e103 – KUDEN! – The Ninjutsu I was Introduced to…

One of the most common things heard around the world of Ninjutsu, especially within the Bujinkan, is the statement: “That’s not how it’s done in Japan.” This, and

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3 Levels of Training in Ninpo-Taijutsu

During this week’s training session I’ll be outlining a framework that I give to my students so they can always know both: 1) Where they are in their

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e102 – KUDEN! – Problem Solving…Ninja Style!

Have you ever felt “stuck”? You’ve tried doing everything you can think of to solve a problem with your training, a relationship, job, or life in general…but you

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Handgun Defense Psychology

Join me for this week’s free Warrior’s Whiteboard Wednesday training where we take a look at another aspect of real-world self-defense training. During this week’s episode, I’ll be

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e101 – KUDEN! – The Art of “Becoming”

In the Ninja’s life mastery reachings there exists the concept of karma-the law of cause and effect-and a teaching which not only demonstrates this Universal Law, but also

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“Zero-Point” Training for Street Self-Defense

This week we will look at using “zero-point” training for mastering techniques and “kata”, to the point where they are “street-ready” for the 21st century.

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e100 – KUDEN! – Equality in Training & Treatment?

Join us for our centennial episode of KUDEN Radio – the podcast for you – the serious martial artist, self-defense and personal development-minded practioner! During this episode I’ll

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e99 – KUDEN! – Why Ninjutsu for Me?

Like many students, I started my training in the martial arts by enrolling in a program that was close and convenient. But, based on my needs and focus,

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Kata vs Waza Training

During this week’s episode, I’ll be showing you what I think is an odd aspect of a lot of martial arts training that makes it almost seem like

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e98 – KUDEN! – Getting in Your Own Way

From the very beginning of my training and over the course of several years, I had to come to grips with the fact that, very often, I was

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