Take a rare and wonderful glimpse (in this special extended podcast) of the interaction of two Aikido Shihan (Josef Birdsong Shihan and David Halprin Shihan) as I ask for their thoughts on training methods, combat applications, sparring, the va

Aikido Perspectives S01E05: 40 Questions for 2 Shihans (Part Ichi)

Apr 21st, 2020 1h 27m

In this episode, David Halprin Shihan and Jo Birdsong Shihan explore their views of Aikido and etiquette in the context of their experiences with many of O Sensei's uchi-deshi. Join us as we discuss run-ins with Steven Segeal, learn the true m

Aikido Perspectives S01E04: Our Dojo Now, Corona Virus Ma-ai, and Kanai Sensei Circa 1979 on "Budo People”

Apr 21st, 2020 1h 17m

Recorded April 4, 2020. In the first half of the podcast we discuss what’s happening with our dojo during the COVID-19 crisis and how we are bringing ourselves together while physically apart. In the second half, we enter our time machine to

Aikido Perspectives S01E03: Discussing the Art of Peace (Over Beverages)

Apr 21st, 2020 35m 48s

Ricky's synopsis: "You know when you go out with your boss for drinks after work, and you can ask anything? This is that, originally recorded in July of 2016 but hauntingly appropriate today. Warning, this is adult-themed (just on the funny s

Aikido Perspectives S01E02: "Where are we in the Aikido Universe?"

Apr 12th, 2020 59m 57s

In this episode, we begin to explore the unpublished written works of Kanai Sensei as a foundation for a discussion of what Aikido is (and is not), what budo means in Aikido, and what we are seeking through our Aikido practice. Please note tha