Musha Shugyo: A Warrior's Journey Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:11:50 -0500 https://mushashugyopodcast.buzzsprout.com en-nz © 2026 Musha Shugyo: A Warrior's Journey yes 826e2d64-1fab-517a-ab5b-ddc6c3182a2c Dean Suter episodic false My fascination in the mindset of warriors both past and present has led me here, to creating this podcast. It is my hope that I will be able to explore many facets of martial culture through book reviews, my own musings and interviews of people I can learn from, with the ultimate purpose of sharing this all with you. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) martial arts, society, warrior ethos Dean Suter https://storage.buzzsprout.com/98fdfz29tivb638um7wjzpadyjw2?.jpg Musha Shugyo: A Warrior's Journey Episode 51: Willow Spirit, Part 2. Episode 51: Willow Spirit, Part 2. Tobin Threadgill is the Shihan/Kaicho of the Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin Kai and Honbucho of the Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin Ryu Honbu Dojo in Evergreen, Colorado in the United States of America. In 1985 he met and became a student of Takamura Yukiyoshi, the headmaster of the Obata/Takamura line of Shindo Yoshin Ryu. Threadgill sensei holds a Menkyo Kaiden issued to him by Takamura in 2001.

It was my great pleasure and honour to speak with Threadgill sensei about what it takes to lead and teach a koryu bujutsu (a classical Japanese martial art). This is part 2 of that interview.

You can learn more about Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin Ryu here.

]]> Tobin Threadgill is the Shihan/Kaicho of the Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin Kai and Honbucho of the Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin Ryu Honbu Dojo in Evergreen, Colorado in the United States of America. In 1985 he met and became a student of Takamura Yukiyoshi, the headmaster of the Obata/Takamura line of Shindo Yoshin Ryu. Threadgill sensei holds a Menkyo Kaiden issued to him by Takamura in 2001.

It was my great pleasure and honour to speak with Threadgill sensei about what it takes to lead and teach a koryu bujutsu (a classical Japanese martial art). This is part 2 of that interview.

You can learn more about Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin Ryu here.

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-16625130 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 3876 1 51 full true Episode 50: Willow Spirit, Part 1. Episode 50: Willow Spirit, Part 1. Tobin Threadgill is the Shihan/Kaicho of the Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin Kai and Honbucho of the Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin Ryu Honbu Dojo in Evergreen, Colorado in the United States of America. In 1985 he met and became a student of Takamura Yukiyoshi, the headmaster of the Obata/Takamura line of Shindo Yoshin Ryu. Threadgill sensei holds a Menkyo Kaiden issued to him by Takamura in 2001.

It was my great pleasure and honour to speak with Threadgill sensei about what it takes to lead and teach a koryu bujutsu (a classical Japanese martial art). This is part 1 of that interview.

You can learn more about Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin Ryu here.

]]> Tobin Threadgill is the Shihan/Kaicho of the Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin Kai and Honbucho of the Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin Ryu Honbu Dojo in Evergreen, Colorado in the United States of America. In 1985 he met and became a student of Takamura Yukiyoshi, the headmaster of the Obata/Takamura line of Shindo Yoshin Ryu. Threadgill sensei holds a Menkyo Kaiden issued to him by Takamura in 2001.

It was my great pleasure and honour to speak with Threadgill sensei about what it takes to lead and teach a koryu bujutsu (a classical Japanese martial art). This is part 1 of that interview.

You can learn more about Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin Ryu here.

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-16625077 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +1300 3753 1 50 full true Episode 49: Martial Musings Episode 49: Martial Musings This episode explores some thoughts I have around the naming conventions of the fighting systems some of us practice. How do we define what is a martial art versus, say a combat sport? Does it really matter?

]]> This episode explores some thoughts I have around the naming conventions of the fighting systems some of us practice. How do we define what is a martial art versus, say a combat sport? Does it really matter?

