Celebrating a Milestone Offering Online Ninjutsu Training

Hi Everyone!

Normally, I don't get too excited about things in general and am not much of a "journal-keeper," especially here on the blog. However, I am very excited about reaching, what for me is, a major milestone in my goal of helping others to learn ninjutsu - the art and ways of Japan's Ninja families - online.

What's the milestone in this Ninja teacher's life? Glad you asked.

You see, for the past twenty years, I have been helping those in my local community to see and experience the value of this martial art of ninjutsu that I've been teaching. Having studied many of the most popular forms of martial arts throughout my life...

... arts like, karate, aikido, tae kwon do, jujitsu, and even Bruce Lee's art of jeet kune do for a short while.

In January of 2005, I took my knowledge to the net and to the worldwide community of people who are searching for this type of information. In so doing, I began to not only write fresh content, but to transfer many of the articles that I had written for my "in-house" students over the years onto both my web site and to article directories for others to use on their own sites and in their ezines.

One such site that I use quite heavily is http://www.ezinearticles.com

To date, I have 50 articles posted there that are free for anyone to download for personal use or to use within their own website and/or ezine.

So? What's the big deal?

Well, the deal, for me at least, is that those same fifty articles, ranging in topics from:

• Success Secrets from the Martial Art of Ninjutsu
  
  
• True Martial Arts and the Job of a Warrior

And...

• Ninjutsu - The Ninja's Mikkyo Mind-Science and the Magic of Asking "Why?"

... in the areas of personal protection to training-related articles, like...

• Is All This Martial Arts Training Gear Necessary?
  
  
• Ninjutsu Martial Arts Training - Don't Depend on Weapons for Self-Defense

...OVER 10,000 times!

That's right! Sometime on Monday, March 20th, 2006...

...these 50 articles were accessed, read, and many posted throughout the world wide web - OVER 10,000 times!

I don't know about you but, to me, that's just amazing!

And, that doesn't count the articles that were posted with other directory sites like http://www.articlecity.com

To read these and the many others that I've posted at ezinearticles.com, just click here. You can click here or on my name under any of the articles and be taken directly to the master list of all the articles (saves a ton of time on searching for them individually!). The other cool thing about ezinearticles is that, from the master list page, you can click on the RSS feed icon and add a feed to your site, etc that will send you any new articles I post almost immediately!

Anyway. Just had to get that off my chest.

What this all means for you, my loyal readers, is this...

...if you're not already doing so, take advantage of all the information available to you on the web - both mine and the works of others. Use it to increase your knowledge and awareness of what's available to you - good and bad.

If you aren't taking advantage of article directories, I highly suggest the wealth of information available. Especially when it comes to ninjutsu training online or martial arts training online in general, there is a whole world of information in the form of articles written by others with the knowledge you want.

As for me, I plan to continue to write and post more and more about ninjutsu and ninja training online at directories. In fact, I have a goal to have 250 articles online by mid-May, 2006. That means that I have 200 more to go!

I'll make it too because I have over twenty years worth of articles from materials written for my local students, just waiting to hit cyberspace. So...

...set up those rss feeds...

...check the article directories...

...subscribe to my newsletter

...and check the Warrior-Concepts-Online.com website for more online ninja training opportunities available to you.

Until next time...


Peace, Happiness, and Safety...


Jeffrey M. Miller, Shidoshi
Founder & Director
Warrior Concepts International
Self-Protection & Personal Development

Check out my latest book "The Karate-Myth" at http://www.warrior-concepts-online.com/self-defense-karatemyth.html

and the re-release of the most important safety video you could ever own, "Danger Prevention Tactics" at http://www.warrior-concepts-online.com/self-defense-video-dpt1.html

"Real Training for Real People in a Real World!"

Key Moments & Phases in a Self-Defense Situation

How to Go From One Strategic Phase to the Next in a Self-Defense Situation - From Attack to Victory

(An excerpt from the book, "Controlling the Fight: The 5 Keys of Effective Self-Defense Strategy")


You know, when I first started learning how to protect myself, the training was almost entirely focused on the memorization and performance of the technique. What I mean is...

...the lessons revolved around the step-by-step mindset. Even testing was centered around the correct "performance" of the technique in question. But, that performance was tied more to duplicating a string of "moves" than it was on...

...the successful resolution of the situation based on what was going on!

I remember a friend of mine during those days. He was very good at the art that we were studying and much further along than I was at the time.

He was testing for his black belt and everything was going well. His "performance" was flawless - at least as far as I could tell.

Then, during the last part of the final kata ('preset fight scenario'), he changed the move from a strike to a shoulder throw. The throw was awesome and his partner never saw it coming. It was great!

He told me later that, everything was going along as it should be and he knew what was to come next but...

...something was "off" with what his partner was doing with that last punch.

He literally "found himself" executing the throw, and remembered thinking, "this isn't right."

Well, long story short...

...he failed that test.

I couldn't believe it. According to the judges - the panel of "experts" who were supposedly teaching him to be able to "go with the flow" and defend himself...

...He failed!

I didn't get it. I was in martial arts for self-defense, having been growing up in the inner-city and being beaten up - or threatened with harm - almost weekly. I mean...

• He took a surprise situation,
  
  
• adapted to it,
  
  
• and still maintained control of the flow of things...
  
  ...in a way that ended with him being the victor.

What more could you ask for?!

"Yes", said the judges, many of whom were our instructors, "that's true. But he didn't do the technique correctly."

Martial Arts vs. Self-Defense Training

This was one of the most significant moments of my life. When I realized that, the reason I was there for training - to not die in a violent situation - was not the focus of the training...

...at least NOT at that school.

