Ku Body Podcast: Hawaii's Health And Fitness

Aipa brings back The Kū Project podcast and ready to start taking questions.  In this Welcome Back Episode, Aipa talks about what Kū means, how many meals a day he eats, the best exercises for nicer legs, and if heʻd ever compete again. Contact me and let me know what you thought about today's show.  You can reach me at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with me at: www.twitter.com/thekuproject www.facebook.com/theaipaproject www.instagram.com/thekuproject  SNAPCHAT: @danielaipa

Daniel Aipa sits down with Head Performance Coach Kela Marciel to talk about building strong relationships between a coach and athlete and living stronger.  

It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. Mark Twain In life we come across obstacles, ideas, or visions that we think are beyond our abilities. Maybe you are at a time in your life where you feel that your calling in life is more than you can actually handle. It can be scary but Christopher Reeves said, “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” Today I want to share with you a hawaiian legend about a young brother and sister from Kahakulaoa, Maui, which is also a song called Opae E written by Pilahi Paki and played by Irmgard Aluli You have all the strength and confidence you need, but you must find ways to bring it out. Thatʻs what I am here for, thatʻs what The Ku Project is for. Itʻs to help make strength contagious.

“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls.” ― Joseph Campbell Joseph Campbell coined the term, “Follow your bliss.” So what is bliss? Why is it so important to find your bliss? The simple connection for finding bliss is to find true happiness.  You get a deep satisfaction of knowing you found meaning and value in life.  When you find your bliss, you get to live a strong and Ku life.  You become that symbol of strength and your mana becomes contagious.  You make strength contagious. Now, Why is it so important to find your bliss? Because bliss is the pathway to happiness. You bliss gives you a sense of purpose, belonging, and self-awareness.  But just knowing your bliss isn’t enough. For me, some of the activities that bring me bliss are training my body, writing, and being creative through design.  You know you are in your bliss when time seems to not exist because you are so immersed an this activity that brings you bliss.  But you have to take action.  First ho

In this episode I sit down with Kamaehu Naipo who is a project engineer, lua, the Ancient Hawaiian Martial Arts, practitioner, musician, and athlete of The Kū Project. If you’ve been following The Ku Project on social media, particularly Instagram, you may have seen some images and videos of Kama tossing weight around, he’s a pretty big braddah. Kama said, "If you are looking at something that scares you, but you know it'll be good for you - jump right in.” And that seemed to be the underlying theme in our conversation. Kama talks about the importance of strengthening yourself first with the aim of helping your family and community and how he overcome his own inferiority complex of being Native Hawaiian and a big guy. We dive into his experience of joining Pa Kui a Holo and how it changed his approach to life, along with his experience of learning how to make pa’i’ai out of kalo. The biggest take away from our conversation is that Kama understands the meaning of becoming that symbol of strength and that it’s

For this Single Tasking Friday, Aipa shares thoughts how finding ways to strengthen your character by creating an environment that allows you to succeed.  He shares the teachings of great coaches and thinkers like Vince Lombard, John Wooden, and Buckminster Fuller. He shares how the environment you surround yourself in is a direct correlation to how you live your life.  If you aren't happy with where you are in your life and expect more, you must change your circumstances and strengthen your character. James Allen said, "Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him."  

“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” - Sean Fitzpatrick, Former All Blacks Captain   I stood on an open grassy field in nuuanu valley along with other students during a course in lua, The ancient Hawaiian martial art.  No one was there except for our olohe and a few members of the group.   We were learning a haʻa where we transformed ourselves and took on the characteristics of Kamapuaʻa, the boar demigod.  Over and over, we practiced, pounding our chests, hitting are arms, stomping the ground. Over and over, but still our olohe and the rest of senior members were not satisfied.   As we stood in the middle of that field dripping in sweat and feeling the lingering sting on our bodies, one of the leaders walked up to us and told, “Look forward, what do you see?” I looked forward and saw the same group of guys who were telling me that what we were doing wasn’t good enough and I was beginning to get frustrated.  The leader continued, “In

I've been enjoying sitting down the my athletes and students to hear their stories. Kū Athlete and Student, Landen Paikai, shared with me his empowering story of taking a step into the unknown and out of his comfort zone. His journey of building Kū body and living a Kū life will inspire you to embark on your own journey. Landen has been with The Kū Project for close to 2 years and he symbolizes the epitome of patience, consistency, and enjoying the process. I learned a lot from Landen about answering your calling and taking action, finding balance, that your voice matters, and what it means to leave behind a positive legacy. I'm stoked to share his story in episode 42.

