Aikido Talks NYC
Aikido Talks NYC explores Aikido martial arts, meditation, spirituality, and ideas for integrating these practices into healthy living off the mat. The podcast aims to make these concepts accessible to everyone, not just martial artists.
Episodes
Aikido and Physical Training
Excerpt from the book, "Aikido: My Spiritual Journey"
Training with Change
Excerpt from "Aikifo: My Spiritual Journey", by Gozo Shioda
"Aikido is 70% Atemi"
Continuing excerpt from the book "Aikido: My Spiritual Journey", by Gozo Shioda.
The Magic of Aikido
Excerpt from the book by Gozo Shioda: "Aikido: My Spiritual Journey"
Aikido Off The Mat, Revisited
P.M. Episode: Continuation of what the results of practice looks like in our daily living.
Place of "The Way"
What is a dojo really? Revisiting the idea of Aikido as Budo and not as Sport
A Mat Moment
Small reflection on an Amazing Aikido seminar with Shihan Yoko Okamoto Sensei in NYC, hosted by New York Aikikai
Martial Arts Training Vs. Gym Training
What is/is there a difference between training in a martial art versus training in a gym.
How To Practice Aikido
Small breakdown for what happens during an aikido class.
Hello and Welcome Back!
Returning from Break, New News and Episodes on the Aikido Talks NYC which is also now on Substack!
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.
Principles of Aikido Movement
Excerpt from the book, "Ultimate Aikido" by Yoshimitsu Yamada
The Five Technicians: Are You One of These Distinguished?
Excerpt from "Training the Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook", Translated and Edited by Thomas Cleary
A Graceful and Sincere Warrior's Mind
Excerpt from the book, "Training the Samurai Mind", translated and edited by Thomas Cleary.
Budo Based on Humanity, Love, and Sincerity
Excerpt from the book, "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido", by Morihei Ueshiba
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.
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.
Remember That You Are a Part of The Universe
Excerpt from the book, "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome
Managing Your Life with Budo!
Excerpt from the book, "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome, from the chapter The Meaning of Study.
Meditation and the Body, Mind and Spirit
Excerpt from the book, "Legacies of the Sword", by Karl F. Friday with Seki Humitake.
Harmony with Heaven and Sky
Excerpt from "The Zen Way to the Marial Arts" by Taisen Deshimaru. Small history on Zazen and "the way"
Developing Power of Concentration
Excerpt from the book, "The Zen Way to the Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru. More on how the Spirit decides the outcome of events after training well in the arts.
(Reference for Zazen practice: the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care)
Being Here and Now!
Excerpt on the power of being present, from the book, "The Zen Way to the Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru
The Secret of the Martial Arts
Excerpt from the book, "The Zen Way to the Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru.
Etiquette and Basics in Aikido Weapons Training
Commentary on experiences with reviewing the basics on working with the Bokken and Tanto in the classroom of Aikido.
The Most Powerful Exercise of All
Excerpt from, "Secrets of the Samurai", by Ratti and Westbrook. More on bujutsu in feudal Japan.
The Art of the Staff
Did you know that monks once used the bokken (the wooden sword) primarily as an instrument of pure defense?
Here is today's episode from "Secrets of The Samurai" by Ratti and Westbrook.
Martial Art Students in Feudal Japan
Excerpt from, "Secrets of the Samurai", by Oscar Ratti/Adele Westbrook.
The Samurai Woman
Excerpt from the book, "Secrets of the Samurai", by Oscar Ratti/Adele Westbrook.
Power from the Ground Up
Excerpt from the book, "Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome. The history of Knee Walking or Shikko.
Special Episode: Definition of Bujutsu
Short excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai", by Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook
Participating in the Universal Spirit Together!
Excerpt from the book, "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome.
Discovering Ourselves with Mindfulness and Concentration
Excerpt from the book, "The Dharma of Star Wars", by Matthew Bortolin, on the Jedi Knight practice of mindfulness and concentration to lead a better life.
Destroying the Death Star
Excerpt from the book, "The Dharma of Star Wars", by Matthew Bortolin, on mindfulness.
