e101 – KUDEN! – The Art of “Becoming”

In the Ninja’s life mastery reachings there exists the concept of karma-the law of cause and effect-and a teaching which not only demonstrates this Universal Law, but also shows how to use it to both break free from the bonds of ignorance passed onto us from others… …but also how to use it to quite

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e101 – KUDEN! – The Art of “Becoming”

“Zero-Point” Training for Street Self-Defense

This week we will look at using “zero-point” training for mastering techniques and “kata”, to the point where they are “street-ready” for the 21st century.

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“Zero-Point” Training for Street Self-Defense

e100 – KUDEN! – Equality in Training & Treatment?

Join us for our centennial episode of KUDEN Radio – the podcast for you – the serious martial artist, self-defense and personal development-minded practioner! During this episode I’ll be sharing some hard-won, but extremely unpopular, lessons regarding how my teachers; both Hatsumi-Soke and other Japanese Master-teachers; treated different types of students based on the way

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e100 – KUDEN! – Equality in Training & Treatment?

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