My friend's story also points to another pivotal point in my learning process when I realized that there was something more going on than just the punching, kicking, and whatnot, that makes up conventional martial arts and self-defense training. In fact, once I saw it happening, my mind shifted away from the typical orientation toward this "style" or that, and started looking beyond the techniques themselves to...

...what was being "done" by each move in a technique string.

The question I began to ask was...

"What's the logic behind the moves?" And, ...

"Why are the moves where they are in this particular string?"

And THAT is what this book is about. The keys, or bridges, between one phase - one strategic moment - in a self-defense situation, and another. The pieces of the fight that must be strategically managed in the correct order, and at the correct time, if you are to be successful.

What are these critical moments within the flow of the fight? Let me first tell you what they're NOT.

They are not...

...when you're fist makes contact with the surface of your assailant's body...

...when you lock his joints to immobilize him and prevent him from continuing to fight...

...when you take up your "way-cool" stance...

...the way with which you've been taught to hold your weapon, or...

...a hundred other "things" that most books, videos, and schools of martial arts and self-defense focus almost exclusively on.

But, they are not NOT these things either. And, if you don't understand what I'm trying to point out here, you won't see it.

Confused? Don't be.

The point here is that, behind the move or technique itself - the punch, lock, throw, etc...

...there is a "reason" that THAT particular technique is being done at THAT particular time. There is something that the technique is either doing 'for' us or 'to' our attacker that gains, maintains, or accentuates our control of the situation. In short...

...there is something that makes a particular technique RIGHT and APPROPRIATE for any given moment.

And, make no mistake here. We are talking about a scientific application of principles that work, and have worked for centuries. And, this science works...

...for whoever is knowledgeable of and in control of it in the fight!

What that means is this...

...if you know how to use this scientific application and make it the logic behind your strategic use of your skills and techniques, then you will probably win. If you don't and your assailant does, you will lose.

So again, what are these key moments or critical phases? They are...

• 1) Your ability to assess your situation and understand what the assailant is doing or attempting to do to you.
  
  
• 2) Your defense against his incoming attacks. This is your ability to neutralize the effect that his attacks were to have on you.
  
  
• 3) How you unbalance him, physically, mentall, or emotionally, in a way that prevents your assailant from going on with his own strategy and literally puts him in a position of weakness.
  
  
• 4) The actual counter-attack that you use to knock him back or take him to the ground. This is the phase where you actually take the fight to him.
  
  
• 5) Your ability to assess the effect that your technique has had on your assailant and what your next move (escape, restrain him, or prepare for another barrage of attacks) should be.

In my attempt to learn how to really be successful at defending myself and others, I was lucky enough to find some teachers who could point the way towards many of these answers. Unfortunately (or fortunately, as this caused me to have to really look), we're not talking about the step-by-step mechanics of the "style" here, as these can be taught by practically anyone to almost anyone else. What we ARE talking about is something that cannot be seen unless you know what you're looking for. It's invisible to the naked eye but there nonetheless.

Just know this. Each of these critical moments - these keys - is an important, no crucial, element in any overall defense strategy. But, where the book "The Karate-Myth" focused on the big-picture defense strategy that lead from General Awareness to Actually having to Deal with the Attacker (remember?), what I'm talking about here is the little-picture strategy of phase 6 - "dealing with the attack."

To read more this subject, read "Controlling the Fight". It's fr.ee as an added bonus to my latest book, "The Karate-Myth: Why Most Martial Arts & Self-Defense Programs Are Wrong"

Here's the link for both: http://www.warrior-concepts-online.com/self-defense-karatemyth.html

Don't forget that you can also get additional information about:

Women's Self-Defense Issues

Self-Defense and Martial Arts Weapons

Learning Ninjutsu Online

And, don't forget that you can learn about these Key Moments & Phases in a Self-Defense Situation by training with me at this year's Spring Ninja Training Camp. The camp is scheduled from June 2nd - 4th, 2006 and includes all training, lodging, meals - even a commemorative camp T-shirt! Click here for more information and to book your place at this powerful training opportunity.

Stay up-to-date and informed about all aspects of self-defense, safety, and how to live with the Warrior Mindset in the 21st Century by subscribing to the fr.ee Warrior Concepts Online Newsletter while you're there.

Until next time...

Peace and Happiness,



Jeffrey M. Miller, Shidoshi
Founder & Director
Warrior Concepts International
Self-Protection & Personal Development
www.warrior-concepts-online.com

"Master Yourself - Master Your Life!"

Can You Really Learn Martial Arts and Self-Defense From Seminar Training Only?

What do you do when, you want to pursue the study of the martial arts or learn real-world self-defense and there are no schools near where you live? What do you do even if there are martial arts schools or self-defense classes being offered in your local area but...

...they're just not up to par with what you want or need.

How can you get what you know you need without compromising quality and settling for what's available or, even worse...

...not pursuing your goal at all?

Well, you have two choices, really...

...you can accept defeat or the fact that maybe your standards are too high and settle for what's available, or...

...you can do what scores of very skilled practitioners have done before you. You can take advantage of the benefits of seminars and camps to get the knowledge you need from the best teachers there are.

Instead of "settling" and approaching your training with what amounts to a "victim's mentality," you can take control of the situation. Instead of whining, complaining, and making excuses - you can take action - one of the main traits of a warrior.

With all of the power and rich information pool of the internet today, it is impossible to NOT find what you're looking for in the way of martial arts training. There are literally hundreds of seminars, from half-day workshops to full weekend events, and from one and two-day intensives to full-blown ninja training camps; and they're all there for the students who are willing to plan a little more, focus a little more, and be ready to travel a little farther than everyone else who HAS "settled."

Can you really learn martial arts and self-defense from seminar training only? I know it's worked for me and many of the most proficient experts that I'm associated with. In fact, most of my training career, at least in the early days, was during a time when I was serving with the US Army and stationed in places like Korea and, what was then, West Germany.