Compassion and Restraint in Weapons Training
Excerpt from Mitsugi Saotome's book, "The Principles of Aikido"
The Wonderful Equalizer of Weapons
Excerpt on the use of Weapons in Aikido from the book, "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome
Applying Aikido to Benefit Your Relationships and to Mankind as a Whole.
Excerpt from the book, "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome,
Shambala Publications, Inc.
How To Be Fearless
Excerpt from the book,
"The Zen Way to The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru
"Know Thyself, and Thou Shalt Know the Universe"
Excerpt from "The Zen Way to The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru, on Kata
A Warrior is A Living Shrine of The Divine
Reading excerpt from the book, "Budo", by Morihei Ueshiba.
Each Person Is a Miniature Universe
Excerpt from "Budo", by Morihei Ueshiba, with commentary.
Educating and Directing The Mind
Excerpt from, "The Zen Way to The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru
The Three Stages
Excerpt from, "The Zen Way to The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru
The Seven Principles
Excerpt from The Zen Way to The Martial Arts, by Taisen Deshimaru
Everything In The Universe Is Connected
Excerpt from "The Zen Way To The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru.
"...Concentrate...Consecrate Yourself Wholly to Each Day..."
Reading of Introduction and commentary of the book, "The Zen Way To The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru
Honesty and Honor
Excerpt from "Bushido", by Nitobe
Sincerity Is the Beginning and the Ending of All Things
Excerpt from the book, "Bushido",by Inazo Nitobe, the power of words.
Re-learning: Wisdom is Possession of Common Sense
Excerpt from "The Principles of Aikido", by Saotome
The Study of Wisdom
Excerpt from "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome
Producing Real Human Beings Who Will Improve the World
Excerpt from "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome
Aikido Flexibility
Forward of the book Ultimate Aikido and reflection on Aikido as a flexible art with limitless possibilities.
Ukemi - The Art of Falling
Excerpt and commentary on front roll from the book, "Ultimate Aikido"
Ultimate Aikido
Excerpt from Sensei Yamada Shihan's book, "Ultimate Aikido: Secrets of Self Defense and Inner Power"
Art of The Samurai
Excerpt in Helmuts of the Samurai , from the book "Art of The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156-1868", Metropolitan Museum; and beginning portion on how we can focus off the training mat.
Graceful Exits
Excerpts from the book, "Gracefull Exits: How Great Beings Die", by Sushila Blackman. Special readings for All Souls Day, the Day of the Dead.
Combat Chronology
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai
The Sword and History
Continued excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai
The Art of Swordsmanship
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai
The Art of Archery - The Inner vs. The Outer factors
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai, traditional inner development versus external competitive practice.
The Art of Archery - The People of the Longbow
Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai", by Ratti and Westbrook
Armed Bujutsu - The Art of Archery
Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai"
Popularity of Zen - Conclusion
Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai"
Zen and Breathing Continued
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai
Zen and Breathing: Affecting One's Direction of Life
Excerpt continuing on Zen in Secrets of the Samurai.
Zen and Scholastics of the Warrior Class
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai on book learning within the Warrior class.
Self Defense and The Martial Arts: A Commentary
Thoughts on the meaning of self defense.
Mental Concentration in Zen
Continuation on Zen, excerpt on mental concentration.
The Value of Zen in Bujutsu
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai
Strategic Principles of Application
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai on the Major Strategies.
Aikido and the Three Trends of Bujutsu
Concluding excerpt on Aikido with Secrets of the Samurai.
Integration of Powers
Continuation of excerpt on Aikido from the book "Secrets of the Samurai"
Aikido: The Martial Synthesis
Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai"
Aikido: Strength is mental....The body is a tool.
Excerpt on Aikido from "Secrets of The Samurai"
Aikido
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai on Aikido. A part I with commentary.
Judo and Maintaining One's Center
Excerpt on second part of Judo.
Judo
Excerpt from, "Secrets of the Samurai", by Ratti and Westbrook.
How To Understand More Deeply
Excerpt from "The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking", by Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird. How learning to understand deeper can reveal and enhance our true abilities.
Benefits of Aikido Training
Excerpt from the book, "The Elements of Aikido", by Greg O'Connor, Aikido and Holistic Health.
Your Enemy Is Yourself
Excerpt from Book, "Aikido for Life", by Gaku Homma
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