Episodes

  • e291 – KUDEN! – AKEOME: Fire, Choice, and the Year of Action

    e291 – KUDEN! – AKEOME: Fire, Choice, and the Year of Action
    Jan 6 2026
    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 […]
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    2 hrs and 19 mins
  • e290 – KUDEN! – The Transformation of NIN Into Mastery

    e290 – KUDEN! – The Transformation of NIN Into Mastery
    Dec 30 2025
    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 […]
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    2 hrs and 44 mins
  • e289 – KUDEN! – NIN is NOT Merely “Endurance” – Why Grit, Patience, and “Pushing Through” Fail to Produce Mastery

    e289 – KUDEN! – NIN is NOT Merely “Endurance” – Why Grit, Patience, and “Pushing Through” Fail to Produce Mastery
    Dec 23 2025
    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 […]
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • e288 – KUDEN! – Fudo Myo-o & the Warrior’s Resolve! Cutting Away Illusion Before the New Year

    e288 – KUDEN! – Fudo Myo-o & the Warrior’s Resolve! Cutting Away Illusion Before the New Year
    Dec 16 2025
    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, […]
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • e287 – UKEMI: The Ninja’s Art of Resilience -From Human Instinct to Life Mastery

    e287 – UKEMI: The Ninja’s Art of Resilience -From Human Instinct to Life Mastery
    Dec 9 2025
    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 […]
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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • e286 – KUDEN! – Oku & Okuden: What Lies Beneath Every Technique

    e286 – KUDEN! – Oku & Okuden: What Lies Beneath Every Technique
    Dec 2 2025
    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 […]
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    2 hrs and 25 mins
  • e285 – KUDEN – Kokoro Hodoki: And the Invisible Ties that Bind Stronger Than Iron!

    e285 – KUDEN – Kokoro Hodoki: And the Invisible Ties that Bind Stronger Than Iron!
    Nov 25 2025
    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 […]
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    2 hrs and 22 mins
  • e284 – KUDEN! – Getting Unstuck: A Warrior’s Guide to Breaking Free

    e284 – KUDEN! – Getting Unstuck: A Warrior’s Guide to Breaking Free
    Nov 18 2025
    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. […]
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    1 hr and 39 mins