During this episode, we’re going to be looking at a problem with the ‘traditional’ vs. ‘modern’ Ninjutsu (or any other martial art for that matter) argument that seems to dominate the realm of personal combat and self-defense training in today’s world – which one is right, does it matter, and… …can this kind of dualistic

Commemorating the 200th episode of KUDEN! with Dai-Shihan Miller and multiple special guests! https://media.blubrry.com/kuden_podcast/kuden-podcast-episodes.s3.amazonaws.com/2024/e200_commemorative_episode.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

It can be very easy to look at our techniques, skills, and training – both martial and those for life mastery – from the perspective of total control. We can assume that once we have mastered these timeless lessons, that we won’t be caught off guard, hijacked, or surprised…when nothing could be further from the

The secrets passed down from our ancient Ninja and Samurai masters go far beyond the technical fighting skills that the majority of people tend to focus on. But there is much more beneath the surface for those willing to look beyond the surface appearance of these powerful self-protection and life-mastery systems. During this episode, we’ll

During this episode, we’ll be exploring ways to combat the negative programming and subconscious / unconscious factors which can (and DO) get in the way… and how I went from literally one extreme of “wanting this, but the Universe is against me…” to where I am now, and what I’m constantly moving towards. And, to

Having come to training from a wide variety of other martial arts and self-defense systems, one of the concepts my teachers introduced me to within Ninjutsu and the schools of the Bujinkan is the idea that there were lessons and things to learn, which were: Not “self-defense” techniques in and of themselves but had EVERYTHING

This week’s episode is based on something ABSOLUTELY ATROCIOUS that I saw while on vacation with Mrs. Sensei recently! The worst part of it all, was that the mistake was being made by a LEO – a law enforcement officer who, like us, may need to use that weapon to protect themselves or others in

Based on a question and topic request by a listener and student, during this episode we’ll be exploring the two largest Ninja regions that most know about in ancient Japan. We’ll take a look at similarities and difference between each region… … but also, what I’ve experienced when visiting one of these historical areas in

One of the biggest things that stops serious individuals from even beginning towards the accomplishment of their goals is the fear that they’ll fail. This fear is not only founded on another, more deeply ingrained fear; but also ramped up by threats of punishment or ridicule in our early lives for not hitting our mark