Episode 99: "What is Aiki? & Two Patrons' Questions"
In this episode, Valadez Sensei answer two questions from Patreon donators and discusses his blog article, "What is Aiki?" in great detail. Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistan...
20 Mars 20232h 23min
Episode 98: "What is the 'God Mind'"?
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei answers a question from a FB follower and discusses what the God Mind is with his deshi. Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assist...
29 Jan 202327min
Episode 97: Q&A - Mappo, Curriculum, & Christian Mysticism
In this episode, recorded off the mat, Valadez Sensei answers three questions from a Patreon Subscriber. Please also donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and grea...
17 Jan 20231h 8min
Episode 96: "Three Obstacles & The Three Technologies of Suffering, Humiliation, and Devotion."
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses three main obstacles to pursuing the way as a Way, and three technologies of self that can function as solutions to these obstacles. Thi...
3 Jan 20232h 2min
Episode 95: "Interview with the Senshin Center Dai-Senpai"
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei interviews the dojo Dai-Senpai, giving context to his training and pointing him to deeper levels as he moves forward with his training. Please als...
21 Dec 20221h 14min
Episode 94: "Fine Motor Skills, the Flinch Response, & Transcendence of the Self"
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei answers a subscriber's question on pertaining to fine motor skills, the flinch response, and Aikido as self-defense. In answering the question, Va...
28 Nov 20221h 30min
Episode 93: "The Vinaya and the Toxic Dojo Member" (My Favorite Episode So Far!)
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei answers a subscriber's question on how to deal with toxic dojo members. In answering the question, Valadez Sensei ties many episodes together in o...
12 Nov 20221h 24min
Episode 92: "Your Teacher is a Tool: A User History of the Technology of Self Called 'Budo.'"
In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei leads his deshi through a user history of the Budo technology of self. Please also donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is great...
6 Nov 20221h 4min
