Dirk Müller & Lia Suzuki, 2016
From a Facebook Live Video (Please forgive the poor quality, but we felt that the content warranted the video's inclusion in the Virtual Dojo.)
Check out this playlist and learn what makes these long-time Aikido-ka tick. In this playlist, they share their reasons for starting Aikido, what keeps them inspired some 30 years later, and other interesting insights.
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01. What got you hooked on Aikido?
Senseis Dirk Müller and Lia Suzuki give insights into what attracted them to Aikido. Listen to Müller Sensei's insights comparing Aikido's flow aspect to his love of swimming and Suzuki Sensei compare her experiences as a former competitive horseback rider with those of Aikido.
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02. The thing that got you hooked on Aikido... has that changed?
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03. How do you handle the pressure of being a high-profile Aikido sensei?
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04. What differences do you see in Aikido training around the world?
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05. How is it for you to teach basics? To work with a group of beginner students?
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06. What's your advice for the student feeling like they're on a plateau?
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07. Are we complicating things when we focus on form?
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08. What's the process to reach mastery?
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09. What would you like your legacy to be?
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10. If You Could Ask O Sensei One Question, What Would it Be?