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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
Episodes
  • 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


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    55 mins
  • Part 2 of an Interview with Jay Dunkelman Sensei
    Nov 6 2025

    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 mins
  • An Interview with Jay Dunkelman Sensei
    Oct 23 2025

    The Aiki Dojo Podcast - An Interview with Jay Dunkelman Sensei

    In Episode 72 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, Ito Sensei interviews 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!

    Listen to this episode here: https://youtu.be/82l7WSXu4oM

    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 brings over 30 years of Aikido training to the podcast. The podcast is co-hosted by Ken Watanabe Shihan, Mike Van Ruth, Aikido 4th Dan, and Bill D'Angelo, Aikido 4th 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: 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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    50 mins
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