Episode 110: "The Epistemic Rift That Separates Us From a Viable Budo."
In this episode, Valadez Sensei answers questions posed by a follower of his content. In doing so, Valadez Sensei addresses specifically the "Epistemic Rift" he has referred to many times throughout ...
29 Tammi 20241h 46min
Episode 105b: "Special Announcement"
Please join us on Patreon at $5/Month for all our future podcast episodes, as well as our continuing videos, articles, and writings. Additionally, on Patreon, we will be working together through the ...
25 Syys 20233min
Episode 105: "On Kihon Waza (Part I): What is Self-Defense Training?"
In this episode, Valadez Sensei begins a discussion on Kihon Waza - what it is and what it is not. The discussion begins with a reading and commenting upon his blog, "On Self-Defense." (See below for...
23 Heinä 20231h 37min
Episode 104: "Accompaniment to Gateway Aikido #12 (On Maai)"
In this episode, Valadez Sensei discusses and explains his latest Gateway Aikido (#12) on Maai. This episode also goes deeper into Jiyu Waza and the three identifying markers of Aikido: The Mystical E...
6 Touko 202349min
Episode 103: "The Energetic Component"
In this episode, Valadez Sensei discusses the Energetic Component of Aikido training, particularly in reference to Kihon Waza. Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly...
1 Touko 202341min
Episode 102: "Q&A" (Karma Yoga/The Way of Loneliness/Internal Skills)
In this episode, Valadez Sensei answers three questions from three different followers. The topics discussed are Karma Yoga, The Way of Loneliness, and Identifying Authentic Internal Skills, and much...
24 Huhti 20231h 34min
Episode 101: Founder Ideology & the Scrutiny of Experience
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses how "Founders" work within modern institutions to limit us and to reduce our individuality and the scrutiny we can cultivate through our ...
28 Maalis 202337min
Episode 100: "The Spiritual Component: Merton & Reconciling the Two Minds"
In this episode, Valadez Sensei begins to guide his deshi in the beginning stages of training at the Spiritual Component of Aikido: Reconciling the Egotripartite Mind and the God Mind. Please donate ...
25 Maalis 20231h 13min
