In this one we view Aikido's alleged role as a "traditional martial art" through the lens of Muay Thai, contrasting the history (or lack thereof) of the two arts, as well as the training approaches. Where did the distinctive flavour of Muay Thai come from? What was Japan like between 1868 and 1920? What has Muay Thai got to do with Angkor Wat? Is Bushido a 20th Century invention? These questions and more examined in this episode.

In this episode we talk about modifying the practice regime of Aikido in the context of the second teaching/technique, Nikyo. We also draw parallels to the training regimes and cultures of other martial arts including Tai Chi, Xing Yi, Pak Mei, Sumo and MMA.

Why are we changing the name of the podcast to "Energy Arts"? What does this mean for our on-going Aikido 2.0 project? What is an internal art? What can Aikido learn from other martial arts like Xing Yi, BJJ, Tai Chi or Muay Thai? All these questions and more are examined in our latest episode.

What is wrong with the first teaching of Aikido? Can it be fixed? In this episode we also address the issues of hanmi and the timescales of Aikido technique.

What is wrong with Aikido? Does it need fixing? How might this be done? This episode introduces what the podcast is all about.