Podcasts by Aikido Talks NYC
Aikido martial arts, meditation, spirituality, and more on ideas of how to integrate into healthy living off the mat for everyone.
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Aikido Flexibility from 2023-12-04T17:45:37
Forward of the book Ultimate Aikido and reflection on Aikido as a flexible art with limitless possibilities.
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Ukemi - The Art of Falling from 2023-11-28T15:18:48
Excerpt and commentary on front roll from the book, "Ultimate Aikido"
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Ultimate Aikido from 2023-11-13T18:33:07
Excerpt from Sensei Yamada Shihan's book, "Ultimate Aikido: Secrets of Self Defense and Inner Power"
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Art of The Samurai from 2023-11-09T19:58:58
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.
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Graceful Exits from 2023-11-02T19:14:39
Excerpts from the book, "Gracefull Exits: How Great Beings Die", by Sushila Blackman. Special readings for All Souls Day, the Day of the Dead.
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The Art of Archery - The Inner vs. The Outer factors from 2023-10-12T09:00
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai, traditional inner development versus external competitive practice.
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The Art of Archery - The People of the Longbow from 2023-10-09T16:39:34
Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai", by Ratti and Westbrook
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Armed Bujutsu - The Art of Archery from 2023-10-05T09:00
Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai"
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Zen and Breathing: Affecting One's Direction of Life from 2023-09-27T01:21:38
Excerpt continuing on Zen in Secrets of the Samurai.
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Zen and Scholastics of the Warrior Class from 2023-09-18T18:58:45
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai on book learning within the Warrior class.
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Self Defense and The Martial Arts: A Commentary from 2023-09-14T09:00
Thoughts on the meaning of self defense.
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Mental Concentration in Zen from 2023-09-11T15:26:46
Continuation on Zen, excerpt on mental concentration.
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Strategic Principles of Application from 2023-08-28T18:13:16
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai on the Major Strategies.
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Aikido and the Three Trends of Bujutsu from 2023-08-21T14:45:19
Concluding excerpt on Aikido with Secrets of the Samurai.
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Integration of Powers from 2023-08-10T17:40:55
Continuation of excerpt on Aikido from the book "Secrets of the Samurai"
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Aikido: Strength is mental....The body is a tool. from 2023-07-31T23:17:19
Excerpt on Aikido from "Secrets of The Samurai"
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How To Understand More Deeply from 2023-07-17T09:00
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.
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Benefits of Aikido Training from 2023-07-13T09:00
Excerpt from the book, "The Elements of Aikido", by Greg O'Connor, Aikido and Holistic Health.
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Your Enemy Is Yourself from 2023-07-10T09:00
Excerpt from Book, "Aikido for Life", by Gaku Homma
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Etiquette and Seiza from 2023-07-06T15:53:38
Excerpt from the book, "Aikido for Life", by Gaku Homma. From Chapter 5, Your Enemy is Yourself.
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Training as a Daily Routine from 2023-07-04T16:06:19
Special Episode: Excerpt from the book, "Living The Martial Way", by Forrest E. Morgan, Maj. USAF
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Jujutsu and the Immovable Posture from 2023-06-22T15:13:02
Excerpt from Secrets of The Samurai
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Jujutsu - Mental vs Physical from 2023-06-15T16:28:21
Excerpt from the book: " Secrets of the Samurai"
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Know Your Environment from 2023-06-08T12:23:14
Excerpt from "Mind Control", by Lung, and small reflection on section of book.
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Know Yourself from 2023-06-01T13:40:24
Excerpt from the book, "Mind Control: The Ancient Art of Psychological Warfare", by Dr. Haha Lung
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Aikido, Zazen, No Mind in Kenjutsu from 2023-05-30T12:40:23
Concluding excerpt in Secrets of the Samurai
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Kenjutsu continued from 2023-05-25T13:13:58
Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai, exploring the concept of filling the body with the mind.
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Aikido, The Perfect Fusion from 2023-05-22T13:08:44
Excerpt on Kenjutsu of the book, "Secrets of the Samurai", by Ratti and Westbrook
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The Mind and Kenjutsu from 2023-05-17T13:59:50
Excerpt from the section on Kenjutsu of the book, Secrets of the Samurai, by Ratti and Westbrook.
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Intuition and Kenjutsu from 2023-05-11T17:09:28
Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai" about intention and the work of Kenjutsu, continued.
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The Secret of Budo from 2023-05-01T12:00:31
Excerpt from the book, "The Zen Way To The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru
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Kyujutsu - Part II from 2023-04-16T18:42:11
Excerpt from the book, "Secrets of the Samurai", Ratti and Westbrook.
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Prosperity and Gratitude Continued.... from 2023-04-10T16:09:18
Followup on my experience with starting a new cleaning challenge by way of Samurai Matcha's video, including cleaning. A focus on process and being present.