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-16625011 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +1300 1385 1 49 full false Episode 48: The Amazons. Episode 48: The Amazons. Did a race of women warriors really exist at the same time as the Ancient Greeks? A society where girls having their right breast cut off to fire a bow and mothers killing their infant sons certainly entertained the Greek populace, but how much was fact?
Let's find out.

Overheard at National Geographic 

]]> Did a race of women warriors really exist at the same time as the Ancient Greeks? A society where girls having their right breast cut off to fire a bow and mothers killing their infant sons certainly entertained the Greek populace, but how much was fact?
Let's find out.

Overheard at National Geographic 

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-16439831 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +1300 972 1 48 full false Episode 47: Is Classical Jujutsu Still Relevant? Episode 47: Is Classical Jujutsu Still Relevant? This short episode explores the relevance of classical jujutsu and its place in the modern world. It was inspired by the video below.

Kevin Secours video

]]> This short episode explores the relevance of classical jujutsu and its place in the modern world. It was inspired by the video below.

Kevin Secours video

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-16374054 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +1300 975 kevin secours, jujutsu 1 47 full false Episode 46: Joan of Arc Episode 46: Joan of Arc Join me as I look back in time to a warrior of historical renown. Was Joan of Arc divinely inspired or a crazy, military genius?

]]> Join me as I look back in time to a warrior of historical renown. Was Joan of Arc divinely inspired or a crazy, military genius?

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-15911988 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +1300 1054 1 46 full false Episode 45: Female Warriors. Episode 45: Female Warriors. Every country has their tomb to the unknown warrior, those overlooked soldiers could well be female. What role did women play in combat prior to the twentieth century? Sarah Percy's book, Forgotten Warriors: A history of women on the front line, looks to answer this question.

Forgotten Warriors

]]> Every country has their tomb to the unknown warrior, those overlooked soldiers could well be female. What role did women play in combat prior to the twentieth century? Sarah Percy's book, Forgotten Warriors: A history of women on the front line, looks to answer this question.

Forgotten Warriors

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-15426532 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +1200 1326 1 45 full false Episode 44: Seven Samurai. Episode 44: Seven Samurai. Arguably, one of Akira Kurosawa's most influential films, Seven Samurai is an epic adventure classic with a interesting story, memorable characters, and stunning action sequences that has been remade in various forms ever since. But what does Kurosawa say about the mentality of his warrior protagonists? I invite Matthew Krueger, host of the Walking with the Tengu podcast, to discuss this with me.

Walking with the Tengu

]]> Arguably, one of Akira Kurosawa's most influential films, Seven Samurai is an epic adventure classic with a interesting story, memorable characters, and stunning action sequences that has been remade in various forms ever since. But what does Kurosawa say about the mentality of his warrior protagonists? I invite Matthew Krueger, host of the Walking with the Tengu podcast, to discuss this with me.

Walking with the Tengu

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-15180038 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +1200 7504 1 44 full false Episode 43: Wado to Lykopis. Episode 43: Wado to Lykopis. Lou Fisk is someone who has an eclectic mix of movement practice and knowledge. She is a martial artist, stunt performer and horse archer. Currently, she is teaching traditional archery in  Canada. Discover what she has to say on women warriors and warrior mindset.

You can learn about traditional archery here.
Contact Lou Fisk on her Instagram.

]]> Lou Fisk is someone who has an eclectic mix of movement practice and knowledge. She is a martial artist, stunt performer and horse archer. Currently, she is teaching traditional archery in  Canada. Discover what she has to say on women warriors and warrior mindset.

You can learn about traditional archery here.
Contact Lou Fisk on her Instagram.

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-14752824 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +1300 3354 1 43 full false Episode 42: The Moment of Killing. Episode 42: The Moment of Killing. What goes through a warrior's head in the moment of killing? That is what this episode is going to explore.

]]> What goes through a warrior's head in the moment of killing? That is what this episode is going to explore.

