Kuden! Martial Arts, Self-defense & Survival

In this episode of KUDEN! Radio, we explore the Ninja warriors concept of kamae from the perspective of a master strategist. We’ll discuss how these physical postures and attitudes, used to keep us safe and protected in self-defense, can be adapted to handle life’s non-physical challenges such as arguments, stress, and common daily scenarios as […]

During this episode, we’ll be taking a look at the realm of Mastery, what past (and present) master-teachers say about it, as-well-as what modern science has discovered that backs up the ancient teachings. We’ll be specifically looking at how we develop the habit patterns necessary for success, why what we’ve been taught or modelled from […]

During this episode, we’re going to play a game of “Mission Impossible,” with you using your strategic and tactical-thinking skills to solve a riddle – one where the fate of the world (literally) hangs on your ability to understand the enemy, the threat posed, and successfully complete the task before you. Sound like fun? If […]

In this episode we’ll discuss a comment posted on one of my videos regarding the effectiveness of Ninjutsu for real-world self-defense, and how the power of our beliefs about any ‘thing’ is often rooted in Ego’s tendancy to use vagueness and generalization to define that thing…which in itself affects everything else we do, say, think, […]

In my book, “Fight Smarter – Not Harder”, I share 3 very common things that over 90% of the people say to me, that all point to the same problem – a very REAL problem in the world of self-defense and personal protection; and that “thing” is a sense of feeling lost when it comes […]

In the realm of the Warrior, especially when dealing with the Bushido code, one of the core tenants, character strengths, or virtues is that of makoto. This can be translated as ‘sincere truth’ and includes the way we express that truth in words. During this episode, we’ll be taking a look at a few of […]

One of my military leaders once said to me, “Sergeant Miller, hope is not a strategic plan!”. Couple this with a technique I learned from both Soke Hatsumi, as well as my Mikkyo teacher for using both of the Ninja’s mandala perspectives, allowed me to master techniques, gain skills, and produce success much faster. During […]

A very common theme that has run through my training, from Soke Hatsumi’s lessons and those of other master-teachers, to my Mikkyo teacher and other life mentors…was centered around a very uncomfortable truth about warriorship. Warriorship isn’t always about fighting the enemies “out there”. Sometimes it’s about facing uncomfortable truths about ourselves, our choices, and […]

Are you tired of feeling like common beliefs, the “rules”, or life’s obstacles are holding you back? Tune into this episode where we dive deep into not only the essential skill of distinguishing genuine confidence from mere bravado, but a critical key for growth, breaking free from limitations, and getting massive results. Packed with actionable […]

During this episode we’ll be taking a look at a lesson I was introduced to in the early days of my martial arts and life-mastery training in Ninjutsu. The personal combat and lifeways of Japan’s ancient Ninja families. This lesson though, seemed to run in direct contradiction to another belief held by the masses, and […]

In the world of Ninjutsu, there are any number of iterations ranging from certain “brands” or KANS, 3 of which have all sprung from the same source… to the ‘modern Ninjutsu” creations which attempt to make up a new version of ONLY one level of the art…to everything in between. During this episode we’ll be […]

What is it that you want to get out of your study (or continued study) of Ninjutsu? Why this system instead of the countless others out there? Are you channeling your energy, focus, and consciousness where you need to, in order to get where you want to be… or are you satisfied with where you […]