KUDEN! Radio — Ninja Strategy, Warrior Mindset, and the Path of the Modern Protector

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 […]

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! Commemorating the 200th episode of KUDEN! with Dai-Shihan Miller and multiple special guests!

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 […]

During this episode, we’ll be welcoming in the New Year together with a look at few things that separate the way the holiday is celebrated in Japan vs here in the West. This will also include a look at the symbol for this year as depicted in the Chinese Zodiac, and ways to get past […]

During this special holiday episode, I’m going to share a lesson I received from my teachers that is more than appropriate during this time of year. Regardless of how you celebrate or where you live, being a true warrior requires a certain perspective, as well-as a unique combination of character traits that create something that […]

During this episode, I’m going to share a lesson I gave at the dojo during a recent Black Belt testing. The lesson is based on the answer to a progress-related question posed to one of the Shodan candidates and, while it was well-intentioned, his answer pointed to a HUGE misconception for many in the realms […]

During this episode of KUDEN! Radio, we’ll be diving into the misunderstood idea of “motivation”, and why it is not only highly over-rated… …but one of the downfalls of so many looking for success. I’ll also be sharing some insights from the Ninja’s ancient, secret mikkyo ‘mind-science’ with regards to how an Enlightened one goes […]