Aikido Talks NYC

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!😊

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

An excerpt from the book, "The Power of Chowa", by Akemi Tanaka from the chapter Listening to Others and Knowing Ourselves.

Excerpt from "Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere", by Ratti and Ratti. How a developed mind is essential in successful defense.

Excerpt from "Aikido and The Dynamic Sphere", by Ratti and Ratti, Tuttle publishers, p. 34 on how one obtains the highest level and synthesis of body, mind, and spirit.

Quote from the book "Excellence: Inspiration for Achieving Your Personal Best", Edited by J. Pincott. Quote on how to create space to start your self discipline practice.

Excerpt from "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido" by Morihei Ueshiba. Reading on using handwork in techniques and seeing the metaphor of training in budo as the work we all put in to becoming powerfully peaceful.

Excerpt from the book "Secret Teachings of Aikido" by Morihei Ueshiba. Expression of how we can know how to help the world we live in.

My talk on how I discovered Aikido from my start to now and the wonders of my journey to the future!🌺

Brief introduction of the book, "The Samurai Gourmet", by Kanna Himiya. How the Samurai warriors used food as security in life!

Excerpt from the book, "Practical Intuition", by Angela Martin