In this episode we dive into the most common objections that keep potential students from ever starting training. We also talk aikido envy, false advertising, trolls, and tools to rebuild our dojos as we transition out of the pandemic.
We wrap up the year with a discussion about the latest Black Belt Magazine post regarding the ever shrinking Aikido population and what (if anything) can be done about it.
We are honored to have Miles Kessler Sensei join our own Malory Graham for a very important discussion regarding the importance of meditation in your aikido practice. Click here to check out more from Miles and his unique approach to the integration of mediation in your aikido practice.
Join us for a brand new segment to the ATA podcast, Meet the Faculty! In this episode our own Malory Graham will interview Aviv Goldsmith and talk to him about some of the great course that he has created for AU.
Today Skip sits down with special guest Paige Chapman. Today we will discuss how powerful a plan can be for engaging with students during the coronavirus pandemic and eventually getting students back on the mat. We also talk about the possibilities of even getting new students during these difficult times.
We are back and we have much to talk about. In this episode we talk about the new struggles of teaching Aikido in a COVID world and the exciting new platform for online Aikido education....Aikido University!
In this episode of ATA we talk to Oliver Martinez of American Defensive Arts based in Keller, TX. Sensei Martinez shares how a few changes in his approach to teaching led to faster learning and made assessment more clear. We cover the specifics of his process and some of the pros and cons of trying new things as an instructor. Bio: Fifth degree black belt Oliver Martinez II has over 25 years of martial arts experience. He is passionate about teaching both traditional martial arts as well as modern methods of self-protection. In addition to teaching martial arts, he also currently works in private security where he has received specialized training in defensive tactics and use of force. https://americandefensivearts.com/
How many years of training would it take for you to feel like you could actually use Aikido to defend yourself? In this episode our own John Thompson sits down with AU faculty member Tristan Chermack as he discusses his AU course and how he approaches the subject of self-defense effectiveness in your training.
Skip and Paige Chapman talk about the challenges that dojo will face when the time comes to re-open after the covid-19 restrictions are lifted in your area
Join Skip Chapman as he talks about knocking down the blockades that are holding you and your dojo back.
The coronavirus presents challenges for the aikido community that we can change into opportunities
In this episode, we talk about the sudden popularity of the new Aikido Instructors Group on FB. Meet the moderators of the group as we dive deeper into what the group means to the aikido instructor.
Today we talk about some of the plans for ATA and 2020, the new Aikido Instuctors Group, and what aikido means to people that do not practice
ith Malory Graham From Seattle Aikikai. Everything is on the table in the second part of this podcast. Listen up, subscribe, join the conversation, and make a change!
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Join us for a very special episode with special guest Malory Graham from Seattle Aikikai and of course our Co-Hosts Glenn Brooks & John Thompson. We dive deeper into some pressing questions about the future of Aikido and some advise for any of aspiring those future Dojocho out there.
Social Media for the dojo? Who needs it? Should you do it? Does it even matter? In part 2 of our last episode (19.2) we talk about social media presence for Aikido. For the student, the instructor, and even the dojo.
Helping Aikido Grow? or Unknowingly Helping it Die? We have a candid talk about the public perception of Aikido and how everyone of us can effect it in a very positive or negative way.