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.