Were there martial arts clubs and groups close-by? Absolutely.

But, I had a desire to not only train in the martial arts but, to train with the best. And so...

...I had no choice. I HAD to travel to get what I wanted and needed in the way of quality.

What I found was that I learned more during each training event because there was MORE TO learn. That was perfect for me because it gave me more than enough to work on in-between the martial arts seminars and Ninja Camps that I WAS able to attend. And, it also caused me to focus much more than the local students who were there.

Why?

I think it was because...

...they took their training for granted. Whereas I did not. Since I went through more in the way of time, effort and money to be there, I refused to let any of it slip by. As a result, I, and many of my friends who also traveled for training, developed our self-defense abilities much more fully - learning our martial art with much greater depth than many who had access to their teacher practically everyday.

Funny, really. Because it wasn't until I became much more interested in the lives of warriors-past, that I realized that this method of training - traveling to one's teacher to spend short, but intense, visits to gain the lessons for mastery, is exactly the same way many of the most famous warriors in history...

...became Legends!

Check out what's new at Warrior Concepts, both locally and at warrior-concepts-online.com

I and my staff have been busy (too many "VERY" late nights) getting some new video DVDs and courses ready for everyone. Currently, we're working on getting one of our recent Ninja Camps to video as well as the footage from a weekend seminar I did on the techniques, strategies, and tactics of the Takagi-Yoshin-Ryu, one of the nine lineages taught in the Bujinkan Dojo system of my teacher, Soke Masaaki Hatsumi.

These powerful training resources will be ready to go in a few weeks. So, check back often at the site if this is something of interest to you.

Also, the following seminars and training opportunities are on the schedule over the next several weeks and months:

Defensive Combat Handgun The 4 Pillars of Mastery

This weekend intensive will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 25th & 26th, 2006. The focus will be on...

• Basic handling and familiarization of handguns, and...
  
  
• Shooting Skills...

...From the perspective of a real-world self-defense situation - NOT "target shooting!"

You'll also learn the basics of...

• Disarming a weapon-wielding assailant, and...
  
  
• Weapon Retention and the ability to hold onto your own firearm

Click here or on the event name to get all the details.

And, DON'T FORGET...

The Annual WCI Spring Ninja Training Camp is just around the corner!

Scheduled for the weekend of May 19th - 21st, this year's camp theme is: "Becoming One with Nature." Click here or on the event name to get more information and to download the flyer for this year's WCI Spring Ninja Camp!

You'll also find that we've made it even easier to register for seminars and camps than ever before. With our new PayPal secure server link buttons, you'll be able to guarantee your place in an upcoming event before it gets sold-out.

Remember...

"You are either what you want to be, or what you have allowed yourself to become."

Until Next time...

Peace and Happiness,



Shidoshi Miller

What's New at WCI? Check it out and see!

Just a quick note for all of you die-hard fans out there to let you know what I've been up to over the past week or two.

In short...

...I have been giving the site www.warrior-concepts-online.com a major overhall.

These renovations will be a top-down upgrade from the homepage to the Ninja Camps page and all points in-between.

It will take me a few months to complete all the changes so, check back often to see how you will be getting even more from this awesome site!

And, don't forget...

You can also get information on-site about such topics as...

The The Best Self-Defense Video for Escaping Danger

My latest book, "The Karate-Myth" which explains Why Most Martial Arts and Self-Defense Courses Don't Work and How to Be Safe in Today's Often Violent World

And...

Information for Subscribing to the WCI Online Newsletter

We're even adding a dedicated FORUM for you to discuss important issues with others! Give me and my staff another week or two for this incredible addition to the site and register for a username and password of your own. I promise that you won't regret it!

So, come see the new site as it unfolds to be one of the best self-defense and Ninjutsu sites on the web!


Peace and Happiness,

Jeffrey M. Miller, Shidoshi
Warrior Concepts International

"Real Training for Real People in a Real World!"

Desire to Begin Martial Arts Training...What's Stopping You?

Everyday, hundreds and perhaps thousands of men and women think about taking martial arts lessons. I know because I hear from them constantly, either by way of email, phone, or in letters mailed to the academy.

The vast majority are, more-often-than not, trapped in this "thinking about it" stage and will never take that next, most important step to making it happen. And, it's sad really.

While the reasons vary as to why each person wants to involve themselves in the martial arts...

1. Self-defense...

2. Life skills...

3. An affinity for the East or the concept of Warriorship, and...

4. Many more too numerous to list here

...the point is that each sees what he or she needs to feel more confident, powerful, or in-control of his or her life through the study and practice of the martial arts.

Why then, are these well-meaning individuals stuck in, what Dr. Seuss called, "The Waiting Place?"

Perhaps one of the reasons is that each believes that he or she must have certain skills or abilities before they can begin.

Perhaps they believe that their situation, with work schedules, a limited budget, or their physical fitness and level of health, is unique to themselves.

Maybe they believe that they should already possess certain life-skills like discipline, focus, and anything else besides their apparent heart-felt desire to begin.

And maybe, just maybe, they're afraid that others with more experience in the academy will make fun of them, or look down on them in some way because they're a beginner and don't know very much.

As a senior practitioner who has been involved in the study and practice of the martial arts for self-defense and every other reason listed here for over two-thirds of my life, I'd like to quite possibly be the first to say that...

You don't need any skills and abilities, life or other BEFORE beginning your training. You don't need to be in any sort of "perfect shape" or have rock-solid discipline, commitment, or focus, either. That would be like putting the cart before the horse for these are the things that you will be learning...

...as a part of your martial arts study!

