KUDEN! Martial Arts, Self-Defense & Survival

e286 – KUDEN! – Oku & Okuden: What Lies Beneath Every Technique

Most students believe “advanced training” means harder techniques. But what if Okuden was never about difficulty at all? If you’ve ever wondered: “Why do I still feel stuck?” “Why doesn’t the training feel the way it used to?” “Why does none of this click yet?” “Why do some people see things I don’t?” You’re exactly […]

e285 – KUDEN – Kokoro Hodoki: And the Invisible Ties that Bind Stronger Than Iron!

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 […]

e284 – KUDEN! – Getting Unstuck: A Warrior’s Guide to Breaking Free

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. […]

e283 – KUDEN! – The Warrior’s Code of Respect: Why True Respect Is More Than Just “Being Nice!”

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 […]

e282 – Nin-Tai: Enduring the Act, Pain & Challenges of Endurance!

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 […]