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Prosperity and Gratitude from 2023-04-07T17:57:58
Reflection on the Samurai Matcha Youtube episode ("8 Simple Japanese Habits that Will Make Your Life So Much Better") (Side note, the Sul Lung Tang dish also contained thin noodles. Yum!)
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King Shaka Zulu from 2023-03-31T17:07:14
Excerpt from dw.com/en/shaka-zulu-founding-father-of-the-zulu-nation. Interview with historian Maxwell Shamase.
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The Zulu People - Part II from 2023-03-27T09:30
Excerpt from site: SAHistory.org.za/article/zulu and drawing common thread of culture and details there of between warriors of Japan and South Africa.
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The Zulu People - Part I from 2023-03-20T15:37:53
Speaking on the Zulu people and their significance of their land in South Africa, parallels to Aikido and Japanese culture, war tactics, African culture, living. Part one and small introduction.
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Thoughts on Weapons from 2023-03-15T09:00
My small experience with profound aha moment that everyone can experience taking weapons class, with full awareness and care in attention.
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Young People and Aikido Practice from 2023-03-13T17:58:08
Young people perspectives on growing in the art of aikido and how to relate, communicate legacy.
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Good Memories, Good Stories from 2023-02-24T03:55
Remembering portions of good memories in good stories in aikido.
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Memories of Sensei Yamada from 2023-02-09T10:00:49
Re-published episode of reflection on the late Sensei Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan.
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Community and Connection in Aikido from 2023-02-06T20:30:38
Commentary and reflection on Yamada Sensei in his way of keeping community.🌸
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Two Shihans from 2023-01-30T12:49:25
Reflections on the gift of having two Shihans: Y. Yamada Sensei and S. Sugano Sensei at New York Aikikai.
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Memories of Sensei Yamada Yoshimitsu Shihan from 2023-01-22T19:21:51
Thoughts and memories of Sensei Yamada and his gifts to us.
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Skill Versus Knowledge from 2023-01-12T16:24:03
Excerpt from Legacies of The Sword in Knowledge versus Skill.
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Tools To Achieve Proficency In Combat from 2023-01-11T01:53:11
Excerpt from Legacies of The Sword with reflection on more meditation and practice.
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The Guarantee of True Mastery from 2023-01-05T16:06:42
Happy New Year! We start off the year with a new book, "Legacies of The Sword: The Kashima-Shinryū and Samurai Martial Culture", by Karl F. Friday with Seki Humitake, a small excerpt on meditation ...
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Becoming Truly Alive from 2022-12-29T21:21:05
Last excerpt of 2022 from the book, "You Are Here: Discovering The Magic of the Present Moment", by Thich Nhat Hanh. From the chapter, "Becoming Truly Alive".
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Reaching Excellence as an Aikidoist from 2022-12-20T21:53:16
A short talk about how we can reach excellence in our practice. Also informing how practitioners and non can think of how to keep growing through a limitless mindset.
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Using Opportunity for Adjusting our Mind and Body in Any Situation from 2022-12-16T13:05:12
Excerpt from Morihei Ueshiba's book, BUDO, on The Principle of Adjusting Mind and Body.
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The Aikidoverse! from 2022-12-12T10:00:11
This episode talks about this special place that exists within our Aikido community, where there is no competition - except with the self.
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Young People and Attending Aikido Seminars. from 2022-12-08T10:00:46
Tips on how parents can help their young people attend Aikido Seminars.
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How To Have Happiness and Peace in Practice from 2022-12-02T14:10:57
Excerpt from the book "You Are Here", by Thich Nhat Hanh on Happiness.
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Aikido and The Holidays! from 2022-11-28T13:48:08
Small talk on gathering for the Holidays in the Aikido world.
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Seminars For Beginners! from 2022-11-14T18:48:44
A small commentary on seminars for beginner aikidoists.
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Training Matters from 2022-11-11T22:15:32
Friday Special on thoughts on the kyu levels in training, and the expectations on growth as a practitioner.
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Precautions In Training from 2022-11-07T13:33:53
Excerpt from the book "Budo" on basic points of training.
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Obtaining Proper Rest from 2022-11-01T13:28:47
Snippet from "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind" on rest!
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The Meaning of Dan Degrees from 2022-10-27T11:56:50
A look at the yudansha (black belt) ranking levels in Aikido by their individual meaning, as written by the late Nobuyoshi Tamura Shihan, shared from the website odtuaikido.org of Ankara, Turkey.
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The Hakama, Part V from 2022-10-24T12:21:07
Concluding the chapter on the hakama from the book "In The Dojo".
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Aikido is in Everything! from 2022-10-20T09:00:27
My small commentary on how Aikido can be seen in the real world we live in. Including "Playing Possum" with finding "openings" in situations, plus meditation.
