Episode 117: "The Prodigal Son"

It is with regret that I must inform you that Senshin Center dojo has been destroyed by a flash flood that entered our building - saturating the entire mat, all equipment, and all materials, with mud, debris, and water. With apologies, we will be unable to publish any new content for at least the time being. We are hoping this is a disaster we can bounce back from - this lesson in the truth of impermanence. Since its conception, Senshin Center has provided the Aikido community at large with free access to our content. This free content has come in the shape of writings, articles, blogs, podcasts, intensive training camps, dojo visits, and of course videos. The total library is immense and daunting in its amount. Many have benefited from this. If you have benefitted from this content and/or if your heart is so moved, please consider donating funds toward our rebuilding efforts. Donations of any size will be greatly needed and appreciated. Direct donations can be made in the following ways: - Venmo, please use: @David-Valadez-50 (Note: If Venmo asks for the last four digits of my cell: 0166.) - Zelle, please use: 805-252-6003 - PayPal: [email protected] For international users, please use Wise Tag: @davidmarkv8 If you would like to make a donation by other means, please email me at: [email protected]. Respectfully requested and greatly appreciative, Dave

In this episode, Valadez Sensei is asked by one of his deshi to opine on other teachers, but this is expanded to include gaining perspective to better understand Senshin Aikido and to therefore problematize how one thinks. To gain access to all of our continuing content, join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo: www.patreon.com/SenshinCenter Purchase our book: "Budo Contemplations: Life within a Warrior Ascetic" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6PJ74X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZADQ3T0W27AFHZ1VRDHE Please visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos: www.senshincenter.com Please follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senshincenter Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone

In this episode, Valadez Sensei has a conversation with his deshi regarding following a recent filming of The Aiki Game. See video links for details: https://youtu.be/Niv8POCZeKA https://youtu.be/Nl-fXr5_pcU To gain access to all of our continuing content, join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo: www.patreon.com/SenshinCenter Purchase our book: "Budo Contemplations: Life within a Warrior Ascetic" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6PJ74X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZADQ3T0W27AFHZ1VRDHE Please visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos: www.senshincenter.com Please follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senshincenter Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone

In this episode, Valadez Sensei has a conversation with two of his deshi regarding current events and how one on The Way navigates being in the world but not of the world - a key principle of his teachings. To gain access to all of our continuing content, join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo: www.patreon.com/SenshinCenter Purchase our book: "Budo Contemplations: Life within a Warrior Ascetic" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6PJ74X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZADQ3T0W27AFHZ1VRDHE Please visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos: www.senshincenter.com Please follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senshincenter Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone

In this episode, Valadez Sensei addresses a question from a Patreon Training Group Member on how to bring his practice of Senshin Aikido into his fatherhood. To gain access to all of our continuing content, join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo: www.patreon.com/SenshinCenter Purchase our book: "Budo Contemplations: Life within a Warrior Ascetic" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6PJ74X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZADQ3T0W27AFHZ1VRDHE Please visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos: www.senshincenter.com Please follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senshincenter Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone

In this episode, Valadez Sensei addresses a Patreon Training Group Member's question on how best to teach his new students in Senshin Aikido. To gain access to all of our continuing content, join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo: www.patreon.com/SenshinCenter Purchase our book: "Budo Contemplations: Life within a Warrior Ascetic" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6PJ74X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZADQ3T0W27AFHZ1VRDHE Please visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos: www.senshincenter.com Please follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senshincenter Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone

In this episode, Valadez Sensei addresses the common question of "finding time and energy" for training - addressed here from his unique perspective. To gain access to all of our continuing content, join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo: www.patreon.com/SenshinCenter Purchase our book: "Budo Contemplations: Life within a Warrior Ascetic" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6PJ74X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZADQ3T0W27AFHZ1VRDHE Please visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos: www.senshincenter.com Please follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senshincenter Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone

In this episode, Valadez Sensei discusses with his deshi the importance of a practice and its key differences from talking or thinking about The Way. To gain access to all of our continuing content, join our Patreon Training Group's Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo: www.patreon.com/SenshinCenter Purchase our book: "Budo Contemplations: Life within a Warrior Ascetic" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6PJ74X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZADQ3T0W27AFHZ1VRDHE Please visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos: www.senshincenter.com Please follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senshincenter Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone

In this episode, Valadez Sensei, along with his deshi, discuss how one orients him/herself upon The Way via the practice of teacher/deshi alignment. To gain access to all of our continuing content, join our Patreon Training Group's Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo: www.patreon.com/SenshinCenter Purchase our book: "Budo Contemplations: Life within a Warrior Ascetic" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6PJ74X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZADQ3T0W27AFHZ1VRDHE Please visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos: www.senshincenter.com Please follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senshincenter Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone

In this episode, we answer some questions and address some comments from the community. Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated. Join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo to gain access to all of our continuing content and please consider donating more than the $5/mo: www.patreon.com/SenshinCenter The first book is available now: https://a.co/d/itskY1r Please visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos: www.senshincenter.com Please follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senshincenter Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone