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  • Martial Arts Movies and Their Role in Training

    Martial Arts Movies and Their Role in Training
    2026/04/22

    The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Martial Arts Movies and Their Role in Training


    In Episode 80 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we discuss martial arts movies and their role in training. Ito Sensei gives a few of his favorite films and explains the martial concepts in others. In this video, he will talk about icons from Bruce Lee to Steven Seagal.

    He will also talk about these movies/tv shows:

    Heroes with Vincent Zhao

    Hero with Jet Li

    The Guyver with Haru Matsuoka

    Hidden Fortress

    Vanishing Son with Russell Wong

    The Last Dragon

    Dragon Tiger Gate with Donnie Yen

    The Karate Kid

    Heroes of the East

    Kill Bill

    Lady Snowblood

    The Last Samurai Standing

    The Grandmaster

    Hardboiled

    Blade
    Judge Archer

    The One Armed Swordsman

    Zatoichi

    Ong Bak

    Lone Wolf McQuade

    John Wick

    Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

    Wu Tang Clan

    The Challenge with Scott Glenn

    Seven Samurai

    Shang Chi

    Iron Monkey

    The Street Fighter with Sonny Chiba

    Lone Wolf and Cub

    The Big Boss


    Enjoy!


    Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/tDkd2I2B8zQ


    The Aiki Dojo Podcast’s goal is to translate traditional Aikido and traditional martial arts training into the modern world. The podcast is hosted by David Ito Sensei who is the Chief Instructor of the Aikido Center of Los Angeles and he brings over 36 years of Aikido training to the podcast. The podcast is co-hosted by Ken Watanabe Shihan, James Doi Shihan, James Takata, and Bill D'Angelo. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.


    The calligraphy that appears in this podcast are original creations by Yoshida Kuniharu. He can be reached here:

    https://www.instagram.com/kuni_rhythm/

    https://www.facebook.com/kuniharu.yoshida92



    Watch our 2 Minute Technique series:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6CxvDYf8RXbmKN_Pbw1XPWP


    Watch our podcast:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6Ak4vwXgRtzWY7ohjMTmJhQ


    Read our blog, the Aiki Dojo Message:

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com/blog


    Read our Newsletter:

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com/newsletter


    Follow us on social media:

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    Aikido Center of LA: https://www.facebook.com/aikidocenterla

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    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/aikidocenterla/

    Ito Sensei: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.aikido/


    For more information about Aikido

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com

    Rev. Kensho Furuya: http://www.kenshofuruya.com


    If you enjoyed this video, please support Furuya Sensei's vision and our non-profit foundation and the Aikido Center of Los Angeles. https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=85D4U4CXREWN4
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    1 時間 6 分
  • Aikido Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales

    Aikido Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales
    2026/04/03

    The The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Aikido Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales

    In Episode 79 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we discuss a few of the myths in Aikido training. Some of these myths are allegorical teachings that students must train to find out for themselves the real meanings. Others are tall tales that have survived over time. Tune in and listen to find out what is real and what is really going on.


    Enjoy!

    Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/l9aZoL4VKmE

    The Aiki Dojo Podcast’s goal is to translate traditional Aikido and traditional martial arts training into the modern world. The podcast is hosted by David Ito Sensei who is the Chief Instructor of the Aikido Center of Los Angeles and he brings over 35 years of Aikido training to the podcast. The podcast is co-hosted by Ken Watanabe Shihan, James Takata, Stan Sung and Bill D'Angelo. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.


    The calligraphy that appears in this podcast are original creations by Yoshida Kuniharu. He can be reached here:

    https://www.instagram.com/kuni_rhythm/

    https://www.facebook.com/kuniharu.yoshida92


    Watch our 2 Minute Technique series:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6CxvDYf8RXbmKN_Pbw1XPWP

    Watch our podcast:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6Ak4vwXgRtzWY7ohjMTmJhQ

    Read our blog, the Aiki Dojo Message:

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com/blog

    Read our Newsletter:

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com/newsletter


    Follow us on social media:

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    Aikido Center of LA: https://www.facebook.com/aikidocenterla

    Ito Sensei: https://www.facebook.com/aikidoteacher


    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/aikidocenterla/

    Ito Sensei: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.aikido/


    For more information about Aikido

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com

    Rev. Kensho Furuya: http://www.kenshofuruya.com


    If you enjoyed this video, please support Furuya Sensei's vision and our non-profit foundation and the Aikido Center of Los Angeles. https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=85D4U4CXREWN4
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    1 時間 3 分
  • A Discussion on Dojo Culture

    A Discussion on Dojo Culture
    2026/02/11

    The The Aiki Dojo Podcast - A Discussion on Dojo Culture


    In Episode 78 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we discuss dojo culture. Is it true that birds of a feather flock together or that one bad apple spoils the bunch? Is dojo culture crucial? If so, who creates this culture? Tune in and find out.