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-14478214 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +1300 1027 1 42 full true Episode 41: Ancient Warriors and PTSD. Episode 41: Ancient Warriors and PTSD. The human mind hasn't really changed all that much for thousands of years, so could a Roman legionary suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

The Reddit thread referenced in this episode can be found here.

]]> The human mind hasn't really changed all that much for thousands of years, so could a Roman legionary suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

The Reddit thread referenced in this episode can be found here.

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-14233270 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:00:00 +1300 1333 1 40 full false Episode 40: Discipline. Episode 40: Discipline. How does discipline help with a warrior mindset? What is it and how does it interact with other facets of warrior psychology? 

]]> How does discipline help with a warrior mindset? What is it and how does it interact with other facets of warrior psychology? 

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-13952883 Sun, 12 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +1300 926 1 40 full false Episode 39: On Warriorship - the book. Episode 39: On Warriorship - the book. With 39 years of regular, reserve and Guard military service and over 20 years of federal law enforcement and national intelligence service, Todd K. Hulsey is someone who knows a thing or two about warriorship. In this episode I review his book, On Warriorship: A Guide for your Warrior Path.

You can find Todd Hulsey aka The Colonel here.


]]> With 39 years of regular, reserve and Guard military service and over 20 years of federal law enforcement and national intelligence service, Todd K. Hulsey is someone who knows a thing or two about warriorship. In this episode I review his book, On Warriorship: A Guide for your Warrior Path.

You can find Todd Hulsey aka The Colonel here.


]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-13824591 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +1300 1102 1 39 full false Episode 38: Honour. Episode 38: Honour. The final episode in my short series on the tenets of a warrior mindset. What is honour and why is it important to a warrior?

]]> The final episode in my short series on the tenets of a warrior mindset. What is honour and why is it important to a warrior?

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-13777787 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +1300 636 1 38 full false Episode 37: Psychological Armouring Episode 37: Psychological Armouring What can Japanese martial traditions teach us about preparing the warrior for entering and surviving combat mentally intact? 

]]> What can Japanese martial traditions teach us about preparing the warrior for entering and surviving combat mentally intact? 

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-13558929 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 19:00:00 +1200 1293 1 37 full false Episode 36: Reigi Episode 36: Reigi The Japanese term for etiquette is "reigi". It is found in most Japanese martial art dojo but are manners important to the warrior mindset? 

]]> The Japanese term for etiquette is "reigi". It is found in most Japanese martial art dojo but are manners important to the warrior mindset? 

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-13206590 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +1200 907 1 36 full false Episode 35: Selflessness Episode 35: Selflessness Continuing with my short series on aspects of a warrior mindset. What does it mean to be selfless?

]]> Continuing with my short series on aspects of a warrior mindset. What does it mean to be selfless?

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-13186063 Sun, 09 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +1200 527 1 35 full false Episode 34: Managing Violence. Episode 34: Managing Violence. Joe Saunders is a leading expert in workplace violence and verbal de-escalation, as well as a lifelong martial artist. He has hosted the Managing Violence Podcast for close to five years and joins me to talk about managing risk, situational awareness and the role of martial arts in today's world.

You can learn more about Joe Saunders here:
Youtube channel
Instagram

]]> Joe Saunders is a leading expert in workplace violence and verbal de-escalation, as well as a lifelong martial artist. He has hosted the Managing Violence Podcast for close to five years and joins me to talk about managing risk, situational awareness and the role of martial arts in today's world.

You can learn more about Joe Saunders here:
Youtube channel
Instagram

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-12870547 Thu, 18 May 2023 11:00:00 +1200 4354 1 34 full true Episode 33: Old School Fighting Episode 33: Old School Fighting What is the point of training in an archaic fighting system that comes from Japan? Let's look at the advantages and disadvantages of such a practice. 


]]> What is the point of training in an archaic fighting system that comes from Japan? Let's look at the advantages and disadvantages of such a practice. 


