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Most martial artists misunderstand ‘Kyushu’ as just “pressure points”. This leaves them open to believing that they’re primary focus is on pain compliance. In this episode, we’re going to break that myth wide open – taking a look at the true meaning of Kyusho in both self-defense and life. You’ll learn why relying on pain-alone is
In the words of my teacher, Soke Masaaki Hatsumi: “Students move on too soon. They want the next technique but have not truly understood the first.” During this episode, I want to share a perspective that might make you question everything you’ve been told about ‘basics’… especially if you’ve already moved on from them. Because
Why Ninjutsu Training Offers What Sport and Other Conventional Martial Arts Can’t — And Why That Matters to You by Dai-Shihan Jeffrey MillerBujinkan Ninjutsu Master-TeacherInitiated Tendai-Mikkyo Lay-Teacher Why Ninjutsu? Why Now? Not all martial arts were designed for the same purpose. Some were created for competition, physical conditioning, or cultural preservation. Others, like Ninjutsu, were forged for
The Path Few Walk: Why Rank Doesn’t Equal ReadinessBy Dai-Shihan Jeffrey M. Miller“Most people don’t quit martial arts as white belts. But they stay white belts in mindset — for life.”I’ve been training and teaching for over 40 years. And I’ve seen it hundreds of times.Students with rank… who stopped evolving.Practitioners who confused skill with
Most martial artists never quit at white belt. But most stay white belts — mentally, emotionally, and tactically — even long after they’ve earned the rank of black belt. Why? Because they never stayed on the path long enough to discover that the deeper lessons are smaller, quieter, and more transformational than any technique they
What does it truly mean to be a warrior in today’s world? In this powerful episode, we dive deep into a rarely understood but critically important principle from Hatsumi Sensei and the old warrior traditions: the idea that a true warrior must be willing to be cut before they cut. Is this about compassion, strategy,
In this episode of KUDEN! Radio, we look at the hidden wisdom behind one of Ninjutsu’s most misunderstood combat postures – Hicho no Kamae – and why it’s far more than just a ‘one-legged (‘crane’) stance’. Discover how this posture trains vital skills for surviving unpredictable, chaotic situations, not just for self-defense but for life
The #1 thing most martial artists are missing is what made the Ninja masters of survival: Mental Mastery. In this episode, I’ll reveal the powerful training methods, skill-development areas, and mindset strategies that allowed a true Ninja to win before the fight even started. Discover the 8 Gates of Authentic Ninjutsu and how the Togakure
The Evolution of Martial Arts: Why Ninjutsu Has Always Been the Ultimate MMA — And Why It’s FAR More Than Just Fighting by Dai-Shihan Jeffrey Miller SPS, DTI In modern martial arts circles, MMA is often considered the pinnacle of practical fighting skill—a hybrid system that blends striking, grappling, and conditioning to create versatile fighters
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