Budo: The Way of the Warrior Podcast: Recent Episodes
Budo: The Way of the Warrior Podcast
In this episode, Sensei has an online conversation with Ismail Hasan from Aikido of London and Ivan Melo from Aikido Gyodokan on the topic and importance of being independent. This was conversation was divided up into two parts. If you would like to add your questions or topics to the list for future episodes, please reach out to Sensei and make your topic known via any of our multiple social media messaging outlets.If you donate funds toward our publishing efforts, and if you have benefitted from this content and/or if your heart is so moved, please know that donations of any size will be greatly needed and appreciated. Direct donations can be made in the following ways:- Venmo, please use: @David-Valadez-50(Note: If Venmo asks for the last four digits of my cell: 0166.)- Zelle, please use: 805-252-6003- PayPal: senshinone@gmail.comFor international users, please use Wise Tag: @davidmarkv8If you would like to make a donation by other means, please email me at: senshinone@gmail.com.Please also consider joining our Patreon Training Group for direct and regular access to Sensei:- patreon.com/SenshinCenter
If you would like to add your questions or topic to the list, please reach out to Sensei and make your topic known via any of our multiple social media messaging outlets.If you have yet to donate toward our rebuilding efforts, and if you have benefitted from this content and/or if your heart is so moved, please consider donating funds. Donations of any size will be greatly needed and appreciated. Direct donations can be made in the following ways:- Venmo, please use: @David-Valadez-50(Note: If Venmo asks for the last four digits of my cell: 0166.)- Zelle, please use: 805-252-6003- PayPal: senshinone@gmail.comFor international users, please use Wise Tag: @davidmarkv8If you would like to make a donation by other means, please email me at: senshinone@gmail.com.
If you have yet to donate toward our rebuilding efforts, and if you have benefitted from this content and/or if your heart is so moved, please consider donating funds. Donations of any size will be greatly needed and appreciated. Direct donations can be made in the following ways:- Venmo, please use: @David-Valadez-50(Note: If Venmo asks for the last four digits of my cell: 0166.)- Zelle, please use: 805-252-6003- PayPal: senshinone@gmail.comFor international users, please use Wise Tag: @davidmarkv8If you would like to make a donation by other means, please email me at: senshinone@gmail.com.In this episode, a Part IV, Sensei addresses another topic request from a subscriber. If you would like to add your questions or topic to the list, please reach out to Sensei and make your topic known via any of our multiple social media messaging outlets.
If you have yet to donate toward our rebuilding efforts, and if you have benefitted from this content and/or if your heart is so moved, please consider donating funds. Donations of any size will be greatly needed and appreciated. Direct donations can be made in the following ways:- Venmo, please use: @David-Valadez-50(Note: If Venmo asks for the last four digits of my cell: 0166.)- Zelle, please use: 805-252-6003- PayPal: senshinone@gmail.comFor international users, please use Wise Tag: @davidmarkv8If you would like to make a donation by other means, please email me at: senshinone@gmail.com.In this episode, a Part III, Sensei addresses another topic request from a subscriber. If you would like to add your questions or topic to the list, please reach out to Sensei and make your topic known via any of our multiple social media messaging outlets.
If you have yet to donate toward our rebuilding efforts, and if you have benefitted from this content and/or if your heart is so moved, please consider donating funds. Donations of any size will be greatly needed and appreciated. Direct donations can be made in the following ways:- Venmo, please use: @David-Valadez-50(Note: If Venmo asks for the last four digits of my cell: 0166.)- Zelle, please use: 805-252-6003- PayPal: senshinone@gmail.comFor international users, please use Wise Tag: @davidmarkv8If you would like to make a donation by other means, please email me at: senshinone@gmail.com.In this episode, a Part II, Sensei addresses another topic request from a subscriber and a deshi. If you would like to add your questions or topic to the list, please reach out to Sensei and make your topic known via any of our multiple social media messaging outlets.
In this episode, we provide a dojo update, as we are moving forward with repairs - thanks to your donations. If you have yet to donate, and if you have benefitted from this content and/or if your heart is so moved, please consider donating funds toward our rebuilding efforts. Donations of any size will be greatly needed and appreciated. Direct donations can be made in the following ways:- Venmo, please use: @David-Valadez-50(Note: If Venmo asks for the last four digits of my cell: 0166.)- Zelle, please use: 805-252-6003- PayPal: senshinone@gmail.comFor international users, please use Wise Tag: @davidmarkv8If you would like to make a donation by other means, please email me at: senshinone@gmail.com.Aside from a dojo update, in this episode, a Part I, Sensei addresses three topic requests from subscribers. If you would like to add your questions or topic to the list, please reach out to Sensei and make your topic know via any of our multiple social media messaging services.
It is with regret that I must inform you that Senshin Center dojo has been destroyed by a flash flood that entered our building - saturating the entire mat, all equipment, and all materials, with mud, debris, and water. With apologies, we will be unable to publish any new content for at least the time being. We are hoping this is a disaster we can bounce back from - this lesson in the truth of impermanence. Since its conception, Senshin Center has provided the Aikido community at large with free access to our content. This free content has come in the shape of writings, articles, blogs, podcasts, intensive training camps, dojo visits, and of course videos. The total library is immense and daunting in its amount. Many have benefited from this. If you have benefitted from this content and/or if your heart is so moved, please consider donating funds toward our rebuilding efforts. Donations of any size will be greatly needed and appreciated. Direct donations can be made in the following ways:- Venmo, please use: @David-Valadez-50(Note: If Venmo asks for the last four digits of my cell: 0166.)- Zelle, please use: 805-252-6003- PayPal: senshinone@gmail.comFor international users, please use Wise Tag: @davidmarkv8If you would like to make a donation by other means, please email me at: senshinone@gmail.com.Respectfully requested and greatly appreciative,Dave
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In this episode, Valadez Sensei has a conversation with two of his deshi regarding current events and how one on The Way navigates being in the world but not of the world - a key principle of his teachings. To gain access to all of our continuing content, join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPurchase our book: "Budo Contemplations: Life within a Warrior Ascetic"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6PJ74X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZADQ3T0W27AFHZ1VRDHEPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, Valadez Sensei addresses a question from a Patreon Training Group Member on how to bring his practice of Senshin Aikido into his fatherhood. To gain access to all of our continuing content, join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPurchase our book: "Budo Contemplations: Life within a Warrior Ascetic"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6PJ74X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZADQ3T0W27AFHZ1VRDHEPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, Valadez Sensei addresses a Patreon Training Group Member's question on how best to teach his new students in Senshin Aikido. To gain access to all of our continuing content, join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPurchase our book: "Budo Contemplations: Life within a Warrior Ascetic"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6PJ74X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZADQ3T0W27AFHZ1VRDHEPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, Valadez Sensei addresses the common question of "finding time and energy" for training - addressed here from his unique perspective. To gain access to all of our continuing content, join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPurchase our book: "Budo Contemplations: Life within a Warrior Ascetic"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6PJ74X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZADQ3T0W27AFHZ1VRDHEPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, Valadez Sensei discusses with his deshi the importance of a practice and its key differences from talking or thinking about The Way. To gain access to all of our continuing content, join our Patreon Training Group's Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPurchase our book: "Budo Contemplations: Life within a Warrior Ascetic"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6PJ74X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZADQ3T0W27AFHZ1VRDHEPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, Valadez Sensei, along with his deshi, discuss how one orients him/herself upon The Way via the practice of teacher/deshi alignment. To gain access to all of our continuing content, join our Patreon Training Group's Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPurchase our book: "Budo Contemplations: Life within a Warrior Ascetic"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6PJ74X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZADQ3T0W27AFHZ1VRDHEPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, we answer some questions and address some comments from the community. Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated. Join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo to gain access to all of our continuing content and please consider donating more than the $5/mo:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterThe first book is available now:https://a.co/d/itskY1rPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, Valadez Sensei, along with two of his deshi, revisits and expands upon his ascetic prescriptions, The Four Disciplines. Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated. Join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo to gain access to all of our continuing content:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterOur book is purchasable here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6PJ74X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A4XTVJCZNTPS4W7R1816_1Please visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, Valadez Sensei concludes his three-part series "On Kihon Waza." The episode was previously restricted to our Patreon Community. Please consider joining using the information below. Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated. Join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo to gain access to all of our continuing content:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease consider purchasing our book:https://a.co/d/hNi5e3RPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
This is Part II of a discussion on Kihon Waza. Part I was Episode 105 - be sure to check it out. This episode was previously available to Patreon supporters only. To gain access to all of our continuing content, join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPurchase our book: "Budo Contemplations: Life within a Warrior Ascetic"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6PJ74X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZADQ3T0W27AFHZ1VRDHEPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, Valadez Sensei, along with two of his deshi, revisits and expands upon his ascetic prescriptions, the four disciplines. To gain access to all of our continuing content, join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPurchase our book: "Budo Contemplations: Life within a Warrior Ascetic"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6PJ74X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZADQ3T0W27AFHZ1VRDHEPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, Valadez Sensei answers a request for more detail on how the energetic and the spiritual components are integrated and utilized in Aikido praxis. Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated. Join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo to gain access to all of our continuing content:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, Valadez Sensei answers questions posed by a follower of his content. In doing so, Valadez Sensei addresses specifically the "Epistemic Rift" he has referred to many times throughout this podcast. Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated. Join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo to gain access to all of our continuing content:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease consider purchasing our first publication, "Budo: Life Within a Warrior Asceticism," here:https://a.co/d/6lLGaQwPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
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In this episode, Valadez Sensei begins a discussion on Kihon Waza - what it is and what it is not. The discussion begins with a reading and commenting upon his blog, "On Self-Defense." (See below for link.)
