Ku Project with Daniel Aipa
111 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsDaniel Aipa wants to help you build a kū body and live a kū life. The goal of The Kū Project Podcast is to share empowering thoughts and stories about bringing more strength and meaning to your life.
Aipa has a curiosity and interest in all things strength. He shares thoughts and interviews guests on their journey of finding strength physically, mentally, and spiritually. It’s a space for talking stories, learning and sharing. Topics range from fitness and health to finances and career advice, and from Hawaiian Culture and spirituality to minimalism and life-hacking - Aipa touches upon all aspects of life that bring more meaning and strength into your life.
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061: Update and the BEST training system
May 17, 2017 00:32 - 12 minutes - 7.02 MBAipa shares a few updates on where The Ku Project and Ku Performance is at now with its opening of our own training facility. Then Aipa goes into what the BEST training system out there is and how to go about finding which system works best for you.
060: Jordan Syatt on Finding Your WHY and Staying Practical
April 17, 2017 03:07 - 39 minutes - 19.6 MBDaniel Aipa talks with Jordan Syatt and shares his story of becoming one of the youngest to be certified by Westside Barbell, being a world recorder holder powerlifter, and his approach to keeping his clients motivated and keeping his training simple and effective. Lastly, He talks about how he got the opportunity to be Gary Vaynerchuk's Fitness Coach.
Ku Mindset During Training
April 05, 2017 21:01 - 15 minutes - 8.59 MBWhen it comes to training, we all get to a time during the session when we start to have a conversation with ourselves. We either submit or push through that self doubt. Aipa shares a tip on how to build a Ku Mindset during training and exercise. He gives a simple exercise for you to do to find that time where your Ku Mindset kicks in.
Reverse Diabetes and Bad Health
March 24, 2017 07:24 - 4 minutes - 2.34 MBRecently came across the topic of reversing diabetes on Good Morning America, I was disappointed by it because it touched upon the same things that everyone knows about exercise and nutrition being important. What made it worse for me was the fact that they shared a study of a group going through a program with a personal trainer and following a healthy diet. Everyone received great results and improvements, but after the program ended found that majority of the participants were right back ...
Don't be a Canoe Filler
March 14, 2017 07:17 - 6 minutes - 3.09 MBDaniel Aipa shares an olelo no'eau or Hawaiin Proverb that speaks about Canoe fillers who one must be aware not to become one or surround yourself with them. This follows the idea of "you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with" by Jim Rohn and being aware of who you surround yourself with.
What Makes Muscle Grow? 3 Mechanisms for Hypertrophy
March 08, 2017 08:36 - 14 minutes - 7.12 MBAipa dives into the 3 Mechanisms for Hypertrophy, or building muscle. How can I build muscle? Is a common question that Aipa comes across and in this episode, he tries to simplify what it takes to build muscle, how to go about it, and offers several examples
Voices of Truth Interview Daniel Aipa
March 03, 2017 00:05 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MBhttp://VoicesOfTruthTV.com - Newly married with no job prospects, Daniel Aipa moved back to Hawai`i in 2013 and decided to do the one thing which was his passion - show others by example how to lead healthier lives. And thatʻs how the Kū Project was born. The Kū Project quickly became his lifeʻs work coaching his clients how to strengthen oneself in order to make a difference within your own family and community. Donʻt miss our amazing visit with Daniel who says the key to becoming an influe...
What it Takes to Be Ku
December 30, 2016 02:06 - 4 minutes - 2.51 MBAipa shares his thoughts on what it means to BE KU by sharing the 3 pillars of Dedication, Discipline, and Determination. He believes that if you can apply these pillars to any aspect of life, you can create a life full of meaning and value.
Cool, Sexy, Fancy Fitness and Health
December 30, 2016 01:56 - 2 minutes - 1.61 MBAipa dives into this thoughts on the status of the fitness and health in Hawaii, especially amongst the Native Hawaiian Community.
My Personal Obstacle Story
December 30, 2016 01:48 - 3 minutes - 1.77 MBI share a personal story of growing up with a hearing impairment which then led me to pick up a really bad speech impediment. Itʻs a story of overcoming your obstacles and pushing forward to be stronger.
051: Training Experience and Background, Women Getting Bulky, and Crossfit?
August 24, 2016 09:10 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBAipa tackles a few questions that ask about his training and coaching background, whether or not women can get bulky like men due to lifting weights, and finally many are wondering if how we train at The Ku Project is like Crossfit. Contact me and let me know what you thought about today's show. You can reach me at [email protected] with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with me at: www.twitter.com/thekuproject http://www.facebook.com/thekuproject www.instagram.com/the...
050: Proper Heart Rate, New Routine, and 24 Hr Fitness
August 12, 2016 19:16 - 36 minutes - 17 MBDaniel Aipa answers questions on what is the proper heart rate for warming up and having an effective workout, how to balance work and life, and suggestions on how to improve your workouts at a crowded 24 Hr Fitness
049: The Welcome Back Episode
August 04, 2016 09:35 - 14 minutes - 6.82 MBAipa brings back The Kū Project podcast and ready to start taking questions. In this Welcome Back Episode, Aipa talks about what Kū means, how many meals a day he eats, the best exercises for nicer legs, and if heʻd ever compete again. Contact me and let me know what you thought about today's show. You can reach me at [email protected] with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with me at: www.twitter.com/thekuproject www.facebook.com/theaipaproject www.instagram.com/thek...
048: Kela Marciel on Building Strong Relationships and Living Strong
May 27, 2016 10:30 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBDaniel Aipa sits down with Head Performance Coach Kela Marciel to talk about building strong relationships between a coach and athlete and living stronger.
047: Greatness and Strength Comes From Attitude
March 04, 2016 08:19 - 5 minutes - 2.98 MBIt's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. Mark Twain In life we come across obstacles, ideas, or visions that we think are beyond our abilities. Maybe you are at a time in your life where you feel that your calling in life is more than you can actually handle. It can be scary but Christopher Reeves said, “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” Today I want to share with you...
046: Find Your Bliss
February 26, 2016 10:00 - 5 minutes - 2.64 MB“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls.” ― Joseph Campbell Joseph Campbell coined the term, “Follow your bliss.” So what is bliss? Why is it so important to find your bliss? The simple connection for finding bliss is to find true happiness. You get a deep satisfaction of knowing you found meaning and value in life. When you find your bliss, you get to live a strong and Ku life. You become that symbol of strength and your mana becomes c...
045: Kamaehu Naipo on Overcoming Your Inferiority Complex and Being Accountable for Your Kuleana
February 24, 2016 21:00 - 52 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode I sit down with Kamaehu Naipo who is a project engineer, lua, the Ancient Hawaiian Martial Arts, practitioner, musician, and athlete of The Kū Project. If you’ve been following The Ku Project on social media, particularly Instagram, you may have seen some images and videos of Kama tossing weight around, he’s a pretty big braddah. Kama said, "If you are looking at something that scares you, but you know it'll be good for you - jump right in.” And that seemed to be the underl...
044: Find Ways to Strengthen Your Character
February 19, 2016 09:30 - 6 minutes - 3.33 MBFor this Single Tasking Friday, Aipa shares thoughts how finding ways to strengthen your character by creating an environment that allows you to succeed. He shares the teachings of great coaches and thinkers like Vince Lombard, John Wooden, and Buckminster Fuller. He shares how the environment you surround yourself in is a direct correlation to how you live your life. If you aren't happy with where you are in your life and expect more, you must change your circumstances and strengthen you...
