Latest Martin arts Podcast Episodes

Aikido Perspectives S01E06: 40 Questions for Two Shihan (Part 2)

Aikido Perspectives - May 21, 2020 15:06 - 1 hour
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 value of training vs. competing in martial ar...

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

Aikido Perspectives - April 21, 2020 17:09 - 1 hour
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 meaning of "going to Chicago,"  (a story whi...

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

Aikido Perspectives - April 21, 2020 16:10 - 1 hour
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 discuss a 1979 interview of Kanai Sensei th...

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

Aikido Perspectives - April 21, 2020 15:53 - 35 minutes
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 side) and there is one BEEP.  Wait for it.  ...

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

Aikido Perspectives - April 12, 2020 19:15 - 59 minutes
In this episode, we begin to explore the unpublished written works of Kanai Sensei as a foundation for a discussion of what Aikido is (and is not), what budo means in Aikido, and what we are seeking through our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 that this episode may not be suitable for the kids, beca...

Aikido Perspectives S01E01: "In the Beginning"

Aikido Perspectives - April 12, 2020 18:43 - 21 minutes
Hosted by Ricky Berger and featuring David Halprin Shihan.