Aikido Talks NYC

Producing Real Human Beings Who Will Improve the World 28.12.2023 28:14 ↓

Excerpt from "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome

Aikido Flexibility 04.12.2023 8:45 ↓

Forward of the book Ultimate Aikido and reflection on Aikido as a flexible art with limitless possibilities.

Ukemi - The Art of Falling 28.11.2023 16:20 ↓

Excerpt and commentary on front roll from the book, "Ultimate Aikido"

Ultimate Aikido 13.11.2023 15:59 ↓

Excerpt from Sensei Yamada Shihan's book, "Ultimate Aikido: Secrets of Self Defense and Inner Power"

Art of The Samurai 09.11.2023 17:28 ↓

Excerpt in Helmuts of the Samurai , from the book "Art of The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156-1868", Metropolitan Museum; and beginning portion on how we can focus off the training mat.

Graceful Exits 02.11.2023 13:30 ↓

Excerpts from the book, "Gracefull Exits: How Great Beings Die", by Sushila Blackman. Special readings for All Souls Day, the Day of the Dead.

Combat Chronology 24.10.2023 14:21 ↓

Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai

The Sword and History 19.10.2023 11:03 ↓

Continued excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai

The Art of Swordsmanship 17.10.2023 11:14 ↓

Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai

The Art of Archery - The Inner vs. The Outer factors 12.10.2023 10:26 ↓

Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai, traditional inner development versus external competitive practice.

The Art of Archery - The People of the Longbow 09.10.2023 8:01 ↓

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

Armed Bujutsu - The Art of Archery 05.10.2023 10:50 ↓

Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai"

Popularity of Zen - Conclusion 02.10.2023 8:07 ↓

Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai"

Zen and Breathing Continued 28.09.2023 12:48 ↓

Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai

Zen and Breathing: Affecting One's Direction of Life 27.09.2023 13:31 ↓

Excerpt continuing on Zen in Secrets of the Samurai.

Zen and Scholastics of the Warrior Class 18.09.2023 8:54 ↓

Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai on book learning within the Warrior class.

Self Defense and The Martial Arts: A Commentary 14.09.2023 17:30 ↓

Thoughts on the meaning of self defense.

Mental Concentration in Zen 11.09.2023 10:04 ↓

Continuation on Zen, excerpt on mental concentration.

The Value of Zen in Bujutsu 06.09.2023 5:54 ↓

Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai

Strategic Principles of Application 28.08.2023 20:06 ↓

Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai on the Major Strategies.

Aikido and the Three Trends of Bujutsu 21.08.2023 11:08 ↓

Concluding excerpt on Aikido with Secrets of the Samurai.

Integration of Powers 10.08.2023 8:12 ↓

Continuation of excerpt on Aikido from the book "Secrets of the Samurai"

Aikido: The Martial Synthesis 03.08.2023 8:23 ↓

Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai"

Aikido: Strength is mental....The body is a tool. 31.07.2023 8:29 ↓

Excerpt on Aikido from "Secrets of The Samurai"

Aikido 28.07.2023 16:33 ↓

Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai on Aikido. A part I with commentary.