The Aiki Dojo Podcast
The Aiki Dojo Podcast

The Aiki Dojo Podcast

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 Dan

Recent Episodes

A Discussion on Dojo Culture 
FEB 11, 2026
A Discussion on Dojo Culture 
The The Aiki Dojo Podcast - A Discussion on Dojo Culture In Episode 78 of the Aiki Dojo Podcast, we discuss dojo culture. Is it true that birds of a feather flock together or that one bad apple spoils the bunch? Is dojo culture crucial? If so, who creates this culture? Tune in and find out.  Enjoy!   Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/YIxSQM3nGmAThe 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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71 MIN
A Discussion on Aikido as Self-defense
JAN 14, 2026
A Discussion on Aikido as Self-defense
The The Aiki Dojo Podcast - A Discussion on Aikido as Self-defenseIn 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: [email protected]!Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/ymXeXsp6w4YThe 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 it here:Watch 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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66 MIN
Coming Back to Training After a Long Layoff
DEC 26, 2025
Coming Back to Training After a Long Layoff
The The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Coming Back to Training After a Long LayoffIn 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_XHgrpc5sThe 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 it here:Watch 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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51 MIN
A Discussion About Budo Renshu With Glenn Yoshida Sensei
DEC 10, 2025
A Discussion About Budo Renshu With Glenn Yoshida Sensei
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: [email protected]   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: [email protected]   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
NOV 26, 2025
Ken Watanabe Shihan's 5 Things All Beginners Should be Working on
The The Aiki Dojo Podcast - Ken Watanabe Shihan's 5 Things All Beginners Should be Working onIn 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/xnNLftPYwLoThe 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