Continuing with our exploration of a popular Japanese phrase, including within the martial arts, and what they point to as keys to progress in the mental realm. During
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02-14-2023 – Energy & Feel of the Fight from the Elemental Modes
During tonight’s class we’re going to be exploring the “energy” and “feel” of the fight – specifically from the perspective of “fighting like (or ‘in’)” each of the elemental modes
02-10-2023 – “Blocking” & Receiving Attacks
We’ll be looking at the different categories of “blocking” and attack-receiving that give you more options and begin controlling your assailant from the outset of his attack… all based
3-in-1 Principle for Mastery!
Join me for this week’s free Warrior’s Whiteboard Wednesday training where we take a look at a Gyokko-Ryu principle I call “3-in-1 / 1-in-3.” It’s designed to shift
Blocking, Parrying & Attack-Receiving
Want to have better blocking, parrying and attack-receiving skills, and give yourself the greatest advantage rather than just getting by on a hope, prayer, and “we’ll see what
02-07-2023 – Three Primary Aspects of Kamae Pt 2
During tonight’s class we’re going to take another look at kamae – kind of a “part 2” – to the class I ran two weeks ago for the
e146 – KUDEN! – Mind Like Moon – Part 1
While most students and practitioners focus almost exclusively on physical technique – the “what” what to do – the mental and philosophical aspects point to much more. In
02-03-2023 – Reverse Engineering Locks, Holds, & Throws
We’ll be looking at how to reverse engineer our locks, holds, and throws in a way that goes beyond mere self-defense to produce intended, strategic outcomes – based on
The Hidden Side of Locks, Holds, and Throws
During this episode we’ll be looking at an aspect of the 2nd level of Ninpo-Taijutsu training – the hidden side of locks, holds, and throws – and where
e145 – KUDEN! – On Being a Ninja
What does it mean to be Ninja? Did you know that there is more than one kind – more than the cloaked, long, black-clad warrior we see so