Aikido: A Bridge between Ancient Samurai Wisdom and Modern Life

The Ritsu's vibez Podcast

Immerse yourself in an authentic exploration of Aikido, an art form I've been practicing for 15 years. In this journey, we will appreciate the distinct grace of this martial art, its deep roots in the sword school, and its meditative component. Brace yourself as we delve into an ancient samurai tale that beautifully illustrates Aikido's cardinal principle - that in times of confrontation, slowness and concentration eclipse speed and recklessness.
The second half of our episode breathes life into the tale of Taisen Desshimaru, who talks about the disciple of legendary Musashi Miyamoto. This narrative serves as a reflection on confronting fears and weaving innovative solutions to challenges, principles that are applicable not only within the dojo, but also in real-life scenarios. This episode promises to not only deepen your understanding of this martial art but also arm you with a mindset to navigate the storms of life. Let's learn together, and share our insights on Instagram.
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In-depth:
Taisen Deshimaru: Taisen Deshimaru Rōshi (弟子丸泰仙, born Deshimaru Yasuo; lived in the last century) was a Japanese Buddhist monk and the founder of the International Zen Association.

Musashi Miyamoto: 宮本武藏, was a Japanese samurai, writer, and artist, considered the greatest swordsman in the history of Japan. He was the founder of the Hyoho Niten Ichi-ryu school of swordsmanship (兵法二天一流, School of the strategy of two heavens as one, a koryu 古流, i.e., a traditional Japanese sword school described in the treatise "The Book of Five Rings" - 五輪書 Go rin no sho). He is known for using two swords simultaneously.

O Sensei: was a Japanese martial artist. Considered one of the greatest martial arts masters in history, he lived in the first half of the 20th century and was the founder of Aikido. He is referred to as Ōsensei (grand master) by aikidoka.

The book I refer to is: Lo Zen e le Arti Marziali (Zen and the Martial Arts), published by Seghers, Paris, by Taisen Deshimaru.

And if you drop by in Rome, just come to join our dojo for some practice at Kohaku Aikido Dojo: www.kohakuaikidoroma.com
Enjoy!

Capitole

1. Aikido: A Bridge between Ancient Samurai Wisdom and Modern Life (00:00:00)

2. Intro (00:00:08)

3. Why the Way of the Sword is so necessary (00:01:55)

4. The story of Musashi's disciple (00:03:16)

5. Why the story of Musashi's disciple is so fundamental (00:06:08)

6. How to use the Way of the Sword in everyday life (00:07:30)

7. Outro (00:09:51)