E174 – KUDEN! – Defending Against Dream-Killing Fears

In this episode of KUDEN! Radio, I’ll be uncovering something at the root of failure, or just plain inactivity, for many. This is highlighted in the core teachings

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e173 – KUDEN! – Martial Arts, Self-Defense & Respect

During this episode, we’re going to be diving into a topic that everyone thinks they know and, by their actions at least…think they have an opinion on which

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08-11-2023 Ashi-Sabaki – Using Your Legs for Self-Defense

In this class we’re going to be taking a look at using your legs for more than just kicking, stepping, or general body movement in a self-defense situation as we

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Ashi-Sabaki – Using Your Legs for Self-Defense

In this week’s episode of Warrior’s Whiteboard Wednesday, we’re going to be taking a look at using your legs for more than just kicking, stepping, or general body movement in

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e172 – KUDEN! – Karma’s a Bitch!

One of the problems we encounter when we’re trying to grow and progress in in thinking that we can do it with the same mindset, habits, and choices

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08-04-2023 Mastering the Katana – Basics of the Samurai Sword

Explore some of the basic lessons with the Japanese Katana – Samurai long sword – as required for my students working on 3rd degree black belt! How to

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Mastering the Katana – 3 Levels of Skill Progression with the Samurai Sword

During this training on mastering the Samurai sword, we’ll be outlining the 9 areas of training within the 3 levels of skill proficiency leading to mastering the Japanese

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08-01-2023 Module 1 Wrist Grab Defenses from Higher Skill and Experience Level

During today’s class, we’ll be continuing our review of some the “basic” techniques taught in Module 1 – why they’re not really “module 1 techniques,” and using principles

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e171 – KUDEN! – 8 ‘Conditioners’ of Our Ninjutsu Training

We often discuss the trap of compartmentalizing our lives – of putting things into separate “boxes” – and missing the interconnectedness that is happening all the time. This

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Better Martial Arts Throws Part 2 – Overcoming 3 of the Biggest Mistakes Students Make

In this session, we’ll be exploring 3 mistakes students make with their martial arts throws and throwing skills for self-defense. During this 2nd of a 2-part series, we’ll

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