This first fallacy we look at is known as anecdotal. Often referred to as "anecdotal evidence" we find this fallacy all through the martial arts world and is often at the heart of our martial arts delusions. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF as well as a full translation of Chapter 51 of the Budoushoshinshu about disciplined martial arts training... go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom...
Aug 08, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 75
We spend a lot of time talking about physical self-defense. However, what can we do to protect our minds from being led astray or manipulated? Today we lay the ground for a new series on how to recognize and protect yourself from bad thinking. Bad thinking leads to bad conclusions, which leads to bad training and ultimately to bad outcomes. The martial arts and self-defense worlds of today are rife with bad thinking. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introdu...
Jun 27, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 74
What does one do when the warrior ethos calls someone to do something to express loyalty and gratitude... but the laws of the nation prohibit it? Daidouji has some thoughts in the final chapter of the Budoushoshinshu . In many ways this is the capstone to Daidouji's thoughts on what a warrior should do when there are no wars to be fought. Also, ghosts. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF as well as a full tra...
Jun 06, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 73
What happens when we give strategic advice and it goes bad? What does this have to do with Victorian era sea-captains? Why did Daidouji think Yamamoto Kansuke was a good example and why do I disagree? Daidouji has some thoughts for his young charges and I interpret through the lens of a modern reader. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF as well as a full translation of Chapter 51 of the Budoushoshinshu about ...
May 12, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 72
How do we handle unlikely events that can have negative outcomes we are unwilling to accept? What should we think about when we want to keep those important to us safe in one of these events? What will you do when you lord decides to kill one of your coworkers and you need to chase him down so he doesn't escape? What do we do when we deserve some recognition, reward, or rank... but we do not receive it? Daidouji has some thoughts for his young charges and I interpret through the lens of a modern...
Apr 26, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Daidouji speaks directly to the idea of training in the martial arts in this episode. What kind of person looks like a martial artist? Who should train the martial arts? When does miso stink too much of miso? As well as some thoughts on people who only train partially and lead others astray in their ignorance. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to en...
Mar 24, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 70
We get some discussion on budgeting for samurai armor, how to equip your servants, and considerations to prepare for when your head is cut off by the enemy. It may not sound like it, but we then relate these topics to how they can apply to you today, in our modern times. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email....
Jan 13, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Daidouji Yuuzan gives us some thoughts on situational awareness when traveling. There are a lot of reasons why a samurai might be traveling with his lord. Sankin-koutai 参勤交代 "alternate attendance" might be one, though there certainly were other reasons. Likewise, we discuss a few ways this can be applied to modern travel. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the ...
Dec 22, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Daidouji has a number of chapters that are basically tips for samurai who are traveling. I've combined a few of these into a short episode with some attempts to relate them to our martial training. Turns out I think I am on the right track as at the end of one of these chapters Daidouji Yuuzan makes the point himself that the principles in these chapters are also for the training of the martial arts. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosop...
Oct 21, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Today we hear a story from the Keicho era (1596-1615) about a warrior named Tsukuda Mataemon and a misperception about his spear. We then look at how this story is an important lesson in how to be considerate to others. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. Image: Utagawa Kunikazu...
Oct 13, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 66
How we respond to people when we are asked to do something difficult or unpleasant matters. Daidouji Yuuzan writes on this topic today for young samurai in his Budoushoshinshu and it is important to consider when training the martial arts as well. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. Image: Kawase Hasui...
Sep 16, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 65
The decisions about why you are willing to commit violence and for what reasons you are willing to die should be considered deeply long before you are ever faced with a real decision on the matter. Daidouji Yuuzan writes on this topic today for young samurai in his Budoushoshinshu . To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. Image: Utaga...
Jul 19, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 64
What's the difference between a common thief and a samurai who steals? Daidouji elaborates on this topic and we relate it to the modern martial arts. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. To help me keep doing this check out the options here: http://patreon.com/walkingtengu...
Jun 28, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 63
"Be strong to be useful." The maintenance of one's health is a topic that spans cultures and history. Today we look at what Daidouji Yuuzan has to say to young samurai about this topic. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. To help me keep doing this check out the options here: http://patreon.com/walkingtengu Image: Utagawa Kuniyosh...
