Aikido: Discussed

Here is a link to the video we are discussing. WARNING: This is a terrible situation, it is graphic and disturbing- you do not need to watch this video to understand what we are talking about on the podcast. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/montgomery-county-sheriffs-deputy-involved-in-a-shooting-county-police-say/2021/02/06/8290dce0-6893-11eb-8c64-9595888caa15_story.html

View Details

Ep 166- Modern... Attacks... by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 165- Aikido Weapons Wallow by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 164- Self Defense And Sports by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 163- Guns And Aikido by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 162- How We Talk About Aikido by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 161- How Do You Know? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 160- Is Aikido Evolving by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 159- To Do No Harm by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 158- Aikido Tricks And Tips by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 157 - Seriously by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 156- 3 Years Podcasting by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 155- Suwari Waza by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 154- Potpourri Q&A by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 153- Aikido Clinch Work by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 152- "I'll Just" by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 151- Aikido And Swords by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 150- If You Could Change One Thing About Aikido... by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 149- Aikido- When It Becomes Old Hat by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 148- Entering, Techniques, Tactics And Forms by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 147- More Talking About Fighting And Aikido by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 146- Pop Culture, Martial Arts Culture, Culture by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 145- Riff'n On Knives by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 144- minutiae is the enemy of growth by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

We are chatting with Rokas on this one. You can find him at: https://www.youtube.com/c/MartialArtsJourney and https://www.youtube.com/user/Rokasleo

View Details

Ep 142- We Don't Give Ukemi Enough Credit by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 141- The Conscious And Unconscious Mind by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 140- Does Aikido Stifle Its Own Growth by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 139- Are Martial Arts And Self Defense The Same? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 138- How Important Is Physical Fitness In Aikido by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 137- On Making Aikido Videos by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 136- Ah - Ha Moments In Aikido Training by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 135- Kokyu Te by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 134- Literally Talking About Metaphor by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 133- Do "unarmed" Martial Arts Even Exist? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 132- Live Training In Aikido- A Listener Question by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 131- Ueshiba The Trickster by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 130- Musings on Aiki/Aikido... and stuff by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 129- Defending Aikido. by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 128-Competition in Aikido practice- do we, should we? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 127- What is a successful martial art system today? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep126- The forms, are they good for us or killing us? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 125- Aikido past and present, where do we stand now? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 124- The assumption of dominance by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 123- The fear of training alone by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 122- "Kokoro" by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 121- Coronavirus, you dirty bastard. by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 120- A challenge to Aikido instructors, and maybe you! by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 119- Technique talk: Shihonage! by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 118- Traditional uniforms, do we need 'em? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 117- Define the term "Martial Art" by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 116- The business of Aikido by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 115- Visiting Aikido Dojos by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 114-Martial Arts zeitgeist by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 113- If Aikido is not for fighting, what exactly does it do? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 112- Would anyone do Aikido if they knew what it was really about? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 111- You can't fight multiple attackers, how do you deal with them? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 110- Internal martial arts, is Aikido one of them? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 109- Adding spiritual practices to your Aikido by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 108- The importance of position in Aikido by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 107- How much should you "tell" your students? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep106-Misrepresentations in Aikido by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep105- Intent, what is it, how do you train it, and more by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 104- Discussion on Aikido Journal article by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep103- Should Aikido only be for people who have practiced other arts first? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep102- Why do Jr. Students take all the Ukemi? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep101- Is Aikido a kind of Jujutsu? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep100- Milestones in Aikido history by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep99- Incense and gun oil by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep98- Kokyu Ryoku and Fudo no Shisei, how we make and take force by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep97-"Advanced techniques" what are those? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep96- Serenity by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep95- Test taking part II by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep94- Sensei Liese Klein talks about her book- "The Life Giving Sword" by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep93- Test taking, part I by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep92- Essay's and musings on written work in Aikido by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep91- Renshuu, Training methods by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep90- Commitment v.s. Attachment by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep89- Solutions for common problems when teaching Aikido by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep88- For the love of Combat Con by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep87- What is a commited attack? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep86- Effortlessness.... and stuff. by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep85- Who are we training to face? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep84- What should a Dojo be? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep83 Don't sturggle with your Aikido by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep82- Technical talk: kokyu nage by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep81- Ukemi- how do you do it? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep80-Distancing in Aikido by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep79- Discussion on teaching Aikido by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep78 shooting guns and punching people in the face by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep77- It's all about timing! by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep76- Why are we so attached to Aikido? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep75- Why and Why not's of Aikido Part II by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep74- The Why's & Why not's of Aikido by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep73- What is a martial art system? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep72 - Aikido in pop culture by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep 71- Is Aikido Cosplay? by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

Ep70- Disparaging remarks in Aikido by Aikido: Discussed

View Details

This week, we talk on some different topics relating to Aikido, the police, and jiujutsu.

