Aikido Stories Podcast

Episode 9 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled Causality and Misdirection. In a martial encounter, people tend to think that they understand what is happening and how they should respond. When dealing with aikido, it's not so clear or simple.

Episode 9 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled Causality and Misdirection. In a martial encounter, people tend to think that they understand what is happening and how they should respond. When dealing with aikido, it's not so clear or simple.

An Aiki Minute (Or So), Episode 8 is entitled Aikido is a Revolutionary Act. Pra​cticing aikido is not merely practicing a martial art. It is, in fact, a revolutionary act in which we practice to change the way we think and act in difficult situations. (2 minutes 12 seconds.)

With COVID-19 on the loose, all dojos are closed. Aikido training is different than it's ever been. (1 minute 13 seconds.)

​Episode 6 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled ​What is Growth?​​​ ​ in which we discuss the value of stepping out of your comfort zone to learn and practice new things. (1 minute 29 seconds.)

​Episode 5 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled ​​Why Test?​​​ Let's talk about good reasons for ​going through the rank testing/promotion process that have nothing to do with ego building. (1 minute 54 seconds.)​

Episode 4 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled Works for What? In this episode, we explore my thoughts on the purposes of a long term practice.

​Episode 3 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled ​Is Aikido a Martial Art - An Aiki Anaology​. In this episode, I give an analogy which ​describes how aikido can be ​​about self-improvement and an effective self-defense system. (3 minutes and 38 seconds.)​

​Episode 2 of An Aiki Minute (Or So) is entitled ​Do or Jutsu?​​​ We'll explore the ​principle that martial arts aren't necessarily all about combat. ( 1 minute and 11 seconds.)

​Welcome to the first episode of An Aiki Minute . . . (or so). The plan is for each episode ​to be between 1 and 3 minutes. We’ll be covering all manner of ​subjects related to aikido, whether they be training, philosophy, controversial stuff, and just plain fun ideas. ​My plan is to post several […]

In Aikido Stories Episode 6, Kimberly Richardson Sensei tells us 3 stories: about her early training with Mary Heiny Sensei, one of her first experiences as a chief instructor, and the highlight of our episode, about trying to catch a flight home a few days after 9/11.

In Aikido Stories Episode 5, Craig Fife Sensei tells about an incredible training experience he had with Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan at Aiki Summer Retreat.

In Aikido Stories Episode 4, Craig Fife Sensei tells of how he began his transition from outlaw biker to the great teacher we know today.

In Aikido Stories Episode 4, Craig Fife Sensei tells of how he began his transition from outlaw biker to the great teacher we know today.

In Aikido Stories Episode 3, Michael Friedl Sensei tells of how he almost quit aikido and how his teacher, Clyde Takeguchi Sensei, lured him back in. It's a great story.

How Michael Friedl Sensei Discovered Aikido

In the first episode, host Frank Bloksberg tells about using aikido to non-violently end harassment at a football game.