No. The only thing that you need to match, what apparently is a heartfelt desire to begin your martial arts training, is a willingness to take that first step. And, where else, but as a "beginner" would you start? We were all beginners once and I think the best of us stay that way, in heart, mind, and spirit - forever.

I do know this, however. If you wait for the "right time." If you wait to be properly "motivated," or for your schedule to "free up," or to have more money...

If you... (fill in the blank for you)...

... It will quite-likely never happen for you and you will live out one of the fears that keeps me and many other successful people moving...

... the fear that, on my death-bed, I will regret NOT following my dreams - not living the life I always wanted.

You see, where most people are stopped by the fear of failure, the fear of fear, all the "things" that become the "reason" for NOT doing...

I am driven by the knowledge that I will forever regret NOT taking action.

So... It's time to decide.

Take action, or...

...live with yourself for not doing so.

The choice is yours.


To learn more about seminars, camps and other subjects related to the martial arts, self-defense, personal development & self-improvement, visit the website at http://www.warrior-concepts-online.com

To subscribe to the online newsletter, go to http://www.warrior-concepts-online.com/newsletter-subscribe-self-defense.html

Until Next time...

Peace and Happiness,


Jeffrey M. Miller, Shidoshi
Warrior Concepts International
Self-Protection & Personal Development
www.warrior-concepts-online.com

"Real Training for Real People in a Real World!

Don't forget to check out my latest book, "The Karate-Myth," here

As a New Sun Rises...

Hello Everyone.

It's been a few weeks since I've posted. But, not for lack of interest in doing so.

What have I been doing? Thanks for asking.

As many of you know, I've been involved in teaching people, well, quite frankly...

...how NOT to die...

...for the past 20 years.

I've decided to make my knowledge and real-world experience available to those outside my local area and in forms other than just short articles on www.warrior-concepts-online.com and elsewhere on the net.

In that light, I've been busy over the past several weeks and months, coordinating several projects that, I'm happy to say, are coming along nicely.

The first project is the re-release of my video, "Danger Prevention Tactics: Protecting Yourself Like a Pro," on DVD.

The video was originally released by a less than customer-oriented production company ONLY on VHS. And, at a time when DVD was rapidly becoming the format of choice!

Ah well, you live-you learn.

If you haven't checked out the information for Danger Prevention Tactics, you can do so by clicking on the link. It will take you to a page where you can get lots of information that will help you understand the principles behind, not just self-defense (because there are no physical techniques for handling a violent assailant on this video), but using awareness to avoid and be able to escape from danger with the least amount of wear-and-tear possible.

Now, isn't that what self-defense should be all about?

Here's the link:

http://www.warrior-concepts-online.com/self-defense-video-dpt1.html

The latest project though, is my new book called "The Karate-Myth." And, I'm sure that this one single work is going to spark more controversy than anything else I've done to date.

Why?

Because it specifically tells you "Why Most Martial Arts and Self-Defense Programs Don't Work and What You Can Do to Insure Your Safety in Today's Violent World."

The fact is that, most so-called "experts" are missing the one vital ingredient necessary for teaching ANYBODY how to deal with a violent assailant. This one crucial element, if missing from the lessons you receive, can literally spell disaster for you in a real-world situation.

No matter...

How many step-by-step techniques you know

What color your "way-cool" karate belt is

How long you've been training

How BELIEVABLE the lessons were

Without it, you're literally playing with your life!

What is it?

It's...

...EXPERIENCE!

Actual real-world experience handling real-world attacks from real-world assailants who want to do real damage.

It's not about winning trophies or earning the next belt.

It's about going home safely with as much of you intact as you can.

If you want to read more about this new, groundbreaking book, just click on this link and you'll be taken directly to it's page:
http://www.warrior-concepts-online.com/self-defense-karate-myth.html

You know, every day there's more and more in the news about the number of people falling victim to assault, muggings, beatings, rape, and even murder.

The police can't protect you. I know. Because, I WAS a cop for almost a decade.

That's why I do hat I do now. I realized that I was always getting there AFTER the attack happened.

Can you imagine what it feels like, day-after-day, to always be looking into the eyes of "victims."

I rarely, if ever, did reports on "survivors" of attacks. Do you know why?

It's because THEY, themselves, handled the situation and didn't need me or anyone else to help them. I never even knew these incidents took place at all.

And, that, is what I teach my clients and students to do now. And you know what?

It feels great. Because, now...

...I know I'm making a difference in people's lives.

I'm finally doing what I became a cop for in the first place...

...to protect people from "the bad-guy!"

But, I can't protect them. What I can do is...

...teach them to protect themselves BEFORE that skill is needed.

That way, they are ready and ABLE should the need ever arise.


Thanks to everyone who has supported me. I hope you'll really take the time to check out my new books and videos at www.warrior-concepts-online.com

And, don't forget. You can also get information about other topics like...

The most powerful self-defense course that focuses on your natural responses to danger

Training Opportunities to increase your knowledge and ability to be safe and secure in today's world

and...

The Japanese martial art of Ninjutsu


Until Next time...

Peace and Happiness,

Jeffrey M. Miller, Shidoshi
Warrior Concepts International
Self-Protection & Personal Development
www.warrior-concepts-online.com

"Real Training for Real People in a Real World!

Upcoming Seminar & Training Opportunities

Hey everyone!

Just a quick note to let you know that the site has been updated with the flyers and information for the upcoming seminars I'm doing at WCI's Academy Central.

To save you some time, here are the direct links for the flyers:

KUBOTAN: Self-Defense Keychain Workshop

Friday, November 18th at WCI Central. Click to see the course flyer.

Learn the Secrets of Defending Against the Long Staff with the Smurai Sword! A Special Seminar w/ Shihan Miller

Saturday, November 19th at WCI Central.

DAIKOMYO-SAI! Celebrate the Grand Master's Birthday - WCI Style!