View Details

This week, we talk about the women's seminar that Maya attended in Santa Cruz, California.

View Details

This week, we continue our discussion about the Aikido greats and the legacies they built.

View Details

This week, we talk about some of the most important figures in Aikido history. Part 2 will be next week!

View Details

In this episode, we discuss the recent Aikido Journal survey on the Aikido community's overall attitudes toward our martial art.

View Details

This week, we talk about how training Aikido can be a gateway for many different kinds of people, and how people with disabilities and injuries can benefit from the art.

View Details

In this episode, we talk about what a martial art not about fighting would be like. This episode is a follow-up to "What does success in Aikido look like?"

View Details

This week, we're talking about what successful Aikido is, and how that makes Aikido very different from other martial arts. (And it's okay to be different! We approach conflict in a unique way!)

View Details

This week, we talk about suburi (jo and bokken solo practice) and why they're so important.

View Details

This week, we discuss the concept of rei (loosely translated to respect) in Aikido.

View Details

This week, we're revisiting the topic of weapons, because they're just that irresistible!

View Details

This week, we talk about real-world, non-physical applications of what Aikido teaches.

View Details

This week talk about how Aikido, and all martial arts, are kind of like magic.

View Details

This week, we talk about the ideas of omote and ura, and how central they are to understanding our art.

View Details

This week, we're talking about the Kyo Waza, you know, Ikkyo, Nikkyo, Sankyo... You get it.

View Details

This week, we talk about how to keep children focused in Aikido (and any martial art) kids' classes.

View Details

This week, we have our clearest-ever audio as we use our new recording equipment and talk about the basic training in Aikido.

View Details

That's right, folks, the podcast is one year old! This week, we circle back to the topic of our very first episode to see if anything has changed.

Thank you for your continued listenership and support!

View Details

This week, we're talking about Kokyu Nage, Kaiten Nage, Koshi Nage, Kotegaeshi, Juji Nage, Shiho Nage, and Irimi Nage- AKA, the Nage Waza!

View Details

This episode, we're talking about distance and why it's such a crucial part of understanding Aikido.

View Details

Happy Halloween! At least, that's when we recorded this episode. This week, we're podcasting from Outback Steakhouse (thanks, Callie!) and talking about what it means to be "tough", and how that might effect your martial arts training.

View Details

This week, we take a stab at a sort of amorphous topic, acting, as it relates to how we train in Aikido, and all martial arts.

View Details

This week, we talk about the characteristics of an ideal Aikido role model. Also, we spend a fair amount of time talking about Ueshiba.

View Details

This week, we're talking about the different things that motivate people to start training in martial arts.

View Details

As of this month, Chris has been training in Aikido for twenty years! This week, we discuss some of the moments and reflections that Chris has had looking back over his time in Aikido.

View Details

This week, we talk about how studying Martial Arts is an outstanding and unique way to improve oneself physically, emotionally, and socially.

View Details

This week, we discuss footwork, although (as usual), we end up straying a bit off topic.

View Details

This week, we talk about pins and controls, and their place in Aikido.

View Details

This week, we discuss Aikido Journal's recent article on Aikido's branding problem, and our problem with the idea of branding itself.

https://aikidojournal.com/2018/09/04/aikidos-branding-problem-will-aikido-become-the-kodak-of-the-martial-arts/

View Details

On this episode, we talk about the idea of Aikido "hacks", and what may be wrong with that idea. Also, we give some of our own tips to getting the most out of your training.

View Details

This week, we're putting our heads together to give some tips to people interested in starting an Aikido club or group in their area.

View Details

Today, we discuss Chris's system for understanding all conflict, and talk about how and where Aikido fits into the spectrum.

Shout out to our mystery listener who bought us dinner! Thank you!

View Details

This week, we're delving into the "art" aspect of Aikido, and exploring what the word means in the context of "Martial Art".

View Details

This week, we're recording in Las Vegas, Nevada, talking about what the "martial" in martial art means.

View Details

This week, we talk about common injuries in Aikido, share some personal examples, and talk about how to avoid making some of the same mistakes we did!

View Details

This week, we're continuing the conversation about atemi, talking about the importance of timing, and different ways to understand and respond to conflict in different martial arts.

View Details

This week, we're dissecting atemi.

View Details

This week, we're talking about the presence of Ki in Aikido training.

View Details

This week, we talked about a recent post by user u/Superbobos123 on Reddit, on "Aikidoka Cognitive Dissonance". Check out the original post below:

https://www.reddit.com/r/aikido/comments/8uvnoy/aikidoka_cognitive_dissonance/

Thank you very much u/Superbobos123!

View Details

This week, we're talking about some of our Aikido media musts: books, websites, movies, videos, etc. This episode is by no means comprehensive, but it's a great starting place if you're overwhelmed by all the Aikido info out there!

