Not many people practice the ancient Japanese martial art of Ninjitsu, but it’s certainly not forgotten. As it turns out, there are many ninja masters that exist today — they just happen to be covered in fur and meow.
These incredible (and hilarious) photos prove something that many of us have always thought — cats are sneaky ninjas.
There is even a Japanese photographer who loves taking photos of cats in crazy ninja poses. Hisakta Hiroyuki shares his photos on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook; although not all of them are ‘ninja-based,’ each one is adorable. The ‘ninja cat’ photos just happen to be the most entertaining.
We scoured the internet for some of his best ‘ninja cat’ photos, along with others from the great people across the globe.
Here are 30 warrior cats who have mastered the art of being a ninja.
Watch and learn, grasshopper.
1. First, a classic ninja warrior pose.
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Hisakata Hiroyuki via Instagram
2. When the time is right, they will pounce.
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3. How did they even get up there?
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godofleet via Reddit
4. Ninja cat…attack!
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Hisakata Hiroyuki via Twitter
5. Even when you can’t see them…they can see you.
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octoberwild via Reddit
6. If this isn’t a master of disguise, we don’t know what is.
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7. Flying in from above.
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Hisakata Hiroyuki via Facebook
8. A stealthy ninja cat jumps to escape danger.
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Hisakata Hiroyuki via Twitter
9. Apparently, they can also levitate.
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Jerry Lee via flickr
10. A ninja cat’s disguse tactics know no bounds.
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Natalie Haston via Photobucket
11. It’s important that ninja cats train together to perfect their moves.
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Hasakata Hiroyuki via Twitter
12. “It’s done like this, my young student.”
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Hasakata Hiroyuki via Twitter
13. This ninja cat is working on his stealth and grace. It’s a work in progress.
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dippy_duck via Flickr
14. Young ninja in training.
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15. Ninja cat tip: to minimize noise and maximize surprise, walk on only two paws.
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Hasakata Hiroyuki via Twitter
16. Never, ever mess with a ninja cat. They will always win.
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Hasakata Hiroyuki via Twitter
17. No, seriously, they will full-on ninja kick you.
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Hasakata Hiroyuki via Twitter
18. They could be hiding anywhere at any time.
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C3_Crane via Reddit
19. Although, some kitties haven’t quite mastered the skill quite yet.
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Aedora via Reddit
20. A swift flying roundhouse kick.
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Hasakata Hiroyuki via Twitter
21. A regular morning stretch routine is crucial to optimal ninja performance.
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Hasakata Hiroyuki via Twitter
22. Just when you least suspect them, they appear.
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23. His victim should be appearing at any moment, then, he will pounce.
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roflhard via Blogspot
24. Ninja cat will watch over the baby by staking out in the closet.
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kbasset via Reddit
25. Ninja cats perfecting their skills with practice.
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Hasakata Hiroyuki via Instagram
26. Stay low, stay quiet.
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Hasakata Hiroyuki via Twitter
27. Ninja cats are always watching. Always waiting.
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Ball8 via Tumblr
28. Waiting for the perfect moment to scare the crap out of you.
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tassafrass via Reddit
29. Sneaky spy cat hiding in the sink.
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berlin_a via Reddit
30. Remember, a ninja always catches his prey.
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By Ashley Fike
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Ashley Fike is a contributor at SBLY Media.