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Karate Without Belts
Karate Without Belts is a podcast about Karate, not concerned by rank, title, or lineage, but with people and practice. We talk about a wide range of things from language, training, teaching ,technology, psychology, practicality, and the love and hate of social media, all surrounding Karate. Fun, thoughtful, and mildly irreverent. Always respectful.
Episode NotesIn this short but sweet episode Keith and Dan talk about their upcoming seminar, the inclusion of both legal and human trafficking prevention, and giving a better, well-rounded view of good, universal, martial arts. Enjoy!
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Episode NotesIn this exciting, jam packed, wild episode, Tuari, Josh, and Jon discuss coming to Okinawa, it's cultural and historical significance, issues with Karate tourism, sudden missile attacks, and a three way that the host of this podcast is subbing in for. Enjoy!
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Episode NotesIn our amazing new episode, we go over creating new curriculums, owning your training, and being okay with going public. And bananas! Enjoy!
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Episode NotesIn this exciting episode, Raul and Jon catch up on a summer of training, injuries, memories of old teachers and the hopes for new dojos. And much more. Enjoy!
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Episode NotesOn this triumphant return of Post-Training, we get the band back together to discuss training, mustaches (or lack thereof) fruitful meet-ups, and animal exercises for injuries. And much more! Enjoy!
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Episode NotesIn a bonus from last episode, our heroes discuss weird gatekeeping, prolonged waits on sparring, and their favortie Naihanchi forms.
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Episode NotesIn this exciting episode, Dan and Jon are joined by JB to talk about his experience with JKD, how it mixed with his roots with karate, and most importantly if Bruce Lee truly hated Karate. Enjoy!
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Episode NotesOriginally recorded 12/4/2022,
In this exciting episode, Jon talks to Keith and Dan about their workshop on Good Martial is Universal. We got into why we teach, what leads us to the same ends, and how we always should expect to get hit! Enjoy!
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Episode NotesIn a follow up to talking about crude, brute force Karate, Jeremy and Jon talk about glittery, shiny Karate that at the end of the day, won't do much but get your ass kicked. Enjoy!
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Episode Notes Jeremy and Jon are back in talking about the prehistoric times. When all you had was a kick, a punch, a stance, and a dream. Along with other recent events where martial arts was being used.
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School Attack:https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221020/p2a/00m/0na/005000c
Triad Fight: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/10/17/national/crime-legal/ikebukuro-mass-brawl/
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Episode Notes We got movie sign, as Dan and Jon talk about 2020's Paper Tigers, it's themes, ideas, and how it is really good at representing home and family training. Enjoy!
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Episode Notes We're back again! In this exciting episode Jeremy and Jon tackle the true supply chain shortage: obscure Kobudo. We discuss lessons learned from them, are they being let go for good reason, and the odd effect of wanting to learn something you can't practice. Keep on training and enjoy!
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Episode Notes Off and on again.
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Episode Notes Long runs, good times
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Episode Notes When you're body tells your brain to tell you to take it easy.
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Episode Notes Build it and they will bo.
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Episode Notes Stopping to start again.
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Episode Note Wake up, it's stretch time.
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Episode Notes Getting started...again.
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Episode Notes In this exciting episode, Jeremy and Jon talk about the little things we do to make time, create space, and generally keep things calm in social situations. We dig into some of the more social aspects of training, not all of which we have the answers to. Among other things. Enjoy!
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And we're back, after a hiatus and editing block, an episode originally recorded in March, but lost on the shelf until now. Jeremy brings up the taboo topic of how we correct other teachers. Jon tries to interject some different examples, Jeremy brings stories of woes and whoop ass. Also sparring, now for kids! Enjoy!
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Episode Notes In this exciting episode, Jon, recovering from a booster shot, winter malaise, and potentially other ailments, and Jeremy, now home from a 20,000 mile journey to fix connectivity, discuss ego and goals, and how to not let one get in the way of the other. Also Jeremy's new patented, K9 nutritional supplemental self-defense products. This is not an endorsement. Enjoy!