View Details

When Bruce Lee does Kotegaeshi, is it Aikido? This week, we're musing about the difference between techniques, and the system itself.

View Details

Since we're always talking about food, this week, we're discuss dieting and Aikido. Specific diets mentioned: Paleo diet, Keto diet, Intermittent Fasting, Vegan/Plant-based diet, Weight Watchers

View Details

This week, we're talking about live training, and why it's such a hot topic in the Aikido community right now.

View Details

Today, we're talking about the ins and outs of Kotegaeshi: what it is, what it does, and what it's good for.

View Details

This week, we wander a little as we talk about women and gender in Aikido.

View Details

This week, we're talking about how to get in your Aikido training when there's no dojo in sight.

View Details

This week, we're joined by Jaredd Wilson of Martial Thoughts Podcast as we talk about the connection between Aikido and Aikijutsu.

View Details

In this special bonus episode, Chris of Aikido: Discussed talks about his experience in Aikido with Jaredd Wilson of Martial Thoughts Podcast.

Original episode upload date: February 3rd, 2018

View Details

In this episode, we talk about the four steps to making Aiki(Kokyu, Musubi, Awase, and Zanshin) and why they are central to Aikido training.

Original episode upload date: March 27, 2018

View Details

This week, we discuss the one and only Ikkyo: what it is, what it does, and some common problems you might encounter with it. Oh, and don't mind the screaming, we're just at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

Original episode upload date: March 14, 2018

View Details

This week, we discuss the benefits and drawbacks of organized competition in Aikido, and why we don't see more competitions in the world of Aikido today.

View Details

Brace yourselves- this week, we're covering some of the infighting and disagreement in the Aikido community, and why it's so hard for Aikido groups to agree on things.

Original episode upload date: February 28, 2018

View Details

Today, we're talking about Aikido as a "complete" martial art for self defense. Is it "complete"? What does "complete" mean? Is there a "complete" martial art that exists?

Original episode upload date: February 21, 2018

View Details

In this episode (at Denny's!), we discuss some tips for how to get the most out of your Aikido training when you start. Quick hint: be attentive to what others are doing!

Original episode upload date: March 7, 2018

View Details

This week, we delve into the spiritual nature of Aikido.

View Details

This week, we're coming to you live from Denny's! In this episode, we discuss oft-asked questions like "Does Aikido work in a fight?"

Original episode upload date: February 14th, 2018

View Details

In this episode, we discuss how to market Aikido to new students- or if we should be marketing at all.

Original episode upload date: February 6th, 2018

View Details

This week, we're talking about the relationship between Aikido and weapons!

Original episode upload date: January 31st, 2018

View Details

This week, we talk about the importance of ukemi: what it is, why it matters, and how to get the most out of it when training.

Original episode upload date: January 23rd, 2018

View Details

This week, we talk with Nick Hustedde, Nidan, who trained with Saito Sensei in Iwama, Japan in the early 1990's.

Original episode upload date: January 9th, 2018

View Details

In this episode, we talk about the next generation of Aikido practitioners: why they would like Aikido, the problem with the current Aikido image, and how to bridge the gap between the two.

Original episode upload date: January 17th, 2018

View Details

In this episode, we discuss whether kids should do Aikido (spoiler alert: we think so).

Original episode upload date: January 3rd, 2018

View Details

This week, we talk about how to choose and what to look for in an Aikido dojo, and how to make your dojo a more welcoming place for new students.

Original episode upload date: December 21st, 2017

View Details

In this episode, we talk about how to define Aikido for others (whether it be a new student, a friend, or a curious grandma), and why relating Aikido to someone new can be so difficult.

Original episode upload date: December 19th, 2017

View Details

As a follow-up to our first episode, we discuss our own approach to training and understanding Aikido, and what direction we believe Aikido as a whole should be taken in.

Original episode upload date: December 12th, 2017

View Details

In our first ever episode, we discuss the future of Aikido, as inspired by the recent Aikido Journal article "Aikido: Confronting a Crisis".

Original episode upload date: December 12, 2017

View Details

This week, we share some of our personal experiences about how each of us got into Aikido, and how Aikido has become more than just a hobby for us.

View Details

Should you be cross training Aikido and other martial arts? We tackle the topic this week!

Sorry this took so long to get up, we recorded and got it edited, but had weird upload problems. Thanks for listening!

View Details

In this episode, we wax philosophical about the state of martial arts and why it's hard to understand and define the boundaries of Aikido.

Special thank you to our Patrons: Matt Reilly Warrick Dean Jim Sullivan Lhenny Acuna Grant Templin

View Details

This week, we get candid about rank- what it means, how we do it, and why it exists.

Special thank you to our Patrons: Matt Reilly Warrick Dean Jim Sullivan Lhenny Acuna Grant Templin

Aikido: Discussed: Recent Episodes