E166 – KUDEN! – Another Blade Avoidance Test?

One of the most talked about aspects of Bujinkan Ninjutsu training is the taking and passing of the sakki – blade avoidance test – for Godan, 5th degree

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06-23-2023 – Taking Control in Self-Defense

In this class you will: Learn how to control your assailant’s sensory input (eyes, hearing, tactile, etc) in a way that breaks his spirit & makes you look unbreakable even if

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Taking Control in Self-Defense

Taking control in a self-defense situation is a subject that every high-level practitioner tries to get really good at. During today’s Ninjutsu self-defense tactics and strategy session, we’ll

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06-20-2023 – Following the ‘breath’ of the Fight

During today’s class, we’ll be taking a look at an important aspect and skill for students working on the attainment of Shodan (with the goal to be “very” adept by Nidan),

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E165 – KUDEN! – GANBATTE & “Keep Going!”

One of the most common phrases, next to the word: “play!”, that any student of the Bujinkan Ninjutsu and Budo-Taijutsu (yes, there is a difference!) has heard from

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06-16-2023 – Emotion Based Self-Defense

In this class you will: Learn how your emotional state governs your natural body movement so you’re not fighting yourself while trying to fend off his attack! How to tap into a

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E164 – KUDEN! – Confidence vs Arrogance (…?)

Have you ever had self-confidence called into question? Have you ever made a comfortable decision about something, demonstrate something that someone needed to learn, or expressed yourself from

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Emotion-Based Self-Defense

During this episode, we take a look at emotion-based self-defense – a highly overlooked area within the realm of martial arts and self-defense training – and the role

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06-13-2023 – Koto-Ryu Kata and “Bringing Kata to Life”

During today’s class, we’ll be working through a few of the Koto-Ryu kata in our Mastery Level 1 curriculum for those students focused on attaining their Nidan (2nd degree Black Belt),

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06-09-2023 – Ninja Combination Weapons

In this class you will: Learn how to see your weapons as “tools” so you’re NOT caught by the same limiting beliefs that your attacker will have! How to overcome

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