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In this episode, Valadez Sensei discusses and explains his latest Gateway Aikido (#12) on Maai. This episode also goes deeper into Jiyu Waza and the three identifying markers of Aikido: The Mystical Experience, Aiki, and Takemusu Aiki. Be sure to follow all the links provided below so you can gather all the related information to this podcast episode, including two written explanations on Maai and one related video, discussed in this episode and posted on Facebook.Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinoneFirst Post on Maai:https://www.facebook.com/100057602943088/posts/pfbid02QF8FR1ntwDY9SuYBCvkcVikxF61iD7R8AYt3f781rbqEyZBFPDQs7GVxRio5Zujdl/?mibextid=SDPelYSecond Post on Maai:https://www.facebook.com/100057602943088/posts/pfbid0WJthTo42oj3cnNWwxDNoDLL7Mhw76RKq2J6pKEk7eFzJqyQW81M7sNU1oLPBhYxFl/?mibextid=SDPelYRelated video:https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffb.watch%2FklDmAzX3v1%2F%3Fmibextid%3DSDPelY%26fbclid%3DIwAR3NGe_mO9eNuxFETp8v5kD-c86OyWCjChTC1CGi3mm8tiCLiSzMS18pkaI&h=AT1dWFBCnT57KeZ8fIkAhg78mlC5WbFOeDmrn587TEut7-M95nXol7Ctnx6QZvEY-P6EKbqcik-A-lXMJXBuyAIL5VQ1jSX8OY28UA8lLBC5s1jOLqtmYUs2-rxSg3a0nMi3OiuLz7cszTsgnISY8R9dDBQ
In this episode, Valadez Sensei discusses the Energetic Component of Aikido training, particularly in reference to Kihon Waza.Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, Valadez Sensei answers three questions from three different followers. The topics discussed are Karma Yoga, The Way of Loneliness, and Identifying Authentic Internal Skills, and much much more. Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinoneSolving Common Problems to External Aikido Internally:https://fb.watch/k5FIqHplqj/Kokyu & Aiki Real:https://www.facebook.com/100057602943088/posts/pfbid02YU3FAJV5h8BiZH1fQ3ixCT52e44n2bDCdAAhBe8PiPC9DRtJLbV6zqrLLkAkbMAYl/?mibextid=SDPelYWhat is Aiki Blog:https://www.senshincenter.com/post/what-is-aikiVideo Referenced in Question:https://youtu.be/ywRE7_BfSZY
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses how "Founders" work within modern institutions to limit us and to reduce our individuality and the scrutiny we can cultivate through our own experience.Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, Valadez Sensei begins to guide his deshi in the beginning stages of training at the Spiritual Component of Aikido: Reconciling the Egotripartite Mind and the God Mind.Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei answers a question from a FB follower and discusses what the God Mind is with his deshi.Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinoneLink to Blog: "What is Aiki?"https://www.senshincenter.com/post/what-is-aikiLinks to Kokyu Dosa Videos:https://fb.watch/jnuNOxtji3/https://fb.watch/jnuPMwjkrG/Link to "Unfettered Mind" by Takuan Sohohttps://a.co/d/ciMAJU0
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei answers a question from a FB follower and discusses what the God Mind is with his deshi.Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, recorded off the mat, Valadez Sensei answers three questions from a Patreon Subscriber. Please also donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses three main obstacles to pursuing the way as a Way, and three technologies of self that can function as solutions to these obstacles. This is an combined answer to several questions recently received by our Patreon Subscribers and our deshi. Please also donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei interviews the dojo Dai-Senpai, giving context to his training and pointing him to deeper levels as he moves forward with his training.Please also donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei answers a subscriber's question on pertaining to fine motor skills, the flinch response, and Aikido as self-defense. In answering the question, Valadez Sensei goes further into defining the art and noting his primary purpose as a Budo.Please also donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei answers a subscriber's question on how to deal with toxic dojo members. In answering the question, Valadez Sensei ties many episodes together in order to elaborate upon the importance of having an actual practice in our Aikido training.Please also donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei leads his deshi through a user history of the Budo technology of self.Please also donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei leads his deshi in how and why to applicy critical thinking in regards to their practice's spirituality.Please also donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter.comPlease follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/senshincenterPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei leads his deshi on a reflection into their own sparring experience. In this discussion, what sparring is and is not in Budo is also addressed.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei and his deshi discuss the possibility of anxiety and the skill of release.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei answer's a Deshi's question on the internal need to perform - to seek social validation.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei answer's a Deshi's question on the epistemic rift between Modern and Pre-Modern Aikido and how it comes to influence us at even mundane levels, such as assisting our children to develop their own relationship with their Sensei.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei answer's a follower's question on what to do when your dojo trains in a way you believe is inferior to how you would like to train. This question is expanded to answer deshi questions on compromise vs integrity.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei answer's a Deshi's question on how to do Kokyu.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses the training ramifications of a community that is marked by a diversity in commitment.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei answer's a Patron's questions on whether or not one should cross-train in Aikido.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei answer's a Patron's questions on rank.
