from the hands of my master Àlex Esteve, the highest Ninja recognition from Masaaki Hatsumi (Hatsumi Sensei), the Heir of Ninjutsu and one of the Great Sword Saints that the History of Japan has given…

Translation:

忍法一貫 (Ninpō Ikkan)

Awarded on a Lucky Day in January 2026.

Exceptional recognition bestowed by Sōke Koji Furuta of the Kumogakure Ryū Ninpō tradition upon Josep Lagares, in recognition of a life of consistency, fidelity, and embodiment of the true spirit of Ninpō.