Modern Aikidoist Podcast

A fast jab poses a problem most aikidoka have experienced. How do we solve it? For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

A interview with Jaime Calderon sensei to clarify information provided in my interview with Lenny Sly sensei. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline

As of November 1st, 2019, Spirit Aikido Online is now live. This podcast is a description of what it is, how it came about, and what its goals are. For more information, visit: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Aikido: the Martial Side Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1426312564098161/

A common question from new and prospective students.

Facing some of the main criticisms about aikido not being practical, which are based in the lack of reality in training.

A special episode: the 50th. I'll look at where aikido was 50 years ago, where it is today, and speculate on where it may be in 50 years from now.

An excellent listener question sponsors a number of related topics about whether you know or feel you are good enough to be a black belt rank.

Excerpts of the Art of War and how they relate to aikido.

Excerpts of the Art of War and how they relate to aikido.

Martial arts work differently for people with different body types. Today's podcast is on some of the differences and how they affect your martial art.

Recent events have gone public about problems in the leadership of the United States Aikido Federation.

A conversation with Robert Van Valkenburgh of Kogen Dojo about atemi (striking) in aikido.

A conversation with Robert Van Valkenburgh of Kogen Dojo about atemi (striking) in aikido. This podcast is part 1 of 2.

All martial artists deal with frustration and performance plateaus. Some get stuck for a long time and can become so frustrated they think of quitting. This podcast I talk about common sources of frustration and ways to deal with them.

Aikido practitioners tend to have a lot of poor excuses and comebacks to criticism. Are some valid or could we do better?

We look to O-sensei as our inspiration, but is this the best approach? Are there other sources we can also use to improve our aikido?

Kyushojitsu is the use of pressure points. I discuss their use and a bit of background, including Dim Mak.

Why should self-defense be a fairly high priority for any martial artist? Just because you don't see or encounter violence on a regular basis doesn't mean there are no threats, regardless of how safe you believe yourself to be. This podcast includes some insights to real things in the world around you that need to be understood. I take a sobering look at the realities of threats to peace a...

The second of a two part in depth interview with Lenny Sly Sensei in which we discuss the past and present of Steven Seagal Sensei and Tenshin aikido.

The first of a two part in depth interview with Lenny Sly Sensei in which we discuss the past and present of Steven Seagal Sensei and Tenshin aikido.

Titles and colored belts are nearly universal in the martial arts community. Where do they come from and are they a positive or negative influence?

Action beats reaction, and this podcast is about this crucial fundamental of conflict.

Aikido is often referred to by the lineage of your instructor. Today's podcast covers this topic.

There are some important things to think about when deciding on whether to carry a weapon for self-defense, and if so - what to carry.

Several fantastic comments and points brought up by listeners, along with my thoughts on them.