Jeffrey M. Miller

Martial Arts Training - Is Your Procrastination Preventing You From Attaining Martial Arts Mastery?

It's said that, only one student in 100 who begins martial arts training will earn his or her black belt. Only 1 in one hundred! And yet, there are many more who dream about, think about, and consider taking martial arts - but never do. This article expl... Read >

Advanced Ninja Training - How to Use Your Legs Like a Real Ninja!

In the realm of the martial arts, there are only so many things that you can do with your body. And, as such, there are only so many things that you can do "to" another human body. But, to a Ninja, "how" you do these things is very different than the way ... Read >

Ninja Training - Why Ninjutsu is Much More Than Just Another Martial Art!

Are you serious about learning Ninjutsu - the martial art of the Ninja? If you are, then I'm sure that your reason is due to the amount and level of skills that the Ninja possess when compared to that of other martial arts. In fact, to most people - incl... Read >

Do You Want to Master the Art of Self Defense? Learn to Control His Balance to Control the Fight!

Mastery, in any endeavor, requires knowledge and an ability with things that most people take for granted, never pay attention to, or have no idea even exist. And mastering self defense, whether through the martial arts or not, is no different. This ar... Read >

Advanced Ninja Training - In a Self Defense Situation, Control His Perceptions to Control the Fight!

When most people think about the idea of learning self defense, what usually comes to mind are the cool moves and tricky techniques that the martial arts are known for. But, the reality is that no attacker is going to let you do your self defense techniqu... Read >

Basic Self Defense Training For Mastery - Control Your Own Balance to Effectively Win!

Are you serious about learning how to defend yourself in a real-world self defense situation? I can understand why, considering that, in the United States alone, there is an assault every 17 seconds! Add to that the other violent crimes crimes like rape, ... Read >

Ninja Self Defense Mastery - Control the Timing Within the Fight to Take Control and Win!

The art of Ninjutsu the self-defense and personal development system of Japan's ancient shadow warriors, is very unique within the martial arts world. In fact, I have always taught my students that Ninjutsu is not a real martial art in the conventional ... Read >

A Self-Defense Lesson From the Art of the Ninja - "Don't Fight to Win a Fight!"

When most people think about the concepts of fighting or self defense, they usually divide themselves into two general groups those who believe in the strike first strike hard, school of thought, and those who take the more spiritual turn the other chee... Read >

In a Self Defense Situation, Learn to Control the Distance to Effectively Control the Fight!

One of the most common questions that get from students is, "How will I know which technique to do in a real fight against a real attacker?" And, while this is a very good question, it is also based on a mindset that is still focused on the step-by-step... Read >

Ninja Self Defense Training - A Surprising Ninja Tactic to Use If He Grabs Your Weapon!

One of the primary differences between Ninjutsu - the art and philosophy of Japan's ancient Ninja -and conventional martial arts, lies in how the Ninja thinks about a fight. Where most conventional martial artists, self defense students, and fighters se... Read >

1-2-3 Strikes, He's Out! Using the Concept of San-Uchi in Your Ninpo-Taijutsu Ninja Self Defense

To most martial artists, fighters, and self defense practitioners, the concept of striking is pretty simple. You use whatever fist or fists that are a part of your system to deliver blow after blow to the opponent's body, until he's done. Right? The pr... Read >

Learn Ninjutsu - How Well Do You Know Your Fists?

What makes up a solid, sound, and strategic defense? Have you ever thought about that? Well, what I want to talk about in today's lesson is going beyond the basics and yet understanding the basics more deeply than merely what appears on the surface. Wh... Read >

Thought From a Ninja Master - Why I Will Never Use the Title of "Shihan"

Within the world of martial arts training, there are several titles of respect, honor, and authority. If you've been exposed to even the slightest bit of training - regardless of whether it was in the Ninja's art of ninjutsu or any other system - no dou... Read >

Ninja History & Training - The 3 General "Types" of Ninja Within the Art of Ninjutsu

Are you interested in learning all you can about the ancient shadow warriors of ancient Japan? Are you looking for more than movie and comic book definitions and ideas? If you are then this article may help to clear up a common misconception about the N... Read >

Learn Ninjutsu - Japanese Titles of Teaching, Authority, and Respect Used in Ninja Training

One of the most confusing parts about Ninja training, especially for the non-Japanese student, are the terms and names for the skills, techniques, strategies, and other aspects of the art. It can be a daunting task for the Western student to have to lea... Read >