Aikido Talks NYC
By Indra
Principles of Aikido Movement
Excerpt from the book, "Ultimate Aikido" by Yoshimitsu Yamada
The Five Technicians: Are You One of These Distinguished?
Excerpt from "Training the Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook", Translated and Edited by Thomas Cleary
A Graceful and Sincere Warrior's Mind
Excerpt from the book, "Training the Samurai Mind", translated and edited by Thomas Cleary.
Budo Based on Humanity, Love, and Sincerity
Excerpt from the book, "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido", by Morihei Ueshiba
Aikido: Nurturing Changes That Will Bring Happiness to the World!
Excerpt from the book, "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome. Reading on Aikido as the way in creating a just world of love.
Off The Cuff: Basic Tips for Anyone Interested in the Art of Peace
Basic tips for self defense, for non practitioners and/or people interested in what to do.
Remember That You Are a Part of The Universe
Excerpt from the book, "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome
Managing Your Life with Budo!
Excerpt from the book, "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome, from the chapter The Meaning of Study.
Meditation and the Body, Mind and Spirit
Excerpt from the book, "Legacies of the Sword", by Karl F. Friday with Seki Humitake.
Harmony with Heaven and Sky
Excerpt from "The Zen Way to the Marial Arts" by Taisen Deshimaru. Small history on Zazen and "the way"
Developing Power of Concentration
Excerpt from the book, "The Zen Way to the Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru. More on how the Spirit decides the outcome of events after training well in the arts.
(Reference for Zazen practice: the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care)
Being Here and Now!
Excerpt on the power of being present, from the book, "The Zen Way to the Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru
The Secret of the Martial Arts
Excerpt from the book, "The Zen Way to the Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru.
Etiquette and Basics in Aikido Weapons Training
Commentary on experiences with reviewing the basics on working with the Bokken and Tanto in the classroom of Aikido.
The Most Powerful Exercise of All
Excerpt from, "Secrets of the Samurai", by Ratti and Westbrook. More on bujutsu in feudal Japan.
The Art of the Staff
Did you know that monks once used the bokken (the wooden sword) primarily as an instrument of pure defense?
Here is today's episode from "Secrets of The Samurai" by Ratti and Westbrook.
Martial Art Students in Feudal Japan
Excerpt from, "Secrets of the Samurai", by Oscar Ratti/Adele Westbrook.
The Samurai Woman
Excerpt from the book, "Secrets of the Samurai", by Oscar Ratti/Adele Westbrook.
Power from the Ground Up
Excerpt from the book, "Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome. The history of Knee Walking or Shikko.
Special Episode: Definition of Bujutsu
Short excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai", by Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook
Participating in the Universal Spirit Together!
Excerpt from the book, "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome.
Discovering Ourselves with Mindfulness and Concentration
Excerpt from the book, "The Dharma of Star Wars", by Matthew Bortolin, on the Jedi Knight practice of mindfulness and concentration to lead a better life.
Destroying the Death Star
Compassion and Restraint in Weapons Training
The Wonderful Equalizer of Weapons
Applying Aikido to Benefit Your Relationships and to Mankind as a Whole.
Shambala Publications, Inc.
How To Be Fearless
"The Zen Way to The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru
"Know Thyself, and Thou Shalt Know the Universe"
A Warrior is A Living Shrine of The Divine
Each Person Is a Miniature Universe
Educating and Directing The Mind
The Three Stages
The Seven Principles
Everything In The Universe Is Connected
"...Concentrate...Consecrate Yourself Wholly to Each Day..."
Honesty and Honor
Sincerity Is the Beginning and the Ending of All Things
Re-learning: Wisdom is Possession of Common Sense
The Study of Wisdom
Producing Real Human Beings Who Will Improve the World
Aikido Flexibility
Ukemi - The Art of Falling
Ultimate Aikido
Art of The Samurai
Graceful Exits
Combat Chronology
The Sword and History
The Art of Swordsmanship
The Art of Archery - The Inner vs. The Outer factors