Titles and colored belts are nearly universal in the martial arts community. Where do they come from and are they a positive or negative influence?

Action beats reaction, and this podcast is about this crucial fundamental of conflict.

Aikido is often referred to by the lineage of your instructor. Today's podcast covers this topic.

There are some important things to think about when deciding on whether to carry a weapon for self-defense, and if so - what to carry.

Several fantastic comments and points brought up by listeners, along with my thoughts on them.

Pain is a tool every martial artist must understand well, and have not only the control to apply it but the judgment of when it is needed, appropriate, or even useful.

Many students are hesitant to teach. Today I discuss the benefits of teaching and the ramifications if a student avoids it.

I address a listener question about practitioners from other martial arts training in aikido.

It is quite common for practitioners to quit their martial arts training once they get promoted to black belt. This podcast covers some of the reasons why and poses some solutions.

Not all violence is the same, and civilian is far different from sport fighting or military combat. Today we look at who can benefit from the approach aikido specializes in.