Ranked #1
Ep. 036 - Steven Seagal and Tenshin Aikido - Interview with Lenny Sly, Part 1
Ep. 036 - Steven Seagal and Tenshin Aikido - Interview with Lenny Sly, Part 1
The first of a two part in depth interview with Lenny Sly Sensei in which we discuss the past and present of Steven Seag... Read more
8 Sep 2019
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47mins
Ranked #2
Ep. 095 - Logical Fallacies in Martial Arts Arguments
Ep. 095 - Logical Fallacies in Martial Arts Arguments
Logical fallacies are common to poor arguments, and these plague the martial arts community. Learn to spot the most comm... Read more
23 Feb 2020
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14mins
Ranked #3
Ep. 096 - Practical Ways to Improve Aikido's Reputation
Ep. 096 - Practical Ways to Improve Aikido's Reputation
Is it possible to regain aikido's reputation? I think it is. Here are some thoughts on how that might work.For more info... Read more
28 Feb 2020
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14mins
Ranked #4
Ep. 067 - The Next Evolution and the Future of Martial Arts - Interview with Tony Pacenski
Ep. 067 - The Next Evolution and the Future of Martial Arts - Interview with Tony Pacenski
A discussion on the current state of martial arts currently and the potential future. Check out Tony's new program:https... Read more
10 Dec 2019
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1hr 8mins
Ranked #5
Ep. 049 - Now I'm a Black Belt, Am I Good Enough?
Ep. 049 - Now I'm a Black Belt, Am I Good Enough?
An excellent listener question sponsors a number of related topics about whether you know or feel you are good enough to... Read more
24 Oct 2019
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18mins
Ranked #6
Ep. 024 - Interview with Matt Stait - Insights on Training
Ep. 024 - Interview with Matt Stait - Insights on Training
A very interesting interview with Matt Stait, a martial artist with abundant real world and competitive experience. We c... Read more
31 Jul 2019
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53mins
Ranked #7
Ep. 092 - Training for Reality
Ep. 092 - Training for Reality
I go in depth on the reason aikido training tends to fall short for preparing practitioners for real violence, and some ... Read more
15 Feb 2020
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25mins
Ranked #8
Ep. 041 - Tearing Down Aikido's Excuses
Ep. 041 - Tearing Down Aikido's Excuses
Aikido practitioners tend to have a lot of poor excuses and comebacks to criticism. Are some valid or could we do better... Read more
28 Sep 2019
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35mins
Ranked #9
Ep. 057 - Steven Seagal and Tenshin Dojo - Interview with Jorge Angulo
Ep. 057 - Steven Seagal and Tenshin Dojo - Interview with Jorge Angulo
An interview with Jorge Angulo, a long time (and current) student of Steven Seagal, sheds more light on the past and pre... Read more
16 Nov 2019
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52mins
Ranked #10
Ep. 051 - Aikido's Problem About Reality
Ep. 051 - Aikido's Problem About Reality
Facing some of the main criticisms about aikido not being practical, which are based in the lack of reality in training.... Read more
1 Nov 2019
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17mins
Ranked #11
Ep 084 - BOMBSHELL! Mitsuteru Ueshiba's Letter from the Aikikai
Ep 084 - BOMBSHELL! Mitsuteru Ueshiba's Letter from the Aikikai
Thoughts on the letter recently sent out by the Aikikai, and the ramifications of it.For more information about Spirit A... Read more
21 Jan 2020
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18mins
Ranked #12
Ep. 054 - Steven Seagal and Tenshin Aikido - Interview with Jaime Calderon
Ep. 054 - Steven Seagal and Tenshin Aikido - Interview with Jaime Calderon
A interview with Jaime Calderon sensei to clarify information provided in my interview with Lenny Sly sensei.For more in... Read more
10 Nov 2019
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40mins
Ranked #13
Ep. 076 - Aikido and Self-Defense
Ep. 076 - Aikido and Self-Defense
Aikido's relationship with self-defense, and its identity as a martial art. I also cover my experience with cross traini... Read more
30 Dec 2019
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13mins
Ranked #14
Ep. 069 - Traits of an Outstanding Teacher
Ep. 069 - Traits of an Outstanding Teacher
Thoughts on what makes a superb teacher.For more information about Spirit Aikido Online:http://spiritaikido.com/spiritai... Read more
13 Dec 2019
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16mins
Ranked #15
Ep. 085 - The Holy Grail of Learning: Deep Practice
Ep. 085 - The Holy Grail of Learning: Deep Practice
Making the most out of your practice time is a benefit to students. Being able to do this as an instructor will make you... Read more
24 Jan 2020
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13mins
Ranked #16
Ep. 064 - Why Do Organizations Suck?
Ep. 064 - Why Do Organizations Suck?
An examination of why martial arts organizations are more detrimental than they are helpful to the arts they are suppose... Read more
2 Dec 2019
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25mins
Ranked #17
Ep. 010 - Different Styles of Aikido
Ep. 010 - Different Styles of Aikido
Does aikido have different styles? There are different organizations and interpretations of aikido.1950's film "Aikido -... Read more
16 Jun 2019
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13mins
Ranked #18
Ep. 033 - What Is Lineage and Is Lineage Important?
Ep. 033 - What Is Lineage and Is Lineage Important?
Aikido is often referred to by the lineage of your instructor. Today's podcast covers this topic.
1 Sep 2019
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8mins
Ranked #19
Ep. 058 - Ki Power - What Is It Exactly?
Ep. 058 - Ki Power - What Is It Exactly?
Ki is an integral aspect of aikido, but there is great confusion about what exactly it is.For more information about Spi... Read more
19 Nov 2019
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19mins
Ranked #20
Ep. 044 - Atemi: Conversation with Robert Van Valkenburgh - Part 2
Ep. 044 - Atemi: Conversation with Robert Van Valkenburgh - Part 2
A conversation with Robert Van Valkenburgh of Kogen Dojo about atemi (striking) in aikido.
8 Oct 2019
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41mins