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Welcome to Kuden! The podcast for practitioners and enthusiasts of Ninjutsu, the self-defense, survival, and personal development system of Japan’s ancient Ninja Night Warriors; hosted by internationally recognized self-defense expert, author, and master instructor, Dai-Shihan Jeffrey Miller, one of the longest training students in the art with ACTUAL life and street experience using these powerful, life-changing and saving lessons! Join us live each week on platforms like Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter Periscope as we dive deeply into the art of the ancient Ninja and Samurai, and learn how to really apply these lessons in your life today, against the threats, challenges, and attacks that exist in the real world of the 21st century! If you would like to train with Dai-Shihan Miller as an online, distance training student you can email warriorc@warrior-concepts-online.com.
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Most martial artists train movements, but very few train positioning. And almost no one trains what those positions mean outside the dojo. In this episode, we revisit a classical kata that many believe they understand – but the physical choreography isn’t the real lesson. The deeper principle isn’t about reacting to every possible attack. It’s […]
Most martial artists train to fight. But… If a ninja must fight, something was already missed. In this episode of KUDEN! Radio, you’ll discover why real self-protection isn’t about techniques – it’s about perception, timing, and preparation. Discover how Togakure traditions and Ninpo strategy teach you to influence events before danger becomes visible. Join us […]
What kind of student are you? That question is important because in the Japanese language, as well as within classical martial arts, there are different words to answer it, as well as setting expectations. In this episode of KUDEN! Radio, we explore what it truly means to be a “good student” in a classical martial […]
Most people don’t fail because they didn’t try hard enough. They fail because they committed to a solution BEFORE the problem revealed itself. In this episode of KUDEN! Radio, we break down a hidden but deadly pattern that shows up in self-defense training, leadership, organizational decision-making, and personal development – when a self-defense practitioner, leader, […]
What happens when preparation meets conditions it was never designed for? Most people don’t fail because they didn’t try hard enough. They fail because the assumptions behind their effort only work in calm conditions. In this episode of KUDEN! Radio, we examine a pattern that shows up across self-defense training, leadership, and organizational planning: Well-intentioned […]
One of the most uncomfortable realities in self-defense – and in workplace violence response – is that skilled, well-intentioned people are sometimes overwhelmed by attackers with little or no training. Not because their training is bad. Not because they lacked effort or commitment. But because the assumption built into that training collapses under real pressure. […]
Most people think NIN means “endure pain”. It doesn’t. True NIN is the ability to endure long enough for choice to return. In this episode of KUDEN! Radio, the podcast for the serious martial artist, student of Ninjutsu, and modern warrior-protector, we explore the hidden (ura) meaning of a very popular and commonly displayed Shinobi poem, […]
Every year we hear the same thing: “New Year, New You“. And every year, people burn out, stall, or quit – again. Eventually many just stop planning or setting goals altogether! In this New Year’s episode of KUDEN! Radio, we’ll take a look at why that idea fails – and what actually creates change. This […]
Depth, Freedom, and the Making of a Tatsujin Most people believe NIN means endurance. Grit. Pushing through no matter what. That belief is only the surface – and it quietly traps people in endless struggle. In this final year-end episode of KUDEN! Radio, we explore what happens when NIN transforms into mastery – where strength […]
If enduring hardship were enough, suffering alone would produce mastery. It doesn’t. There’s reason traditional teachings reveal NIN in stages – and why confusion, frustration, and resistance often show up right before real progress begins. We’re opening that door on KUDEN! Radio – the podcast for the serious modern warrior-protector and part 2 of this […]
Most people make “resolutions” this time of year…but few understand the root of that word: “Resolve” – the unshakeable decision to transform…NO MATTER WHAT! During this episode, we’re diving into the Ninja’s esoteric guardian of resolve – Fudo-Myo-o – and what it truly means to stand at the threshold of the New Year with clarity, […]
Most martial artists think ukemi means breakfalls and rolling. But the Ninja understood this skill set as something far deeper the art of not breaking when life hits you. This episode reveals why you were born with natural ukemi, how conditioning replaced it with something else, and how rebuilding this instinct unlocks true resilience and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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