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Craig Dickson discusses all things Budo, from practical application to the esoteric stuff that no-one talks about anymore....

Craig Dickson


    • Jul 14, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Budo Etc | Contemporary Thoughts on Traditional Martial Arts

    Rediscovering Jujutsu History, with Gary Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 69:16


    In this episode, Gary Harper talks about his recent journey of research and discovery into the life of early Jujutsu (or ju-jitsu as it was known back then) pioneer, James Hipkiss.Anyone interested in getting hold of a copy of the republished version of "Self Defence Made Simple" by Hipkiss, can contact Gary directly at GHarper@hamerchilds.co.ukFollow us at @budoetc on Instagram and don't forget to sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com for the earliest updates and news!

    In Conversation with Robert Boyd: Experiences Training in Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 94:49


    In this episode, one of our most popular guests, Iaidoka Robert Boyd, is back!  This time, Robert and Craig discuss all manner of things Iaido and budo related but specifically Robert's experiences of his first training visit to Japan.Check out Robert @scottish_kenshi on Instagram (and don't forget to follow @budoetc, too)!Follow us at @budoetc on Instagram and don't forget to sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com for the earliest updates and news!

    In Conversation with Chris Hanson of Karate Unity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 98:15


    Craig is joined by the amazing Chris Hanson of Karate Unity for a lively discussion covering a whole range of things from karate to cross training,  and more!  If you haven't already, check out Chris on Instagram @karateunity,  on YouTube, and on facebook, as well as his website https://www.karateunity.ca/  Follow us at @budoetc on Instagram and don't forget to sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com for the earliest updates and news!

    In Conversation with Dean Suter of the Musha Shugyo Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 72:28


    Craig is joined by Dean Suter, creator and host of the Musha Shugyo podcast, for a discussion on preservation and promotion in the traditional, classical and contemporary martial arts.  If you haven't already, check out Dean @mushashugyopodcast on Instagram and check out the Musha Shugyo podcast either directly at https://mushashugyopodcast.buzzsprout.com/ or by searching in all good podcast players. (and don't forget to follow @budoetc, too and sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com)!Follow us at @budoetc on Instagram and don't forget to sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com for the earliest updates and news!

    Shu Ha Ri (etc) with Miles Kessler of The Integral Dojo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 80:13


    Craig is joined by Miles Kessler, talking about Shu Ha Ri and much more.  Check out Miles on Instagram @mileskessler and his website The Integral Dojo (www.theintegraldojo.com)In the episode, Miles mentions his free Shu Ha Ri reference guide which you can download here: https://store.theintegraldojo.com/shu-ha-ri-free-reference-guide(and don't forget to follow @budoetc, too and sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com)!Follow us at @budoetc on Instagram and don't forget to sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com for the earliest updates and news!

    In Conversation with Special Guest Jessica Gerrity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 59:42


    Craig is joined by special guest Jessica "@jessintokyo" Gerrity, talking about Kyudo (and other arts), life in Japan, and presenting traditional and classical arts to a modern audience.If you haven't already, check out Jess  @jessintokyo on Instagram and her YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/jessintokyoblog (and don't forget to follow @budoetc, too and sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com)!Follow us at @budoetc on Instagram and don't forget to sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com for the earliest updates and news!

    In Conversation with Aikidoka Nick Regnier (Part Three)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 86:27


    In this (Final) part of Craig's conversation with passionate Aikido practitioner and teacher, Nick Regnier, we talk about Nick's upcoming seminar, plans for the future and how to attract a new generation to the traditional arts, without losing their inherent values.Check out Nick  @aspireaikidolondon on Instagram, https://www.aspireaikidolondon.co.uk/ and, of course, his YouTube channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5t0M64Mu6GPXejkqj7vVIw  (and don't forget to follow @budoetc, too and sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com)!Follow us at @budoetc on Instagram and don't forget to sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com for the earliest updates and news!

    In Conversation with Aikidoka Nick Regnier (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 78:08


    This episode is Part Two of  Craig's conversation with passionate Aikido practitioner and teacher, Nick Regnier, about his Budo journey, some of the personal challenges he has overcome, and his views on real life application. Check out Nick  @aspireaikidolondon on Instagram, https://www.aspireaikidolondon.co.uk/ and, of course, his YouTube channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5t0M64Mu6GPXejkqj7vVIw  (and don't forget to follow @budoetc, too and sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com)!Follow us at @budoetc on Instagram and don't forget to sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com for the earliest updates and news!

