Most students think “Hodoki” is limited to just escaping a wrist or other grabbing attack. But the hardest grabs to escape actually aren’t physical at all. They’re internal bindings (musubi) that trap our heart and mind – preventing right though, action and the success we want. These are the invisible ties that bind stronger than […]

FEELING STUCK? Whether it’s your martial arts training, your career, your relationships, or your personal growth…”stuckness” is one of the most frustrating states a warrior can experience. In this episode, we break down why warrior lose momentum – and how to reclaim it using three timeless principles found in both classical Ninpo and modern psychology. […]

Most people think respect means good manners – handshakes, bows, saying “please” and “thank you”. But for the warrior, respect has nothing to do with politeness…and everything to do with survival. You’ll discover: How “everyday manners” actually evolved from combat awareness and danger-management. Why ignoring a warrior’s form of respect leads to blind spots in […]

What if perseverance wasn’t about showing up…but about who you are when there’s nothing left to prove? After all, it’s easy to “keep going” when things are going well. It’s when they’re not that counts! What if the real test of mastery wasn’t in the moves you know – but in the moments you can’t […]

What if the art you’ve devoted years to learning… was never meant to stay the same? In this powerful episode, Dai-Shihan Jeffrey M. Miller reveals the hidden science behind the Ninja’s classical kamae – and how understanding the why behind ancient posture and kata unlocks power on the modern battlefield of mind, emotion, and survival. Discover […]

Most people think they choose their martial arts teacher. But in the traditional arts of Japan – especially Ninjutsu – it’s the teacher who chooses the student. In this deeply personal episode of KUDEN! Radio, Dai-Shihan Jeffrey M. Miller shares the hidden truth behind the teacher – student relationship: what a master looks for before […]

In this episode, we’re uncovering a forgotten formula behind the word Shi-No-Bi, used before the Ninja were ever defined by the single kanji character 忍 (“to endure”), and how this different definition quietly reveals insights into the same path walked by some of the greatest masters in Ninjutsu’s history – warriors who lost everything, or started […]

Most students think endurance in martial arts is just about surviving pain or pushing through tough training. But in Ninjutsu, endurance goes much deeper. It’s about facing the unseen chaos – the messy, unpredictable parts of life and combat that can’t be scripted. In this episode of KUDEN! Radio, we’ll explore: Why enduring pain is […]

Most martial artists believe that training a technique “on both sides” simply means practicing with the right and then the left. But if that’s all you think Sa-Yu means, you may be missing one of the densho’s most important secrets. In this episode, we’re going to peel back the layers – exploring what Sa-Yu really […]

During this episode of KUDEN! Radio, Dai-Shihan Miller explores a theme that sits at the very heart of true progress for every serious martial arts student: how to be a good uke (aka: ‘training partner’). You’ll discover why the path to mastery isn’t only about being the one executing the techniques, but also about learning […]