]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-12685207 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +1200 1679 1 33 full false Episode 32: Violence Episode 32: Violence What is violence? Who is more likely to experience violence in their life time and what can we do about it? 

]]> What is violence? Who is more likely to experience violence in their life time and what can we do about it? 

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-12640730 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +1200 1712 1 32 full false Episode 31: The Native American Warrior. Episode 31: The Native American Warrior. What values did Native American warrior cultures hold dear and what lessons can we learn for today's warrior mindset.  

]]> What values did Native American warrior cultures hold dear and what lessons can we learn for today's warrior mindset.  

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-12537742 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +1300 1235 1 31 full true Episode 30: The Māori Warrior. Episode 30: The Māori Warrior. Before Europeans colonised New Zealand, the people, known as Māori, thrived here with their own warrior culture. So what was this society like?

]]> Before Europeans colonised New Zealand, the people, known as Māori, thrived here with their own warrior culture. So what was this society like?

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-12419812 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +1300 1365 1 30 full false Episode 29: Dealing with Death. Episode 29: Dealing with Death. What happens to people who must often face death? What if these deaths are sometimes due to their own actions? Let's take a dive into dealing with death. 

]]> What happens to people who must often face death? What if these deaths are sometimes due to their own actions? Let's take a dive into dealing with death. 

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-12341733 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +1300 1882 1 29 full false Episode 28: Courage Episode 28: Courage What is courage? I return to one of the five tenets of a warrior's mindset. Can you train courage - let's find out. 

]]> What is courage? I return to one of the five tenets of a warrior's mindset. Can you train courage - let's find out. 

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-12183039 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +1300 676 1 28 full false Episode 27: The Reluctant Hero Episode 27: The Reluctant Hero Corporal Apiata, VC, was the first ever recipient of the Victoria Cross for New Zealand. The highest decoration for valour in the Commonwealth. His story is told in the book "Willie Apiata - VC - The Reluctant Hero. 

]]> Corporal Apiata, VC, was the first ever recipient of the Victoria Cross for New Zealand. The highest decoration for valour in the Commonwealth. His story is told in the book "Willie Apiata - VC - The Reluctant Hero. 

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-12074831 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:00:00 +1300 4140 1 27 full false Episode 26: The Power of Voice Episode 26: The Power of Voice A short episode exploring how you can use your voice to control a confrontation. 

]]> A short episode exploring how you can use your voice to control a confrontation. 

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-11920724 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +1300 726 1 26 full false Episode 25: The Colonel Episode 25: The Colonel Meet The Colonel, Todd K. Hulsey, a retired military man and FBI agent of 21 years. What are his thoughts on warrior mindset and martial arts?

Find out more at the Dirt Wasp Podcast.

]]> Meet The Colonel, Todd K. Hulsey, a retired military man and FBI agent of 21 years. What are his thoughts on warrior mindset and martial arts?

Find out more at the Dirt Wasp Podcast.

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-11808603 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +1300 6117 1 25 full true Episode 24: The Sun's Shadow Episode 24: The Sun's Shadow Al and J are making a documentary. They are exploring the obscure subculture of American craftsmen who create Japanese-style swords.

You can find out more at The Sun's Shadow.

]]> Al and J are making a documentary. They are exploring the obscure subculture of American craftsmen who create Japanese-style swords.

You can find out more at The Sun's Shadow.

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-11638083 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +1300 3458 1 24 full false Episode 23: The Professional Perspective. Episode 23: The Professional Perspective. What do martial artists and combat veterans have in common? Take a dive into a fascinating article written by retired U.S. Marine, Lieutenant Colonel George H. Bristol. 

]]> What do martial artists and combat veterans have in common? Take a dive into a fascinating article written by retired U.S. Marine, Lieutenant Colonel George H. Bristol. 