    Enjoy!

    Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/YIxSQM3nGmA


    The Aiki Dojo Podcast’s goal is to translate traditional Aikido and traditional martial arts training into the modern world. The podcast is hosted by David Ito Sensei who is the Chief Instructor of the Aikido Center of Los Angeles and he brings over 35 years of Aikido training to the podcast. The podcast is co-hosted by Ken Watanabe Shihan, and Bill D'Angelo, Aikido 5th Dan. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.


    The calligraphy that appears in this podcast are original creations by Yoshida Kuniharu. He can be reached here:

    https://www.instagram.com/kuni_rhythm/

    https://www.facebook.com/kuniharu.yoshida92


    Watch our 2 Minute Technique series:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6CxvDYf8RXbmKN_Pbw1XPWP


    Watch our podcast:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6Ak4vwXgRtzWY7ohjMTmJhQ


    Read our blog, the Aiki Dojo Message:

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com/blog


    Read our Newsletter:

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com/newsletter


    Follow us on social media:

    Facebook:

    Aikido Center of LA: https://www.facebook.com/aikidocenterla

    Ito Sensei: https://www.facebook.com/aikidoteacher


    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/aikidocenterla/

    Ito Sensei: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.aikido/


    For more information about Aikido

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com

    Rev. Kensho Furuya: http://www.kenshofuruya.com


    If you enjoyed this video, please support Furuya Sensei's vision and our non-profit foundation and the Aikido Center of Los Angeles. https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=85D4U4CXREWN4
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    1 時間 12 分
  • A Discussion on Aikido as Self-defense

    A Discussion on Aikido as Self-defense
    2026/01/14

    The The Aiki Dojo Podcast - A Discussion on Aikido as Self-defense


    In Episode 77 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, Ito Sensei and Yoshida Sensei discuss Aikido as a form of self-defense. Is Aikido a form of fighting or combat? It it a viable means of self-defense? Should it be used as a form of self-defense? Tune to find out.

    For more information about Yoshida Sensei contact him at: glennyoshida@gmail.com


    Enjoy!


    Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/ymXeXsp6w4Y


    The Aiki Dojo Podcast’s goal is to translate traditional Aikido and traditional martial arts training into the modern world. The podcast is hosted by David Ito Sensei who is the Chief Instructor of the Aikido Center of Los Angeles and he brings over 35 years of Aikido training to the podcast. The podcast is co-hosted by Ken Watanabe Shihan, and Bill D'Angelo, Aikido 5th Dan. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.


    The calligraphy that appears in this podcast are original creations by Yoshida Kuniharu. He can be reached here:

    https://www.instagram.com/kuni_rhythm/

    https://www.facebook.com/kuniharu.yoshida92


    Watch it here:


    Watch our 2 Minute Technique series:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6CxvDYf8RXbmKN_Pbw1XPWP


    Watch our podcast:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6Ak4vwXgRtzWY7ohjMTmJhQ


    Read our blog, the Aiki Dojo Message:

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com/blog


    Read our Newsletter:

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com/newsletter


    Follow us on social media:

    Facebook:

    Aikido Center of LA: https://www.facebook.com/aikidocenterla

    Ito Sensei: https://www.facebook.com/aikidoteacher


    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/aikidocenterla/

    Ito Sensei: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.aikido/


    For more information about Aikido

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com

    Rev. Kensho Furuya: http://www.kenshofuruya.com


    If you enjoyed this video, please support Furuya Sensei's vision and our non-profit foundation and the Aikido Center of Los Angeles. https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=85D4U4CXREWN4
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    1 時間 7 分
  • Coming Back to Training After a Long Layoff

    Coming Back to Training After a Long Layoff
    2025/12/26

    The The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Coming Back to Training After a Long Layoff


    In Episode 76 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, Ito Sensei discusses coming back to practice after a long layoff. There are so many factors that go into someone quitting and even more to them coming back. Ito Sensei discusses his point of view of how to rejoin training and what it takes to come back.