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On doing Kihon Waza from a Ri state: https://fb.watch/cBNy04_avT/
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Part II of the Shu-Ha-Ri blog: https://www.senshincenter.com/post/a-more-accurate-understanding-of-shu-ha-ri-part-ii
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei answer's a Patron's request to expand upon his prescription of training four to six hours per day.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei has a conversation with his deshi on his view of the recommended readings and he answers a deshi's question, "How do I deepen my practice?"
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei has a conversation with a deshi on faith, the reconciliation of fear, and on moving one's practice from a conceptual understanding to the level of being.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses the topic of navigating a true sensei/deshi relationship with his students.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei addresses a deshi's about a recent Facebook post.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei addresses a deshi's comment on the cultural shock of going off to the university. This topic extends into seeing Aikido Kihon Waza as ritual, and the dojo as an alternative to the way of the world, Americanist nihilism, mental illness and unwellness.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei addresses how to train through or with injuries, the practice of non-contestation, which is central to Jiu-Jitsu and thus Aikido, and the required levels of faith to be able to practice non-contestation.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei addresses a deshi's question on fear.
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In this episode, recorded off the mat, Valadez Sensei reads and elaborates upon two of his blog entries. (See links below)
https://www.senshincenter.com/post/the-problem-of-techniques-the-technique-of-problems https://www.senshincenter.com/post/self-defense-with-aikido
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei St. John of the Cross and the Dark Night of the Soul - a phase encountered by those that have entered the depths of The Way.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses Ukemi - The practice of Uke.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei addresses a listener's topic for discussion and explains deeper his understanding of Budo practice, skill, and training to his deshi.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei addresses a listener's topic for discussion.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei addresses a deshi's question on harbored anger. Apologies, but the volume is low on this episode. Perhaps, ear buds are in order. We will be up to par again with our next episode.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei answers a few questions on random topics posed by deshi.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei addresses a deshi's question on how to stop contesting against Uke's push. Please watch the accompanying video on Facebook and/or on YouTube by following the following links:
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, at a listener's request, Valadez Sensei continues to discuss Ukemi in Aikido. This podcast is meant to be accompanied by a video filmed during the recording of this podcast episode. Please watch that video on Facebook or on YouTube at the following links:
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, at a listener's request, Valadez Sensei discusses Ukemi in Aikido. This podcast is meant to be accompanied by a video filmed during this podcast. Please watch that video on Facebook or on YouTube at the following links:
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei answers a deshi's question on the Book of Job and the spirit path of Aikido.
Please see the following related materials:
"Answer to Job 2": https://youtu.be/4WNMzbD53r0
Audiobook, "The Book of Job," by Stephan Mitchell, narrated by Peter Coyote: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Book-of-Job-Audiobook/B002V1CL5S?qid=1625966251&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=H89218KPWVX8ZYRTN0T8
"Answer to Job" by Carl Jung: https://www.amazon.com/Answer-Job-Collected-Works-Extracts/dp/0691150478/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=answer+to+job&qid=1625966306&sr=8-1
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei expands upon a deshi's question and comment on the practice of listening in her training.
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In this episode, recorded on of the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses how Kihon Waza operates ritually and different from the modern commerical self-defense "If/Then" paradigm.
Recommended supplemental research: https://www.audible.com/pd/Essence-of-the-Upanishads-Audiobook/B071NJDGN1?qid=1623457123&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=S6N6FSEK0V4A25XZEEPW
In this episode, recorded on of the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses with his deshi the need for and the inevitability of mystery in our practice. Please see the associated class in question and the discussed meme - links provided below.
Video: https://youtu.be/1ZXPcRvjLx4
For the discussed meme: https://www.facebook.com/senshincenter/photos/a.566397013429561/4070427929693101/
This episode, recorded off of the mat, addresses how our deepest dichotomies may usurp our training. It draws attention to how we often come to training out of dichotomy and how this original dichotomy may continue to function throughout our training, stopping us from progressing to our fullest potential in the art.
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"The Last Temptation of Christ" https://www.amazon.com/Last-Temptation-Christ-Nikos-Kazantzakis/dp/068485256X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QZW7USS30HHN&dchild=1&keywords=the+last+temptation+of+christ+by+nikos+kazantzakis&qid=1619468777&sprefix=the+last+tempt%2Caps%2C236&sr=8-1
"Confidential Zen" https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Confidential-Confessions-Wayward-Monk/dp/1611800331/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IYBV27FU1LH1&dchild=1&keywords=zen+confidential+confessions+of+a+wayward+monk&qid=1619468832&sprefix=confidential+zen%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1
"Why I'm Not a Buddhist" https://www.amazon.com/Why-I-Am-Not-Buddhist/dp/0300226551/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=why+i%27m+not+a+buddhist&qid=1619468881&sr=8-1
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses with his deshi parenting in the Way.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses with his deshi Katsujinken and Satsujinken: The Life Bringing Sword and the Death Bringing Sword.