    In Conversation with Aikidoka Nick Regnier (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 55:31


    In this episode, Craig talks to passionate Aikido practitioner and teacher, Nick Regnier, about his Budo journey, some of the personal challenges he has overcome, and his views on real life application. Check out Nick  @aspireaikidolondon on Instagram, https://www.aspireaikidolondon.co.uk/ and, of course, his YouTube channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5t0M64Mu6GPXejkqj7vVIw  (and don't forget to follow @budoetc, too and sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com)!Follow us at @budoetc on Instagram and don't forget to sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com for the earliest updates and news!

    In Conversation with Robert Boyd: Thoughts on Iaido and a new Budo generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 76:56


    In this episode, Craig talks to Iaidoka, Robert Boyd, about how he started, his practice, Iaido today and how a new generation of Budoka might be encouraged.Check out Robert @scottish_kenshi on Instagram (and don't forget to follow @budoetc, too)!Follow us at @budoetc on Instagram and don't forget to sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com for the earliest updates and news!

    Fight, Flight, Freeze - Goshinjutsu 護身術

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 40:54


    Focusing on "Goshinjutsu 護身術"  (Self-Protection methods), in this episode we take a detailed look at the human Fight, Flight and Freeze response(s), including strategies and training methods to mitigate the negative effects and maximise those that can be advantageous.  Follow us at @budoetc on Instagram and don't forget to sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com for the earliest updates and news!

    Bonus Episode - While you're waiting...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 13:21


    To keep you satiated while the next few full episodes of the Budo Etc. Podcast are in devlopment, Craig shares some personal recommedations of his favourite podcasts and current "go-to" reading material to keep you going while you wait.Note:  Budo Etc. is not financially associated with, or incentivised by, any of the entities referred to in this podcast and there is no motivation for mentioning them other than that we happen to like them at the moment and thought you might too!Follow us at @budoetc on Instagram and don't forget to sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com for the earliest updates and news!

    Future Lessons from the Past - Budo Pioneer E.J. Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 35:16


    In this episode, we take a look at some of the works of Budo pioneer, E. J. Harrison (who was the first foreign born Kodokan Judo Black Belt).  The episode looks at how Budo developed, and changed, during the early 20th Century and explores why a pure focus on "fighting methods" might not be the be all and end all...Follow us at @budoetc on Instagram and don't forget to sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com for the earliest updates and news!

    The 10,000 hours to Budo Mastery Myth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 26:08


    Is 10,000 hours really the amount of time that it takes to master a Martial Art?  In this episode, Craig looks at the origin of this myth, the historical context in which it emerged, and overlays his own thoughts on how this sits with Budo skill acquisition in the modern world.Follow us at @budoetc on Instagram and don't forget to sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com for the earliest updates and news!

    Kappo - The Traditional Art of Martial First Aid

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 21:29


    In this episode, we take a look at one of the more esoteric (and nearly forgotten) elements of Budo:  Kappo.  Kappo were the resucitation and "first aid" methods that were traditionally taught alongside the better known combat and killing methods of classical Bujutsu schools for the purposes of preserving or even bringing back to, life.Follow us at @budoetc on Instagram and don't forget to sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com for the earliest updates and news!

    What is Budo? (and does it matter anyway)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 22:31


    In this episode Craig talks to the,  seemingly simple, question of "What is Budo?".As well looking at the definition of Budo, including how the characters that form the word are constructed and why their meanings are relevant, the issue of whether getting hung up on definitions is actually useful is also explored.The Budo Etc podcase is now on Instagram @budoetc and we'd love to hear your ideas for future episodes there.Follow us at @budoetc on Instagram and don't forget to sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com for the earliest updates and news!

    Welcome to the Budo Etc. Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 14:15


    Welcome to the very first episode of the Budo Etc Podcast - a brand new space to discuss al lthings Budo related.  We will be covering everything from Aikido to Zen (and everything in between).    There's even space for discusion of those more esoteric elements that just don't get talked about much these days...In this episdode the Budo Etc. Podcast is introduced, as is the host, Craig Dickson, who sets the scene for things to come. Follow us at @budoetc on Instagram and don't forget to sign up to our list at www.budoetc.com for the earliest updates and news!

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