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The Hakama, Part IV from 2022-10-17T12:09:45
The wearing, material, training in, sitting, use of the hakama with some more history!
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The Hakama, Part III from 2022-10-13T12:40:35
More on the chapter of The Hakama, from In The Dojo.
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The Hakama, Part II from 2022-10-10T16:41:07
Excerpt from "In The Dojo", by Lowry. More on the piece of the Aikido uniform called the hakama, and some background history on it.
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The Hakama, Part I from 2022-10-07T12:41:50
Excerpt from "In The Dojo: A Guide to the Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Martial Arts", by Dave Lowry
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Mind and Body from 2022-10-03T16:55:57
Excerpt from A Monk's Guide on taking care of our teeth and how that relates to a deeper purpose for us!
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Aikido Living Kung-Fu! from 2022-09-26T09:00:07
Defensive Aikido strategy ideas to use off the mat!
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Aikido Benefits in Daily Life from 2022-09-22T15:21:07
Some basic benefits knowing Aikido brings you from the practice and study of the art.
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Building Intuition with Aikido from 2022-09-20T18:58:35
Ideas on how to build on this valuable aspect of Aikido practice for daily life.
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Hospitality from 2022-09-15T20:25:32
Hospitality starts with cleanliness, excerpt from the book "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind". Little ways we can create hospitality.
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Being Present In The Air You Breathe from 2022-09-08T18:26:08
What Matsumoto-san calls Deodorization of space with incense in exchange of air.
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When to Clean and Tidy from 2022-09-01T18:10:02
Guidelines for best time to clear and clean, from the book, "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", and how it relates to healthy living, practice, a form of fasting/detox.🌼
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Meals and Practice from 2022-08-29T18:18:38
Etiquette on meal time and correlation with building community through food.
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Shoji Doors from 2022-08-25T16:40:37
How to repair shoji doors, and a deeper meaning of care and attention, from the book by Shoukei Matsumoto.
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Mini Temple, Part II from 2022-08-18T14:35:02
Continuation from our last episode on the Butsuma, and how to clean it. Thoughts on how you can create your own corner of peace and tranquility in your own home.
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Mini Temple from 2022-08-15T12:41:29
Excerpt from "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", on the subject of shrines within homes and public spaces, the care and attention of.
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True Budo is for the Purpose of Establishing Harmony from 2022-08-04T09:00:23
Excerpt from "Budo", second part to Hand Techniques.
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Each of Us is A Miniature Universe from 2022-08-03T01:07:33
Excerpt from "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido", on hand techniques.
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Training Tips from 2022-07-28T15:23:17
Excerpt from the book, "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido", by Morihei Ueshiba. Page 38 on Precautions for Training, where O Sensei talks about very basic but life enhancing ways to do the r...
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The Principle of Adjusting Mind and Body from 2022-07-25T13:40:19
Excerpt from "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido", by Morihei Ueshiba
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Budo, A Divine Path from 2022-07-21T09:00:07
Excerpt from, "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido", by Morihei Ueshiba
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Samurai and the Culture of the Tearoom from 2022-07-18T11:20:28
Excerpt from,"The Japanese Tea Ceremony: Practice the Ancient and Tranquil Ritual of Sado, The Way of Tea", by Anthony Man-Tu Lee
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The Samurai Woman from 2022-07-14T09:00:10
Excerpt from the book, "Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan", by Oscar Ratti / Adele Westbrook
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The Key to a Sound Mind from 2022-07-11T15:45:49
Excerpt from "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", by Shoukei Matsumoto on another way to arrive to a sound mind that all of us can practice.
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Give Richness to your Mind with Nature from 2022-07-07T09:00:11
Gardens, from the book "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", by Matsumoto. How gardens can help in bringing richness to your life.
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Creating New Rhythm in Life with Daily Practice from 2022-07-05T17:24:52
Excerpt from Matsumoto-San's book, on laundry, why and how to do laundry daily and how it helps our physical and psychological well being.
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Easing Troubled Minds with the Brightness of Light from 2022-06-30T20:12:10
Excerpt from Matsumoto's book on Lighting fixtures, and how Wisdom can be increased by the care and attention of them.
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Cleaning Is Training for Staying in The Now from 2022-06-28T19:50:57
Excerpt from "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", focus on floors and the reality behind the physical act of cleaning, and how we can improve our lives.🌸
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Culture of Restroom Etiquette from 2022-06-23T14:21:58
Fabulous excerpt from Shokei Matsumoto's book, from the chapter The Kitchen, Bathroom, and Toilet, on ettiquette in the bathroom and details on what we all can do to live a nicer life because of th...
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Special Episode: Juneteenth Edition from 2022-06-20T18:50:43
Celebrating Juneteenth, a small description of this notable Federal Holiday in the U.S., source Wikipedia. Acknowledging the warrior spirit in humanity which is linked to the power of love as Aikid...