Friday thru Sundday, December 2nd - 4th at WCI Central.
(with an optional Japanese Dinner on Saturday evening)


EDR: Non-Martial Arts Defensive Training Program
Level 1 Certification Course

Friday & Saturday, December 10th & 11th at WCI Central.

For more information about the powerful Self Program that changes all the rules and sets the new standard, click Here

Register Right Now to Reserve Your Place in Any or All of These Great Programs!

Call the Academy at (570) 988-2228

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For those of you who still don't receive the online newsletter (tsk, tsk...), you can subscribe now and stay up-to-date on all of the new information that's coming out.

To get it, simply go to www.warrior-concepts-online.com/newsletter

Visit the site often as there's always a lot going on.

Until next time...

Peace, Happiness, and Safety,

Shihan Miller

I'm Back.....

Hey everyone!

Well, the worst is over and I'm ready to get on with things with a renewed gusto.

For those who have been following my life-story over the past few months, you know that, although my sister is still with us and doing pretty much the same, I have gone through a divorce and have entered a new "do-over" phase of my life.

BTW - I'm a huge advocate of the "do-over." VERY powerful!

There is balance in the universe though as I returned from Japan in September as a new 10th degree Black Belt! It's been a long road to get to this level and, even though a know that I have more to do, it's nice to be recognized for the hard work and achievement.

Anyway, if you're a subscriber to my online self-defense newsletter, you should already have received both the "Urgent Update" and Issue #7 by now.

You will notice a change in the format to a more interactive one that puts you at the center of the learning process (where you SHOULD be!)

If you're not a subscriber...

shame on you! LOL

But, all is not lost. All you have to do to start receiving all of the great information for making yourself and your loved ones more safe and secure is to go to my website at www.warrior-concepts-online.com and subscribe.

It's free and worth literally hundreds of dollars a month in information, tips, and insights.

As a subscriber, you will get important information FIRST about upcoming seminars and training, self-defense books and videos, and - more importantly - the ability to send in questions and comments that you need answers or feedback on.

Oh, yeah - you'll also receive, as my gift to you, a free 7-part self-defense e-course that will teach you some very important lessons for making you more safe and able to protect yourself right away.

So, go there and subscribe right now. I mean it. Do it!

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Now, back to what I'm here for...

Don't Forget: You can also find additional information about:

EDR:Non-Martial Arts Defense Training

The EDRTM program was designed to teach you how to couple your own natural responses to stress and danger with simple, effective self defense techniques that are proven to work in real situations. It is delivered in hours instead of months or years to empower you with the skills necessary to defend yourself against over 95% of the assaults that happen every year in the US.

Self-Defense for Women

Contrary to popular belief, what is being taught in most martial arts schools and self-defense programs is totally wrong. Click on the above link to find out how many of these programs are putting women at more risk than they are helping.

Child Safety

Child Safety issues are everyone's concern. But, kids, like women, have some very special needs when it comes to learning how to properly defend themselves against the most common threats to their safety. If you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, or care-giver, you can't afford to remain ignorant of this information.



Until Next time...

Peace, Happiness, and much safety.

Your friend on the Path.

Jeffrey M. Miller, Shihan
Warrior Concepts International
Self-Protection & Personal Development
www.warrior-concepts-online.com

Training Alert!

Sorry for the last minute notice but...

I will be teaching an intensive workshop at the Kageyama Martial Arts Academy in Toronto, Ontario on Saturday, July 23rd, 2005 (told you this was last minute!). The focus for this powerful training experience will be on the secrets and science of positioning for safety. This is called kamae or kurai dori within our Ninja self-defense arts and usually given only a cursory glance by beginners and advanced students alike.

The cost of this 3-hour intensive is just $20 Canadian! (That's like 38 cents US, right?!) Seriously, I will be teaching stuff that has taken me years and literally thousands of dollars to learn and figure out. You would do well to do everything in your power to attend. Your other option is to stumble around and try to piece this information together like I did, and for a lot more than $20 dollars Canadian!

To reserve your space, call Kageyama Martial Arts at (416) 963-5680. We're looking to fill the place to capacity so, I'm sure they'd be Okay with you just showing up at the door.

Again, to register, call Kageyama Martial Arts at (416) 963-5680 - or, to find out how you can sponsor this same course in your area, call Warrior Concepts International / Bujinkan Kuryu Dojo today at (570) 988-2228.

You'll also find more information and details about this year's Fall Training Camp scheduled for November 4 - 6th, 2005, here

See You There!

DON'T FORGET: You can also get program information on-site relating to this and other topics by clicking on any of these links:

link to Warrior Concepts Online

link to EDR:Non-Martial Arts Defense Training

link to Self-Defense for Women at Warrior Concepts Online

link to EDR:Non-Martial Arts Defensive Training



Peace and Happiness,



Jeffrey M. Miller, Shidoshi
Warrior Concepts International
Self-Protection & Personal Development
www.warrior-concepts-online.com

"Real Training for Real People in a Real World!

New Ninja Self-Defense DVDs!

I forgot to mention in the last post that the new Ninja Camp DVD's are ready!

This awesome 2 disc set contains enough material, techniques, and lessons from the Warrior Concepts Spring Ninja Training Camp 2004 to keep you busy training for months!!!

Get yours today. Call the Academy as (570) 988-2228.

Keep Training.

Shidoshi Miller

It's Not How Good you Are . . .

I can't tell you how tired I am of hearing how good people are when it comes to martial arts and self-defense training. When it comes to anything for that matter!

In the realm of success and personal development training, whether it be through the martial arts or something else, it can be difficult to stay focused on the ultimate goal and not the temporary accomplishment or stage you've achieved. This is what most people do - even those who profess to be working on personal development.

