Tristan Chermack

Modern Aikidoist Podcast

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Thoughts and ideas for the aikido practitioners and any martial artists interested in martial arts history, training, strategy, and growth.

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Tristan Chermack

Episodes

Ep. 005 - Aikido's Jiyu-Waza and Randori 21.05.2019 14:34

This podcast discusses the roles jiyu-waza and randori play in the training spectrum.

Ep. 004 - Aikido: Myths Which Need to Die Part 2 - Knives and Lethal Force 16.05.2019 11:22

A continuation of common aikido, martial art, and self-defense myths, including the topic of the use of lethal force for self-defense. Self-defence against knife attacks: evidence-based approach https://www.urbanfitandfearless.com/2016/09/self-defence-against-knife-attacks.html

Ep. 003 - Crisis of Faith in Aikido: Knife and Sword Defenses 10.05.2019 13:31

A discussion on the biggest influence on me to re-examine the effectiveness of my aikido - the realities of the knife. Here are links to the articles I mention in the podcast: Aikido Journal – Knife Defenses: Death by Disarm http://aikidojournal.com/2016/09/06/knife-defenses-death-by-disarm/ Self-defence against knife attacks: evidence-based approach https://www.urbanfitandfearless.com/2016/09/se...

Ep. 002 - Aikido: Myths Which Need to Die - Part 1 07.05.2019 14:29

Some commonly held beliefs and teachings within aikido are myths. Want to discuss it? Leave a comment or visit the Facebook group - Aikido: the Martial Side https://www.facebook.com/groups/1426312564098161/

Ep. 001 - Aikido, Now and Into the Future 04.05.2019 10:17

Some food for thought about aikido's legacy, it's current state, and how it might modernize in the future.