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, this turned into a journey that would take me through many different styles and systems. During this episode, I'll be sharing my journey, and how I came…

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e99 – KUDEN! – Why Ninjutsu for Me?

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 students are learning 3 different styles, instead of just 1, in a single school or system. We’ll also look at two sides of our training, the benefits

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Kata vs Waza Training

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 getting in my own way when it came to my own training and ability to get this art and its life-changing benefits. During this episode we'll be…

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e98 – KUDEN! – Getting in Your Own Way

Blocking

During this week’s Whiteboard Wednesday lesson we’ll be looking at what most people call “blocking.” We’ll go beyond this over-simplified, and misleading, term to look at 3 Forms of Uke Nagashi, and How to Go Beyond the idea of “Blocking” to Something MUCH More!

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Blocking

e97 – KUDEN! – Ninja Success Secrets

The sheer number of lessons and skill sets passed by my teacher, Soke Hatsumi, but overlooked by the majority of students these days are staggering to say the least. During this episode I'll be discussing the Ninja's “sanmitsu” (triple secrets of success) that I was introduced to, why EVERYONE is successful, and how you can…

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e97 – KUDEN! – Ninja Success Secrets

e96 – KUDEN! – 3 Aspects of Your Techniques

With everything this art has to offer, it has never ceased to amaze me how willing most people are to focus on so little of it. During this episode of KUDEN! I'll be sharing not only the training focus, but also the 3 aspects of the testing requirements I was held to as I worked…

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e96 – KUDEN! – 3 Aspects of Your Techniques

Unifying Principles

In today’s episode of Warrior’s Whiteboard Wednesday, we take a look at the flip side of last week’s “3-in-1 / 1-in-3” principle from the Gyokko school’s self-protection and personal combat method. It’s designed to shift your perspective of your techniques and skills in a way that accelerates your path to Mastery and advances your skill

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Unifying Principles

e95 – KUDEN! – Can't vs Won't Solutions

During this episode we'll be looking at a serious problem; whether in a person's training, with their job, relationships, or whatever; that we cannot allow to derail us from our intended purpose. I know it's a significant holiday, and you may not be able to make it live, but if you love, value, and respect…

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e95 – KUDEN! – Can't vs Won't Solutions

e94 – KUDEN! – Warrior “Class”

During this episode we'll be looking at the idea of what it means to be a “warrior”, historically, as well as some of the insights I've gained over the years from my teachers – including the grandmaster – about the concepts of “class” and being a budoka and Ninja. Careful…this one just may ruffle some…

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e94 – KUDEN! – Warrior “Class”