Episodes 76
Avg. Duration 49m
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Since Apr 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Exploring Aikido, philosophy and practice

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Aiki Forward

Jun 11, 2026 1h 10m

One of the very first people to reach out with encouraging words when I announced that I was starting this project was Crystal Aldrich Sensei, owner and head instructor of Aikido New London…

Aikido is a Matter of the Heart

May 29, 2026 42m

This is a bit of an experimental bonus…kinda.I told you a few episodes back (if you’ve been following at home) that I’m creatively engaging with Kayla Feder Sensei on a exciting book project. Well,…

Aikido is Misogi

May 21, 2026 0m

I was supposed to be writing today, or figuring out some “next steps” but I made this video instead. Don’t know why I can’t resist black and white.Amazing energy at the dojo lately, hope it’s a sign…

Mastering the pen (and the sword, just in case)

May 20, 2026 1h 9m

One fateful day, whilst walking past the wrestling room at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, a literal flash of light reflecting off a katana caught Michael Weber Sensei’s eye, drawing him into…

Signposts on the Path

May 12, 2026 1h 8m

To say my talk with Matt Fluty Sensei got deep would be an understatement.We waded into some heavy but hopeful, and highly inspiring territory.I always read the transcripts of the interviews before I…

Standing in Aiki

May 05, 2026 1h

Raso Hultgren Sensei, Chief Instructor of Aikido of Missoula, vividly synthesizes and embodies the artistic fluidity, rigorous physicality, and metaphysical mystery of Aikido.Raso Sensei’s Aikido…

The Tao of Cacao

Apr 30, 2026 2m

Hi, welcome to Ki to the City.I sincerely apologize for the recent lag in putting out new episodes.For whatever reason, this month, there’s been a lot of weird technical issues and scheduling changes…

Why not me?

Apr 16, 2026 1h 11m

This is, for sure, one of the most encouraging episodes I’ve had the good fortune to record. I honestly don’t think I can fully express how in awe I am at the optimistic bravery, fortitude, and…

Simplicity as power / slowing down time

Apr 09, 2026 1h 4m

On this episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Sam Zeitlin, a remarkable thinker and Aikidoka whose life-path exemplifies the very synthesis many of us are seeking.Sam has cultivated a…

Ultra Exciting Announcement!

Apr 04, 2026 1m

Hi, hope you’re all doing well out there in the aether.My temperamental tablet is delaying the publication of a few wonderful conversations that I’ve already recorded. Sorry for the dearth of new…

Primal Aikido

Mar 27, 2026 1h 11m

In this episode, I had the honor of conversing with Marco Rubatto Sensei, from Hara Kai dojo in Torino, Italy.For nearly twenty years, Marco Sensei’s been creatively documenting a journey that began…

Always looking for new ways to share voices

Mar 17, 2026 4m

I apologize if it’s been a bit quiet on the podcast front.I’m willing to attribute to destiny the fact that my last few scheduled conversations kind of canceled last minute.It’s totally…

“We train for times like these”

Mar 07, 2026 1h 7m

“Aikido was forged in the crucible of war. The Aikido we know bloomed in the era of peace.”Is it possible to speak of “Post-War” Aikido anymore?How long were we ever actually living, Post-War?I want…

A 'Brand' New Way of Looking at Aikido

Feb 27, 2026 1h 9m

“Ki to the City” was originally conceived as a way to address the seemingly shaky future of Aikido (specifically, in my own life). In this episode, I’m honored to speak with someone who is not just…

Speaking the Noble Language of Aikido

Feb 24, 2026 1h 9m

For those of us who practice Aikido on the regular, we already intimately feel the profound and magical impact it has on everyday life, specifically when it comes to enhancing our ability to…

Scenes from Bond Street Dojo

Feb 19, 2026 1m

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A "ruff" draft

Feb 17, 2026 8m

I haven’t done one of these “solo episodes” in a while.I know I promised I wouldn’t anymore because I felt like I was making it too much about “me,” but a guest rescheduled at the last minute and I…

Further inquiry into Aiki-consciousness

Feb 10, 2026 1h 11m

Here’s Part II of my recent interview with Chris Thorsen Sensei, distinguished senior student of Richard Moon Sensei and board member at Aiki Extensions.If you heard Part I, you’ll surely already be…

Quantum Edge

Feb 06, 2026 1h 11m

Long-time student of Richard Moon Sensei and integral board member of Aiki Extensions, Chris Thorsen Sensei’s life is a remarkable testament to the power of intuition, embodied practice, and a deep…

Happy Setsubun!

Feb 03, 2026 1h 7m

Happy Setsubun!According to Shinto, it’s today, Feb. 3rd..Setsubun literally translates to “seasonal division.” While, historically, it referred to the eve of any of the four seasons, it now…

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