Aikido Talks NYC

Compassion and Restraint in Weapons Training 01.07.2024 11:44 ↓

Excerpt from Mitsugi Saotome's book, "The Principles of Aikido"

The Wonderful Equalizer of Weapons 27.06.2024 14:11 ↓

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. 19.06.2024 16:38 ↓

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

How To Be Fearless 27.05.2024 13:53 ↓

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

"Know Thyself, and Thou Shalt Know the Universe" 30.04.2024 18:22 ↓

Excerpt from "The Zen Way to The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru, on Kata

A Warrior is A Living Shrine of The Divine 04.04.2024 15:55 ↓

Reading excerpt from the book, "Budo", by Morihei Ueshiba.

Each Person Is a Miniature Universe 30.03.2024 18:07 ↓

Excerpt from "Budo", by Morihei Ueshiba, with commentary.

Educating and Directing The Mind 25.03.2024 9:11 ↓

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

The Three Stages 21.03.2024 13:26 ↓

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

The Seven Principles 14.03.2024 10:41 ↓

Excerpt from The Zen Way to The Martial Arts, by Taisen Deshimaru

Everything In The Universe Is Connected 29.02.2024 7:19 ↓

Excerpt from "The Zen Way To The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru.

"...Concentrate...Consecrate Yourself Wholly to Each Day..." 22.02.2024 24:48 ↓

Reading of Introduction and commentary of the book, "The Zen Way To The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru

Honesty and Honor 01.02.2024 11:08 ↓

Excerpt from "Bushido", by Nitobe

Sincerity Is the Beginning and the Ending of All Things 30.01.2024 14:04 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "Bushido",by Inazo Nitobe, the power of words.

Re-learning: Wisdom is Possession of Common Sense 01.01.2024 8:42 ↓

Excerpt from "The Principles of Aikido", by Saotome

The Study of Wisdom 29.12.2023 17:42 ↓

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

Producing Real Human Beings Who Will Improve the World 28.12.2023 28:14 ↓

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

Aikido Flexibility 04.12.2023 8:45 ↓

Forward of the book Ultimate Aikido and reflection on Aikido as a flexible art with limitless possibilities.

Ukemi - The Art of Falling 28.11.2023 16:20 ↓

Excerpt and commentary on front roll from the book, "Ultimate Aikido"

Ultimate Aikido 13.11.2023 15:59 ↓

Excerpt from Sensei Yamada Shihan's book, "Ultimate Aikido: Secrets of Self Defense and Inner Power"

Art of The Samurai 09.11.2023 17:28 ↓

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 02.11.2023 13:30 ↓

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 24.10.2023 14:21 ↓

Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai

The Sword and History 19.10.2023 11:03 ↓

Continued excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai

The Art of Swordsmanship 17.10.2023 11:14 ↓

Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai