The Aiki Dojo Podcast

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Andrew Blevins Sensei and the Path of the Deshi
In Episode 83 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, Ito Sensei interviews Andrew Blevins Sensei from Kiryu Aikido about the book he wrote: Path of the Deshi. In this episode they discuss the concepts of being an otomo, a student, and a deshi. Let us know what you think and how any of these roles have impacted your training.
Get the book here: https://a.co/d/0gCkTpHM
Contact Blevins Sensei here: https://www.kiryu-aikido.com
Enjoy! Watch to this episode here: https://youtu.be/iU5sbHmTmEMThe Aiki Dojo Podcast’s goal is to translate traditional Aikido and traditional martial arts training into the modern world. The podcast is hosted by David Ito Sensei who is the Chief Instructor of the Aikido Center of Los Angeles and he brings over 35 years of Aikido training to the podcast. The podcast is co-hosted by Ken Watanabe Shihan, James Takata, Stan Sung and Bill D'Angelo. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.Watch our 2 Minute Technique series:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6CxvDYf8RXbmKN_Pbw1XPWPWatch our podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6Ak4vwXgRtzWY7ohjMTmJhQRead our blog, the Aiki Dojo Message: http://www.aikidocenterla.com/blogRead our Newsletter:http://www.aikidocenterla.com/newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: Aikido Center of LA: https://www.facebook.com/aikidocenterlaIto Sensei: https://www.facebook.com/aikidoteacherInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/aikidocenterla/Ito Sensei: teacher.aikidoFor more information about Aikido http://www.aikidocenterla.comRev. Kensho Furuya: http://www.kenshofuruya.comIf you enjoyed this video, please support Furuya Sensei's vision and our non-profit foundation and the Aikido Center of Los Angeles. https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=85D4U4CXREWN4

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - A Discussion on Aikido and Swordsmanship 

In Episode 82 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, Ken Watanabe Shihan discusses his experience with swordsmanship and his Aikido training. Watanabe Shihan is 6th Dan in Aikido and 5th Dan in Muso Shinden-ryu Iaido. He brings a unique perspective on swordsmanship that was forged studying under Rev. Kensho Furuya since the late 1980s. 

Enjoy!

Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/NhFp0pZ6YYA

The Aiki Dojo Podcast’s goal is to translate traditional Aikido and traditional martial arts training into the modern world. The podcast is hosted by David Ito Sensei who is the Chief Instructor of the Aikido Center of Los Angeles and he brings over 36 years of Aikido training to the podcast. The podcast is co-hosted by Ken Watanabe Shihan, James Doi Shihan, James Takata, and Bill D'Angelo. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.

The calligraphy that appears in this podcast are original creations by Yoshida Kuniharu. He can be reached here: 
https://www.instagram.com/kuni_rhythm/
https://www.facebook.com/kuniharu.yoshida92

Watch our 2 Minute Technique series:
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Watch our podcast: 
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6Ak4vwXgRtzWY7ohjMTmJhQ

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http://www.aikidocenterla.com/blog

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http://www.aikidocenterla.com/newsletter

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Ito Sensei: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.aikido/

For more information about Aikido 
http://www.aikidocenterla.com
Rev. Kensho Furuya: http://www.kenshofuruya.com

If you enjoyed this video, please support Furuya Sensei's vision and our non-profit foundation and the Aikido Center of Los Angeles. https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=85D4U4CXREWN4

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Edgar Johansson Sensei and Budo vs. Bullshido 

In Episode 81 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, Ito Sensei interviews Edgar Johansson Sensei from Denver Aikikai. Johansson Sensei started Aikido in 1990 and has built up an impressive resume of teacher that he has actually studied under. Johansson Sensei is a seeker who is interested in not only the deeper philosophical aspects of Aikido but also the intricate details of the human body. In this episode, he and Ito Sensei discuss what it means to study budo and how budo today is going the way of bullshido.  

Enjoy!
Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/xrn03TwY1xA

The Aiki Dojo Podcast’s goal is to translate traditional Aikido and traditional martial arts training into the modern world. The podcast is hosted by David Ito Sensei who is the Chief Instructor of the Aikido Center of Los Angeles and he brings over 36 years of Aikido training to the podcast. The podcast is co-hosted by Ken Watanabe Shihan, James Doi Shihan, James Takata, and Bill D'Angelo. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.

