In Aikido Stories Episode 6, Kimberly Richardson Sensei tells us 3 stories: about her early training with Mary Heiny Sensei, one of her first experiences as a chief instructor, and the highlight of our episode, about trying to catch a flight home a few days after 9/11.
Aikido Stories Podcast Episode 5
In Aikido Stories Podcast Episode 5, Craig Fife Sensei tells about an incredible training experience he had with Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan at Aiki Summer Retreat.
Aikido Stories Podcast Episode 4
In Aikido Stories Podcast Episode 4, Craig Fife Sensei tells of how he began his transition from outlaw biker to the great teacher we know today.
Aikido Stories Podcast Episode 3
In Aikido Stories Episode 3, Michael Friedl Shihan tells of how he almost quit aikido and how his teacher, Clyde Takeguchi Sensei, lured him back in. It’s a great story.
Aikido Stories Podcast Episode 2
In Aikido Stories Episode 2, Michael Friedl Shihan tells of his first experience with aikido. At the time, in 1972, Friedl Shihan was a 2nd degree black belt in karate and had his own dojo. One of his students was also taking aikido and invited Friedl Shihan to check it out.