In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei addresses a deshi's about a recent Facebook post.

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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei addresses a deshi's comment on the cultural shock of going off to the university. This topic extends into seeing Aikido Kihon Waza as ritual, and the dojo as an alternative to the way of the world, Americanist nihilism, mental illness and unwellness.

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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei addresses how to train through or with injuries, the practice of non-contestation, which is central to Jiu-Jitsu and thus Aikido, and the required levels of faith to be able to practice non-contestation.

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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei addresses a deshi's question on fear.

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In this episode, recorded off the mat, Valadez Sensei reads and elaborates upon two of his blog entries. (See links below)

https://www.senshincenter.com/post/the-problem-of-techniques-the-technique-of-problems

https://www.senshincenter.com/post/self-defense-with-aikido

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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei St. John of the Cross and the Dark Night of the Soul - a phase encountered by those that have entered the depths of The Way.

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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses Ukemi - The practice of Uke.

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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei addresses a listener's topic for discussion and explains deeper his understanding of Budo practice, skill, and training to his deshi.

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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei addresses a listener's topic for discussion.

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In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei addresses a deshi's question on harbored anger. Apologies, but the volume is low on this episode. Perhaps, ear buds are in order. We will be up to par again with our next episode.

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