Aikido Talks NYC
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Aikido martial arts, meditation, spirituality, and more on ideas of how to integrate into healthy living off the mat for everyone.
Aikido Talks NYCApr 30, 2024
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18:22
"Know Thyself, and Thou Shalt Know the Universe"
Excerpt from "The Zen Way to The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru, on Kata
Apr 30, 202418:22
A Warrior is A Living Shrine of The Divine
Reading excerpt from the book, "Budo", by Morihei Ueshiba.
Apr 04, 202415:55
Each Person Is a Miniature Universe
Excerpt from "Budo", by Morihei Ueshiba, with commentary.
Mar 30, 202418:07
Educating and Directing The Mind
Excerpt from, "The Zen Way to The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru
Mar 25, 202409:12
The Three Stages
Excerpt from, "The Zen Way to The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru
Mar 21, 202413:26
The Seven Principles
Excerpt from The Zen Way to The Martial Arts, by Taisen Deshimaru
Mar 14, 202410:42
Everything In The Universe Is Connected
Excerpt from "The Zen Way To The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru.
Feb 29, 202407:19
"...Concentrate...Consecrate Yourself Wholly to Each Day..."
Reading of Introduction and commentary of the book, "The Zen Way To The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru
Feb 22, 202424:48
Honesty and Honor
Excerpt from "Bushido", by Nitobe
Feb 01, 202411:08
Sincerity Is the Beginning and the Ending of All Things
Excerpt from the book, "Bushido",by Inazo Nitobe, the power of words.
Jan 30, 202414:04
Re-learning: Wisdom is Possession of Common Sense
Excerpt from "The Principles of Aikido", by Saotome
Jan 01, 202408:43
The Study of Wisdom
Excerpt from "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome
Dec 29, 202317:42
Producing Real Human Beings Who Will Improve the World
Excerpt from "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome
Dec 28, 202328:14
Aikido Flexibility
Forward of the book Ultimate Aikido and reflection on Aikido as a flexible art with limitless possibilities.
Dec 04, 202308:45
Ukemi - The Art of Falling
Excerpt and commentary on front roll from the book, "Ultimate Aikido"
Nov 28, 202316:21
Ultimate Aikido
Excerpt from Sensei Yamada Shihan's book, "Ultimate Aikido: Secrets of Self Defense and Inner Power"
Nov 13, 202315:60
Art of The Samurai
Excerpt in Helmuts of the Samurai , from the book "Art of The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156-1868", Metropolitan Museum; and beginning portion on how we can focus off the training mat.
Nov 09, 202317:29
Graceful Exits
Excerpts from the book, "Gracefull Exits: How Great Beings Die", by Sushila Blackman. Special readings for All Souls Day, the Day of the Dead.
Nov 02, 202313:30
Combat Chronology
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai
Oct 24, 202314:21
The Sword and History
Continued excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai
Oct 19, 202311:03
The Art of Swordsmanship
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai
Oct 17, 202311:14
The Art of Archery - The Inner vs. The Outer factors
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai, traditional inner development versus external competitive practice.
Oct 12, 202310:27
The Art of Archery - The People of the Longbow
Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai", by Ratti and Westbrook
Oct 09, 202308:01
Armed Bujutsu - The Art of Archery
Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai"
Oct 05, 202310:50
Popularity of Zen - Conclusion
Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai"
Oct 02, 202308:07
Zen and Breathing Continued
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai
Sep 28, 202312:48
Zen and Breathing: Affecting One's Direction of Life
Excerpt continuing on Zen in Secrets of the Samurai.
Sep 27, 202313:31
Zen and Scholastics of the Warrior Class
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai on book learning within the Warrior class.
Sep 18, 202308:55
Self Defense and The Martial Arts: A Commentary
Thoughts on the meaning of self defense.
Sep 14, 202317:30
Mental Concentration in Zen
Continuation on Zen, excerpt on mental concentration.
Sep 11, 202310:05
The Value of Zen in Bujutsu
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai
Sep 06, 202305:54
Strategic Principles of Application
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai on the Major Strategies.
Aug 28, 202320:07
Aikido and the Three Trends of Bujutsu
Concluding excerpt on Aikido with Secrets of the Samurai.
Aug 21, 202311:08
Integration of Powers
Continuation of excerpt on Aikido from the book "Secrets of the Samurai"
Aug 10, 202308:12
Aikido: The Martial Synthesis
Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai"
Aug 03, 202308:23
Aikido: Strength is mental....The body is a tool.
Excerpt on Aikido from "Secrets of The Samurai"
Jul 31, 202308:29
Aikido
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai on Aikido. A part I with commentary.
Jul 28, 202316:34
Judo and Maintaining One's Center
Excerpt on second part of Judo.
Jul 24, 202313:58
Judo
Excerpt from, "Secrets of the Samurai", by Ratti and Westbrook.
Jul 20, 202313:56
How To Understand More Deeply
Excerpt from "The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking", by Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird. How learning to understand deeper can reveal and enhance our true abilities.
Jul 17, 202312:52
Benefits of Aikido Training
Excerpt from the book, "The Elements of Aikido", by Greg O'Connor, Aikido and Holistic Health.
Jul 13, 202313:19
Your Enemy Is Yourself
Excerpt from Book, "Aikido for Life", by Gaku Homma
Jul 10, 202316:42
Etiquette and Seiza
Excerpt from the book, "Aikido for Life", by Gaku Homma. From Chapter 5, Your Enemy is Yourself.
Jul 06, 202314:59
Training as a Daily Routine
Special Episode: Excerpt from the book, "Living The Martial Way", by Forrest E. Morgan, Maj. USAF
Jul 04, 202316:19
Jujutsu and the Immovable Posture
Excerpt from Secrets of The Samurai
Jun 22, 202308:53
Jujutsu - Part I
Excerpt from book, "Secrets of the Samurai"
Jun 21, 202313:58
Jujutsu
Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai" book by Ratti and Westbrook
Jun 15, 202316:54
Jujutsu - Mental vs Physical
Excerpt from the book: " Secrets of the Samurai"
Jun 15, 202305:35
Know Your Environment
Excerpt from "Mind Control", by Lung, and small reflection on section of book.
Jun 08, 202319:46
Know Your Enemy
Excerpt form the book, "Mind Control" by Lung
Jun 05, 202314:33