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-11468258 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +1300 1967 1 23 full false Episode 22: The White Mouse. Episode 22: The White Mouse. This is the story of Nancy Wake, nicknamed 'the white mouse' for her ability to evade capture. As the Gestapo's most wanted person, and one of the most highly decorated servicewomen of World War 2, she epitomises what it is to be a warrior. 

]]> This is the story of Nancy Wake, nicknamed 'the white mouse' for her ability to evade capture. As the Gestapo's most wanted person, and one of the most highly decorated servicewomen of World War 2, she epitomises what it is to be a warrior. 

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-11378078 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +1300 680 1 22 full false Episode 21: Warriorship. Episode 21: Warriorship. A conversation on the meaning of warriors and warriorship. This episode is part of a series of podcast talks by different hosts and their thoughts on the matter. Matthew Krueger, host of Walking with the Tengu joins me in this discussion.

Find Matthew's podcast here.


]]> A conversation on the meaning of warriors and warriorship. This episode is part of a series of podcast talks by different hosts and their thoughts on the matter. Matthew Krueger, host of Walking with the Tengu joins me in this discussion.

Find Matthew's podcast here.


]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-11308966 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +1200 7049 1 21 full false Episode 20: HAVOC - 06 Episode 20: HAVOC - 06 Troy Knight is a retired Australian Air Force special forces operator. His role as a Combat Controller meant that he was responsible for calling in air support for groups on the ground such as the Australian Commandos and the SASR. Join me as we discuss war stories, mental health and warrior mindset. 
Find Troy at https://www.instagram.com/troy_knight06/
or https://www.instagram.com/havoczerosix/

]]> Troy Knight is a retired Australian Air Force special forces operator. His role as a Combat Controller meant that he was responsible for calling in air support for groups on the ground such as the Australian Commandos and the SASR. Join me as we discuss war stories, mental health and warrior mindset. 
Find Troy at https://www.instagram.com/troy_knight06/
or https://www.instagram.com/havoczerosix/

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-11130679 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +1200 4559 1 20 full true Episode 19: Determination. Episode 19: Determination. Continuing with my short series on aspects of a warrior mindset. What is determination and how can we train ourselves to never give up?

]]> Continuing with my short series on aspects of a warrior mindset. What is determination and how can we train ourselves to never give up?

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-11089537 Sat, 06 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +1200 1066 1 19 full false Episode 18: The Warrior Ethos. Part 2. Episode 18: The Warrior Ethos. Part 2. Neville Johnson and I continue our book review of The Warrior Ethos, written by Steven Pressfield. 
You can find Neville at https://www.instagram.com/nevillejohnson01/

]]> Neville Johnson and I continue our book review of The Warrior Ethos, written by Steven Pressfield. 
You can find Neville at https://www.instagram.com/nevillejohnson01/

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-11009399 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +1200 3275 1 18 full true Episode 17: The Warrior Ethos. Part 1. Episode 17: The Warrior Ethos. Part 1. Neville Johnson, war veteran and poet helps me review the book, The Warrior Ethos by Steven  Pressfield. 

]]> Neville Johnson, war veteran and poet helps me review the book, The Warrior Ethos by Steven  Pressfield. 

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-11006946 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +1200 2971 1 17 full true Episode 16: Warrior vs. Athlete Episode 16: Warrior vs. Athlete Has the modern sports arena taken the place of ancient warrior cultures? 

]]> Has the modern sports arena taken the place of ancient warrior cultures? 

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-10895067 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +1200 910 1 16 full false Episode 15: Composure Episode 15: Composure I return to one of the five aspects of a warrior's mindset. Composure. What does it take to remain calm under pressure?

]]> I return to one of the five aspects of a warrior's mindset. Composure. What does it take to remain calm under pressure?

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-10776820 Sun, 12 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +1200 867 1 15 full false Episode 14: Sharing the Pain Episode 14: Sharing the Pain What does a Japanese ritual of purification have in common with army recruits going through Boot Camp? Group cohesion, apparently. 

