The weapons of aikido (tanto, bokken, and jo) seem integral to aikido, but is that true and does how these are trained benefit or detract from aikido's image and reputation? This podcast goes in depth with many points to examine and think about for how you think about weapons training. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spirita…

We cover a variety of topics about aikido and its future, including suggestions from members of the Aikido: the Martial Side forum. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG…

Aikido often claims to value de-escalation as a core value. It is a crucial self-defense skill, but is it included in our training and how do we do that? We discuss this in depth, and provide some suggestions for how to look at integrating conflict management skills from a practical standpoint. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http:…

We discuss the future of Yoshinkan aikido, and the material shared in the first of three conversations posted on the Aikido Shudokan YouTube channel. Link to that discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4xiIFRRCCg&t=17s&ab_channel=AikidoShudokan For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal …

The martial arts are going through a major evolution in a number of ways currently. Our discussion covers how this affects dojos and practitioners alike. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG…

How would you approach forming a new dojo or looking at your current dojo's training and practices with an eye on how to improve? What traditions would you keep, lose, or change? For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_butto…

Our discussion dives deep and covers an examination of many aspects of how we can adjust aikido's martial future. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG…

Martial arts training must include a live element to develop applicable skills and discover deficiencies. Our discussion covers how to approach this, and how not to approach it. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button…

Descubre el emocionante Seminario de Aikido 2023 que estamos preparando. En este evento único, reuniremos a grupos de Alemania, Elche, Las Palmas y otras partes de la península. ¡No te lo puedes perder!Este año es especial, ya que celebramos el 100 Aniversario del nacimiento de Hikitsuchi Michio Sensei, un referente fundamental en nuestra escuela y…

Prepárate para sumergirte en el fascinante mundo del Aikido en nuestro último episodio! En este capítulo, exploraremos por qué es tan importante viajar y colaborar con otros grupos de Aikido fuera de tu entorno habitual.Si alguna vez te has sentido incómodo o te has enfrentado a dificultades al trabajar con grupos de Aikido diferentes, ¡no estás so…

Our discussion covers many aspects of the relationship between aikido and grappling, including whether aikido is a grappling art. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG…

S2E9- Final Episode Of Season 2 by Aikido: DiscussedAutor: Aikido: Discussed

Striking is often overlooked or omitted from aikido. Was this always the case? We discuss this topic as well as bringing striking back and integrating it with aikido training. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_i…

S2E8- Aikido Vs. BJJ Ultimate Show Down by Aikido: DiscussedAutor: Aikido: Discussed

S2E7- Context And Aikido by Aikido: DiscussedAutor: Aikido: Discussed

S2E6- Systems And Aikido by Aikido: DiscussedAutor: Aikido: Discussed

S2E5- Actors In Aikido by Aikido: DiscussedAutor: Aikido: Discussed

S2E4- Context by Aikido: DiscussedAutor: Aikido: Discussed

S2E3 - Martial Arts Systems by Aikido: DiscussedAutor: Aikido: Discussed

S2Ep2- Who Are The Actors by Aikido: DiscussedAutor: Aikido: Discussed

S2Ep1 - What We Are Up To This Season by Aikido: DiscussedAutor: Aikido: Discussed

Etiquette is used both as a method for showing respect and for safe practices. Etiquette and respect can go too far and create a negative experience, sometimes driving people away. In this discussion, we take on the elephant in the room of when it can go too far. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoo…

Último podcast donde continuamos con conceptos que salieron durante el curso de Aikido en Navidad de 2022.Hay más puntos y más conceptos en este curso y todos los podéis ver en las Clases Online. Más información: https://dojocam.com/podcast/84-curso-de-aikido-en-navidad-2022-parte-3/ Dirige: Diego Espinosa / Chema Polo…

En este podcast seguimos hablando del Curso de Aikido de Navidad de 2022 y de los conceptos que fueron saliendo mientras se desarrollaba el seminario Lo importante de no mezclar entre niveles de estudio y/o energía La energía es una no hay niveles, pero si la percepción de la energía. Cuando se habla de Aikido, según Morihei Ueshiba es un estado de…

We discuss adjusting your training to make your aikido more martially viable, useful and practical for self-defense. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG…

¡Por fin Volvemos después de mucho tiempo! En este podcast hablaremos de muchas cosas pero principalmente sobre el curso de Navidad 2022. En este curso se trataban temas como escuchar la técnica y como nuestro estado interior cambia la técnica y como la técnica cambia nuestro interior si la escuchamos. ¿Qué intención hay en la técnica?, ¿Hay ganas …

Our discussion goes into depth about the widely held belief that aikido is purely defensive in nature. Is it fact or myth - or somewhere in between? Edit: My apologies. The intro from the previous episode is at the beginning, but the interview is the one with Ellis Amdur, not Remy Helgesen. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://sp…

Misunderstandings and myths about what violence is, how it goes, and how to handle it are common among martial artists of all kinds. We discuss real violence and how understanding it better positively affects our martial arts training. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https:/…

We discuss Dunken's video series, going into the topics he covers in greater detail. Aikido of Silverdale's playlist of the video series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA520V4pOPWKrvo27LauSOC8qiPQKH7hK For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/w…

It is often said of aikido that it doesn't require strength. Is this strictly true? Not necessarily. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBGAutor: Tristan Chermack

Ep 238- The Last Episode Of Season 1 by Aikido: DiscussedAutor: Aikido: Discussed

Ep 237- Looking At The Basic 17 From Tomiki by Aikido: DiscussedAutor: Aikido: Discussed

All arts evolve, sometimes for good and sometimes not. Steven Scott and I discuss how martial arts training are evolving, both for good and bad. For more information about Spirit Aikido Online: http://spiritaikido.com/spiritaikidoonline Paypal tipjar: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B6AX94H6N4HBG…