043: Be a Good Ancestor
February 12, 2016 09:30 - 6 minutes - 3.13 MB“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” - Sean Fitzpatrick, Former All Blacks Captain I stood on an open grassy field in nuuanu valley along with other students during a course in lua, The ancient Hawaiian martial art. No one was there except for our olohe and a few members of the group. We were learning a haʻa where we transformed ourselves and took on the characteristics of Kamapuaʻa, the boar demigod. Over a...
042: Landen Paikai Stepping into the Unknown and Bridging the Gap
February 10, 2016 09:30 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBI've been enjoying sitting down the my athletes and students to hear their stories. Kū Athlete and Student, Landen Paikai, shared with me his empowering story of taking a step into the unknown and out of his comfort zone. His journey of building Kū body and living a Kū life will inspire you to embark on your own journey. Landen has been with The Kū Project for close to 2 years and he symbolizes the epitome of patience, consistency, and enjoying the process. I learned a lot from Landen abou...
041: Make Strength Contagious
February 05, 2016 09:30 - 5 minutes - 2.72 MBI believe strength in contagious. Some of us may feel like we don't matter very much or what we do in life isn't very important. I was never the confident type that wanted to put myself out there and share my thoughts and stories. But I knew I wanted to help others and make a difference. This is when I realized that I had to strengthen myself and approach obstacles and overcome my fears. Doing so, I was able to break down barriers and limitations I placed on myself. In this Single Tasking Fr...
040: Kapono Kiakona on Balancing Life, Being a Family Man, and Optimizing Joy
January 29, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBI sat down with Kū Athlete and Student of The Kū Project, Kapono Kiakona, and talked about his view strength and his experience of becoming stronger. Kapono is a lawyer which is a job known for its long hours of work and time away from family. We talk about how he balances work, family, and health to ensure he lives a life full of joy and strength while enjoying a great bottle of wine. I was definitely fascinated by his strength of looking for help when he knew he needed it and how he was...
039: True Moment of Aloha
October 30, 2015 08:30 - 8 minutes - 4.01 MBIn this episode, Aipa talks about that true moment of Aloha and what Aloha means to him. Today, the word Aloha itself has been watered down overtime and has been used as candy to tempt consumers into transactions. People throw the word Aloha around without truly understanding the depth of what it means. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show. You can reach us at [email protected] with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at: www.twitter.com/the...
038: Ryan Moody on World Record Jumping, Overcoming Adversity, and being an Expert Learner
October 01, 2015 08:30 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBDaniel Aipa sits down with Ryan Moody, 9-Time World Record Holder and owner of The XWOD, and shares his story of overcoming a huge injury setback into becoming a world renowned coach who travels around the world coaching athletes and giving seminars on explosiveness and mental focus. We talk about Crossift, misinformation in the fitness industry, Louie Simmons and Westside Barbell, becoming explosive, and always striving to push the envelope of your human potential.
037: Be Mindful of Your Mana Account
September 04, 2015 08:30 - 9 minutes - 4.55 MBAre you mindful of your actions and behaviors every day? The more mana you have the more influence you have on others. When you are given mana you have the decision to use it for good or bad. Do you practice what your preach? Mana is a powerful tool that you must know how to access and use. You should also check your account on a daily basis to hold yourself accountable for your actions and behavior. If you actions and behaviors go against what you want to stand for, then your mana goes ...
036: Embrace Your Aggression
August 20, 2015 08:30 - 11 minutes - 5.71 MBAggression is bad. Controlled aggression is good. Aipa shares the importance of embracing your aggression and learning on how to direct the aggression into positive outlets instead of negative ones. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show. You can reach us at [email protected] with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at: www.twitter.com/thekuproject www.facebook.com/theaipaproject www.instagram.com/thekuproject Music credit: AlexPulseSound
035: Jack Cambra on Building a Culture, CrossFit, and Getting Strong
August 06, 2015 08:30 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBJack Cambra is the owner and Head Coach of CrossFit Fifty and Fifty Barbell. He's not afraid to share his thoughts, ideas, and opinions but the culture he has built at his gym is undeniably tough and effective. In this talk stories, we cover quite a bit. Here are a few examples: -Coach Jack Cambra's introduction to weight training. -What it means to be the fittest person in the world. -CrossFit being the best program out there -Why most people who do box squats, do them wrong. Link...
