The Role of the Teacher in Aikido

The Aiki Dojo Podcast - The Role of the Teacher in Aikido In this episode of the Aiki Dojo podcast, they discuss the role of the teacher in traditional training. The word sensei (先生) translates as “one who comes before” but does that every person who comes before is “the teacher?” What does it mean to be a teacher today. Everyone uses that title but more most qualified to be a sensei? The Aiki Dojo Podcast 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 brings over 30 years of Aikido training to the podcast. The podcast is co-hosted by Mike Van Ruth, Aikido 4th Dan, Bill D'Angelo, Aikido 4th Dan and Jacob Sisk, Aikido Shodan. A new podcast drops every 2 weeks. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei and the team to discuss in the next podcast. Enjoy! Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/Rr3WqpRu1h8 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aikidojo/support