]]> What does a Japanese ritual of purification have in common with army recruits going through Boot Camp? Group cohesion, apparently. 

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-10618174 Sun, 15 May 2022 13:00:00 +1200 829 1 14 full false Episode 13: Aikido in New Zealand. Episode 13: Aikido in New Zealand. David Lynch started the first Aikido Dojo in New Zealand in 1965.  He was in Japan in 1962-64 and 1973-88,  while there he trained under great names in the Aikido world such as Gozo Shioda and Koichi Tohei. David has an interesting view on Aikido practice and mindset. 

]]> David Lynch started the first Aikido Dojo in New Zealand in 1965.  He was in Japan in 1962-64 and 1973-88,  while there he trained under great names in the Aikido world such as Gozo Shioda and Koichi Tohei. David has an interesting view on Aikido practice and mindset. 

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-10510363 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +1200 4085 1 13 full false Episode 12: A Warrior in the Garden. Episode 12: A Warrior in the Garden. Matthew Krueger, the host of Walking with the Tengu podcast returns to the show to discuss an old Chinese proverb. 
For more on Matthew's musings go to his webpage:
https://walkingtengu.wixsite.com/tengu

]]> Matthew Krueger, the host of Walking with the Tengu podcast returns to the show to discuss an old Chinese proverb. 
For more on Matthew's musings go to his webpage:
https://walkingtengu.wixsite.com/tengu

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-10422914 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +1200 5393 1 12 full false Episode 11: The Sword and the Mind. Part 3. Episode 11: The Sword and the Mind. Part 3. Douglas Tong sensei is invited back to the podcast to have a Q & A session about his earlier talk in episodes 9 and 10 concerning the Heiho Kadensho and Yagyu Shinkage Ryu.

To learn more about Tong Sensei, check out the Tokumeikan website.

]]> Douglas Tong sensei is invited back to the podcast to have a Q & A session about his earlier talk in episodes 9 and 10 concerning the Heiho Kadensho and Yagyu Shinkage Ryu.

To learn more about Tong Sensei, check out the Tokumeikan website.

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-10367612 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +1200 5993 1 11 full false Episode 10: The Sword and Mind. Part 2. Episode 10: The Sword and Mind. Part 2. We continue our talk with Japanese sword instructor, Douglas Tong Sensei, as he explains the relationship between ethics and the new mindset needed at the dawn of the Edo Period.

You can learn more about Tong Sensei at http://www.tokumeikan.org/


]]> We continue our talk with Japanese sword instructor, Douglas Tong Sensei, as he explains the relationship between ethics and the new mindset needed at the dawn of the Edo Period.

You can learn more about Tong Sensei at http://www.tokumeikan.org/


]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-10216531 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:00:00 +1300 2043 1 10 full false Episode 9: The Sword and the Mind. Part 1. Episode 9: The Sword and the Mind. Part 1. In this episode, we explore the Heiho Kadensho, ("Book of the Family Transmission of Swordsmanship") with Douglas Tong Sensei. With his more than 30 years of study and apprenticeship in Japan under legendary sword masters, Tong Sensei helps us to understand how this ancient text from 1632 A.D. applies today as much as it did 400 years ago.
Find out more about Tong Sensei at http://www.tokumeikan.org/

]]> In this episode, we explore the Heiho Kadensho, ("Book of the Family Transmission of Swordsmanship") with Douglas Tong Sensei. With his more than 30 years of study and apprenticeship in Japan under legendary sword masters, Tong Sensei helps us to understand how this ancient text from 1632 A.D. applies today as much as it did 400 years ago.
Find out more about Tong Sensei at http://www.tokumeikan.org/

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-10156423 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +1300 4670 1 9 full false Episode 8: The Warrior Sage Episode 8: The Warrior Sage Morihei Ueshiba founded the Japanese martial art of Aikido. What was his purpose in creating this art? Are modern practitioners of Aikido following the founder's ideals now?
I look at how the mindset of practitioners can change from past to present through an Aikido lens. 