Do you know the story of the trained flea?

No?

Well, it's not really a story as much as scientifically proven fact that I and many others use to convey a very important lesson. The question is...

... are you a flea?

A flea? What do you have in common with a flea?

Do you know what happens when fleas are placed in a jar that itself is covered with a lid? Right...

Those fleas do what they do best - they jump. And they jump high.

They continually jump and bump into the lid of the jar. They do this again and again and...

Well, you get the idea.

But, do you know what eventually happens?

The fleas accept the fact that they can only jump so high and...

... they stop jumping any higher than "just enough."

You can actually take the lid off the jar and they won't jump out. Because of a few bumps on the head, they discover the 'way' to jump high without hurting themselves. But, they stop trying altogether. They stop at that level and, even after they have the opportunity to once again exceed their current level...

... they don't.

Have you stopped jumping. Do you jump as high as you can - Today? Or, have you chosen to be satisfied with your "PAST" achievement?

You know you're good. I believe that you're good. And I'm sure that others know you're good. But, the question here isn't "how good you are"...

The question is "how good do you want to be?!


DON'T FORGET: You can also get program information on-site relating to this and other topics by clicking on any of these links:

link to Warrior Concepts Online

link to EDR:Non-Martial Arts Defense Training

link to Self-Defense for Women at Warrior Concepts Online

link to EDR:Non-Martial Arts Defensive Training



Peace and Happiness,



Jeffrey M. Miller, Shidoshi
Warrior Concepts International
Self-Protection & Personal Development
www.warrior-concepts-online.com

"Real Training for Real People in a Real World!

Newsletter is Ready!

Just a quick note to remind everyone to check your inbox for the new issue of the Warrior Concepts Self Defense Newsletter. It's a little late but you'll see why when you read it.

What's that? You're not subscribed?

Go here

Until Next time.

Shidoshi Miller

Update & New, Lower Price on Self-Defense Video

Wow!

It's hard to believe that it's been almost three weeks since I posted here last! I apologize for being out of the loop but, as many of you know, I have been trying to help the family with a sister who has a terminal brain tumor. On top of that, I recently lost my grandmother (see previous post), one of my life heroes. And, most recently, I became a grandfather for the third time. This time to a little boy (Ty Matthew) who is now a week old.

Life always presents its little balancing act. That's just the way it is. Good thing I work on my balance!

Anyway...

... for those of you who might be interested in learning what it takes to be safe and danger-free...

DANGER PREVENTION TACTICS is on-sale!

I've decided to lower the price of the Danger Prevention Tactics video to just $19.95! It was previously selling for $39.95. And...

... the best part is that...

It still includes the bonus package!

You'll get all of the knowledge, skills, and strategies contained in the best professional safety video available today. Within minutes of pushing 'play' on your VCR (sorry, it's not available as a DVD yet), you'll be learning some of the easiest, yet most important and powerful lessons for preventing and escaping from danger. You'll be learning the same tactics that keptme safe during my years as a police officer, undercover investigator, and body guard. All of the information is presented in an entertaining format that will show you what to do with live-action recreations of the actual tactics. This is definately not another boring 'how-to' video. Shot on-location, this video was designed to make learning as easy and quick as possible.

In addition to the DPT video, you'll also receive two special bonuses, absolutely free.

First, I'll include what is called a "Kubotan" keychain. This little "toy" is one of the most inconspicuous little weapons ever developed for self-defense. It was originally developed as a non-lethal replacement for the batons carried by police officers. Use it to quickly gasin control over an assailant through the use of pressure point attacks and simple restraining moves. Made of turned aircraft aluminum, one of the strongest materials ever created, this little gem is virtually indestructible.

Second, I'll also include a special training manual which will show you simple, easy to apply techniques for your Kubotan keychain weapon. These techniques are so simple, our youth students can do them in a matter of minutes. You will feel more confident and secure knowing that you can protect yourself without the need for years of dedicated training once you have the techniques in this powerful manual.

To order, just cli.ck on the paypal link. You'll be taken to a secure ordering page to get your Danger Prevention Tactics Combo Package. Then, as soon as we receive the confirmation from Paypal, we'll send out your video and self-defense materials right away.

You can get your self-defense package here: www.warrior-concepts-online.com/video order page


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Oh yeah - I almost forgot! As a new subscriber, you also receive a special 7-part eCourse called "Foundations of Self-Defense Mastery." This single course contains more than enough information to allow you to develop a complete danger prevention plan. It is the perfect compliment to the DPT video package or, for the tire-kickers, a great foundation to build your future safety upon.

Don't forget!

The WCI Web Site is loaded with fr.ee information covering many aspects of self-defense. You'll find information for parents about child-safety, self defense for women, and much more.

Well, I think that's more than enough to bring everyone up to speed. Don't miss out on the next issue of the newsletter, which will be out tomorrow. And, don't forget the new sale price on the Video Package. Order yours right now while you're thinking about it!

And remember, at warrior-concepts-online.com...

You can also get great information about:

The most powerful self-defense course that focuses on your natural responses to danger

Training Opportunities to increase your knowledge and ability to be safe and secure in today's world

and...

The Japanese martial art of Ninjutsu


Until Next time...

Peace and Happiness,

Jeffrey M. Miller, Shidoshi
Warrior Concepts International
Self-Protection & Personal Development
www.warrior-concepts-online.com

"Real Training for Real People in a Real World!

Another Successful Spring Ninja Training Camp!

Well, it's Sunday night, the 17th of April and I just got home from Ninja Camp. This year's camp was a huge success! In addition to a great group of participants, we were blessed by the teaching talent of Shidoshi:

• J. Courtland Elliott (Toronto, Ontario)
  
  
• Greg Tremblay (Toronto, Ontario)
  
  
• Matt Woodard (LA, California), and...

