29. Reckless training, amateurism and the Asian connection - with Philip Smith Shihan 

7th degree aikido black belt Philip Smith joins Mark to discuss intense traditional “Asian style” training, culture, democracy vs. totalitarianism in traditions, being a life-long learner, relationships built though martial arts, getting injured and how to avoid it, being part time vs. being a professional, high-level sports, having multiple roles with students, innovation vs. tradition, beauty, how linage is passed between bodies, teaching as an art, and sports science. https://ukaonline.org http://www.aikidodudley.org.uk/