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  • A Discussion on Aikido as Self-defense

    A Discussion on Aikido as Self-defense
    Jan 14 2026

    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:

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

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    Instagram:

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    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 ora e 7 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • 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
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    55 min
  • Part 2 of an Interview with Jay Dunkelman Sensei

    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 min
  • An Interview with Jay Dunkelman Sensei

    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 min
  • The Beginner’s Ego

    The Beginner’s Ego
    Sep 3 2025

    The Aiki Dojo Podcast - The Beginner’s Ego

    In Episode 71 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we begin a series of discussions on beginners. This particular episode deals with the ego and the beginner. Should a beginner have an ego? What is the role of the ego in training? How to recognize the ego. Tune in and find out the answers to the questions and much much more. Enjoy!

    Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/gInvRyRa994

    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 ora e 2 min
  • The Roll of the Uke

    The Roll of the Uke
    Aug 6 2025

    The Aiki Dojo Podcast - The Roll of the Uke

    In Episode 70 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we have a discussion about the uke. The uke is the one who “receives” the technique. From the outside looking in, the uke seems like just a throwing dummy. However, the uke’s role is much more than just rolling or setting someone up to look good. Tune in and find out how important the role of the uke is to developing one’s Aikido. Enjoy!

    Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/DmUhdjV8P0A


    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 ora e 4 min