034: Vince 'The Anamoly' Cachero on Fighting, The Mindset of a Winner, and Giving Back to the Community
July 02, 2015 18:33 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBWe talk with Vince 'The Anamoly' Cachero, the current 135 lb Champion of U of MMA, and learn how he prepares for his fights from diet all the way to the moments before he steps into the cage. On top of being a fighter, Vince Cachero is an artist and entrepreneur working on his business Mana Sports Co and serving his community with Mana Kids Foundation. We dive into the mindset of a champion and how he approaches not only fighting but life itself. We hope all the best for Vince as a young ...
033: Focus on the Process not the Result
June 26, 2015 08:11 - 6 minutes - 3.35 MBIn this episode, Aipa dives into the importance of focusing on the process towards reaching a certain goal rather than trying to get results as quick as possible. Through embracing the process you learn much more and create habits and lessons of life that are more sustainable. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show. You can reach us at [email protected] with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at: www.twitter.com/thekuproject www.facebook.com/t...
032: How to Get Out of Your Mindʻs Maze
June 19, 2015 08:30 - 12 minutes - 5.91 MBIn this Single Tasking Episode, Aipa shares 6 steps on how you can get out of your mind's maze. Through the lessons of James Allen and his book As a Man Thinketh, Aipa shares how bad thoughts bear bad fruits and take root in a person's life. He give you 6 steps towards getting rid of those bad thoughts that hold you back from living a Kū life. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show. You can reach us at [email protected] with your feedback and questions. Al...
031: The Power of You
June 05, 2015 19:22 - 9 minutes - 4.71 MBYou have a super power. Everyone and everything has a super power, but they just don't realize it. The super power you possess is your Mana. Your mana is a inherited through your ancestors and family, and acquired through your life experiences and lessons. The more Mana you possess, the more influence you have on other for the good or bad. It's up to you. Daily, you must intentionally check your Mana Account by asking yourself the 10 questions you'll find in this episode. Contact...
030: Keʻōpū Reelitz on Coping with Challenges and Coming out Stronger
June 03, 2015 08:30 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBI was stoked to talk stories with Keʻōpū Reelitz, former editor of Mana Magazine, Paʻi Award winning writer, someone who participated in a 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and continues to take a lead in the Hawaiian community. I've spent a lot of time reaching out the the movers and shakers, thinkers, and difference maker in Hawaii to have them share their stories of becoming stronger and how they embody our philosophy of building a Kū body and living a Kū l...
029: No Be Shame. Embrace Your Strengths and Story
May 29, 2015 19:14 - 17 minutes - 8.18 MBThis single tasking friday, we dive into what it means to overcome the feeling of being shame of who you are when others try to make you feel unworthy. In Hawaii there is a tug-of-war between who's more Hawaiian and what it means to be Hawaiian. If you find yourself being shame of being lesser Hawaiian, the person who is doing the shaming is unsure of who they are. Be You. Be Kū. Continue to accentuate your strengths because that will only make the world you live in even stronger.
028: Emphasize on Building a Stronger Body
May 23, 2015 00:10 - 11 minutes - 5.18 MBOn this Single-Tasking Friday, we focus on Why we Emphasize on building a stronger body, or what we call a Kū body. But instead of looking at what exercise can help prevent, focus on what exercise can actually help build up. Those who make fitness as a part of who they are and not some burden they feel like that HAVE to do, they sleep better, able to burn more fat, increase their confidence and mood, energy levels increase, and they even enhance their sex drive among other things. Approa...