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Episode Notes In this exciting installment, Sal, Dan, and Jon have the debate about the Pinan/Heian/ Pyung kata that once and for all decides which is more authentic and original. Or just point out the flaws in the debate itself. Enjoy
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In this very special episode, we have the triumphant return of Raul, the world premier of inebriated Jon, and a fun topic of how we restructure our students training based on our own experiences. Also, the benefits of full contact, cause Raul won't let us forget about that. Enjoy!
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In this episode, Jeremy drags Jon kicking and screaming back to watching Cobra Kai season 4. We discuss the show, where it's come from, where it's going, and if it can even make a fifth season. Enjoy!
In this triumphant return to form, Dan and Jon discuss a relevant topic: fighting with Facebook Dads. We discuss Facebook Dad arguments over Karate, how these fights stem from ego distribution, and ultimately how childish the endeavor becomes. Have lunch and enjoy. Get bonus content on Patreon
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In this momentous episode, Jeremy and Jon talk about recent events of both the upset events in the summer Olympics and the recent martial arts demonstration by North Korea. We discuss what these different events mean, how combined what image they are portraying to the world, and how what we do with it. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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In this exciting episode, Vic and Jon discuss cross-training, real world experience, getting put on your butt, and what warrior mindset really means. And a movie pitch that will make millions. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Sal and Jon talk about recent events, training, Kobudo as a stand alone curriculum, bears, and the kindness of strangers. Enjoy!
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In this special episode, James and Jon discuss building communities and venues for Okinawa Karate and martial arts practice, the real struggles creating them, and how persistent issues of style and system can get overcome by them. And finally answering who would win, apes or centaurs. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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In this episode, Sal and Jon discuss inevitabilities in training, taking into consideration where our teachers are when we actually meet them, as opposed to the ideals we tend to make of them, and ultimately having those ideals broken down by reality. Also slight digressions on Patrick Swayze and the Bay of Pigs. Enjoy!
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In this exciting episode, Dan and Jon explore martial arts and the infamous language analogy. What would a native speaker of martial arts be, what would they say, and could they be understood. And is analogy even a good thing to use. All this and a mini-review of the 2019 film "Art of Self-Defense" Enjoy!
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In this exciting episode, Jeremy and Jon probe needs and wants of training. What do we need? What do we want? Does getting what we need cause an premature peak in our performance as martial artists? And how can we get around this horse and cart situation? All this and some Night Court references! Enjoy!
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What happens when progress, improvement, and even success are in fact hinderances? Can success lead to self-defeat? Here we talk about the balance, and continuing to be hungry. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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In this exciting episode, we get into a discussion of the darker shades of organizations, the issues that plague them, specifically around when a few people have control and turn it into a boys club. And how this is somewhat comparable to the current situation with the Olympics. Enjoy!
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In this exciting episode, Jeremy and Jon breakdown what performance is, both under pressure fighting to save your life, and in front of others. We go into what factors into performance, what are the things that most effect it, and how can it be improved. And introduce new terms powder puff and kata whore into the podcast canonical lexicon. Enjoy!
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In this episode, Jeremy and Jon discuss a bit of what peoples image of Karate of, both based on their imaginations, Karate in the imagination of culture and how that impacts peoples view of karate, and how our imagines of ourselves and Karate effect training. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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In this exciting B-Side, Bobby and Jon discuss the latest Mortal Kombat movie, it's pitfalls, it's short comings, and how it could have been so much better. Enjoy!
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Jeremy and Jon talk about what a seminar lesson is, some of the most memorable stories, good, bad, and funny, and what it takes to get something out of these gatherings called seminars. Enjoy!
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In this episode of KWB-Side we talk about the often overlooked classic, The Last Dragon! We explore it's interesting complexities, both in being completely of it's time, but also a completely unironic gem that stands the test of time. And pitch both a Netflix revival but also a Broadway musical. Enjoy!
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We're back after a longer than anticipated hiatus. In light of moves, shakes and changes, Jeremy and Jon discuss places we've trained, space needed or not needed in some instances, and Jeremy's great loin cloth expedition that suspiciously coincided with the OJ Simpson chase.
