In typical fashion, just when you believe paths will not cross, I finally met Soke Joseph Miller (Retired Air Force) last week. I had been trying to find Soke Miller for some two years now in Japan, and on that day introduced myself and physically took the food basket out of his hands so we could shake hands. We could discuss Martial Arts, Budo, and Taiho Jutsu (arresting technique). Specifically, we got into Hakko Ryu Jujutsu, Yoshitsune Jujutsu, and Taizan Ryu Taiho Jutsu.

After departing, I got invited to the Taizan Ryu Dojo in Japan.  At the time of this writing, I am now reflecting on the first of many more training sessions I received last night; before exploring the content of last night's training, it is crucial to understand who Soke Joseph Miller is and his experience with Soke Ryuho Okuyama, founder of the Hakko Ryu Jujutsu.  There is a connection between Soke Okuyama, Soke Miller, and Gunji Taiho Jutsu.

Last night Soke Miller gave me the platform to let the students and i...