Most martial artists believe that progress comes from learning more techniques. But if that’s true, why do so many practitioners spend years—even decades—accumulating techniques, kata, drills, and skills,
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e311 – KUDEN! – Why Instructors Don’t Teach the Way Students Think
Most students begin training looking for answers. -How do I escape a grab? -How do I stop a punch? -How do I make a technique work? These are
e310 – KUDEN! – Why Some Students Stop Progressing
Most martial artists believe that if they keep showing up, keep training, and keep collecting techniques, progress is inevitable. But is it? During my recent training trip to
e309 – KUDEN! – The Evolution of Training: From Form to Freedom
Many martial artists spend years collecting techniques, memorizing kata, and refining physical movement. But what if the real purpose of training is something deeper? Fresh from this year’s
e308 – KUDEN! – Hidden Kuzushi Pt. 3 – Freedom Inside the Collapse
What if the deepest levels of kuzushi have very little to do with throwing someone off balance? In Part III of this Hidden Kuzushi mini-series, we move beyond
e307 – KUDEN! – Things Stopped Working…(And You Don’t Know Why) – Hidden Kuzushi Part II
Kuzushi isn’t just physical. It’s in life, too. Sometimes it shows up when: • decisions don’t feel clear • timing breaks down • things stop working • no
e306 – KUDEN! – Hidden Chains, Hidden Freedom – The Hidden Side of Kuzushi Pt 1 of 3
“The purpose of the martial arts is not to cut down others, but to cut down the evil within yourself.”— Masaaki Hatsumi, Head of Bujinkan International, 34th Soke
e305 – KUDEN! – The Difference Between “Knowing” a Technique and Understand It
The teacher/no teacher paradox and why you need a teacher to learn what you cannot yet see. “When you get to my level, it’s hard to get down
e304 – KUDEN! – Why You Don’t Need More Techniques (And Why They’re Slowing You Down)
The difference between learning more… and performing better when it matters! Most people believe that getting better in martial arts means learning more techniques. But there’s a difference between
e303 – KUDEN! – Who’s In Control? The Mind, the Moment, and What You’re Really Training For
In this week’s KUDEN! Radio episode, I answer a listener’s question about mushin and seishin—and uncover a much bigger issue most people miss. No matter how many techniques you know, there’s