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Uberboyo videos mentioned in the podcast: https://youtu.be/C3Sz5JVCn5Q https://youtu.be/cE6ZGW_GFJY
Sheep/Wolf/Sheepdog Link to Col. Dave Grossman's book, "On Combat:" https://www.amazon.com/On-Combat-audiobook/dp/B00FJWP7MK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1F5GMP4PW6RJM&dchild=1&keywords=on+combat+dave+grossman&qid=1618635030&sprefix=on+combat%2Caps%2C243&sr=8-1
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses with his deshi how and why Aikido may be spiritual.
Clip from "Vision Quest": https://youtu.be/4BiC3OUNFqE
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses how to make one's training an authentic practice through what he calls "the four disciplines."
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In this episode, recorded off the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses his Blog Entry: "Aikido and Women." Issues of Aikido practicality, unconscious business models, the cultural problem of boyhood, the social aspect of Wu-Wei ,and of being in accordance with the Tao culturally, are all discussed from the perspective of the disportioncate mat.
Follow this link to the article: https://www.senshincenter.com/post/aikido-and-women
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In this episode, recorded off the mat, Valadez Sensei goes into detail on what he means when he says we modern practitioners need to perform an "archeology" of Aikido in order to practice it more fully. Here, responding to a listener request, Valadez Sensei performs this archeology in relation to an article he wrote, titled "Osensei, Omoto-kyo Theology, and Ichirei-Shikon-Sangen-Hachiriki."
Follow this link to the article: https://8be445f2-112b-4baa-a68a-31eac368de35.filesusr.com/ugd/864e8a_985875c57c634a0291c5516aa59f9efd.pdf
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Uberboyo was mentioned in this podcast episode. We are unaffiliated with him, but you may finds his fresh take on modern psychology and self-development interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrk8Y2fsR5i_5c1iTR9tZpg
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei debriefs with deshi following two days of training on the Te-Sabaki in Irimi Nage. Training moves from Kihon to Live Drilling, and both venues are used to bring insight into the other aspect.
Be sure to watch the related YouTube Videos:
- https://youtu.be/j4aWAAdTqNI
- https://youtu.be/kL14kd2m_XM
The following book is mentioned in the podcast and is highly recommended: "Living with the Devil" by Stephen Batchelor
Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Devil-Meditation-Good-Evil/dp/1594480877/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1615078652&sr=8-1
"Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" by Suzuki Roshi: https://youtu.be/3vDfq1Yt5to
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei debriefs with deshi following a Two-Man Jiyu Waza training session. Several key concepts are discussed which are to the interdependency of the martial and the spiritual in Aikido. Please be sure to watch the associated YouTube Video for more helpful hints on Two-Man Jiyu Waza.
Two-Man Jiyu Waza YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/60fZHOUIbhc
"Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" by Suzuki Roshi: https://youtu.be/3vDfq1Yt5to
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In this episode, recorded of the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses the psychology of Shu-Ha-Ri from the point of view of its cultural and historical roots and how we can and should fit it into our training today.
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei debriefs on a live drilling application for Kaiten Nage. Several deshi found it difficult to implement Kokyu and Aiki outside of Kihon Waza parameters and ended up needing to resort to external mechanical engines in order to perform the technique. This gave rise to questions on where and how Aikido's internal aspects are to be manifested outside of the exercises and drills in which they are cultivated.
Please be sure to watch the associated YouTube Video for more helpful hints on Kaiten Nage applications:
https://youtu.be/1-pKZY3Atlw
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei debriefs with deshi following a Jiyu Waza training session having control devices. Several key concepts related to Shu-Ha-Ri, and Takemusu Aiki are discussed. Also, direction is given regarding the early attempts to move beyond form to the reconciliation of form. Please be sure to watch the associated two YouTube Videos on how to use control devices in Jiyu Waza as a way of implementing a progressive pedagogy.
YouTube Video 1: https://youtu.be/RaW2mvyk1Nw YouTube Video 2: https://youtu.be/OHTTb9rj4TU
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei debriefs with deshi following a Jiyu Waza training session. Several key concepts are discussed which are related to Shu-Ha-Ri training paradigms, As/If Ritual Pedagogy, and moving from forms training to training in live environments. Please be sure to watch the associated YouTube Video for more helpful hints on bridging the gap from Kihon to Jiyu.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/qVgp7vXyowg
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei addresses questions and comments from the deshi on Shomenuchi Ikkyo, reconciling the strike on it way up, and the practice of No-Self.
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In this episode, recorded off the mat, Valadez Sensei offers definitions for key terms in Aikido practice. These definitions are derived from nearly forty years of intense Budo practice and his Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate Studies in Japanese Religious Cultural History.
In this episode, recorded off the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses some of the last words Chiba Sensei offered to teachers and students on Aikido. Valadez Sensei discusses these words and what they may mean at an individual level in light of a survey recently conducted by Aikido Journal.