027: LiAnn Uyeda and the Healing Art of Lomilomi and Ho'opono
May 20, 2015 21:14 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBLiAnn Uyeda is a practitioner of the healing arts of lomilomi and ho'opono. In this interview, she discusses the importance of self awareness and understanding the language you use when you speak to others and yourself. She shares actionable steps you can take to reflect on yourself and become stronger physically, mentally, and spiritually. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show. You can reach us at [email protected] with your feedback and questions. Also, c...
026: Do More of What You are Afraid of Doing
May 15, 2015 16:00 - 13 minutes - 6.37 MBToday we focus on doing more of what you are afraid. Aipa gives a self-experiment for you to try to overcome a fear or feeling of disconnection and loneliness. He talks about the importance of embracing your fears and overcoming them. You never really get rid of your fears you just get better and overcoming them.
025: Janelle Bremer on Paleo Diet, Going into The Unknown, and Bringing Health to You
May 13, 2015 08:30 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBWhen you can gain control of your nutrition, you can gain control of your life. Many of us find ourselves wanting to eat healthier but let's be honest, it takes a lot of time in shopping, preparing, and cleaning. A lot. So when I came across a local business in Kailua, my hometown, who makes eating healthier convenient and tastes amazing I had to hear the story. The owner and founder of Good Clean Food Hawaii (GCF Hawaii), Janelle Bremer, is helping Hawaii become healthier and stronger b...
024: 4 Pillars to Success and Creating Stronger Habits
May 08, 2015 08:28 - 14 minutes - 6.59 MBWe talk about the 4 Pillars of success that must be in place before you start your way on any goal. The 4 Pillars to Success are: 1. Purpose and Intention 2. Accountability 3. Support System 4. Deadline If you have these pillars in place, then you are setting yourself up for success. John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneur on Fire has a great Acronym for FOCUS which is, Follow One Course Until Success. When it comes to becoming the strongest version of yourself, you must FOCUS because stren...
023: Daniel Ikaika Ito Part 2 - Mauna Kea, Kamehameha Surfing Team, and More
May 05, 2015 08:30 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBI continue my conversation with Daniel Ikaika Ito and dive more into what he is currently working on such as reporting on the current issues of Mauna Kea and the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT). From there, Ito drops more 'ike on life and the lessons he learned from being a surf coach at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama. On top of that he answers the question, "If you found yourself back in Ancient Hawaii and were free to choose your profession, what would you choose? Contact us to tell Aipa what...
022: Reflect and Look Back on Your Accomplishments
May 01, 2015 16:40 - 7 minutes - 3.66 MBIt's time to stop and reflect back on your life. We get so caught up in the fast pace life we live in today that when times get hard we get down on ourselves an feel like we haven't done anything. Take time this weekend to look back at all your accomplishments and successes, and build yourself back up. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show. You can reach us at [email protected] with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at: www.twitter.com/theai...
021: Daniel Ikaika Ito on Journalism, The Surf Industry, and Investing in Sweat Equity
April 28, 2015 22:03 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBIf you mention the name Daniel Ikaika Ito in the journalism, surfing, design, and marketing industry in Hawaii, there's a good chance they either talked stories with him, read a piece of his work, or supported a project he had his hands on. I had the chance to sit down with Daniel Ikaika Ito after a training session (He's also the newest Kū Athlete to our team). He is a journalist, surfer, coach, and entrepreneur who takes on projects he believes will benefit Native Hawaiians, and the Hawa...
020: 4 Keys to Self Confidence
April 24, 2015 08:30 - 11 minutes - 5.32 MBYou have something to unique and genuine to offer this world but what could be holding your back is your confidence. You need to learn how to be Kū in who you are. Like we say at TKP, Be You, Be Kū. Comparing yourself with others and searching for approval is a surefire way to make you feel lesser of yourself and bring self doubt into your world. By focusing on these 4 Keys to Building Self Confidence you can begin your journey towards become Kū and living the life you deserve full of...