... of course, your's truly.

Topics included:

• Defense against multiple attackers
  
  
• Gyokko-ryu basics (sandan kamae, etc.)
  
  
• Shuriken practice to improve rolling and striking
  
  
• Incorporating and combining rolls with shuriken use
  
  
• Universality of Technique
  
  
• Sparring drills (including weapons)
  
  
• Stealth Movement
  
  
• and much, Much, MUCH MORE!

If you haven't already done so, go to the main site and subscribe to the newsletter to get fr*ee articles about these and many other topics delivered to you on a regular basis.

ALSO: As many of you know, we record the highlights of our seasonal camps. These videos are being edited and will soon be offered through the Warrior Concepts Online site for those who were not able to make the training event but would still like to benefit from the knowledge. Until then, don't forget that you can order the powerful "Danger Prevention Tactics" video. It will teach you just about everything you need to know to be more safe be preventing danger from touching you in the first place! If you order it now, you'll also receive a really cool self-defense keychain and a training manual that teaches you how to use it to literally stop an attacker in his tracks.

If you've been following these posts, you will remember that I'm using the money from the sale of this video to help my family provide a nice memorial for my late grandmother's grave-site.

Well, that's it for this post. In the upcoming issues of my newsletter, you'll be able to read some of the comments about the recent spring ninja training camp from some of the participants. To download the flyer for the Fall Camp, go here.

Peace and Happiness,


Jeffrey M. Miller, Shidoshi
Warrior Concepts International
Self-Protection & Personal Development
www.warrior-concepts-online.com

Memorial Post

Hi Everyone!

For those of you who have been following this Blog, you know that I recently lost most grand mother this past week. I just returned from Delaware for the funeral services and family matters. No matter how much danger i think I can deal with in the world, I still have problems dealing with the loss of those close to me.

Whether it's the loss of a student who allows life to get in the way and decides to cut training - the one thing that can fix, not only the current problem but future ones as well - or this loss of someone who was instrumental in guiding me through life to become the man that I am, the pain and emptiness is... well, I'm sure you know.

This post then, serves as a memorial to my grandmother, Vivian M. Oringer - one of the silent heroes of my life. Her lessons and love will always be there, guiding me now, as they have throughout my life. I will always remember her love of flowers when I see them. She was a true fighter - being at death's door several times, only to come back and share more of herself with her friends and family. I am thankful that she died, as she lived, quietly and peacefully in her sleep. She was almost 90.

What I am doing now is making a special effort to raise enough money to purchase a terrific memorial head stone for her and my grandfather, who will be 88 at the end of the month. He is fine now but for a few health issues. I hope to have several more years with him but, after losing the love of your life for over 60 years, I'm not sure how that will work out. It is the least I can do to return the favor of their light and guidance in my life.

My main source of revenue for this endeavor will be through the sale of my Danger Prevention Tactic: Protecting Yourself Like a ProTM video. The video has been discounted by 40% and I've thrown in a bunch of free bonus gifts to make it even more valuable. My goal is to sell 200 packages which, after production and shipping expenses, should allow me to get a memorial befitting these great people.

Please consider helping me to provide a tribute to one of the greatest women I will probably ever know and at the same time help yourself to be more safe and secure in your own life. You are important in the life of someone else. This video and the special bonuses that come with it will help you protect yourself. They'll appreciate having you around - especially after something bad happens that you've learned how to escape from.

Please visit the site at www.warrior-concepts-online.com/self-defense-video-danger-prevention-tactics.html

Thanks for being a part of my life and I only hope that I can be as helpful to many of you as my late grandmother was to me.

Peace and Happiness,


Jeffrey M. Miller, Shidoshi
Warrior Concepts International
Self-Protection & Personal Development
www.warrior-concepts-online.com

Ninja Seminar Events Postponed

Hi Everyone.

Just a quick note to let you know about some postponed seminars (at-least one). The Ninja Board-Breaking Clinic scheduled for Friday, April 8th will have to be postponed due to a death in the family. I will not be posting until after the weekend due to being in Delaware for the funeral of my late grandmother, Vivian Oringer.

To get information about the reschedule date for this event, check the seminars page over the next few days. Also, I've uploaded several flyers for upcoming events (they're in .pdf format so you'll need a reader although they should open in IE and netscape and compatable browsers I think).

Anyway, I apologize for the inconvenience.

Peace and Happiness,


Jeffrey M. Miller, Shidoshi
Warrior Concepts International
Self-Protection & Personal Development
www.warrior-concepts-online.com

New Beginnings!

Spring is one of those times when the lessons I've received from my teacher over the years are directly reflected in the simplicity of nature. As I watch the world reawaken from its cold, frozen slumber and experience the warmth of a new Spring, I remember that even the worst of times - the less than pleasant - will pass and give way to new opportunities for growth and beauty.

Our training reflects this same lesson. Students, both beginner and experienced, comfortable in their set patterns of habitual actions, experience the discomfort associated with the 'new.' But with attitudes firmly set on attaining the prize and characters predisposed to facing challenges and overcoming difficulty, they find that, with time and diligent study, the discomfort turns into newfound abilities and the opportunity to do more than before.

This Spring, like many milestones in the history of WCI, marks another series of new beginnings which will make 2005 our best year ever. Since the New Year, we continue to welcome more new members to the WCI family. Add to this the pride we feel as many of our students approach their Black Belt exam, and you have the makings of a truly remarkable atmosphere! As the size of classes and the number of dedicated students seeking an education in martial increases, so does our need for upgraded systems and procedures for making our students' experience as positive and powerful as possible.