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In our latest, and somewhat late episode, Jeremy and Jon discuss the anatomy of losing. What sets up losing, what are different kinds of loss occur, either in Karate or in life, and what the next steps are after a loss. We also eulogize the Chiefs for their superbowl loss. As we say in Philly, next year man. Enjoy!
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Crossover podcast with Tuari Dawson from the Invisible Sensei Podcast. In this episode Tuari and Jon discuss the concept of style, it's slight and slightly unknowable roots, how it has helped keep things separated and how, in perhaps 100 years time, it will come to an end. Among many other fun diversions in the conversation. Enjoy and remember to keep training!
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In this episode Jeremy and Jon talk about the sequel to the Karate Kid franchise, Cobra Kai. We talk about all three seasons (so far) where the characters, story, and the Karate are, and the generation fight between the most prevalent theme and character of the show: the 80's. Enjoy!
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Micah and Jon look at the problematic sequel Karate Kid 2. We explore the culture representation and misrepresentation, speculate and infer what was trying to be done at the time, how the plot is not very culturally relevant, and how Cobra Kai has kinda redeemed it. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2021, Jeremy talks about his experiences training one kata for one year, and how this was not only a part of his martial arts journey, but his personal one. Jon makes slightly helpful commentary, but no one is putting up with his nonsense in the New Year. Enjoy!
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Christian and Jon talk about future of using technology to aid training, limitations that are currently there, and how our current ability to communicate can breach once hard barriers of culture and language. Also how all podcasts must be dog friendly. Enjoy!
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Scott and Jon talk his journey, both in martial arts and bringing many different martial arts together under one roof. We talk about what it takes to keep a place like that going, where it started, and the key being passion and a few of excellence. Get bonus content on Patreon
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In the memory of Bruce Lee's 80th birthday, Jeremy and Jon talk about their memories of Bruce Lee on film and the effects he's had both on the martial arts world and the culture at large. We also discuss how he effected Karate and views of traditional martial arts. Enjoy!Thank you for listening!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karatewithoutbelts/Bujin.tv: https://bujin.tv/profile/10Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/karatewithoutbelts Get bonus content on Patreon
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David, Jeremy, and Jon talk about their experiences with soft and hard training, where the difference really lies between the two and how they need to come together to have a well rounded view of martial arts. Thank you for listening!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karatewithoutbelts/Bujin.tv: https://bujin.tv/profile/10Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/karatewithoutbelts Get bonus content on Patreon
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Jeremy and Jon talk about whether or not training is something meant to be enjoyed. From the learning, teaching, mental states, and out come of practice, we talk about how enjoyment of something changes your outlook and thus your overall experience. Enjoy! Catch us on Bujin.tv: https://bujin.tv/Promocode: STAYSTRONGKWO for one free month! Get bonus content on Patreon
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In this exciting episode, Jeremy and Jon get in the every exciting topic of the Keyboard Warrior. Who is this mysterious warrior? Why do they leave the comments they do? How does this effect martial arts, karate, and society on the whole? We talk about this and more. Enjoy!Special hanks all those who contributed to the cold open! Get bonus content on Patreon
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In this exciting episode, Jeremy and Jon talk about their experiences with good lessons, bad teachers, good people, poor martial arts, and how to best take away the good while leaving the bad, despite a teacher's personality or actions. Enjoy! And keep on training. Get bonus content on Patreon
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After a small break, Jeremy and Jon return talking about the dangers of potential cult mentality in Karate, both in and outside of the dojo. We cover this topic, as well as our experiences with blind faith and wake up calls. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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In this episode, Jeremy and Jon discuss Karate and the idea of concealment, both implicitly in Karate itself, and in the real world scenario's that come up in unexpected places. We stay mostly on topic. Enjoy! Thanks so much to Madoka Azuma for our new theme! Check her music out here: http://azumamadoka.com/?fbclid=IwAR2pM5FlWpMb8PANOLaqlbMBYd0Y3kEk9NGDyfW6D4MF_7Wu_pV4M3Q7QG8 Get bonus content on Patreon
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Recorded 8/6/2020- Never Forget.First crossover with sempai Podcast, Okinawa Karate Podcast, Josh gives us insights to his life in Okinawa these days, and we get into a discussion on podcasting, new media and the space for Karate in all of that.Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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On this episode we are joined by David and Jennifer to discuss their experiences teaching, training, and how their backgrounds effected their perspective on Karate. Jon is adequately successful at Zoom. Thank you so much and don't forget to keep training! Get bonus content on Patreon
