Aikido Talks NYC

Jujutsu - Mental vs Physical 15.06.2023 5:34 ↓

Excerpt from the book: " Secrets of the Samurai"

Know Your Environment 08.06.2023 19:46 ↓

Excerpt from "Mind Control", by Lung, and small reflection on section of book.

Know Your Enemy 05.06.2023 14:33 ↓

Excerpt form the book, "Mind Control" by Lung

Know Yourself 01.06.2023 9:26 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "Mind Control: The Ancient Art of Psychological Warfare", by Dr. Haha Lung

Aikido, Zazen, No Mind in Kenjutsu 30.05.2023 10:58 ↓

Concluding excerpt in Secrets of the Samurai

Kenjutsu continued 25.05.2023 6:26 ↓

Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai, exploring the concept of filling the body with the mind.

Aikido, The Perfect Fusion 22.05.2023 9:00 ↓

Excerpt on Kenjutsu of the book, "Secrets of the Samurai", by Ratti and Westbrook

The Mind and Kenjutsu 17.05.2023 10:20 ↓

Excerpt from the section on Kenjutsu of the book, Secrets of the Samurai, by Ratti and Westbrook.

Intuition and Kenjutsu 11.05.2023 15:17 ↓

Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai" about intention and the work of Kenjutsu, continued.

The Secret of Budo 01.05.2023 13:08 ↓

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

Kenjutsu, Part III 26.04.2023 9:00 ↓

Excerpt, speaking of power in mastery of self.

Kenjutsu, Part II 24.04.2023 11:43 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "Secrets of the Samurai"

Kenjutsu 17.04.2023 5:44 ↓

Excerpt on Kenjutsu from " Secrets of the Samurai"

Kyujutsu - Part II 16.04.2023 9:15 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "Secrets of the Samurai", Ratti and Westbrook.

Prosperity and Gratitude Continued.... 10.04.2023 7:53 ↓

Followup on my experience with starting a new cleaning challenge by way of Samurai Matcha's video, including cleaning. A focus on process and being present.

Prosperity and Gratitude 07.04.2023 13:59 ↓

Reflection on the Samurai Matcha Youtube episode ("8 Simple Japanese Habits that Will Make Your Life So Much Better") (Side note, the Sul Lung Tang dish also contained thin noodles. Yum!)

Kyujutsu 05.04.2023 10:11 ↓

Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai" by Ratti and Westbrook

King Shaka Zulu 31.03.2023 15:13 ↓

Excerpt from dw.com/en/shaka-zulu-founding-father-of-the-zulu-nation. Interview with historian Maxwell Shamase.

The Zulu People - Part II 27.03.2023 10:35 ↓

Excerpt from site: SAHistory.org.za/article/zulu and drawing common thread of culture and details there of between warriors of Japan and South Africa.

The Zulu People - Part I 20.03.2023 17:15 ↓

Speaking on the Zulu people and their significance of their land in South Africa, parallels to Aikido and Japanese culture, war tactics, African culture, living. Part one and small introduction.

Thoughts on Weapons 15.03.2023 8:29 ↓

My small experience with profound aha moment that everyone can experience taking weapons class, with full awareness and care in attention.

Young People and Aikido Practice 13.03.2023 12:32 ↓

Young people perspectives on growing in the art of aikido and how to relate, communicate legacy.

Good Memories, Good Stories 24.02.2023 7:25 ↓

Remembering portions of good memories in good stories in aikido.

Tradition 15.02.2023 10:54 ↓

Small thoughts on tradition and meaning of things we do culturally.

Memories of Sensei Yamada 09.02.2023 21:49 ↓

Re-published episode of reflection on the late Sensei Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan.