👣The mizugumo wooden shoes, traditionally used by ninjas, were not capable of walking on water.
🏹The ninja's ability to catch a speeding arrow with their bare hands was debunked using a mechanical rig.
🤚The myth of a ninja being able to stop a samurai sword with their bare hands was proven false using balistics gel replicas.
Are ninjas able to walk on water?
—No, the mizugumo wooden shoes traditionally used by ninjas were not capable of walking on water.
Can ninjas catch arrows with their bare hands?
—No, the MythBusters tested this myth using a mechanical rig and proved that ninjas cannot catch a speeding arrow with their bare hands.
Is it true that ninjas can stop a samurai sword with their bare hands?
—No, the MythBusters used balistics gel replicas to test this myth and found that a ninja cannot stop a samurai sword with their bare hands.
00:01The MythBusters episode explores the secret world of ninja and tests their legendary abilities.
03:12The MythBusters visit a dojo to learn about ancient Japanese martial arts and combat techniques.
13:41Adam tries to walk on water using mizugumo wooden shoes, but they are not effective in keeping him afloat.
18:08The MythBusters test the myth of catching a speeding arrow, but it proves to be impossible without the use of a mechanical rig.
23:20The team debunks the myth of stopping a samurai sword with bare hands using balistics gel replicas.