The calligraphy that appears in this podcast are original creations by Yoshida Kuniharu. He can be reached here: 
https://www.instagram.com/kuni_rhythm/
https://www.facebook.com/kuniharu.yoshida92

Watch our 2 Minute Technique series:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6CxvDYf8RXbmKN_Pbw1XPWP

Watch our podcast: 
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6Ak4vwXgRtzWY7ohjMTmJhQ

Read our blog, the Aiki Dojo Message: 
http://www.aikidocenterla.com/blog

Read our Newsletter:
http://www.aikidocenterla.com/newsletter

Follow us on social media:
Facebook: 
Aikido Center of LA: https://www.facebook.com/aikidocenterla
Ito Sensei: https://www.facebook.com/aikidoteacher

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/aikidocenterla/
Ito Sensei: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.aikido/

For more information about Aikido 
http://www.aikidocenterla.com
Rev. Kensho Furuya: http://www.kenshofuruya.com

If you enjoyed this video, please support Furuya Sensei's vision and our non-profit foundation and the Aikido Center of Los Angeles. https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=85D4U4CXREWN4

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Martial Arts Movies and Their Role in Training

In Episode 80 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we discuss martial arts movies and their role in training. Ito Sensei gives a few of his favorite films and explains the martial concepts in others. In this video, he will talk about icons from Bruce Lee to Steven Seagal. 
He will also talk about these movies/tv shows: 
Heroes with Vincent Zhao
Hero with Jet Li
The Guyver with Haru Matsuoka 
Hidden Fortress
Vanishing Son with Russell Wong 
The Last Dragon
Dragon Tiger Gate with Donnie Yen 
The Karate Kid
Heroes of the East 
Kill Bill 
Lady Snowblood
The Last Samurai Standing 
The Grandmaster
Hardboiled 
Blade
Judge Archer 
The One Armed Swordsman 
Zatoichi
Ong Bak
Lone Wolf McQuade 
John Wick
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 
Wu Tang Clan 
The Challenge with Scott Glenn 
Seven Samurai 
Shang Chi 
Iron Monkey 
The Street Fighter with Sonny Chiba 
Lone Wolf and Cub
The Big Boss   

Enjoy!

Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/tDkd2I2B8zQ

The Aiki Dojo Podcast’s goal is to translate traditional Aikido and traditional martial arts training into the modern world. The podcast is hosted by David Ito Sensei who is the Chief Instructor of the Aikido Center of Los Angeles and he brings over 36 years of Aikido training to the podcast. The podcast is co-hosted by Ken Watanabe Shihan, James Doi Shihan, James Takata, and Bill D'Angelo. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.

The calligraphy that appears in this podcast are original creations by Yoshida Kuniharu. He can be reached here: 
https://www.instagram.com/kuni_rhythm/
https://www.facebook.com/kuniharu.yoshida92

Watch our 2 Minute Technique series:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6CxvDYf8RXbmKN_Pbw1XPWP

Watch our podcast: 
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6Ak4vwXgRtzWY7ohjMTmJhQ

Read our blog, the Aiki Dojo Message: 
http://www.aikidocenterla.com/blog

Read our Newsletter:
http://www.aikidocenterla.com/newsletter

Follow us on social media:
Facebook: 
Aikido Center of LA: https://www.facebook.com/aikidocenterla
Ito Sensei: https://www.facebook.com/aikidoteacher

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/aikidocenterla/
Ito Sensei: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.aikido/

For more information about Aikido 
http://www.aikidocenterla.com
Rev. Kensho Furuya: http://www.kenshofuruya.com

If you enjoyed this video, please support Furuya Sensei's vision and our non-profit foundation and the Aikido Center of Los Angeles. https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=85D4U4CXREWN4

The The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Aikido Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales
In Episode 79 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we discuss a few of the myths in Aikido training. Some of these myths are allegorical teachings that students must train to find out for themselves the real meanings. Others are tall tales that have survived over time. Tune in and listen to find out what is real and what is really going on.  

Enjoy!
 
Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/l9aZoL4VKmE
The Aiki Dojo Podcast’s goal is to translate traditional Aikido and traditional martial arts training into the modern world. The podcast is hosted by David Ito Sensei who is the Chief Instructor of the Aikido Center of Los Angeles and he brings over 35 years of Aikido training to the podcast. The podcast is co-hosted by Ken Watanabe Shihan, James Takata, Stan Sung and Bill D'Angelo. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.

The calligraphy that appears in this podcast are original creations by Yoshida Kuniharu. He can be reached here: 
https://www.instagram.com/kuni_rhythm/
https://www.facebook.com/kuniharu.yoshida92

Watch our 2 Minute Technique series:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6CxvDYf8RXbmKN_Pbw1XPWP
Watch our podcast: 
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6Ak4vwXgRtzWY7ohjMTmJhQ
Read our blog, the Aiki Dojo Message: 
http://www.aikidocenterla.com/blog
Read our Newsletter:
http://www.aikidocenterla.com/newsletter

Follow us on social media:
Facebook: 
Aikido Center of LA: https://www.facebook.com/aikidocenterla
Ito Sensei: https://www.facebook.com/aikidoteacher

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/aikidocenterla/
Ito Sensei: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.aikido/

For more information about Aikido 
http://www.aikidocenterla.com
Rev. Kensho Furuya: http://www.kenshofuruya.com

If you enjoyed this video, please support Furuya Sensei's vision and our non-profit foundation and the Aikido Center of Los Angeles. https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=85D4U4CXREWN4