Reading excerpt from the book, "Budo", by Morihei Ueshiba.

Excerpt from "Budo", by Morihei Ueshiba, with commentary.

Excerpt from, "The Zen Way to The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru

Excerpt from, "The Zen Way to The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru

Excerpt from The Zen Way to The Martial Arts, by Taisen Deshimaru

Excerpt from "The Zen Way To The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru.

Reading of Introduction and commentary of the book, "The Zen Way To The Martial Arts", by Taisen Deshimaru

Excerpt from "Bushido", by Nitobe

Excerpt from the book, "Bushido",by Inazo Nitobe, the power of words.

Excerpt from "The Principles of Aikido", by Saotome

Excerpt from "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome

Excerpt from "The Principles of Aikido", by Mitsugi Saotome

Forward of the book Ultimate Aikido and reflection on Aikido as a flexible art with limitless possibilities.

Excerpt and commentary on front roll from the book, "Ultimate Aikido"

Excerpt from Sensei Yamada Shihan's book, "Ultimate Aikido: Secrets of Self Defense and Inner Power"

Excerpt in Helmuts of the Samurai , from the book "Art of The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156-1868", Metropolitan Museum; and beginning portion on how we can focus off the training mat.

Excerpts from the book, "Gracefull Exits: How Great Beings Die", by Sushila Blackman. Special readings for All Souls Day, the Day of the Dead.

Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai

Continued excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai

Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai

Excerpt from Secrets of the Samurai, traditional inner development versus external competitive practice.

Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai", by Ratti and Westbrook

Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai"

Excerpt from "Secrets of the Samurai"