Aikido martial arts, meditation, spirituality, and more on ideas of how to integrate into healthy living off the mat for everyone.
Latest episodes
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16 min
Aikido and Physical Training
Excerpt from the book, "Aikido: My Spiritual Journey"
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22 min
Training with Change
Excerpt from "Aikifo: My Spiritual Journey", by Gozo Shioda
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29 min
"Aikido is 70% Atemi"
Continuing excerpt from the book "Aikido: My Spiritual Journey", by Gozo Shioda.
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22 min
The Magic of Aikido
Excerpt from the book by Gozo Shioda: "Aikido: My Spiritual Journey"
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35 min
Aikido Off The Mat, Revisited
P.M. Episode: Continuation of what the results of practice looks like in our daily living.
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36 min
Place of "The Way"
What is a dojo really? Revisiting the idea of Aikido as Budo and not as Sport
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25 min
A Mat Moment
Small reflection on an Amazing Aikido seminar with Shihan Yoko Okamoto Sensei in NYC, hosted by New York Aikikai
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14 min
Martial Arts Training Vs. Gym Training
What is/is there a difference between training in a martial art versus training in a gym.
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9 min
How To Practice Aikido
Small breakdown for what happens during an aikido class.
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4 min
Hello and Welcome Back!
Returning from Break, New News and Episodes on the Aikido Talks NYC which is also now on Substack!
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20 min
The Art of the Martial Arts Movie
Small reflection of the movie "Ballerina", offshoot film of the John Wick series, featuring Ana de Armas, and it's relationship to training in the martial arts.
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6 min
Principles of Aikido Movement
Excerpt from the book, "Ultimate Aikido" by Yoshimitsu Yamada
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8 min
The Five Technicians: Are You One of These Distinguished?
Excerpt from "Training the Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook", Translated and Edited by Thomas Cleary
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12 min
A Graceful and Sincere Warrior's Mind
Excerpt from the book, "Training the Samurai Mind", translated and edited by Thomas Cleary.
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7 min
Budo Based on Humanity, Love, and Sincerity
Excerpt from the book, "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido", by Morihei Ueshiba
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12 min
Aikido: Nurturing Changes That Will Bring Happiness to the World!
Excerpt from the book, "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome. Reading on Aikido as the way in creating a just world of love.
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17 min
Off The Cuff: Basic Tips for Anyone Interested in the Art of Peace
Basic tips for self defense, for non practitioners and/or people interested in what to do.
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12 min
Remember That You Are a Part of The Universe
Excerpt from the book, "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome
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10 min
Managing Your Life with Budo!
Excerpt from the book, "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome, from the chapter The Meaning of Study.
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19 min
Meditation and the Body, Mind and Spirit
Excerpt from the book, "Legacies of the Sword", by Karl F. Friday with Seki Humitake.