Jun 18, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Daidouji instructs us in this episode about the dangers of growing into positions of authority and the pitfalls that can come with forgetting what it is like to be in a lower position. I compare this to martial arts training and dig a little into the examples Daidouji cites to provide a little background. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter y...
May 10, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 61
What should we do when someone comes to us with an idea they want to rope us into? Or wants to ask us for advice? When should we get involved and how should we do this? When should we say no? Daidouji Yuuzan has some thoughts about the when, why, and how of getting involved in other people's affairs. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your e...
Apr 18, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 60
What's the point of being a martial artist? Especially, if you're practicing one that is serious about the application of violence. Today we look at how this works practically in our daily lives and what it means to be a "warrior." To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. To help me keep doing this check out the options here: http://pa...
Apr 02, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Did you know that there was sick leave and noise complaints in Tokugawa era Japan? Apparently, even samurai had to think about such things. Find out how that relates to us in today's episode. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. To help me keep doing this: http://patreon.com/walkingtengu...
Mar 12, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Is there really any point to solo training in the martial arts? Some arts make it a key training method. Others are almost devoid of it. We look at both the criticisms of solo training and what we can do with it. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. Help me keep going here: http://patreon.com/walkingtengu...
Mar 03, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 57
A chance encounter with an Aikido article brought up some interesting questions about translating "The Tengu's Sermon on the Martial Arts" and gives some insight into the value of studying the classics for a martial artist. "Learning From The Tengu" by Miles Kessler: https://theintegraldojo.com/learning-from-the-tengu/ The episode about this section of the Tengu's "sermon." https://anchor.fm/walkingtengu/episodes/Tengus-Sermon-13-Drinking-Boiling-Water-e3pn50 Sakekasu https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...
Feb 15, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 56
How should we go about disagreeing with others. Our instructors and training partners? Daidouji gives some advice on this topic. We also speak briefly about the difference of questioning your instructor versus asking questions. An important distinction. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. Support the podcast here: http://patreon.c...
Feb 08, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 55
I've often described the martial arts world as more gossipy than a sewing circle. Daidouji Yuuzan had some thoughts about this as apparently things were no different in his day and age. He also makes a distinction between people who are merely boastful and those who spread baseless rumors. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. Help ...
Feb 01, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 54
A six minute episode? This is an extremely fast, practical exercise. Learn to recognize these four common logical fallacies in your own thoughts and conversations and you'll a better thinker and communicator. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. Help me justify all these books to my wife by supporting me here: http://patreon.com/wa...
Jan 25, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 53
How does a martial artist show their character when there is no conflict? Daidouji Yuuzan points out in today's selection that it's not actually all that hard to find ways to do this. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. Help me justify all these books to my wife by supporting me here: http://patreon.com/walkingtengu...
Jan 18, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Reflections on training, tradition and the end of the year. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email.
Dec 13, 2020•3 min
We take a short break from the Budoushoshinshu to tackle a question that I hear come up from time to time: Why do we continue to perform traditions and actions from the cultures where our martial arts originated? To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. Help me justify all these books to my wife by supporting me here: http://patreon.co...
Nov 23, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 51
When everyone is "special" that quality just becomes "normal." What makes a person truly of value, over and above the normal? We look at what Daidouji Yuuzan thinks about how one can go about surpassing others on the path to excellence. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. Help me justify all these books to my wife by supporting me...
Nov 02, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Daidouji Yuuzan joins us this week with some thoughts on how borrowing, stealing and loaning one's lord's authority. We look at how this relates to the logical fallacy of an "appeal to authority." How citing an expert is NOT an example of this fallacy and then spend some time looking at how this all relates to the martial arts. I also give practical steps in how to discern good information from bad. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosoph...
Oct 20, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Are you a part of a tribe? I suspect we all are in some way. We explore Daidouji's thoughts in this next episode about what constituted a noteworthy samurai of his "tribe" and ask some questions about how that may relate to you today. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. Help me justify all these books to my wife by supporting me h...
Oct 14, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 48
What do Zen priest and Samurai titles have in common? Don't worry, we're not going to delve too deep into that, but there is a point here that Daidouji Yuuzan makes about not wasting your time and the importance of experts. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. Help me justify all these books to my wife by supporting me here: http:/...
Sep 22, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 47
