The Aiki Dojo Podcast

A Discussion on Aikido

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - A Discussion on Aikido In Episode 85 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, Ito Sensei, Johansson Sensei and Blevins Sensei discuss Aikido and its current sta

An Interview with James Doi Shihan

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - An Interview with James Doi Shihan In Episode 84 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we interview James Doi Shihan. Doi Shihan has been doing Aikido since

Andrew Blevins Sensei and the Path of the Deshi

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 Ai

A Discussion on Aikido and Swordsmanship 

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

Edgar Johansson Sensei and Budo vs. Bullshido 

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 A

Martial Arts Movies and Their Role in Training

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.

Aikido Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales

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

A Discussion on Dojo Culture 

The The Aiki Dojo Podcast - A Discussion on Dojo Culture  In Episode 78 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we discuss dojo culture. Is it true that birds of a feather flock toget

A Discussion on Aikido as Self-defense

The The Aiki Dojo Podcast - A Discussion on Aikido as Self-defense In Episode 77 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, Ito Sensei and Yoshida Sensei discuss Aikido as a form of self

Coming Back to Training After a Long Layoff

The The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Coming Back to Training After a Long Layoff In Episode 76 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, Ito Sensei discusses coming back to practice after a long

A Discussion About Budo Renshu With Glenn Yoshida Sensei

The The Aiki Dojo Podcast - A Discussion About Budo Renshu With Glenn Yoshida Sensei In Episode 75 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, Glenn Yoshida Sensei from Renshinkan Dojo sh

Ken Watanabe Shihan's 5 Things All Beginners Should be Working on

The The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Ken Watanabe Shihan's 5 Things All Beginners Should be Working on In Episode 74 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, Ken Watanabe Shihan gives 5 things

Part 2 of an Interview with Jay Dunkelman Sensei

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Part 2 of an Interview with Jay Dunkelman Sensei In Episode 73 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, this is the second part of Ito Sensei’s interview of Jay

An Interview with Jay Dunkelman Sensei

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - An Interview with Jay Dunkelman Sensei In Episode 72 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, Ito Sensei interviews Jay Dunkelman Sensei of Kuwamori dojo in Jap

The Beginner’s Ego

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - The Beginner’s Ego In Episode 71 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we begin a series of discussions on beginners. This particular episode deals with the

The Roll of the Uke

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - The Roll of the Uke In Episode 70 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we have a discussion about the uke. The uke is the one who “receives” the technique.

Should we Cross Train in Other Martial Arts?

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Should we Cross Train in Other Martial Arts? In Episode 69 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we have a discussion on what martial arts, arts, or practice

A Discussion on The Teacher-Student Relationship

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - A Discussion on The Teacher-Student Relationship In Episode 68 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we discuss the relationship between the student and the

A Discussion on Intention 

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - A Discussion on Intention  In Episode 67 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we spend some time discussing intention. Is intention necessary in one’s train

An Interview with Michael Gallo Sensei

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - An Interview with Michael Gallo Sensei In Episode 66 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we interview Michael Gallo Sensei, Aikido 6th Dan of Aikido San Ma