How to Draw a Ninja – Directed Drawing Video for Kids

How to Draw a Ninja with Step-By-Step Instructions

Are your students ready to travel back to 16th-century Japan? Get out the paper and pencils and take them on a journey back to the time of the ninjas!

This directed drawing video of approximately one-and-a-half minutes in length will teach your students how to draw a ninja by following along with one of Teach Starter’s talented illustrators. The video breaks down the process of drawing a ninja into simple, manageable steps. From the traditional ninja costume to the infamous ninja star, this video will help your students bring this iconic historical warrior to life on paper.

All you need are some basic supplies such as paper, pencils and erasers. If you’ve got a little extra time at your disposal, have your students use markers to add depth and dimension to their notorious ninja!

Fun Facts About Ninjas to Accompany This Video

Ninjas were mercenaries in feudal Japan who were highly trained in martial arts and stealth (ninjutsu). Although there are no longer ninjas wandering around practising their martial arts on people (that we know of), they’re always a hit with kids. You’re bound to see at least a few little ones dressed up as ninjas every Halloween.

Looking for some more fun facts about ninjas to share with your students as they draw? Check out these cool little tidbits:

1. Ninjas were experts in disguise and could impersonate other people to gather information.
2. Ninjas were trained in hand-to-hand combat and knew how to use pressure points to incapacitate an opponent.
3. Ninjas were able to climb walls and walk on water thanks to their training and special equipment.
4. Ninjas were not always seen as heroes and were often considered to be criminals or outcasts.

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