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Sending Ripples of Gratitude Through your Neighborhood and your Community from 2022-06-16T09:00:11
Excerpt from Shoukei Matsumoto's book, on Uchimizu, and expressing gratitude by this practice.
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Seeing Oneself Through the Lens of Nature. from 2022-06-13T19:12:49
Excerpt on Gardening from Shoukei Matsumoto's book, and talk of how tools help us when well cared for.
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Cleaning The Windows to Your Soul from 2022-06-09T15:26:45
Excerpt from Shoukei Matsumoto's book on windows, and cleaning the soul.
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Little Things Mean A Lot! from 2022-06-07T15:59:41
Excerpt from Shokei Matsumoto's book, and focus on clearing air. Also special mention of the You Tube show "Samurai Matcha".
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Finding Freedom in Cleaning and Repair from 2022-06-02T15:35:02
Excerpt in "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", on repairs and aspect of cleaning that creativity is discovered.
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Change of season wardrobe / uniform care from 2022-05-30T18:04:21
Excerpt from "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", by Shoukei Matsumoto, and small talk on tips of quick cleaning and thought behind small organizing. 🙂
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The Earth Element in You! from 2022-04-21T13:42:42
Episode on how the Earth element in Ayurveda correlates to your style of practice and personality. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
The Air Element in You! from 2022-04-18T15:54:13
Taking a look at the relationship between Ayurveda and Martial arts with the spotlight on the Air and Space quality in one's Ayurvedic constitution. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: T...
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The Fire Element in You! from 2022-04-14T12:52:41
Today's episode talks about the constitution of Pitta: Fire and Water. How it relates to the practitioner in its very basic introduction. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest ...
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Which Warrior Are You? from 2022-04-11T13:17:46
Using the ancient science of Ayurveda, we can determine our lifestyle and personality to best balance ourselves in learning martial arts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest ...
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Cleaning as Purification from 2022-04-04T19:42:54
Misogi, cleaning, orderly uniforms, tools of aikido, holistic practices - weaved together in recognizing a simple practice of clearing the mind and soul in cleaning. --- This episode is sponsore...
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Perfection from 2022-04-01T12:48:06
The idea of perfection of everything we do, and simply living in perfection by always reaching for it daily. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Doing The Werk from 2022-03-25T16:26:50
Talking about what does it mean to "do the work" to reach one's goals, especially in aikido training, taking ot off the mat and making it your lifestyle enhancer. --- This episode is sponsored b...
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Recovery from Injury from 2022-03-17T12:19:39
Aikido affords us opportunity to grow in the art no matter the stage we are living in life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Showing Gratitude from 2022-03-07T12:56:24
How gratitude can make a difference. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Amanirenas: Warrior, Diplomat, Queen from 2022-02-25T02:06:23
About Queen Amanirenas of the ancient African Kingdom of Kush. Excerpt from the book, "African Icons: Ten People Who Shaped History", by Tracey Baptiste --- This episode is sponsored by · Anch...
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Culture and Aikido from 2022-02-17T10:00:40
A small talk on Japanese culture in Aikido and ways to identify enhancing learning about it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Take Care of Your Body from 2022-02-16T18:17:41
Thoughts on Aikido practice and memory of Shihan Kazuo Chiba Sensei. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://ancho...
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Virtue of Nonaction from 2022-02-11T13:15:57
Excerpt from "Silence", by Thich Nhat Hanh. How nonaction makes a difference in our days, also my reflection on how to self clear and refresh ourselves daily to keep present, grounded and happy. -...
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Deep Listening and How It Can Help Us from 2022-02-07T13:31:55
Excerpt from Thich Nhat Hanh's book: "Silence: The Power of Quiet In a World Full of Noise" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
How To Train With A Bully in Class from 2022-01-31T10:00:35
Tips on dealing with bullies or bad experiences in Martial Arts Classes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://a...
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What Clothing To Wear Under Your Uniform? from 2022-01-27T10:00:17
Tips for what garments to wear under your dogi (martial arts uniform) during training. #women #men #girls #boys #gender #human #fitness #martialarts #training --- This episode is sponsored by ·...
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How To Find The Right Martial Arts School for You! (Bonus Episode!) from 2022-01-25T10:00:16
Tips and details to consider on finding a martial arts school for yourself or another. #school#dojo#martialarts#defense --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a pod...
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In Memory of Master Thich Nhat Hanh from 2022-01-25T00:20:42
In honor of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, a short reading from his book, "Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make ...
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Chi for Benefiting Yourself and Others (In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day) from 2022-01-17T18:43:19
In Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Civil Rights Activist, an excerpt from the book, "Chi" by Master Waysun Liao on how to use your self power to help yourself and help others. --- ...
