Aikido Talks NYC

The Hakama, Part II 10.10.2022 12:19 ↓

Excerpt from "In The Dojo", by Lowry. More on the piece of the Aikido uniform called the hakama, and some background history on it.

The Hakama, Part I 07.10.2022 11:11 ↓

Excerpt from "In The Dojo: A Guide to the Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Martial Arts", by Dave Lowry

Mind and Body 03.10.2022 6:42 ↓

Excerpt from A Monk's Guide on taking care of our teeth and how that relates to a deeper purpose for us!

Aikido Living Kung-Fu! 26.09.2022 21:51 ↓

Defensive Aikido strategy ideas to use off the mat!

Aikido Benefits in Daily Life 22.09.2022 21:36 ↓

Some basic benefits knowing Aikido brings you from the practice and study of the art.

Building Intuition with Aikido 20.09.2022 16:47 ↓

Ideas on how to build on this valuable aspect of Aikido practice for daily life.

Hospitality 15.09.2022 8:44 ↓

Hospitality starts with cleanliness, excerpt from the book "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind". Little ways we can create hospitality.

Being Present In The Air You Breathe 08.09.2022 9:17 ↓

What Matsumoto-san calls Deodorization of space with incense in exchange of air.

When to Clean and Tidy 01.09.2022 17:14 ↓

Guidelines for best time to clear and clean, from the book, "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", and how it relates to healthy living, practice, a form of fasting/detox.🌼

Meals and Practice 29.08.2022 9:15 ↓

Etiquette on meal time and correlation with building community through food.

Shoji Doors 25.08.2022 11:53 ↓

How to repair shoji doors, and a deeper meaning of care and attention, from the book by Shoukei Matsumoto.

Mini Temple, Part II 18.08.2022 12:46 ↓

Continuation from our last episode on the Butsuma, and how to clean it. Thoughts on how you can create your own corner of peace and tranquility in your own home.

Mini Temple 15.08.2022 9:39 ↓

Excerpt from "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", on the subject of shrines within homes and public spaces, the care and attention of.

Training Methods 09.08.2022 4:25 ↓

From the book: "Budo", by Morihei Ueshiba.

True Budo is for the Purpose of Establishing Harmony 04.08.2022 13:39 ↓

Excerpt from "Budo", second part to Hand Techniques.

Each of Us is A Miniature Universe 03.08.2022 11:19 ↓

Excerpt from "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido", on hand techniques.

Training Tips 28.07.2022 29:00 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido", by Morihei Ueshiba. Page 38 on Precautions for Training, where O Sensei talks about very basic but life enhancing ways to do the regular practice of aikido. I also talk a little about the correlation in the world outside of the dojo where we can interpret these ideas for our easier living.

The Principle of Adjusting Mind and Body 25.07.2022 17:47 ↓

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

Budo, A Divine Path 21.07.2022 11:10 ↓

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

Samurai and the Culture of the Tearoom 18.07.2022 10:48 ↓

Excerpt from,"The Japanese Tea Ceremony: Practice the Ancient and Tranquil Ritual of Sado, The Way of Tea", by Anthony Man-Tu Lee

The Samurai Woman 14.07.2022 16:54 ↓

Excerpt from the book, "Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan", by Oscar Ratti / Adele Westbrook

The Key to a Sound Mind 11.07.2022 14:59 ↓

Excerpt from "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", by Shoukei Matsumoto on another way to arrive to a sound mind that all of us can practice.

Give Richness to your Mind with Nature 07.07.2022 9:36 ↓

Gardens, from the book "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", by Matsumoto. How gardens can help in bringing richness to your life.

Creating New Rhythm in Life with Daily Practice 05.07.2022 14:39 ↓

Excerpt from Matsumoto-San's book, on laundry, why and how to do laundry daily and how it helps our physical and psychological well being.

Easing Troubled Minds with the Brightness of Light 30.06.2022 11:08 ↓

Excerpt from Matsumoto's book on Lighting fixtures, and how Wisdom can be increased by the care and attention of them.