The Aiki Dojo Podcast - What Does Black Belt Mean? This episode of the Aiki Dojo podcast discusses what the meaning of black belt is today and in the past. Is black belt the end of the journey? Should people be pursuing rank? What does it even mean to attain a black belt? These just some of the questions discussed on this podcast. 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 Stan Sung, Aikido, Shodan. A new podcast drops every 2 weeks. Let us know if you have a topic that you would like Ito Sensei discuss in his next podcast. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aikidojo/support