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What is Chi? from 2022-01-11T13:32:13
From the book, "Chi: Discovering Your Life Energy", by Master Waysun Liao --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://...
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Rebuild Your Chi - Part II from 2022-01-07T02:06:41
Continuing chapter on Rebuilding ones Chi from the book, "Chi: Discovering Your Life Energy, by Master Waysun Liao" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast....
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Rebuild Your Chi from 2022-01-03T13:19:04
HAPPY NEW YEAR!🎉 Reading excerpt from the book "Chi: Discovering Your Life Energy" by Master Waysun Liao. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
You Are The Miracle ❤ from 2021-12-24T23:40:11
Holiday Special excerpt from the book, "Chi: Discovering Your Life Energy", by Master Waysun Liao. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
The Power of Mindfulness-Part III from 2021-12-23T16:39:39
From "The Art of Power" by Thich Nhat Hanh. A practice on breathing to bring ourselves to the present. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
The Power of Mindfulness - Part II from 2021-12-16T10:00:49
Excerpt from the book, "The Art of Power", by Thich Nhat Hanh. How to practice mindfulness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
The Power of Mindfulness - Part I from 2021-12-15T17:26:03
Excerpt from The Art of Power, by Thich Nhat Hanh. Investing in mindfulness for a better life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Transforming Anger into Positive Energy from 2021-12-09T13:08:22
Excerpt from the book, "Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames", by Thich Nhat Hanh. How to transform anger into positive energy (in accepting it). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The ...
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Peace Keeper from 2021-12-07T12:47:50
Excerpt from, "Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames", by Thich Nhat Hanh --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://a...
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Fasting in Silence from 2021-12-02T10:00:26
Excerpt from the book,"Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise", by Thich Nhat Hanh. Refreshing oneself in the practice of a silent fast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor:...
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Deep Listening from 2021-12-01T10:00:41
Excerpt from the book, "Silence: The Power of Quiet In A World Full of Noise", by Thich Nhat Hanh. Listening with our ancestors. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to ma...
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Paying Attention from 2021-11-26T16:06:37
Excerpt from the book,"Silence: The Power of Quiet In a World Full of Noise", by Thich Nhat Hanh. The story of Angulimala. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p...
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Increasing Concentration from 2021-11-18T21:22:52
Excerpt from the book,"The Art of Power", by Thich Nhat Hanh --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app...
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Getting What We Really Want from 2021-11-16T17:51:27
Excerpt from, "The Art of Power", by Thich Nhat Hanh. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Boundless Love Part 2 from 2021-11-11T10:00:49
Excerpt from "The Art of Power", by Thich Nhat Hanh, on Boundless love and how we hold the power to master ourselves. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcas...
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Boundless Love from 2021-11-08T11:44:23
Excerpt from "The Art of Power" by Thich Nhat Hanh on the uniqueness that is you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...
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Consistency! from 2021-11-01T17:05:23
Reflection on being consistent and tools given on how to reach your potential through the practice of being consistent and present with yourself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The ...
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the Squid Game from 2021-10-29T16:44:57
Reflections on the movie's symbolism and correlation with ideas in Aikido. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https:/...
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Further Into Our Intuition! from 2021-10-25T20:11
Aikido training in relation to building our intuition, on the mat and in daily life, observed from an excerpt in "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido, by Morihei Ueshiba." --- This episode ...
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Natural Benevolent Power from 2021-10-21T20:36:47
Quick talk about who bullies really are, relaying one of the stories about the Buddha. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
The Circle, The Triangle, and The Square. from 2021-10-18T19:08:55
Reading from the book, "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido", by Morihei Ueshiba, a history on the start of Aikido. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a pod...
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How To Recognize What You Know! from 2021-10-14T09:00:09
Using an intuitive tool, used in Aikido, to take control of your personal circumstances. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Trusting Your Intuition from 2021-10-07T14:20:31
Excerpt from, "Excellence: Inspiration for Achieving Your Personal Best", Edited by J. Pincott --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Our Spirit Is The True Shield from 2021-10-04T09:00:35
Observation on excerpt from book, "Budo: Teachings of The Founder of Aikido" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https...
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The Grand Design from 2021-09-30T09:00:56
Excerpt from, "Budo: Teachings of the Founder if Aikido", by Morihei Ueshiba. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. http...
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How to Blend in Harmony with the Cosmos from 2021-09-28T00:50:37
Excerpt from, "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido", by Morihei Ueshiba --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https...
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How The Change of Seasons Can Benefit You. from 2021-09-23T14:17:18
Excerpt from "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", by Shoukei Matsumoto. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ht...
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The Life Force from 2021-09-21T16:05:43
Excerpt from book, "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", by Shoukei Matsumoto --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Self Examination Through The Lens of Nature from 2021-09-16T18:00:24
Excerpt from,"A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", by Shoukei Matsumoto. Section on Gardening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Taking Care of Your Tools from 2021-09-14T12:08:08
Excerpt from "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", by Shoukei Matsumoto. Excerpt on the secret to washing dishes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podc...
