Aikido Talks NYC

Self Examination Through The Lens of Nature 16.09.2021 10:45 ↓

Excerpt from,"A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", by Shoukei Matsumoto. Section on Gardening.

Taking Care of Your Tools 14.09.2021 5:15 ↓

Excerpt from "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", by Shoukei Matsumoto. Excerpt on the secret to washing dishes.

The Essence of Technique 09.09.2021 11:28 ↓

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

Understanding Cleaning Part III - Insects 06.09.2021 7:49 ↓

Excerpt from the book "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind.

Understanding Cleaning Part II: When To Clean 02.09.2021 10:38 ↓

Excerpt from "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", by Shoukei Matsumoto

Understanding Cleaning 30.08.2021 11:14 ↓

Excerpt from "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind" by Shoukei Matsumoto

Remover Of Obstacles 23.08.2021 18:18 ↓

How you can realize how to remove your own obstacles through the practice of meditation.

The Power of Diligence 19.08.2021 9:06 ↓

Excerpt from the book,"The Art of Power", by Thich Nhat Hahn. The art of Diligence.

The Art of Mindfulness 16.08.2021 8:41 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "The Art of Power", by Thich Nhat Hanh. Excerpt on how every act comes back to you.

The Secret Ninja Story 12.08.2021 16:53 ↓

An episode about one way to handle a bully, as told through my real life story of encounter. It is a lesson in how one does not have to show one's real power all the time in order to win. A lesson learned from my inner kid!😊

Know Thyself 09.08.2021 11:15 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "The Art of Achievement", by Tom Morris. How knowing yourself helps in achieving success, along with tips on how to self examine.

The Art of Concentration 05.08.2021 10:39 ↓

Excerpt from "The Art of Achievement", by Tom Morris on action planning where the art of concentration comes into play toward your success.

Self Mastery 29.07.2021 4:35 ↓

How to start doing the little things in life to lead you to self mastery.

Intention 28.07.2021 9:20 ↓

How yours or other people's intentions can affect a situation, and how to self scan for what yours might be at any given moment.

How To Do Your Own Anchor Podcast! 22.07.2021 7:23 ↓

Quick tip to motivate you on how to start your own Anchor podcast on what you love!

Intuition 20.07.2021 8:16 ↓

Excerpt and exercise, from the book, "Sixth Sense: Master the Remarkable Potential of Your Intuitive Mind Theough This Unique Ten-Step Program", by Laurie Nadel, Ph. D., Judy Haims, Robert Stempson.

Kyudo 08.07.2021 14:08 ↓

Small excerpt on Kyudo (Japanese Archery), from Wikipedia, and commentary.

Zazen 05.07.2021 10:08 ↓

Contemplation on practice of zazen, from excerpt of book,"Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind", by Shunryu Suzuki

My Aikido Journey - Part - II 02.07.2021 15:23 ↓

Second part of my short story on my aikido passion, from Aikido of Manhattan to New York Aikikai.

Listening to Veterans 28.06.2021 10:34 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "Bushido: The Way of the Samurai", Edited by Justin F. Stone

Why Practice Martial Arts? 24.06.2021 7:38 ↓

An excerpt from "Living The Martial Way: A manual for the way a modern warrior should think", by Forrest E. Morgan, Maj USAF

Focus 17.06.2021 8:03 ↓

Excerpt from book, "Excellence: Inspiration for Achieving Your Personal Best"

"Pick Your Passion" 14.06.2021 8:15 ↓

From the book, "Excellence: Inspiration for Achieving Your Personal Best", by J. Pincott

The Heart of a Human Warrior 10.06.2021 13:23 ↓

Excerpt from "Training The Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook", by Thomas Cleary. How being a warrior can translate to any person in every day life - asking the question what is the meaning of being a warrior.

Be Your Own Master 07.06.2021 11:30 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "Excellence", J. Pincott