There used to be a debate as to whether what Bujinkan students are doing is BUDO or NINPO taijutsu. I don’t hear that much anymore, but…I should! During
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Gyokko Ryu Sanden Kamae as “Mindsets”
During today’s class, we’ll be looking at the word “Kamae;” how it’s different from the more commonly used, “Dachi;” and the mindsets within the 3 primary & interrelated
e109 – KUDEN! – “Eating a Sword” – Challenge Solving
Are you having trouble overcoming an enormous challenge in your training, or in another area of your life? If so, I get it. And I want to help
Omote & Ura Gyaku “Principle”
During this week’s training session we’ll be looking the Omote & Ura Gyaku, bone-shattering wrist locks, but from the perspective of “principles” that govern nearly all of your
e108 – KUDEN! – BHAG or SWAG Goal-Setting?
During this episode we’ll be taking a look at the subject of goal setting and attainment – one of the topics covered during our recent Spring Ninja Training
Knife-Defense (pt 2)
During this week’s training session we’ll be looking at the opposite end of the spectrum from last week’s lesson – where I’ll be outlining my ‘4 Pillars’ Framework
e107 – KUDEN! – Questions, Not Answers as Keys
This episode is based on a question I received from a student about something he saw online and wanted my take and help in understanding it. At the
Knife-Defense Psychology (Pt 1)
During this week’s training session I’ll be highlighting 3 Key Principles for Surviving an Attack from a knife-wielding assailant.
e106 – KUDEN! – Choosing the Right Teacher for You
During this week’s episode I’ll be explaining why I chose the teachers that I did – the criteria I used, and why I think it’s important for a
3 Types of Timing / Rhythm
During this week’s class we’ll be looking at the concept of Ritsudo (“rhythm”) and how it related to the 3 types of timing that I look for in