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The Essence of Technique from 2021-09-09T13:32:08
Excerpt from the book, "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido" by Morihei Ueshiba --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Understanding Cleaning Part III - Insects from 2021-09-06T22:59:42
Excerpt from the book "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm...
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Understanding Cleaning Part II: When To Clean from 2021-09-02T12:05:18
Excerpt from "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", by Shoukei Matsumoto --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. http...
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Understanding Cleaning from 2021-08-30T12:22:36
Excerpt from "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind" by Shoukei Matsumoto --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https...
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Remover Of Obstacles from 2021-08-23T09:00:27
How you can realize how to remove your own obstacles through the practice of meditation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
The Power of Diligence from 2021-08-19T11:30:33
Excerpt from the book,"The Art of Power", by Thich Nhat Hahn. The art of Diligence. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
The Art of Mindfulness from 2021-08-16T14:00:08
Excerpt from the book, "The Art of Power", by Thich Nhat Hanh. Excerpt on how every act comes back to you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
The Secret Ninja Story from 2021-08-12T09:00:58
An episode about one way to handle a bully, as told through my real life story of encounter. It is a lesson in how one does not have to show one's real power all the time in order to win. A lesson ...
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Know Thyself from 2021-08-09T09:00:26
Excerpt from the book, "The Art of Achievement", by Tom Morris. How knowing yourself helps in achieving success, along with tips on how to self examine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Ancho...
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The Art of Concentration from 2021-08-05T09:00:35
Excerpt from "The Art of Achievement", by Tom Morris on action planning where the art of concentration comes into play toward your success. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easies...
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Self Mastery from 2021-07-29T13:46:59
How to start doing the little things in life to lead you to self mastery. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://...
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How To Do Your Own Anchor Podcast! from 2021-07-22T09:30:59
Quick tip to motivate you on how to start your own Anchor podcast on what you love! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Kyudo from 2021-07-08T18:56:12
Small excerpt on Kyudo (Japanese Archery), from Wikipedia, and commentary. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https:/...
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My Aikido Journey - Part - II from 2021-07-02T21:03:12
Second part of my short story on my aikido passion, from Aikido of Manhattan to New York Aikikai. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Listening to Veterans from 2021-06-28T15:43:58
Excerpt from the book, "Bushido: The Way of the Samurai", Edited by Justin F. Stone --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Why Practice Martial Arts? from 2021-06-24T15:26:20
An excerpt from "Living The Martial Way: A manual for the way a modern warrior should think", by Forrest E. Morgan, Maj USAF --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a...
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"Pick Your Passion" from 2021-06-14T16:59:21
From the book, "Excellence: Inspiration for Achieving Your Personal Best", by J. Pincott --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
The Heart of a Human Warrior from 2021-06-10T09:30:49
Excerpt from "Training The Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook", by Thomas Cleary. How being a warrior can translate to any person in every day life - asking the question what is the meaning of bein...
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Be Your Own Master from 2021-06-07T19:16:50
Excerpt from the book, "Excellence", J. Pincott --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Reading The Air from 2021-06-03T14:45:29
An excerpt from the book, "The Power of Chowa", by Akemi Tanaka from the chapter Listening to Others and Knowing Ourselves. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a ...
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Development of The Mind from 2021-05-31T17:54:02
Excerpt from "Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere", by Ratti and Ratti. How a developed mind is essential in successful defense. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p...
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Operate At Your Highest Level! from 2021-05-27T16:46:23
Excerpt from "Aikido and The Dynamic Sphere", by Ratti and Ratti, Tuttle publishers, p. 34 on how one obtains the highest level and synthesis of body, mind, and spirit. --- This episode is spons...
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Creating Self Discipline. from 2021-05-24T11:18:52
Quote from the book "Excellence: Inspiration for Achieving Your Personal Best", Edited by J. Pincott. Quote on how to create space to start your self discipline practice. --- This episode is spo...
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Being Powerfully Peaceful from 2021-05-13T12:45:08
Excerpt from "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido" by Morihei Ueshiba. Reading on using handwork in techniques and seeing the metaphor of training in budo as the work we all put in to becoming...
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Tap Into The Universe! from 2021-05-10T11:29:02
Excerpt from the book "Secret Teachings of Aikido" by Morihei Ueshiba. Expression of how we can know how to help the world we live in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way...
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My Aikido Journey (Part I) from 2021-05-07T00:54:06
My talk on how I discovered Aikido from my start to now and the wonders of my journey to the future!? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Security in Living Well! from 2021-04-29T15:56:01
Brief introduction of the book, "The Samurai Gourmet", by Kanna Himiya. How the Samurai warriors used food as security in life! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to mak...
