Aikido: Discussed

This week, we're talking about the different things that motivate people to start training in martial arts.

As of this month, Chris has been training in Aikido for twenty years! This week, we discuss some of the moments and reflections that Chris has had looking back over his time in Aikido.

This week, we talk about how studying Martial Arts is an outstanding and unique way to improve oneself physically, emotionally, and socially.

This week, we discuss footwork, although (as usual), we end up straying a bit off topic.

This week, we talk about pins and controls, and their place in Aikido.

This week, we discuss Aikido Journal's recent article on Aikido's branding problem, and our problem with the idea of branding itself.

https://aikidojournal.com/2018/09/04/aikidos-branding-problem-will-aikido-become-the-kodak-of-the-martial-arts/

On this episode, we talk about the idea of Aikido "hacks", and what may be wrong with that idea. Also, we give some of our own tips to getting the most out of your training.

This week, we're putting our heads together to give some tips to people interested in starting an Aikido club or group in their area.

Today, we discuss Chris's system for understanding all conflict, and talk about how and where Aikido fits into the spectrum.

Shout out to our mystery listener who bought us dinner! Thank you!

This week, we're delving into the "art" aspect of Aikido, and exploring what the word means in the context of "Martial Art".