Press & TV

Interviews, features and television appearances. We also publish videos on our YouTube channel. Unless stated otherwise, the videos belong to their respective authors.

Via 15: February 4th, 2025

Aikido Musubi took part in the program Via 15 on betevé, in an episode dedicated to Japan broadcast on February 4, 2025. The report, aired on more than 15 local television channels across the Barcelona metropolitan area, offered an introduction to our practice and the philosophy of aikido.

Shugyō TALKS: Budo in Spanish Part 3

The third and final part of Shugyō in English discusses the correct attitude in Budo. A session of anecdotes and memories about the practice of traditional Japanese martial arts.

Shugyō TALKS: Budo in Spanish Part 2

The second part of Shugyō in English discusses the changes caused by the pandemic in the practice of traditional martial arts, their advantages and disadvantages, and the role of social media as promoters of both positive and negative aspects of Budo.

Shugyō TALKS: Budo in Spanish Part 1

Our first Shugyō talk in English brings together 5 stories, 3 countries, one language, and the same love for traditional Japanese martial arts. A gathering of Spanish-speaking friends to discuss their beginnings in martial arts and the implications of the pandemic on their training.

Shugyō - Aikido in Barcelona with Pablo Martín

Although the pandemic has affected the life of Pablo Martin the founder of Aikido Musubi, his love and connection with Aikido can’t be stopped. Based in Badalona, Barcelona, Pablo shares his solo training, with the hope and power of Budo, that the darkest days are behind us soon.

Televisió de Badalona: the dojo opens

On 26 April 2009, Televisió de Badalona covers the opening of Aikido Musubi. The association had been formed the year before; that Sunday the mat is used for the first time in front of the cameras, the dojo's kanji hanging on the wall and the room full of practitioners from other dojos invited for the day. It is the oldest record we have of the place.