]]> Morihei Ueshiba founded the Japanese martial art of Aikido. What was his purpose in creating this art? Are modern practitioners of Aikido following the founder's ideals now?
I look at how the mindset of practitioners can change from past to present through an Aikido lens. 

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-10107325 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +1300 1194 1 8 full false Episode 7: The Edo Samurai Episode 7: The Edo Samurai Matthew Krueger is the host of a podcast called Walking with the Tengu. His podcast explores classic writings for the modern martial artist. Matthew joins me to discuss what happens to individuals of a warrior culture when there are no wars to fight.
For more on Matthew's musings go to his webpage:
https://walkingtengu.wixsite.com/tengu



]]> Matthew Krueger is the host of a podcast called Walking with the Tengu. His podcast explores classic writings for the modern martial artist. Matthew joins me to discuss what happens to individuals of a warrior culture when there are no wars to fight.
For more on Matthew's musings go to his webpage:
https://walkingtengu.wixsite.com/tengu



]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-10041268 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +1300 4559 1 7 full false Episode 6: The Warrior Poet. Episode 6: The Warrior Poet. Join me as I spend time talking to Nelville Johnson; a British Army veteran, a dad and a published poet.
Find him at https://www.instagram.com/nevillejohnson01/

]]> Join me as I spend time talking to Nelville Johnson; a British Army veteran, a dad and a published poet.
Find him at https://www.instagram.com/nevillejohnson01/

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-9934066 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +1300 5167 1 6 full true Episode 5: Let's Get Real. Episode 5: Let's Get Real. At what level are martial artists really training in violence? I take a brief look at Rory Miller's book, "Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence."

]]> At what level are martial artists really training in violence? I take a brief look at Rory Miller's book, "Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence."

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-9895597 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +1300 968 1 5 full false Episode 4: Job Mode. Episode 4: Job Mode. This episode introduces my first guest of the show, Daimin Sammons. Daimin works for St. John as a paramedic. We discuss what it takes to be a paramedic in New Zealand and how Daimin deals with the pressures of a high stakes job. What he calls going into "Job Mode."

]]> This episode introduces my first guest of the show, Daimin Sammons. Daimin works for St. John as a paramedic. We discuss what it takes to be a paramedic in New Zealand and how Daimin deals with the pressures of a high stakes job. What he calls going into "Job Mode."

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-9853239 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 19:00:00 +1300 6539 1 4 full false Episode 3: The Aspects of a Warrior Mindset. Episode 3: The Aspects of a Warrior Mindset. In this episode I look at five factors which I believe contribute to a warrior mindset. 

]]> In this episode I look at five factors which I believe contribute to a warrior mindset. 

]]> Dean Suter Buzzsprout-9820960 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1300 710 1 3 full false Episode 2: Be the Warrior in the Room. Episode 2: Be the Warrior in the Room. In this episode I define the concept of a warrior further and investigate what you can do to be that person in moments of crisis. 

]]> In this episode I define the concept of a warrior further and investigate what you can do to be that person in moments of crisis. 

]]> Dean Buzzsprout-9803523 Sat, 01 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +1300 451 1 2 full false Episode 1: The Journey Begins. Episode 1: The Journey Begins. An introduction to what this podcast is all about. What does musha shugyo mean? How do we define a warrior in this day and age? In this episode I quote passages from a book called Dueling with O-sensei: Grappling with the Myth of the Warrior Sage. Written by Ellis Amdur. 

]]> An introduction to what this podcast is all about. What does musha shugyo mean? How do we define a warrior in this day and age? In this episode I quote passages from a book called Dueling with O-sensei: Grappling with the Myth of the Warrior Sage. Written by Ellis Amdur. 

]]> Dean Buzzsprout-9795444 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +1300 587 1 1 full false