If you’re in the martial arts and/or self-defense training realm, I’m sure you’ve heard the argument being thrown around that says: “Kata don’t work on the street for
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Kata for Self-Defense?
Can you use martial arts kata for self-defense? That’s the focus for a lot of people across two different “camps” or school’s of thought. During this episode of
05-09-2023 – Gyaku-te and Nage with Hanbo
During this evening’s class we will be looking at a few of our gyaku-te (‘hand reversals’) and nage (‘throws’)… while using the hanbo, short stick weapon. So please
05-05-2023 – Handgun Retention & Disarms
We’ll be looking at some examples for gun retention & disarms, based on what I covered during this week’s Warrior’s Whiteboard Wednesday session. If you missed this week’s episode of
Advanced Gun Defense | Disarms & Retention
The advanced gun defense skills of disarms and retention – arguably the most overlooked gen defense skill sets – are critical if your serious about learning how to
05-02-2023 – Striking Unseen Points
During this evening’s class we will be covering what was supposed to be covered in last Friday’s Shinobi Kai class, but no one showed up for class other
e158 – KUDEN! – Red Pill / Blue Pill Decision-Making
Your brain is wired to protect you from death or perceived death/danger. This includes both instinctive, hard-wired things like not letting the saber-toothed tiger eat you, all the
04-28-2023 – Striking the Unseen Points
We’ll be training with a major focus on striking your opponent’s “unseen” points, based on what I covered during this week’s Warrior’s Whiteboard Wednesday session. Again, as my theme for
Making Your Ninjutsu Strikes Invisible!
In this Ninjutsu training, we’ll be looking at the concept of combining our striking with our “invisibility” skills as we attack what the grandmaster calls, “the unseen targets.”
e157 – KUDEN! – Do You THINK Like a Ninja?
I began in the Ninja’s arts in 1980 (I know, I’ve got a few years behind me!). Over the years I’ve seen, not only the “face” of the