Aikido Talks NYC

Hello and Welcome Back! 07.07.2026 3:56 ↓

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 03.07.2025 19:53 ↓

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 28.01.2025 5:36 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "Ultimate Aikido" by Yoshimitsu Yamada

The Five Technicians: Are You One of These Distinguished? 20.12.2024 7:45 ↓

Excerpt from "Training the Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook", Translated and Edited by Thomas Cleary

A Graceful and Sincere Warrior's Mind 02.12.2024 12:00 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "Training the Samurai Mind", translated and edited by Thomas Cleary.

Budo Based on Humanity, Love, and Sincerity 14.11.2024 6:56 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido", by Morihei Ueshiba

Aikido: Nurturing Changes That Will Bring Happiness to the World! 05.11.2024 11:57 ↓

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 28.10.2024 17:09 ↓

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 09.10.2024 12:28 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome

Managing Your Life with Budo! 30.09.2024 9:32 ↓

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 23.09.2024 18:56 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "Legacies of the Sword", by Karl F. Friday with Seki Humitake.

Harmony with Heaven and Sky 17.09.2024 10:08 ↓

Excerpt from "The Zen Way to the Marial Arts" by Taisen Deshimaru. Small history on Zazen and "the way"

Developing Power of Concentration 12.09.2024 26:06 ↓

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! 09.09.2024 17:14 ↓

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 29.08.2024 14:49 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "The Zen Way to the Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru.

Etiquette and Basics in Aikido Weapons Training 19.08.2024 21:47 ↓

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 10.08.2024 19:01 ↓

Excerpt from, "Secrets of the Samurai", by Ratti and Westbrook. More on bujutsu in feudal Japan.

The Art of the Staff 05.08.2024 14:58 ↓

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 01.08.2024 18:05 ↓

Excerpt from, "Secrets of the Samurai", by Oscar Ratti/Adele Westbrook.

The Samurai Woman 29.07.2024 20:07 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "Secrets of the Samurai", by Oscar Ratti/Adele Westbrook.

Power from the Ground Up 22.07.2024 10:10 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome. The history of Knee Walking or Shikko.

Special Episode: Definition of Bujutsu 19.07.2024 12:04 ↓

Short excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai", by Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook

Participating in the Universal Spirit Together! 18.07.2024 8:58 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome.

Discovering Ourselves with Mindfulness and Concentration 15.07.2024 8:30 ↓

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 08.07.2024 14:04 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "The Dharma of Star Wars", by Matthew Bortolin, on mindfulness.