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Sharpening Your senses from 2021-04-26T14:40:50
Excerpt from the book, "Practical Intuition", by Angela Martin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/a...
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Embracing Harmony from 2021-04-22T09:00:54
Excerpt from Progressive Aikido: The Essential Elements, by Moriteru Ueshiba --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https...
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Four Great Treasures from 2021-04-19T09:00:47
Excerpt from The Secret Teachings of Aikido, Kodansha Press, chapter, Aikido Is the study of the Spirit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Aiki = Humanity & Love from 2021-04-15T09:00:57
Excerpt from the book, "The Secret Teachings of Aikido", by Morihei Ueshiba --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https:...
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Build Your Intuition! from 2021-04-08T14:23:31
An excerpt and exercise on how to build your intuition from "Practical Intuition" by Angela Martin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
No Enemy will Dare Challenge You. from 2021-03-29T09:00:23
Poetry from the book, "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido", Morihei Ueshiba. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Guide the Enemy Where You Please. from 2021-03-25T09:00:08
A reading and small talk on a paragraph from "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido", Morihei Ueshiba. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Link Yourself to The Universe from 2021-03-18T09:00:05
A reading from The Secret Teachings of Aikido --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Aiki Is the Marvelous Functioning of Breath from 2021-03-15T10:03:54
A reading from the book "The Secret Teachings of Aikido" from the chapter Aiki Is the Marvelous Functioning of Breath. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podca...
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Why Kindness is Powerful from 2021-03-10T16:37:13
A few words to share on how being kind can be a powerful act. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/ap...
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Self Care is Essential from 2021-03-04T10:00
Relationship between yoga and self defense in intention, one of the eight limbs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h...
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This Is Real Aikido. from 2021-03-01T10:30:49
Excerpt from "The Secret Teachings of Aikido" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Defense In Aikido from 2021-02-22T11:30:08
From the book, "Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere", by Westbrook and Ratti. Why defense is not wimpy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Aikido, The Great Equalizer. from 2021-02-18T03:01:37
From the book, "Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere", by Westbrook and Ratti, the organization of Aikido. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Going with the Flow - Peace is Powerful. from 2021-02-11T15:37:34
From the book, "Assertiveness Training & How To Instantly Read People", by Dick Sutphen, Wu-Wei technique and how to work with challenges using it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: Th...
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Defense Using Assertiveness from 2021-02-08T12:23:23
Tip from book,"Assertiveness Training & How To Instantly Read People", by Dick Sutphen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
How to Deal with Bullies from 2021-02-04T11:00:52
Ways to use Aikido off the mat in dealing with bullies. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Think Lightly on Serious Matters from 2021-02-02T00:16:19
Excerpt from "Bushido: The Way of the Samurai", SquareOne Publishers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anch...
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We Are Each a Universe! from 2021-01-28T11:00:03
Excerpt from "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido", Morihei Ueshiba. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://...
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Meditation Power from 2021-01-26T01:21:30
An excerpt from "Legacies of the Sword: The Kashima-Shinry? and Samurai Martial Culture", by Karl E. Friday with Seki Humitake
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Taking and Giving Advice from 2021-01-21T14:00:33
From Book One of "Bushido: The Way of the Samurai", Edited by Justin F. Stone --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. htt...
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Aikido and Harmony from 2021-01-18T16:20:55
Defense in Aikido takes skill. Reading an excerpt from the book, "Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere", by A. Westbrook & O. Ratti --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a...
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Aikido for Mental Health from 2021-01-14T11:00
Excerpt from the book, "Progressive Aikido: The Essential Elements, by Moriteru Ueshiba, Kodansha Press on mental health and the practice of aikido. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: T...
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How To Solve Your Challenges from 2021-01-11T11:00:15
A reading from the book, "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido", by Morihei Ueshiba, Introduction by Kisshomaru Ueshiba, on using technique to vanquish challenges. --- This episode is sponso...
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Warrior Week! Day 7 - The Scholar from 2021-01-10T17:58:09
Reading from translated essay of Saito Totsudo from the book "Training the Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook" Translated and Edited by Thomas Cleary, Shambhala publishers. --- This episode is s...
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Warrior Week! Day 6 - The Educator from 2021-01-09T12:27:06
Another reading of excerpt from Training The Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook, by Cleary, Shambala Publishers
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Warrior Week! Day 5 - The Retainer from 2021-01-08T12:30:19
Brief excerpt on Izawa Nagahide, hereditary retainer of a feudal lord in Kyushu and prolific author, from Training The Samurai Mind, Shambhala Publishers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anc...