As we move confidently into the next few months, you'll want to keep your eye on the training events and opportunities that make being a part of WCI, not just an investment in your future safety and security, but FUN! It's also time to reactivate the demo team for highlighting the academy in the surrounding communities. We are already receiving requests for demonstrations at some of the upcoming events. This is a sign of how well we are perceived in the area and I am very proud to share it with all of you!

So, if you're local to us, I hope that you'll join us for training. If you're not, I hope you'll make the effort to be with us for a seminar or two in the near future.

And speaking of training, here's a great seminar for you to consider:

Spring Ninja Camp April 15th - 17th, 2005!

But, time is running out! We must have our total numbers in to the camp this week for meals and lodging - and to the screen printer for shirt totals and sizes.

Be sure to check the site often as it is growing by leaps and bounds. I will be adding several event flyers to the seminars page at:

Seminars at Warrior Concepts International

And, coming soon - I will be seeking dedicated partners to help market WCI events in other areas! You'll be able to join in the success and growth of Warrior Concepts by arranging, setting up, sponsoring, or selling WCI products, services, and seminars! More Information to following in the coming days.

As always, be safe.

Peace and Happiness,

Shidoshi Jeffrey M. Miller
Master Instructor
www.warrior-concepts-online.com

Record Visitors for Self-Defense Site!

Hi everyone!

Well, the traffic has finally subsided but with substantial growth. If you've been following the news at the academy, you know what I'm talking about. For everyone else, the news is that a press release, posted at PRWeb.com, about our upcoming Spring Ninja Training Camp resulted in a record 1,018 unique visitors (NOT hits!) on Saturday, March 26th. Prior to this, our daily unique visitor count ranged between a low of 9 and a high of 80. Needless to say...

... I was ecstatic!

For the next several days after, we continued to get between 3 and 4 hundred visitors per day. And, speaking of camp, the site has been a major boost in letting the world know about these powerful, yearly events. We've already received calls from Texas, California, and other places considerably farther than our "regulars" travel from. I'm looking forward to the continued growth and opportunities that the Warrior Concepts International's website will be creating for us over the coming weeks and months.

There is still space available at this year's Spring Ninja Training Camp. You can view and download the flyer for the event here. To register, call the academy at (570) 988-2228 and use your VISA or Master Card to make sure that you have a place at this year's camp.

Remember, the camp will be held April 15-17th, 2005 right here in central Pennsylvania. We are under the wire though as the weekend is fast approaching. If you are to get a commemorative T-shirt and we can make sure that we have the correct number for meals...

... you must call to register this week.

I have added several new pages to the site, including some original articles that I had written for a now-defunct online newsletter several years ago.

To check out what's new, go to the site now.

Until Next Time,

Peace and Happiness,

Jeffrey M. Miller, Shidoshi
Warrior Concepts International
Self-Protection & Personal Development
www.warrior-concepts-online.com

Women's Safety Open House Update

We held our Women's Safety Open House today amidst the downpour promised for our area. I don't know how much or little the rain and threat of flooding had to do with the turnout but, out of about ten women preregistered for the event, only four actually came in.

The event included two free self defense clinics - 1 focusing on rape prevention and the other on the concept of emotion-based defensive response.

The programs were received very well by all involved and we have at least one more student who will be attending future seminars and events like this one.

I want to publically thank all of my SWAT assistants who were present to make the day a success. Thank You. I couldn't have done it without you.

For more information on my perspective and approach to womens safety and self defense, click on these links:

www.warrior-concepts-online.com/womens-self-defense

www.warrior-concepts-online.com/self-defense-for-women

For information about my Emotion-based Defensive Response (or EDR)program, go here.

And remember, if you haven't already done so, subscribe to the Warrior Concepts' Self-Defense Newsletter to stay up-to-date about training opportunities, articles and suggestions to maximize your training to be the absolute best that you can be. As a special gift for subscribing, you'll get a link to enroll in the all new "Foundations of Self-Defense Mastery" eCourse - absolutely free. This a $120 value just for becoming a subscriber.

To subscribe, you can go to any page on the site (let me know if I missed any with the subscriber boxes), or you can go to the dedicated subscriber page here.

If you want to get information about the eCourse, click here.

Stay Safe and, Until next time...

Peace and Happiness,

Jeffrey M. Miller, Shidoshi
Founder and Director
Warrior Concepts International
www.warrior-concepts-online.com

"Master Your Self - Master Your Life!"

Reviving Old Articles

As many of you know, I've been writing for well over 20 years now. As a martial arts teacher and seminar leader, I've produced everything from articles about the martial arts and self-defense to manuals, books, and worksheets for my ninjutsu students.

I've just begun the process of reviving many of these older pieces of work. Looking at them, I almost can't believe that I wrote some of them. They make me really proud as I have had to change little about them when it came to substance and content. The changes, sadly, have mostly involved grammar and flow of ideas. Perhaps the writing skills have improved over the years.

Anyway. I will be releasing a dozen or so of the articles over the next month. They will be offered free at both the web site and through ezinearticles.com. (If you don't find it on the main page as a new submission, just do a search under author for Jeffrey Miller and you should find them)

The newest addition to the free-for-use materials that I've put up is a 3-part series that focus on two Eastern metaphysical systems used to classify and understand energy and its phases. The articles were originally published about ten years ago in a now-defunct online Ninjutsu newsletter called Ura & Omote. I have updated them and posted them to the WCI site and part 1 to ezinearticles.com.

I'll keep everybody posted as I release addtional articles in the days to come.

Dont't Forget! You can enroll in the new "Foundations of Mastery" e-Course at site-central. It comes with a subscription to the Warrior Concepts Self Defense newsletter. Current subscribers will already find a free link in the current and upcoming issues.

Well, that's it. Talk to you soon.

Jeffrey M. Miller, Director
www.warrior-concepts-online.com