Chiba Sensei's Video: https://youtu.be/4fY1orKqCMI
Aikido Journal's Special Report: https://aikidojournal.com/2020/12/11/aikido-demographics-a-special-report/
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In this episode, recorded off the mat, Valadez Sensei addresses a listener's question on how one should physically condition for Aikido training.
To view the referenced podcast on Pavel Tsatsouline, see: https://youtu.be/Rm0GNWSKzYs
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In this episode, recorded off the mat, Valadez Sensei begins a series of elaborations on his Annual Reflections. Here, he starts with April 2012. In particular, this discussion focuses on the role of the teacher and how the practical function of a teacher is contested by modern culture and modern pedagogy today.
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In this episode, recorded off the mat, Valadez Sensei continues his series of discussions on the Founder's mysticism, and on the semantic problem of understanding that mysticism from the point of view of the Modern episteme. These discussion will provide historical context to the Founder's practice and the centrality that his religiosity held in within his art. They will also culminate in a position on what exactly was the art for the Founder and what it could be for us as well.
Please follow the following links for further information mentioned in the podcast episode:
Pre-War and Post-War Comparison Video:
https://youtu.be/YCgfpjaS4Lg
Chris Li's Blog Entry on the mentioned three technical manuals:
https://www.aikidosangenkai.org/blog/budo-moritaka-ueshiba-1938-technical-manual/fbclid=IwAR3BRBA68ehk5Q64Bcxof10Woxwf37wQvVyjvFgu4M8Joabt2Qb5wg_GPHE
"After the Ecstasy, the Laundry," by Jack Kornfield https://www.amazon.com/After-Ecstasy-Laundry-Heart-Spiritual/dp/0553378295/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1S7J7L0MK7JYH&keywords=after+the+ecstasy+the+laundry&qid=1567636744&s=gateway&sprefix=after+the+ec%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1
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In this episode, recorded off the mat, Valadez Sensei continues his series of discussions on the Founder's mysticism, and on the semantic problem of understanding that mysticism from the point of view of the Modern episteme. These discussion will provide historical context to the Founder's practice and the centrality that his religiosity held in within his art. They will also culminate in a position on what exactly was the art for the Founder and what it could be for us as well.
Please follow the following links for further information mentioned in the podcast episode:
Morihei Ueshiba's "Takemusu Aiki." https://web.archive.org/web/20170312092259/http://members.aikidojournal.com/public/takemusu-aiki-lectures-of-morihei-ueshiba-founder-of-aikido-1
Michel Foucault's "The Order of Things." https://www.amazon.com/Order-Things-Archaeology-Human-Sciences-ebook-dp-B007PTABZ8/dp/B007PTABZ8/ref=mt_kindle?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1562015815
Stanley Pranin's reflections on the writings and translations of Osensei: https://web.archive.org/web/20170304151721/http://aikidojournal.com/2012/06/06/o-senseis-spiritual-writings-where-did-they-really-come-from-by-stanley-pranin/
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In this episode, recorded off the mat, Valadez Sensei begins a series of discussions on the Founder's mysticism, and on the semantic problem of understanding that mysticism from the point of view of the Modern episteme. These discussion will provide historical context to the Founder's practice and the centrality that his religiosity held in within his art. They will also culminate in a position on what exactly was the art for the Founder and what it could be for us as well.
Please follow the following links for further information mentioned in the podcast episode:
Morihei Ueshiba's "Takemusu Aiki." https://web.archive.org/web/20170312092259/http://members.aikidojournal.com/public/takemusu-aiki-lectures-of-morihei-ueshiba-founder-of-aikido-1
Michel Foucault's "The Order of Things." https://www.amazon.com/Order-Things-Archaeology-Human-Sciences-ebook-dp-B007PTABZ8/dp/B007PTABZ8/ref=mt_kindle?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1562015815
Stanley Pranin's reflections on the writings and translations of Osensei: https://web.archive.org/web/20170304151721/http://aikidojournal.com/2012/06/06/o-senseis-spiritual-writings-where-did-they-really-come-from-by-stanley-pranin/
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In this episode, recorded off the mat, Valadez Sensei answers a deshi's request to speak on the role of the deshi within the Sensei/Deshi relationship. Valadez Sensei addresses this question from how best a deshi contributes to the success of their own practice.
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In this episode, recorded off the mat, Valadez Sensei answers a deshi's request to speak on the Sensei/Deshi relationship. Valadez Sensei uses this opportunity to ask and answer the question: "Do you need a sensei?"
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In this episode, recorded in studio, Valadez Sensei answers a listener's request to speak on the how Senshin Center uses Kettle Bells as part of the dojo's overall curriculum. Additionally, Valadez Sensei reflects aloud on the overall role of strength training in Budo.
