Show overview
KUDEN! Martial Arts, Self-Defense & Survival has been publishing since 2016, and across the 10 years since has built a catalogue of 305 episodes. That works out to roughly 460 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 42m and 2h 19m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 16 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 52 episodes published. Published by Jeffrey M. Miller.
From the publisher
KUDEN! Radio (pronounced KOO-den) explores strategy, perception, and warrior philosophy for the modern protector navigating an uncertain world. “Kuden” refers to teachings passed directly from teacher to student—insights that go beyond written instruction. This podcast carries that tradition forward, examining the deeper principles behind Ninjutsu and how they apply to real-world conflict, decision-making, and personal development. Hosted by Dai-Shihan Jeffrey Miller—senior master-teacher of Ninjutsu and director of Warrior Concepts International—each episode goes beyond techniques to focus on awareness, adaptability, resilience, and strategic thinking. Topics include situational awareness, decision-making under pressure, the psychology of conflict, and training the mind and body to respond effectively when it matters most. New episodes stream live weekly and are available across major podcast platforms. Learn more: https://onlineninjaacademy.com/kudenpodcast/
Latest Episodes
View all 305 episodese306 – KUDEN! – Hidden Chains, Hidden Freedom – The Hidden Side of Kuzushi Pt 1 of 3
e305 – KUDEN! – The Difference Between “Knowing” a Technique and Understand It
e304 – KUDEN! – Why You Don’t Need More Techniques (And Why They’re Slowing You Down)
e303 – KUDEN! – Who’s In Control? The Mind, the Moment, and What You’re Really Training For
e302 – KUDEN! – The Misunderstood Virtue – Why the Ninja Used Deception
Ep 303e301 – KUDEN! – The First 3 Keys to Emergency Survival – What to Do First When Everything Goes Wrong
When something goes wrong…most people believe they’ll figure it out. But when it happens—something breaks, something hits fast, something demands immediate action…they don’t think. They react. They: panic freeze, or… start doing something—anything And that reaction is what makes things worse. This week’s KUDEN! Radio episode (301) breaks down something that almost no one is taught – […]
Ep 300e300 – The Evolution of KUDEN Radio: Looking Back — Moving Forward
Reaching 300 episodes is a milestone few podcasts ever reach. But milestones are not just markers of time — they are opportunities to reflect on the path that brought us here and the direction the path now leads. In this episode of KUDEN! Radio, Dai-Shihan Jeffrey Miller looks back at the origins of the podcast, how […]
Ep 300e299 – KUDEN! – Living Like a Ninja – Training for Uncertainty in an Unpredictable World
Many people study martial arts believing that training will eventually give them certainty. A technique that always works. A strategy that guarantees success. A way to finally feel “prepared” for whatever might happen. But what if that assumption is the very thing that keeps most students stuck? In this episode, we explore a question that […]
Ep 298e298 – KUDEN! – Most Martial Artists Miss This Lesson (And It’s Not Physical)
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 […]
Ep 297e297 – KUDEN! – The Art of Invisibility – How Ninpo Shapes Reality Before Conflict Exists
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 […]
Ep 296e296 – KUDEN! – Researcher or Apprentice? The Truth About Being a “Good Student”
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 […]
Ep 295e295 – KUDEN! – Strategic Suicide! – The “One-Style-Fits-All” Fallacy
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, […]
Ep 294e294 – KUDEN! – When Our Effort Fails Us: Why Assumptions Collapse Under Pressure
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 […]
Ep 293e293 – KUDEN! – When Training Fails Under Pressure – What Real Prepardness Actually Requires
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. […]
Ep 289e292 – KUDEN! – NIN, the Storm, and the Return of Choice
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, […]
Ep 291e291 – KUDEN! – AKEOME: Fire, Choice, and the Year of Action
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 […]
Ep 290e290 – KUDEN! – The Transformation of NIN Into Mastery
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 […]
Ep 289e289 – KUDEN! – NIN is NOT Merely “Endurance” – Why Grit, Patience, and “Pushing Through” Fail to Produce Mastery
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 […]
Ep 289e288 – KUDEN! – Fudo Myo-o & the Warrior’s Resolve! Cutting Away Illusion Before the New Year
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, […]
e287 – UKEMI: The Ninja’s Art of Resilience -From Human Instinct to Life Mastery
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 […]