Aikido'Ka: Recent Episodes
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Episode 9 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled Causality and Misdirection. In a martial encounter, people tend to think that they understand what is happening and how they should respond. When dealing with aikido, it's not so clear or simple.
Episode 9 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled Causality and Misdirection. In a martial encounter, people tend to think that they understand what is happening and how they should respond. When dealing with aikido, it's not so clear or simple.
An Aiki Minute (Or So), Episode 8 is entitled Aikido is a Revolutionary Act. Practicing aikido is not merely practicing a martial art. It is, in fact, a revolutionary act in which we practice to change the way we think and act in difficult situations. (2 minutes 12 seconds.)
With COVID-19 on the loose, all dojos are closed. Aikido training is different than it's ever been. (1 minute 13 seconds.)
Episode 6 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled What is Growth? in which we discuss the value of stepping out of your comfort zone to learn and practice new things. (1 minute 29 seconds.)
Episode 5 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled Why Test? Let's talk about good reasons for going through the rank testing/promotion process that have nothing to do with ego building. (1 minute 54 seconds.)
Episode 4 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled Works for What? In this episode, we explore my thoughts on the purposes of a long term practice.
Episode 3 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled Is Aikido a Martial Art - An Aiki Anaology. In this episode, I give an analogy which describes how aikido can be about self-improvement and an effective self-defense system. (3 minutes and 38 seconds.)
Episode 2 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled Do or Jutsu? We'll explore the principle that martial arts aren't necessarily all about combat. ( 1 minute and 11 seconds.)
Welcome to the first episode of An Aiki Minute . . . (or so). The plan is for each episode to be between 1 and 3 minutes. We’ll be covering all manner of subjects related to aikido, whether they be training, philosophy, controversial stuff, and just plain fun ideas. My plan is to post several […]