A day in the life of a self-taught Egyptian ninja - in pictures

  • Abdel Qader Ahmed is a self-taught ninja enthusiast known as Abouda Ninja.
    Abdel Qader Ahmed is a self-taught ninja enthusiast known as Abouda Ninja.
  • Abdel trains at a field in the Sharqia Governorate, north of Cairo, Egypt.
    Abdel trains at a field in the Sharqia Governorate, north of Cairo, Egypt.
  • He practises moves with a sword he made himself.
    He practises moves with a sword he made himself.
  • He often performs tricks on his farm in Cairo.
    He often performs tricks on his farm in Cairo.
  • Abdel decided to become a ninja as a young boy.
    Abdel decided to become a ninja as a young boy.
  • He was inspired after watching The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on TV.
    He was inspired after watching The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on TV.
  • He later learned the art of Ninjutsu from a personal trainer in Libya.
    He later learned the art of Ninjutsu from a personal trainer in Libya.
  • And now teaches both Ninjutsu and parkour to locals.
    And now teaches both Ninjutsu and parkour to locals.
  • Abdel doesn't teach ninja because it involves weapons and some very dangerous techniques.
    Abdel doesn't teach ninja because it involves weapons and some very dangerous techniques.
  • However, he's happy to teach children the art of Ninjutsu and parkour.
    However, he's happy to teach children the art of Ninjutsu and parkour.