019: Stop Waiting for the Right Time
April 17, 2015 08:30 - 16 minutes - 7.59 MBIn the winter of 2010, I experienced a shift in life. It takes a time of struggle, self reflection, and honesty to create a shift in your own life. Today I hope I empower to be stronger to take a stand and control your own life. For you to be stronger and exude strength to the people you come in contact with because strength is contagious. The stronger you are the stronger the world you live in becomes. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show. You can reach us at ...
018: Be Authentic. Be You
April 10, 2015 18:25 - 20 minutes - 9.31 MBOn today's show, you learn what it means to be authentic and the questions you can ask yourself during the weekend to help you find your true authenticity. In order to live a stronger life, it's important to release yourself from the chains of seeking approval from others and conforming to what people think you should be. In order to gain control of your life, you must take action to create a 'shift' towards being stronger and to be Kū. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about t...
017: Be The Hero of Your Story
April 03, 2015 08:30 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBThis week I wrote an article about the Rise of the Kanaka, how The Hero's Journey can help you live Kū. I thought it would be a great topic for this Single Tasking Aloha Friday. If you have been listening through some of the past podcast shows, you've probably heard me mention the Hero's Journey and Joseph Campbell. Today's show, I wanted to share a story of one of the legends of Hawaii's hero, Maui, and how you can look at your own life as a hero's journey. Once you can understand tha...
016: The Approach of Having No Plans
March 27, 2015 08:00 - 9 minutes - 4.52 MBIt seems that everything you want to do has to follow a specific plan. But what if your plan doesn't work out the way you thought. Experts rely on their experience to provide a plan for others to follow in order to achieve a specific result. But the emphasis isn't on the plan. The emphasis should be focusing on the necessary habits one must change. By creating new habits that are in line with your goals, you create a life transforming shift that will bring you closer towards achieving yo...
015: Stength Expert, Donny Mateaki - Overcoming Adversity and Finding a Career is Your Passion
March 26, 2015 08:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBDonny Mateaki, strength and conditioning expert and owner of DM Athletics based in Kirkland, WA. Mateaki always had a passion for strength and conditioning. He is an elite athlete who played at the University of Washington but through injuries and setbacks saw his dream of going to the NFL fly away. He overcame his adversity and found his purpose. He used his passion for strength and conditioning and started DM Athletics to be help athletes improve their overall performance and be a source ...
014: 8 Ways to Be Nalu
March 20, 2015 07:30 - 19 minutes - 9.27 MBYou ever felt like things were going all over the place and that you couldn't get a hold of your life? As if everything around you was going wrong or not exactly how you wanted. Then there are times when your to-do list is piled up, you become overwhelmed, don't know where to start, and your day is totally wasted because you feel like you didn't do anything. I wrote about this topic in my book, Aloha to You, and it's definitely something we can all benefit from practicing. Learn 8 Ways t...
013: Surround Yourself With Strength
March 13, 2015 10:00 - 15 minutes - 7.38 MBOn this Single Tasking Aloha Friday, Aipa shares his thoughts on the importance of surrounding yourself with strength. He touches upon how listening to podcasts such as, Jason Ferruggia, Pat Flynn, Tim Ferris, John Lee Dumas, and others empower him to become stronger. "Surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers, the believers and thinkers, but most of all, surround yourself with those who see greatness within you, even when you don't see it yourself." - Edmund Lee "You are the avera...
012: Kekai DeMello - Sustainable Energy to Native Hawaiians and Believing in Your Own Potential
March 11, 2015 07:30 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBKekai DeMello started his business, Battery Specialists of Hawaii, at a young age of 23 and has been on the road of success towards making a difference in Hawaii. DeMello shares his story of overcoming a learning disability, accepting who he is, and making sure he continues to live with his motto of "No Fear." It was great to site with a young entrepreneur who has a big vision of bringing sustainable energy to Hawaiian Homes by using the power of the sun. His story will empower you to ove...