    Enjoy!


    Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/fZ_XHgrpc5s


    The Aiki Dojo Podcast’s goal is to translate traditional Aikido and traditional martial arts training into the modern world. The podcast is hosted by David Ito Sensei who is the Chief Instructor of the Aikido Center of Los Angeles and he brings over 35 years of Aikido training to the podcast. The podcast is co-hosted by Ken Watanabe Shihan, and Bill D'Angelo, Aikido 5th Dan. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.


    The calligraphy that appears in this podcast are original creations by Yoshida Kuniharu. He can be reached here:

    https://www.instagram.com/kuni_rhythm/

    https://www.facebook.com/kuniharu.yoshida92


    Watch it here:


    Watch our 2 Minute Technique series:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6CxvDYf8RXbmKN_Pbw1XPWP


    Watch our podcast:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6Ak4vwXgRtzWY7ohjMTmJhQ


    Read our blog, the Aiki Dojo Message:

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com/blog


    Read our Newsletter:

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com/newsletter


    Follow us on social media:

    Facebook:

    Aikido Center of LA: https://www.facebook.com/aikidocenterla

    Ito Sensei: https://www.facebook.com/aikidoteacher


    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/aikidocenterla/

    Ito Sensei: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.aikido/


    For more information about Aikido

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com

    Rev. Kensho Furuya: http://www.kenshofuruya.com


    If you enjoyed this video, please support Furuya Sensei's vision and our non-profit foundation and the Aikido Center of Los Angeles. https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=85D4U4CXREWN4
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    52 分
  • A Discussion About Budo Renshu With Glenn Yoshida Sensei

    A Discussion About Budo Renshu With Glenn Yoshida Sensei
    2025/12/10
    The The Aiki Dojo Podcast - A Discussion About Budo Renshu With Glenn Yoshida SenseiIn Episode 75 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, Glenn Yoshida Sensei from Renshinkan Dojo shares he thoughts on O’Sensei’s book Budo Renshu. Budo Renshu is a book published by Morihei Ueshiba in the late 1930s. It features drawings of the execution of his techniques before Aikido became “Aikido.” In English the book is titled: Budo Training in Aikido. Yoshida Sensei was a student of Chiba Sensei and brings over 65 years of Aikido experience to his interpretation of Budo Renshu. Enjoy!For more information about Budo Renshu, please contact Yoshida Sensei at: glennyoshida@gmail.com Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/n36gsyyWdegThe Aiki Dojo Podcast’s goal is to translate traditional Aikido and traditional martial arts training into the modern world. The podcast is hosted by David Ito Sensei who is the Chief Instructor of the Aikido Center of Los Angeles and he brings over 35 years of Aikido training to the podcast. The podcast is co-hosted by Ken Watanabe Shihan, and Bill D'Angelo, Aikido 5th Dan. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.You can also listen to this podcast on iTunes or Spotify or wherever you download your podcasts. Enjoy!For more information about Budo Renshu, please contact Yoshida Sensei at: glennyoshida@gmail.com Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/n36gsyyWdegThe Aiki Dojo Podcast’s goal is to translate traditional Aikido and traditional martial arts training into the modern world. The podcast is hosted by David Ito Sensei who is the Chief Instructor of the Aikido Center of Los Angeles and he brings over 35 years of Aikido training to the podcast. The podcast is co-hosted by Ken Watanabe Shihan, and Bill D'Angelo, Aikido 5th Dan. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.The calligraphy that appears in this podcast are original creations by Yoshida Kuniharu. He can be reached here: https://www.instagram.com/kuni_rhythm/https://www.facebook.com/kuniharu.yoshida92Watch our 2 Minute Technique series:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6CxvDYf8RXbmKN_Pbw1XPWPWatch our podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6Ak4vwXgRtzWY7ohjMTmJhQRead our blog, the Aiki Dojo Message: http://www.aikidocenterla.com/blogRead our Newsletter:http://www.aikidocenterla.com/newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: Aikido Center of LA: https://www.facebook.com/aikidocenterlaIto Sensei: https://www.facebook.com/aikidoteacherInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/aikidocenterla/Ito Sensei: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.aikido/For more information about Aikido http://www.aikidocenterla.comRev. Kensho Furuya: http://www.kenshofuruya.comIf you enjoyed this video, please support Furuya Sensei's vision and our non-profit foundation and the Aikido Center of Los Angeles. https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=85D4U4CXREWN4
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    55 分
  • Ken Watanabe Shihan's 5 Things All Beginners Should be Working on

