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The Aiki Dojo Podcast

The Aiki Dojo Podcast

By: Aikido Center of Los Angeles
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 Translating traditional Aikido and traditional martial arts training into the modern world. Hosts: David Ito, Chief Instructor of Aikido Center of Los Angeles Ken Watanabe Shihan Bill D'Angelo, Aikido 4th Dan Mike Van Ruth, Aikido 4th Dan, Iaido 4th DanAikido Center of Los Angeles Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Coming Back to Training After a Long Layoff

    Coming Back to Training After a Long Layoff
    Dec 26 2025

    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 mins
  • A Discussion About Budo Renshu With Glenn Yoshida Sensei

    A Discussion About Budo Renshu With Glenn Yoshida Sensei
    Dec 10 2025
    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 mins
  • Ken Watanabe Shihan's 5 Things All Beginners Should be Working on

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

    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
    Show More Show Less
    55 mins
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