Modern Aikidoist Podcast

We discuss the new course I put together for Aikido University - Aikido-Based Self-Defense. This course is everything I did to overhaul the first belt test for new students, using aikido's easiest to learn and most reliable techniques along with more rounded skills from other arts. Check out Aikido University: http://www.aikidouniversity.org/ For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: ht...

An analysis of a great clip of a randori by Mitsugi Saotome from 1970. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG

We discuss koryu arts and how they differ from practical arts, as well as some history of Miyamoto Musashi. We also discuss aikido in the real world, particularly in the health field - among other topics. A great discussion and one you don't want to miss! Reg mentions this post in the discussion, which caused some uproar in the aikido community. Here it is in it's entirety: ----- This grou...

Our discussion covers some of Azu's experiences with aikido on the job as a doorman and bouncer. We also get talking about how aikido training can evolve to be more real-world applicable and still be fun. This was a fun conversation and very informative! Aikidoflow Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhLazRwMSdXeF-MBFUo4gg For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://...

We start out the discussion on the topic of how tradition can degrade the quality of a martial art, and go from there. We also discuss real world violence and how it is different from traditional martial arts as well as sport fighting. Don't miss this great discussion! For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal....

We discuss the positive influences on our aikido which come from martial sport fighting. We specifically shed light on some major misunderstandings and myths about sport fighters and competitive training. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG

We discuss training in other arts and how they influence aikido, collaborative projects between Bruce and Ellis, and much more. Links mentioned in the discussion: https://edgeworkbooks.com/ https://kogenbudo.org/ https://academy.aikidojournal.com/aikido-extensions-with-bruce-bookman-detail  For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: h...

An in depth analysis of some clips of Gozo Shioda's randori. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG

An interview with Sensei Oliver Martinez. We discuss the background of Bill Sosa Shihan and the influences he brought into his aikido. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG

Two recent, real-world attacks serve as good learning lessons for us. Violence can happen anywhere and be initiated by the most unexpected of sources. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG

Today, these are separate and distinct arts. What is their relationship? For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG

Kicks are an integral part of fighting. What usefulness would kicks provide to an aikido practitioner? For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG

This discussion covers how to watch demonstrations and video, and identify specifics which make techniques useful and practical. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG

Is the power we train to have a virtue, and what responsibilities and obligations go with that power? For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG

Some effective ways to increase the intensity of your training, and things to avoid. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG

An examination on the weapons of aikido and how their study may be adapted to better fit modern times. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG

What is the relationship between violence and negotiation, and why is it relevant to martial artists? For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG

A different take on a probably the most important issue with martial arts training which results in students with no practical skills. Including, how we can solve the problem. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG

Overthinking is a common problem with martial arts training. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG

We discuss aikido as a self-defense capable martial art, the current state and aikido's future, and other various topics in a friendly and provocative conversation.

Training in other arts is beneficial to your growth as a martial artist. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG

Films and videos have generated interest in aikido. New developments in how video is created and distributed has had profound affects on how aikido is perceived and even practiced. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG

Organizations are a tradition and common in all martial arts. Are they a blessing or a curse to the art(s) themselves? Is there a better system? For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG

Bruce Lee brought massive innovations to Wing Chun and modernized it. What if someone did something similar to aikido? For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG

The bokken (wooden sword) and jo (walking stick) are core parts of aikido's curriculum. Are the way these are practiced and studied valid and useful? Discussion on Morehei Ueshiba's Weapons (part 1 of 3): youtube.com/watch?v=ALnqv83O0gE For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xcl...