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In this episode, recorded in studio, Valadez Sensei answers a listener's request to speak on the question of, "How do we measure growth in Aikido?" Valadez Sensei begins this discussion by repeating his structural breakdown of the training equation and by outlining key signs for growth (consistency, capacity, depth, and dispersion). Additionally, Valadez Sensei goes on to discuss Osensei's highest ideals for the art, the pairing of the experience of Divine Communion (reconciling the self/non-self dichotomy)and the spontaneous enactment of Divine Communion (Takemusu Aiki).
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In this episode, recorded in studio, Valadez Sensei answers a listener's request to speak on "Shoshin" or "The Beginner's Mind." Valadez Sensei begins this discussion by reading the prologue from Shunryu Suzuki's book, "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind." This book is available through Amazon at the following link:
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In this episode, recorded in studio, Valadez Sensei reflects aloud on Miyamoto's Musashi's "Dokkodo" - "The Path Walked Alone." This text was written in 1645, one week before Musashi's death. It is a reflection on his life, and Valadez Sensei here uses it as a point of reflection in our own lives. Tradition holds that Musashi wrote the Dokkodo's 21 one-line articles the day he handed "The Book of Five Rings" (Jp. Gorin-no-Sho) to his disciple, Terao Magonojo.
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In this episode, recorded in studio, Valadez Sensei reflects aloud on commitment and discipline, and he proposes some very practical perspectives and practices on how to development them. He additionally touches base on contrasting historical and modern assumptions regarding commitment and discipline that may be playing a role in our practice.
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In this episode, recorded in studio, Valadez Sensei reflects aloud on the limitations of controlled training environments and live training environments. In particular, he brings to the surface the error in logic that holds that the Universal can fully address the Individual as well as the accompanying error in logic that holds the Individual can stand for the Universal. This reflection follows the historical precedent set by Miyamoto Musashi in the introduction to his pivotal work, "The Book of Five Rings."
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In this episode, recorded on the Mat, Valadez Sensei discusses with his deshi the importance of pushing ourselves past our perceived limits and the positive significance of failure in our own improvement.
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In this episode, recorded in studio, Valadez Sensei discusses how to select a dojo and the role that Shoshin, Beginner's Mind, or humility, plays in our training success. As with preceding podcasts, this topic is used to elaborate upon common assumptions and expectations in training, as well as to discuss some of assumptions and expectations that often go unsaid and unnoticed.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses how training requires and cultivates "Fudoshin," the Immoveable Mind.
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In this episode, recorded in studio, Valadez Sensei reads and comments upon Christopher Li's translation of an interview Osensei did in 1932. To date, this is the earliest known interview done by Osensei. The interview was done by Kanzou Miura and contained within the article, "A Leap of Spirit - Emergence of the Superhuman."
Valadez Sensei also begins his larger upcoming effort to draw a distinction between Modern or "Institutional Aikido" and the martial art practice by Osensei for the purposes of answering the question: "Is Aikido practical?"
Related Episodes:
https://soundcloud.com/user-597472108/episode-20-osenseis-radio-interview https://soundcloud.com/user-597472108/episode-24-osenseis-kannagara-no-jutsu
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www.aikidosangenkai.org https://youtu.be/ALnqv83O0gE https://youtu.be/1zfU6ZMBymk https://youtu.be/mPXifp3Cn3E
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In this episode, recorded in studio, Valadez Sensei answers a question from an Aikidoka in Iran: What is Center and Center-Power, and how does one develop it?
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In this episode, recorded in studio, Valadez Sensei discusses the History of Thought as it pertains to East Asian Pre-Modern epistemology and discourse, and on how this impacts our understanding and misunderstanding of Jiyu Waza, Shu-Ha-Ri, and Takemusu Aiki. Please check out our multiple videos on Jiyu Waza on our YouTube Channel (Senshinone).
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In this episode, recorded in studio, Valadez Sensei reads and comments upon Osensei's "Kannagara no Jutsu," in English, "The Art that is in Accordance with God." This speech given by Osensei helps clarify his position on his own practice and on the purpose of martial arts training. It is highly recommended that you also listen to Episode 20, "Osensei's 1962 Radio Interview," in conjunction with this episode.
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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses with his deshi the traditional use of violence in Budo training, how it has functioned as part of the self-transformation process historically, the difficulty in its continuous usage, and whether or not it remains viable in a contemporary pedagogy. The listener will also gain additional insight into what constitutes a Budo practice and how it could function in daily life.
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In this episode, Valadez Sensei is asked by his deshi to comment upon the "problem of seeing," the early-on incapacity to see what one is looking at in the teacher's demonstration or his/her technique, etc.
The discussion followed a class working on application concepts in Kote-Gaeshi Kihon Waza. For a video of this class, see: https://youtu.be/RlTbIs3Dqkc ("Aikido: Kote Gaeshi Application Concepts").
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In this episode, Valadez Sensei is asked by his deshi to comment upon the similarities and differences between Tolle's teachings and Budo.
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In this episode, Valadez Sensei reads and comments upon Osensei's 1962 radio interview - available on Aikido Journal. This is an in-studio recording.
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In this episode, Valadez Sensei is alone and on the mat, talking about the importance of cultivating strength in Budo training.
