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.

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Episodes

The Art of the Martial Arts Movie

Small reflection of the movie "Ballerina", offshoot film of the John Wick series, featuring Ana de Armas, and it's relationship to training in the martial arts.

Jul 03, 2025•20 min

Principles of Aikido Movement

Excerpt from the book, "Ultimate Aikido" by Yoshimitsu Yamada

Jan 28, 2025•6 min

The Five Technicians: Are You One of These Distinguished?

Excerpt from "Training the Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook", Translated and Edited by Thomas Cleary

Dec 20, 2024•8 min

A Graceful and Sincere Warrior's Mind

Excerpt from the book, "Training the Samurai Mind", translated and edited by Thomas Cleary.

Dec 02, 2024•12 min

Budo Based on Humanity, Love, and Sincerity

Excerpt from the book, "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido", by Morihei Ueshiba

Nov 14, 2024•7 min

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.

Nov 05, 2024•12 min

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.

Oct 28, 2024•17 min

Remember That You Are a Part of The Universe

Excerpt from the book, "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome

Oct 09, 2024•12 min

Managing Your Life with Budo!

Excerpt from the book, "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome, from the chapter The Meaning of Study.

Sep 30, 2024•10 min

Meditation and the Body, Mind and Spirit

Excerpt from the book, "Legacies of the Sword", by Karl F. Friday with Seki Humitake.

Sep 23, 2024•19 min

Harmony with Heaven and Sky

Excerpt from "The Zen Way to the Marial Arts" by Taisen Deshimaru. Small history on Zazen and "the way"

Sep 17, 2024•10 min

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)

Sep 12, 2024•26 min

Being Here and Now!

Excerpt on the power of being present, from the book, "The Zen Way to the Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru

Sep 09, 2024•17 min

The Secret of the Martial Arts

Excerpt from the book, "The Zen Way to the Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru.

Aug 29, 2024•15 min

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.

Aug 19, 2024•22 min

The Most Powerful Exercise of All

Excerpt from, "Secrets of the Samurai", by Ratti and Westbrook. More on bujutsu in feudal Japan.

Aug 10, 2024•19 min

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.

Aug 05, 2024•15 min

Martial Art Students in Feudal Japan

Excerpt from, "Secrets of the Samurai", by Oscar Ratti/Adele Westbrook.

Aug 01, 2024•18 min

The Samurai Woman

Excerpt from the book, "Secrets of the Samurai", by Oscar Ratti/Adele Westbrook.

Jul 29, 2024•20 min

Power from the Ground Up

Excerpt from the book, "Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome. The history of Knee Walking or Shikko.

Jul 22, 2024•10 min

Special Episode: Definition of Bujutsu

Short excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai", by Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook

Jul 19, 2024•12 min

Participating in the Universal Spirit Together!

Excerpt from the book, "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome.

Jul 18, 2024•9 min

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.

Jul 15, 2024•9 min