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Warrior Week! - Day 4: The Zen Master from 2021-01-07T12:30:03
Reading excerpt from Thomas Cleary's book on the Samurai Mind, this episode: Suzuki Shosan. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Warrior Week! Day 3: The Writer from 2021-01-06T12:30:41
Another excerpt from the Thomas Cleary book on the samurai mind. Today is an excerpt on Nakae Toju. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Warrior Week! -Day 2, The Regent from 2021-01-05T12:30:41
Special Warrior Week with translated readings from Training The Samurai Mind:A Bushido Sourcebook. Translated and Edited by Thomas Cleary; This episode, Ichijo Kaneyoshi. --- This episode is spo...
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Warrior Week! from 2021-01-04T19:13:07
7 separate excerpts from the book on a different warrior and how we can take ideas to translate them into our personal lives, "Training The Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook", Translated and Edite...
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Working with the Universe from 2020-08-21T11:54:38
How doing what comes naturally keeps us on the right path in better living. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https:...
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Peaches are Powerful: Part II from 2020-06-14T09:30:08
Part II, describing the powerful action of misogi in removing obstacles as related to the wonderful Peach fruit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <...
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Peaches are Powerful! from 2020-06-13T19:59:53
In Shinto mythology how peaches are powerful weapons as told in the excerpt from "The Secret Teachings of Aikido" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...
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Wrinkle Free Clear Mind from 2020-06-09T22:00:40
How Ironing your clothing can keep you young. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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"The Highest Excellence is like Water" from 2020-06-08T10:30:11
Water, during this time of Coronavirus, is important for recognizing health, along with clearing our hearts with calm surroundings. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to...
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How to Heal the World, Part 2 from 2020-06-08T00:00:12
Second part to what more we can do to heal the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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How to Heal the World Part.1 from 2020-06-06T21:48:34
Describing the beautiful peaceful practice of Reiki from Japan in how one person can heal the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
How to Make Progress in the World Today from 2020-06-05T10:30:55
From the book "Secrets of Aikido", interpreting bearing spiritual fruits in becoming successful in life in our current world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make ...
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The Study of the Spirit from 2020-06-04T11:23
Reading of passage from "The Secret Teachings of Aikido" discusses the universal law underlying the nature of all things, and the function of optimism. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor...
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Aikido and its Positive Power from 2020-05-31T10:00:16
Excerpts on self defense and mental health from the book, "Progressive Aikido: The Essential Elements" by Moriteru Ueshiba ponder the positive effects of this martial art. --- This episode is sp...
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Aikido, the Art of Peace...and of Truth and Justice from 2020-05-30T14:40:52
A reading of an excerpt from "Progressive Aikido, The Essential Elements" by Moriteru Ueshiba. Pondering Aikido in context of traditional Japanese Culture and the Search for Human Perfection. Refle...
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Unifying the Divine and the Human from 2020-05-27T10:04:53
Aikido, the art of peace, details a clue in how to live peacefully and powerfully in this excerpt from, "The Secret Teachings of Aikido". --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest ...
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Universal Unity! from 2020-05-26T18:12:48
An excerpt from "Legacies of The Sword: The Kashima-Shinryu and Samurai Martial Culture" by Karl F. Friday with Seki Humitake, speaks of our power and human potential through meditation. --- Thi...
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Aikido and Becoming One with the World from 2020-05-10T11:24:59
Thoughts on the concept of Aikido and how we are all connected. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/...
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Aikido and Dealing with Change from 2020-05-09T22:15:31
How one can think of and use the concept of Aikido in dealing with change in one's life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Aikido and the Truth of the Universe from 2020-05-07T13:27:01
Learning from Aikido how to connect with the Universe and learn about oneself, an excerpt read from, "The Secret Teachings of Aikido", Kodansha Publishers. --- This episode is sponsored by · An...
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More on Cleaning from 2020-05-05T13:25:41
Discussing in brief an excerpt from "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind" by Shoukei Matsumoto and how we can return to a simple grateful way of being. --- This episode is sponsored by · A...
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Brand New Day from 2020-05-04T14:46:51
In this episode we look at the start of our days and how we can craft them to our benefit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen
Life: a daily training ground from 2020-04-21T12:43:08
Today's episode discusses en excerpt from "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind" by Shoukei Matsumoto. Discussion on daily routine as the path to improving oneself for our future. --- This e...
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Cleaning is so much more! Part 2 from 2020-03-31T01:01:50
In the Japanese culture cleaning is not about clearing the dirt and grime but more about cleaning your spirit, mind, and soul. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make...
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Cleaning is so much more! from 2020-03-31T00:47:36
Practicing Japanese cultural values in the age of Corona virus --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/a...
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Aikido and our universal connection from 2020-03-28T17:23:21
Reading excerpts from the book, "The Secret Teachings of Aikido/Morihei Ueshiba", Kodansha USA, Inc. Publishers, preface by Moriteru Ueshiba we explore the excerpts in relation to Corona Virus and ...
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