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In this episode, Valadez Sensei speaks on the mat following a class that generated fear and its associated unconsciousness in his deshi. Valadez Sensei discusses Budo as a "technology of the self" that specializes in the reconciliation of fear.
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In this episode, Valadez Sensei speaks on how to make the most of one's practice, how to instill it with life-changing meaning, and how to bring asceticism into one's Budo.
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In this episode, Valadez Sensei discusses with his deshi the truth that "practice makes permanent" (vs. the fallacy "practice makes perfect), and the technological role the mentor plays as a catalyst for self-transformation in the face of this truth.
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In this episode, Valadez Sensei, using his post-graduate studies, discusses East Asian Cultural and Religious History, its impact on Japan, Japanese Martial Arts, and Osensei, while reflecting upon the question, "What is Aikido?"
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In this episode, Valadez Sensei has a discussion with deshi following a zazen session. The discussion focuses in on the skills of release and non-contestation and on how to practice them in our training as a whole.
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In this episode, Valadez Sensei reads and discusses in studio part one of his writing, "How to Run a Successful Dojo." He elaborates on the effects of current commercial trends, concepts of truth and expertise, as well as the effects that social media and popular culture have on the transmission of traditional Budo.
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Welcome to Budo: The Way of the Warrior Podcast. These podcasts are a collection of historical and philosophical references, contemplations, lectures and exchanges with David M. Valadez, his students and guests.
This episode follows a training on creating torque throughout the body of uke. The class can be seen at this link: https://youtu.be/-jLoi2uEyvI
Welcome to Budo: The Way of the Warrior Podcast. These podcasts are a collection of historical and philosophical references, contemplations, lectures and exchanges with David M. Valadez, his students and guests.
This episode follows a training session in Jiyu Waza. The class and the related coaching can be seen at this link: https://youtu.be/N6YhJWJI6vI.
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Welcome to Budo: The Way of the Warrior Podcast. These podcasts are a collection of historical and philosophical references, contemplations, lectures and exchanges with David M. Valadez, his students and guests.
This episode follows a training session utilizing live training environments. The training environment consisted of a starting point of katate dori but then permitted Uke the use of all available weapons in an attempt to counter Nage's efforts. Training guidelines also kept the training to a slow pace, and deshi were asked to observe their mind - looking for signs of attachment, anxiety, fear, and resistance. In the after class discussion, a question was asked that prompted a discussion on the difference between kihon and jiyu. This is the ending of that discussion. This class is available for viewing on our YouTube Channel: SenshinOne. The title of the video is: "Jiyu Waza with Counters."
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In this episode, Valadez Sensei reads and discusses in studio part one of his writing, "How to Run a Successful Dojo." He elaborates on the effects of current commercial trends, concepts of truth and expertise, as well as the effects that social media and popular culture have on the transmission of traditional Budo.
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Welcome to Budo: The Way of the Warrior Podcast. These podcasts are a collection of historical and philosophical references, contemplations, lectures and exchanges with David M. Valadez, his students and guests.
This episode:
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Welcome to Budo: The Way of the Warrior Podcast. These podcasts are a collection of historical and philosophical references, contemplations, lectures and exchanges with David M. Valadez, his students and guests.
This episode: "Buddhahood is a skill."
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Welcome to Budo: The Way of the Warrior Podcast. These podcasts are a collection of historical and philosophical references, contemplations, lectures and exchanges with David M. Valadez, his students and guests.
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Welcome to Budo: The Way of the Warrior Podcast. These podcasts are a collection of historical and philosophical references, contemplations, lectures and exchanges with David M. Valadez, his students and guests.
This episode is on what it means to follow A Way.
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Welcome to Budo: The Way of the Warrior Podcast. These podcasts are a collection of historical and philosophical references, contemplations, lectures and exchanges with David M. Valadez, his students and guests.
This episode is addresses the common obstacles to Takemusu Aiki.
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Welcome to Budo: The Way of the Warrior Podcast. These podcasts are a collection of historical and philosophical references, contemplations, lectures and exchanges with David M. Valadez, his students and guests.
This episode is on knowing the difference between an actual practice and an accumulation of information.
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Welcome to Budo: The Way of the Warrior Podcast. These podcasts are a collection of historical and philosophical references, contemplations, lectures and exchanges with David M. Valadez, his students and guests.
00:57 - Power doesn’t feel itself.
11:55 – The more your training is like breathing, the more you understand.
This episode was recorded on February 6th, 2018 at the Senshin Center.
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Welcome to Budo: The Way of the Warrior Podcast. These podcasts are a collection of historical and philosophical references, contemplations, lectures and exchanges with David M. Valadez, his students and guests.
1:04 - Maai is a combination of time and space.
6:45 - They’re (uke) telling you where to go.
8:18 - Connection is really the only thing that is martial.
15:20 - Tai-no-henko is the universe.
21:44 - Zen in the Art of Archery
27:55 – It’s more in what you won’t do.
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