I believe strength in contagious. Some of us may feel like we don't matter very much or what we do in life isn't very important. I was never the confident type that wanted to put myself out there and share my thoughts and stories. But I knew I wanted to help others and make a difference. This is when I realized that I had to strengthen myself and approach obstacles and overcome my fears. Doing so, I was able to break down barriers and limitations I placed on myself. In this Single Tasking Friday Episode 41, I want to empower you to take responsibility and be that symbol of strength and inspires and empower, to ultimately be Ku. This weekend I'm inviting you to make strength contagious by focusing on yourself. Did you enjoy the podcast? What makes you feel stronger? Contact me and let me know what you thought about today's show.  You can reach me at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with me at: www.twitter.com/thekuproject www.facebook.com/theaipaproject www.instagram.com/

I sat down with Kū Athlete and Student of The Kū Project, Kapono Kiakona, and talked about his view strength and his experience of becoming stronger. Kapono is a lawyer which is a job known for its long hours of work and time away from family.  We talk about how he balances work, family, and health to ensure he lives a life full of joy and strength while enjoying a great bottle of wine. I was definitely fascinated by his strength of looking for help when he knew he needed it and how he was able to question himself about how his behavior not only affected him but also the people he loves. Contact me and let me know what you thought about today's show.  You can reach me at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with me at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/thekuproject  SNAPCHAT: @danielaipa  

In this episode, Aipa talks about that true moment of Aloha and what Aloha means to him.  Today, the word Aloha itself has been watered down overtime and has been used as candy to tempt consumers into transactions.  People throw the word Aloha around without truly understanding the depth of what it means.   Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/thekuproject

Daniel Aipa sits down with Ryan Moody, 9-Time World Record Holder and owner of The XWOD, and shares his story of overcoming a huge injury setback into becoming a world renowned coach who travels around the world coaching athletes and giving seminars on explosiveness and mental focus.  We talk about Crossift, misinformation in the fitness industry, Louie Simmons and Westside Barbell, becoming explosive, and always striving to push the envelope of your human potential.

Are you mindful of your actions and behaviors every day? The more mana you have the more influence you have on others. When you are given mana you have the decision to use it for good or bad.  Do you practice what your preach? Mana is a powerful tool that you must know how to access and use.  You should also check your account on a daily basis to hold yourself accountable for your actions and behavior. If you actions and behaviors go against what you want to stand for, then your mana goes down.   But that's okay.  There will be setbacks, but it's what you do after those setbacks to rebuild your mana that makes your all the more influential.   Build up your mana to be Kū.

Aggression is bad.  Controlled aggression is good.  Aipa shares the importance of embracing your aggression and learning on how to direct the aggression into positive outlets instead of negative ones.   Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/thekuproject Music credit: AlexPulseSound

Jack Cambra is the owner and Head Coach of CrossFit Fifty and Fifty Barbell.  He's not afraid to share his thoughts, ideas, and opinions but the culture he has built at his gym is undeniably tough and effective.   In this talk stories, we cover quite a bit.  Here are a few examples: -Coach Jack Cambra's introduction to weight training. -What it means to be the fittest person in the world. -CrossFit being the best program out there -Why most people who do box squats, do them wrong. Links and shownotes from the episode can be found at http://www.thekuproject.com/category/podcast/ Enjoy and Be Kū. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/thekuproject Music credit: AlexPulseSound

We talk with Vince 'The Anamoly' Cachero, the current 135 lb Champion of U of MMA, and learn how he prepares for his fights from diet all the way to the moments before he steps into the cage. On top of being a fighter, Vince Cachero is an artist and entrepreneur working on his business Mana Sports Co and serving his community with Mana Kids Foundation. We dive into the mindset of a champion and how he approaches not only fighting but life itself.  We hope all the best for Vince as a young uprising star in MMA who embodies the Kū lifestyle.  Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/thekuproject Music credit: AlexPulseSound

In this episode, Aipa dives into the importance of focusing on the process towards reaching a certain goal rather than trying to get results as quick as possible.  Through embracing the process you learn much more and create habits and lessons of life that are more sustainable.  Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/thekuproject Music credit: AlexPulseSound

In this Single Tasking Episode, Aipa shares 6 steps on how you can get out of your mind's maze.   Through the lessons of James Allen and his book As a Man Thinketh, Aipa shares how bad thoughts bear bad fruits and take root in a person's life.   He give you 6 steps towards getting rid of those bad thoughts that hold you back from living a Kū life.   Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/thekuproject Music credit: AlexPulseSound

You have a super power.  Everyone and everything has a super power, but they just don't realize it. The super power you possess is your Mana.  Your mana is a inherited through your ancestors and family, and acquired through your life experiences and lessons. The more Mana you possess, the more influence you have on other for the good or bad.  It's up to you.   Daily, you must intentionally check your Mana Account by asking yourself the 10 questions you'll find in this episode.    Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/thekuproject Music credit: AlexPulseSound

I was stoked to talk stories with Keʻōpū Reelitz, former editor of Mana Magazine, Paʻi Award winning writer, someone who participated in a 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and continues to take a lead in the Hawaiian community. I've spent a lot of time reaching out the the movers and shakers, thinkers, and difference maker in Hawaii to have them share their stories of becoming stronger and how they embody our philosophy of building a Kū body and living a Kū life to empower others. Keʻōpū shared a personal recollections of overcoming challenges from the loss of her father, coping with depression, and keeping Hawaii as the Hawaii she grew up with for future generations.  Keʻōpū has great advice for all of us for when we come to those moments where we begin to question ourselves or feel like the world around you is spiraling down. She empowers you to become stronger, and to ultimately be Kū. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info