    Ken Watanabe Shihan's 5 Things All Beginners Should be Working on
    2025/11/26

    The The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Ken Watanabe Shihan's 5 Things All Beginners Should be Working on

    In Episode 74 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, Ken Watanabe Shihan gives 5 things that he thinks all beginners should be working on. Enjoy!

    Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/xnNLftPYwLo


    The Aiki Dojo Podcast’s goal is to translate traditional Aikido and traditional martial arts training into the modern world. The podcast is hosted by David Ito Sensei who is the Chief Instructor of the Aikido Center of Los Angeles and he brings over 35 years of Aikido training to the podcast. The podcast is co-hosted by Ken Watanabe Shihan, and Bill D'Angelo, Aikido 5th Dan. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.


    The calligraphy that appears in this podcast are original creations by Yoshida Kuniharu. He can be reached here:

    https://www.instagram.com/kuni_rhythm/

    https://www.facebook.com/kuniharu.yoshida92


    Watch our 2 Minute Technique series:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6CxvDYf8RXbmKN_Pbw1XPWP


    Watch our podcast:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6Ak4vwXgRtzWY7ohjMTmJhQ

    Read our blog, the Aiki Dojo Message:

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com/blog


    Read our Newsletter:

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com/newsletter


    Follow us on social media:

    Facebook:

    Aikido Center of LA: https://www.facebook.com/aikidocenterla

    Ito Sensei: https://www.facebook.com/aikidoteacher


    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/aikidocenterla/

    Ito Sensei: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.aikido/


    For more information about Aikido

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com

    Rev. Kensho Furuya: http://www.kenshofuruya.com

    If you enjoyed this video, please support Furuya Sensei's vision and our non-profit foundation and the Aikido Center of Los Angeles. https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=85D4U4CXREWN4
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    55 分
  • Part 2 of an Interview with Jay Dunkelman Sensei

    Part 2 of an Interview with Jay Dunkelman Sensei
    2025/11/06

    The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Part 2 of an Interview with Jay Dunkelman Sensei


    In Episode 73 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, this is the second part of Ito Sensei’s interview of Jay Dunkelman Sensei of Kuwamori dojo in Japan. Kuwamori dojo was the first dojo created outside of Hombu dojo in the early 1950s. Dunkelman Sensei moved to Japan in 1977 and was a long time student of Chiba Sensei. Enjoy!

    Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/-VCVZ-DFPkA


    The Aiki Dojo Podcast’s goal is to translate traditional Aikido and traditional martial arts training into the modern world. The podcast is hosted by David Ito Sensei who is the Chief Instructor of the Aikido Center of Los Angeles and he brings over 35 years of Aikido training to the podcast. The podcast is co-hosted by Ken Watanabe Shihan, and Bill D'Angelo, Aikido 5th Dan. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast.


    The calligraphy that appears in this podcast are original creations by Yoshida Kuniharu. He can be reached here:

    https://www.instagram.com/kuni_rhythm/

    https://www.facebook.com/kuniharu.yoshida92


    Watch our 2 Minute Technique series:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6CxvDYf8RXbmKN_Pbw1XPWP

    Watch our podcast:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6Ak4vwXgRtzWY7ohjMTmJhQ


    Read our blog, the Aiki Dojo Message:

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com/blog


    Read our Newsletter:

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com/newsletter


    Follow us on social media:

    Facebook:

    Aikido Center of LA: https://www.facebook.com/aikidocenterla

    Ito Sensei: https://www.facebook.com/aikidoteacher

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/aikidocenterla/

    Ito Sensei: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.aikido/


    For more information about Aikido

    http://www.aikidocenterla.com

    Rev. Kensho Furuya: http://www.kenshofuruya.com


    If you enjoyed this video, please support Furuya Sensei's vision and our non-profit foundation and the Aikido Center of Los Angeles. https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=85D4U4CXREWN4
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    59 分