Aikido'Ka

08/10/2020

Aikido'Ka is moving. More news about where soon.

Yes, we know where we're moving to. It's just premature to announce it.

05/22/2020

Episode 9 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled Causality and Misdirection. In a martial encounter, people tend to think that they understand what is happening and how they should respond. When dealing with aikido, it's not so clear or simple.

Episode 9 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled Causality and Misdirection. In a martial encounter, people tend to think that they understand what is happening and how they should respond. When dealing with aikido, it's not so clear or simple.

05/13/2020

An Aiki Minute (Or So), Episode 8 is entitled Aikido is a Revolutionary Act. Pra​cticing aikido is not merely practicing a martial art. It is, in fact, a revolutionary act in which we practice to change the way we think and act in difficult situations. (2 minutes 12 seconds.)

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An Aiki Minute (Or So), Episode 8 is entitled Aikido is a Revolutionary Act. Pra​cticing aikido is not merely practicing a martial art. It is, in fact, a revo

05/11/2020

With COVID-19 on the loose, all of the dojos are closed right now. ​Aikido ​training is different than it's ever been. (1 minute 31 seconds.)

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With COVID-19 on the loose, all of the dojos are closed right now. ​Aikido ​training is different than it's ever been. (1 minute 31 seconds.)

05/10/2020

Episode 6 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled ​What is Growth?​​​ ​ in which we discuss the value of stepping out of your comfort zone to learn and practice new things. (1 minute 29 seconds.)

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​Episode 6 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled ​What is Growth?​​​ ​ in which we discuss the value of stepping out of your comfort zone to learn and practice new things. (1 minute 29 seconds.)

05/09/2020

Episode 5 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled ​​Why Test?​​​ Let's talk about good reasons for ​going through the rank testing/promotion process that have nothing to do with ego building. (1 minute 54 seconds.)​

​Episode 5 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled ​​Why Test?​​​ Let's talk about good reasons for ​going through the rank testing/promotion process that have nothing to do with ego building. (1 minute 54 seconds.)​

05/07/2020

Episode 4 of ​An Aiki Minute (Or So)​ is entitled ​Works for What?​ ​​In this episode, we explore my thoughts on the purposes of ​a long term practice.​​​​​​

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​Episode 2 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled ​Do or Jutsu?​​​ We'll explore the ​principle that martial arts aren't necessarily all about combat. ( 1 minute and 11 seconds.)

05/07/2020

Episode 3 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled ​Is Aikido a Martial Art - An Aiki Anaology​. In this episode, I give an analogy which ​describes how aikido can be ​​about self-improvement and an effective self-defense system. (3 minutes and 38 seconds.)​

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​Episode 2 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled ​Do or Jutsu?​​​ We'll explore the ​principle that martial arts aren't necessarily all about combat. ( 1 minute and 11 seconds.)

05/06/2020

Episode 2 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled ​Do or Jutsu?​​​ In 1 minute and 11 seconds, we'll explore the ​principle that martial arts aren't necessarily all about combat.

​Episode 2 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled ​Do or Jutsu?​​​ We'll explore the ​principle that martial arts aren't necessarily all about combat. ( 1 minute and 11 seconds.)

05/06/2020

Welcome to the first episode of An Aiki Minute . . . (or so).

The plan is for each episode ​to be between 1 and 3 minutes. We'll be covering all manner of ​subjects related to aikido, whether they be training, philosophy, controversial stuff, and just plain fun ideas.

​My plan is to post several times per week.

This podcast is inspired Brooks Jensen, who is a photographer/publisher.

​Welcome to the first episode of An Aiki Minute . . . (or so).The plan is for each episode ​to be between 1 and 3 minutes. We'll be covering all manner of

04/06/2020

Physical distancing doesn't mean emotional distancing. Share a virtual hug with those you care about.