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The Aiki Dojo Podcast, 1211, Los Angeles, CA (2025)

09/03/2025

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 ego and the beginner. Should a beginner have an ego? What is the role of the ego in training? How to recognize the ego. Tune in and find out the answers to the questions and much much more. Enjoy!

Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/gInvRyRa994

Listen to this episode here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/aikidojo/episodes/The-Beginners-Ego-e37mita

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, and Bill D'Angelo, Aikido 5th Dan. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.

You can also listen to this podcast on iTunes or Spotify or wherever you download your podcasts.

#合気道 #居合道　 Aikido Kodokai Salamanca- España Terasaki Budokan - Little Tokyo Service Center

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

07/10/2025

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 practices compliment Aikido. Should we cross train in other martial arts or arts? Do other styles compliment Aikido or does Aikido compliment other styles? Tune in for the answers and much much more. Enjoy!

Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/uEyV6Lr5BvA

Listen to this episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nUCyciYo0StAIN4UhdY4N?si=eM9RrVyYQCWXhp1-ZSxdPw

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, and Bill D'Angelo, Aikido 5th Dan. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.

You can also listen to this podcast on iTunes or Spotify or wherever you download your podcasts.

#合気道 #居合道　 Aikido Kodokai Salamanca- España Terasaki Budokan - Little Tokyo Service Center

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, ...

06/18/2025

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 teacher. Is the relationship different? What is the reason for any relationship? Do we need to have a teacher? Tune in for the answers and much much more. Enjoy!

Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/ITJGv1jTlqM

Listen to this episode here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/aikidojo/episodes/A-Discussion-on-The-Teacher-Student-Relationship-e34d1rh

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, and Bill D'Angelo, Aikido 5th Dan. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.

You can also listen to this podcast on iTunes or Spotify or wherever you download your podcasts.

#合気道 #居合道　 Aikido Kodokai Salamanca- España Terasaki Budokan - Little Tokyo Service Center

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - A Discussion on The Teacher-Student RelationshipIn Episode 68 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we discuss the relationship between the stude...

06/04/2025

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 training? Do we need to define our intention in training? Tune in and see what role or importance intention plays in one’s Aikido training. Enjoy!

Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/8dd-Xp6Gu1U

Listen to this episode here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/aikidojo/episodes/A-Discussion-on-Intention-e33of9u

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, and Bill D'Angelo, Aikido 5th Dan. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.

You can also listen to this podcast on iTunes or Spotify or wherever you download your podcasts.

#合気道 #居合道　 Aikido Kodokai Salamanca- España Terasaki Budokan - Little Tokyo Service Center
https://youtu.be/8dd-Xp6Gu1U

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 ...

03/25/2025

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Is Aikido The Art of Peace
In Episode 64 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we discuss The Art of Peace with special guest Glenn Yoshida Sensei, Aikido 7th Dan from Aikido Renshinkan. The common assumption about Aikido is that it is for defensive purposes and people think that Aikido is centered around this idea of non-violence or passivity. We discuss this idea and mull over the concept that Aikido is passive. Enjoy!

Listen to this episode here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/aikidojo/episodes/Is-Aikido-The-Art-of-Peace-e30k1ml

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, and Bill D'Angelo, Aikido 5th Dan. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.

You can also listen to this podcast on iTunes or Spotify or wherever you download your podcasts.
https://youtu.be/Z9KiJ1aMw_Y

#合気道 #居合道　 Aikido Kodokai Salamanca- España Terasaki Budokan - Little Tokyo Service Center

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Is Aikido The Art of Peace?In Episode 64 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we discuss The Art of Peace with special guest Glenn Yoshida Sense...

02/20/2025

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - A Discussion on Quitting

In Episode 62 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we discuss quitting. Not quitting from the standpoint within the first 30-60 days. We mull over the possible reasons and possible remedies for people who quit after they have been training for a while. It is not the exhaustive tome on quitting but just some insights from three people who have almost 100 years of combined Aikido experience. Enjoy!

Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/3HosSSUK9a0

Listen to this episode here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/aikidojo/episodes/A-Discussion-on-Quitting-e2v2eac

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, and Bill D'Angelo, Aikido 5th Dan. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.

You can also listen to this podcast on iTunes or Spotify or wherever you download your podcasts.

#合気道 #居合道　 Aikido Kodokai Salamanca- España Terasaki Budokan - Little Tokyo Service Center

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - A Discussion on QuittingIn Episode 62 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we discuss quitting. Not quitting from the standpoint within the firs...

01/15/2025

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Do Dominance Rituals Belong in Aikido?

This is the first podcast episode of 2025. In Episode 60 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we discuss if shaming, hazing or other dominance rituals belong in Aikido. Is hazing or shaming a true aspect of learning. Does a teacher have to be dominant? Does the student have to be subservient? We try to answers these and many other questions.

Enjoy!

Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/zbai41iZ9Q0

Listen to this episode here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/aikidojo/episodes/Do-Dominance-Rituals-Belong-in-Aikido-e2thitk

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 30 years of Aikido training to the podcast. The podcast is co-hosted by Ken Watanabe Shihan, Mike Van Ruth, Aikido 5th Dan, and Bill D'Angelo, Aikido 5th Dan. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.

You can also listen to this podcast on iTunes or Spotify or wherever you download your podcasts.

#合気道 #居合道

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Do Dominance Rituals Belong in Aikido? This is the first podcast episode of 2025. In Episode 60 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we discuss if shaming, hazing or other dominance rituals belong in Aikido. Is hazing or shaming a true aspect of learning. Does a teacher have to be domin...

12/27/2024

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Is Aikido Meditation?

The last Aiki Dojo Podcast of 2024. In Episode 59 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we discuss if Aikido is meditation. Most confuse the difference between something being meditative and mindful. Ito Sensei gives his take on how to get to a place where the training becomes almost meditative because it creates mindfulness which leads us to learning how to relax.

Enjoy!

Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/Tz8E8vhUB1g

Listen to this episode here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/aikidojo/episodes/Is-Aikido-Meditation-e2sprom

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 who is the Chief Instructor of the Aikido Center of Los Angeles. Ito Sensei was a student of Reverend Kensho Furuya and he brings over 34 years of Aikido training to the podcast. The podcast is co-hosted by Ken Watanabe Shihan, Mike Van Ruth, Aikido 4th Dan, and Bill D'Angelo, Aikido 4th Dan. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.

You can also listen to this podcast on iTunes or Spotify or wherever you download your podcasts.

#合気道 #居合道　 Aikido Kodokai Salamanca- España Terasaki Budokan - Little Tokyo Service Center

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Is Aikido Meditation?In Episode 59 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we discuss if Aikido is meditation. Most confuse the difference between ...

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