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Aikido Talks NYC

by Indra

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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.Reach out: [email protected] You can treat coffee with: Ko-fi.com/IndraG

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Episodes

  1. Teaching Aikido

    Reflection on a student as instructor, 1) Giving Back, 2) Loving what you do, and 3) Safety. Reach out with questions, shout outs: [email protected]

  2. Aikido and Physical Training

    Excerpt from the book, "Aikido: My Spiritual Journey"

  3. Training with Change

    Excerpt from "Aikifo: My Spiritual Journey", by Gozo Shioda

  4. "Aikido is 70% Atemi"

    Continuing excerpt from the book "Aikido: My Spiritual Journey", by Gozo Shioda.

  5. The Magic of Aikido

    Excerpt from the book by Gozo Shioda: "Aikido: My Spiritual Journey"

  6. Aikido Off The Mat, Revisited

    P.M. Episode: Continuation of what the results of practice looks like in our daily living.

  7. Place of "The Way"

    What is a dojo really? Revisiting the idea of Aikido as Budo and not as Sport

  8. A Mat Moment

    Small reflection on an Amazing Aikido seminar with Shihan Yoko Okamoto Sensei in NYC, hosted by New York Aikikai

  9. Martial Arts Training Vs. Gym Training

    What is/is there a difference between training in a martial art versus training in a gym.

  10. How To Practice Aikido

    Small breakdown for what happens during an aikido class.

  11. Hello and Welcome Back!

    Returning from Break, New News and Episodes on the Aikido Talks NYC which is also now on Substack!

  12. 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.

  13. Principles of Aikido Movement

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

  14. The Five Technicians: Are You One of These Distinguished?

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

  15. A Graceful and Sincere Warrior's Mind

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

  16. Budo Based on Humanity, Love, and Sincerity

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

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. Remember That You Are a Part of The Universe

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

  20. Managing Your Life with Budo!

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

  21. Meditation and the Body, Mind and Spirit

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

  22. Harmony with Heaven and Sky

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

  23. 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)

  24. Being Here and Now!

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

  25. The Secret of the Martial Arts

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

  26. 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.

  27. The Most Powerful Exercise of All

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

  28. 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.

  29. Martial Art Students in Feudal Japan

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

  30. The Samurai Woman

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

  31. Power from the Ground Up

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

  32. Special Episode: Definition of Bujutsu

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

  33. Participating in the Universal Spirit Together!

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

  34. 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.

  35. Destroying the Death Star

    Excerpt from the book, "The Dharma of Star Wars", by Matthew Bortolin, on mindfulness.

  36. Compassion and Restraint in Weapons Training

    Excerpt from Mitsugi Saotome's book, "The Principles of Aikido"

  37. The Wonderful Equalizer of Weapons

    Excerpt on the use of Weapons in Aikido from the book, "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome

  38. Applying Aikido to Benefit Your Relationships and to Mankind as a Whole.

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

  39. How To Be Fearless

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

  40. "Know Thyself, and Thou Shalt Know the Universe"

    Excerpt from "The Zen Way to The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru, on Kata

  41. A Warrior is A Living Shrine of The Divine

    Reading excerpt from the book, "Budo", by Morihei Ueshiba.

  42. Each Person Is a Miniature Universe

    Excerpt from "Budo", by Morihei Ueshiba, with commentary.

  43. Educating and Directing The Mind

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

  44. The Three Stages

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

  45. The Seven Principles

    Excerpt from The Zen Way to The Martial Arts, by Taisen Deshimaru

  46. Everything In The Universe Is Connected

    Excerpt from "The Zen Way To The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru.

  47. "...Concentrate...Consecrate Yourself Wholly to Each Day..."

    Reading of Introduction and commentary of the book, "The Zen Way To The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru

  48. Honesty and Honor

    Excerpt from "Bushido", by Nitobe

  49. Sincerity Is the Beginning and the Ending of All Things

    Excerpt from the book, "Bushido",by Inazo Nitobe, the power of words.

  50. Re-learning: Wisdom is Possession of Common Sense

    Excerpt from "The Principles of Aikido", by Saotome

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About this show

Aikido martial arts, meditation, spirituality, and more on ideas of how to integrate into healthy living off the mat for everyone.Reach out: [email protected] You can treat coffee with: Ko-fi.com/IndraG

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Aikido Talks NYC have?

Aikido Talks NYC has 314 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 6, 2026.

What is Aikido Talks NYC about?

Aikido martial arts, meditation, spirituality, and more on ideas of how to integrate into healthy living off the mat for everyone.Reach out: [email protected] You can treat coffee with: Ko-fi.com/IndraG

How often does Aikido Talks NYC release new episodes?

Aikido Talks NYC publishes weekly, based on its 314 episodes since March 2020.

Who hosts Aikido Talks NYC?

Aikido Talks NYC is created and hosted by Indra.
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