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

e201 - KUDEN! - The Trap of 'Traditional' vs. 'Modern' Thinking

Mar 19th, 2024 2h 7m

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’

e200 - KUDEN! Radio

Mar 12th, 2024 3h 2m

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!

E199 – KUDEN! – The Warrior’s Relationship to LUCK

Mar 5th, 2024 1h 52m

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

e198 - KUDEN! - Secrets of the 'Jeweled Tiger'!

Feb 27th, 2024 2h 3m

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

e197 - KUDEN! - Change and the Voices in Our Head

Feb 20th, 2024 2h

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

e196 - KUDEN! - Seeing With the Eyes of a Warrior

Feb 13th, 2024 1h 27m

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

e195 - KUDEN! - What Condition is YOUR Weapon In?

Feb 6th, 2024 1h 54m

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

e194 - KUDEN! - A Look at the Ninja of Iga and Koga

Jan 16th, 2024 1h 49m

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… …

e193 - KUDEN! - The Art & Strategy of Controlling Failure

Jan 9th, 2024 2h 18m

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 th

e192 - KUDEN! - Welcoming the Year of the Dragon

Jan 2nd, 2024 2h 7m

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 th

e191 - KUDEN! - Gifts or Responsibilities?

Dec 26th, 2023 1h 17m

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 pers

e190 - KUDEN! - The Poison of "Same-ness"

Dec 19th, 2023 2h

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, h

e189 - KUDEN! - Why Motivation is BS!

Dec 12th, 2023 1h 52m

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 Ni

E188 – KUDEN! – What Success & Mastery are NOT!

Dec 5th, 2023 1h 57m

During this episode of KUDEN! Radio, we’ll e diving into the Ninja’s Mikkyo “secret knowledge” and ‘mind-science’ to uncover the three aspects of success, and what we in the martial arts tend to call Mastery… …and how each one, from the perspec

E187 – KUDEN! – The Difference Between Doing & Knowing Why

Nov 28th, 2023 2h 5m

During this episode, we’re going to be taking a look at the difference between two mindsets. Each one should be a part of the overall journey of our progress towards Mastery, but one of them can become a trap that not only keeps us chained to l

E186 – KUDEN! – An Important Secret About Mentors

Nov 21st, 2023 2h 12m

During this episode, we’re going to explore the differences between instructors, teachers, and mentors, with a specific focus on the latter. More importantly, we’ll be taking a look at the elements of a good mentor…for you… …and an important pi

e185 - KUDEN! - Keys to Above Average Success!

Nov 7th, 2023 2h 42m

In this episode, we’ll be exploring the timeless lessons that have been passed down by warriors and enlightened masters proven to produce (at a minimum) above-average results. But, while most prefer to focus on only the positive, “feel-good” pa