Tristan Chermack

Modern Aikidoist Podcast

Sports EN ↓ 205 episoder

Thoughts and ideas for the aikido practitioners and any martial artists interested in martial arts history, training, strategy, and growth.

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Tristan Chermack

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3. nov. 2025

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Episoder

Ep. 080 - Red Flag Body Language 10.01.2020 12:19

Spotting body language which indicates aggression or that a fight is about to start is a valuable skill. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 079 - Crucial Performance Skill: Energy Management 07.01.2020 22:02

One of the most important and most overlooked skills of the application of martial arts. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 078 - The Good and Bad of the Online Martial Arts Community 04.01.2020 12:31

Some observations about the martial arts online world and how it can be beneficial to the growth of martial arts, if we can get past the nonsense. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 077 - My Test Criteria Overhaul 02.01.2020 20:00

How and why I completely overhauled my rank test criteria to better suit aikido from a self-defense perspective, and to give students a solid base in their first six months of training which would suit them on their longer martial arts journey. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 076 - Aikido and Self-Defense 30.12.2019 13:23

Aikido's relationship with self-defense, and its identity as a martial art. I also cover my experience with cross training to make my aikido more self-defense capable. Tele-Summit debate: Is Aikido a Martial Art: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkYeAncP9Go For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 075 - Dealing with Difficult Partners 27.12.2019 22:40

Everyone has been faced with difficult partners. How can you turn it into a positive experience? For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 074 - Your Dojo: A Magical Place, a Dead Place, or a Toxic Place? 26.12.2019 18:46

What is the culture and atmosphere which has been created in your dojo, or the dojo you are looking at joining? For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 073 - Learning to End a Fight 23.12.2019 12:47

The purpose of aikido is a matter of debate, which means it is not clear. If aikido is to remain a martial art, what exactly is its goal? For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 072 - Learning Aikido Outside of Class 20.12.2019 14:15

There are several ways to add to your aikido training on your own. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep, 071 - The Stupidity of Kata 19.12.2019 20:10

Kata are ubiquitous with martial arts training, but are they beneficial to building excellence? For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 070 - Is Aikido's Origin the Ancient Japanese Battlefield? 15.12.2019 13:17

I examine this common claim. Video of samurai re-enactors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giJ928xjeRA For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 069 - Traits of an Outstanding Teacher 13.12.2019 16:37

Thoughts on what makes a superb teacher. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 068 - Traits of an Outstanding Martial Artist 11.12.2019 19:02

Thoughts on what makes an elite martial artist, and the specific traits they tend to have. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 067 - The Next Evolution and the Future of Martial Arts - Interview with Tony Pacenski 10.12.2019 1:08:46

A discussion on the current state of martial arts currently and the potential future. Check out Tony's new program: https://www.gunjiuniversity.com/ For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 066 - Does Aikido Need Another Movie Star? 06.12.2019 13:30

Aikido's popularity tends to pick up when it is seen in movies and on TV. Would it help aikido to get this attention again? For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 065 - How To Stay Motivated in Your Martial Arts Training 04.12.2019 13:38

I address a listener question about staying motivated. There are many reasons why you may struggle to keep motivated. Here are things to watch for and solutions to the problems. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 064 - Why Do Organizations Suck? 02.12.2019 25:50

An examination of why martial arts organizations are more detrimental than they are helpful to the arts they are supposed to support and grow. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 063 - Is Aikido a Complete Art? 29.11.2019 11:28

A common claim that aikido is a complete art, but is it true? For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 062 - Was O-sensei a Good Teacher? 27.11.2019 13:02

The founder of aikido was a phenomenal martial artist by all accounts, but can we say he was a good teacher? For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 061 - Do 90% of Fights End Up On the Ground? 25.11.2019 11:19

This common claim has been going around the martial arts community since the first UFC. What is the truth? For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 060 - Why Do Seminars Suck? 23.11.2019 18:49

Seminars are often disappointing, and no one really wants to admit it. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 059 - Martial Arts for Real Life 21.11.2019 13:24

Can real people who do not train like professional fighters learn to deal with highly skilled opponents? Some perspective on the expectations people often have about martial arts training. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 058 - Ki Power - What Is It Exactly? 19.11.2019 19:06

Ki is an integral aspect of aikido, but there is great confusion about what exactly it is. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 057 - Steven Seagal and Tenshin Dojo - Interview with Jorge Angulo 16.11.2019 52:14

An interview with Jorge Angulo, a long time (and current) student of Steven Seagal, sheds more light on the past and present of Steven Seagal and Tenshin dojo. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

Ep. 056 - True Victory is Victory Over Oneself 14.11.2019 9:31

A deeper look at the phrase masaktasu agatsu. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline