<p>The The Aiki Dojo Podcast - A Discussion on Aikido as Self-defense</p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p>For more information about Yoshida Sensei contact him at: [email protected]</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/ymXeXsp6w4Y</p><p><br></p><p>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&#39;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.</p><p><br></p><p>The calligraphy that appears in this podcast are original creations by Yoshida Kuniharu. He can be reached here: </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kuni_rhythm/">https://www.instagram.com/kuni_rhythm/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/kuniharu.yoshida92">https://www.facebook.com/kuniharu.yoshida92</a></p><p><br></p><p>Watch it here:</p><p><br></p><p>Watch our 2 Minute Technique series:</p><p><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6CxvDYf8RXbmKN_Pbw1XPWP">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6CxvDYf8RXbmKN_Pbw1XPWP</a></p><p><br></p><p>Watch our podcast: </p><p><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6Ak4vwXgRtzWY7ohjMTmJhQ">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiXORPL-lO6Ak4vwXgRtzWY7ohjMTmJhQ</a></p><p><br></p><p>Read our blog, the Aiki Dojo Message: </p><p><a href="http://www.aikidocenterla.com/blog">http://www.aikidocenterla.com/blog</a></p><p><br></p><p>Read our Newsletter:</p><p><a href="http://www.aikidocenterla.com/newsletter">http://www.aikidocenterla.com/newsletter</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on social media:</p><p>Facebook: </p><p>Aikido Center of LA: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aikidocenterla"><u>https://www.facebook.com/aikidocenterla</u></a></p><p>Ito Sensei: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aikidoteacher"><u>https://www.facebook.com/aikidoteacher</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aikidocenterla/">https://www.instagram.com/aikidocenterla/</a></p><p>Ito Sensei: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/teacher.aikido/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/teacher.aikido/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>For more information about Aikido </p><p><a href="http://www.aikidocenterla.com">http://www.aikidocenterla.com</a></p><p>Rev. Kensho Furuya: <a href="http://www.kenshofuruya.com"><u>http://www.kenshofuruya.com</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this video, please support Furuya Sensei&#39;s vision and our non-profit foundation and the Aikido Center of Los Angeles. <a href="https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=85D4U4CXREWN4"><u>https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=85D4U4CXREWN4</u></a><br></p>