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In this exciting episode, Jeremy and Jon talk about learning and accomplishment, and how they aren't always the same thing. We discuss this issue, in and outside of martial arts, where we've seen it, and how to identify it. Enjoy!0:00-2:35 -Introduction2:36-5:20-What we’ve been working on.5:21-45:18 - Framing learning and accomplishment45:19-49:26 What we’re working on Get bonus content on Patreon
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In this exciting episode, in the light of recent events, Ger and Jon tackled training with three different things in mind: Aggression, Response, and Context. Ger delivers eloquent wisdom on the topic and how to start crack this with Karate training, Jon mildly helps. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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In the wake of the recent tragedy in the United States, Jeremy and Jon discuss responsibility of teaching and regrets in teaching techniques, putting people up for rank, and the responsibilities Karate teachers have in teaching restraints. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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In this episode, Chuck, Jeremy, and Jon discuss staying committed through adversity, times we almost quit, and how we've dealt with the human factors there in. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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On our first B Side track, we talk about one of Jeremy's favorite movies, Remo Williams; The Adventure Beings (and ends) We take a look at this hardly martial arts movie, it's deep and offensive flaws, it's charming and fun parts, and why it serves good commentary so many levels. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Jon and Raul discuss the reality of full contact fighting in past and current Karate, and what steps can be taken to get there. And alcohol and injuries. Get bonus content on Patreon
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In this action packed episode, Jeremy and Jon discuss the wonders and woes of weighted weapons. When are they appropriate, what are they used for, and how can they be used to fend off people out of their mind on meth. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Tough times for training these days. We talk about the effects on the current situation on training and how to mentally and physically adjust training to be an at home activity. Among other things. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Karate Kid is a legendary cultural artifact that is worth talking about. It's had a huge impact on Karate, good, bad, and ugly. We break down the plot, some of the effects of the movie, and how it's lessons still live on. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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In lieu of the current crisis and panic, we talked about in this shorter than average episode about the non-martial results of training: common sense and wisdom. Being able to stay clear headed and self-controlled in the face of others who may not have the same kind of control. Enjoy. And please stay safe. Get bonus content on Patreon
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After a short hiatus, Jon and Jeremy discuss leadership in Karate, how managing people and leading people are two very different things, and how a leader doesn't need to be loud and proud to be effective. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Jeremy and Jon talk about the ancient deadly secrets of Karate. Or how secrets tend to be overblown, and how loyalty to teachers really comes down to how 'secrets' are passed down. And the Chiefs. Congrats on the win. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Micah and Jon talk about the Okinawan and Ryukyuan languages, their differences, their history and preservation. And also bullfighting. Waido waido! Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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In this episode, we continue our discussion on tradition and on sticking with one teacher for your whole karate career versus having several. Among other things. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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In this episode we talk about traditions from entering the Dojo, etiquette, Gis, and all the details in between. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Jeremy and Jon talk about success in Karate, what that means, and what failures and foibles on getting to there. Also some odd chronicles in holiday shopping, football, and unresolved resolutions. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Originally released in January of 2020.Happy New Year Everyone! We ring in the new year talking about the transition from hobbiest to lifestyle Karateka and the mindset behind this. Along with some warnings on safety in training. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Larry and Jon discuss Larry's journey living and training all over the US, leaving Karate altogether for a long time, and what coming back truly means. And potential time traveling, 1980's martial arts bandits. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Jeremy and Jon discuss the difficult distinction between skill and knowledge, how they relate, differ, and need to be properly understood. Also how to make a Bo fulfill it's destiny. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Jeremy and Jon discuss training expectations, from a serious Karate practitioner, to teachers with students, students with teachers, parents with teachers, and how tackling apparently one of the first moves learned in Karate. Tunnels under Shuri Castle: http://english.ryukyushimpo.jp/2019/12/06/31406/ Get bonus content on Patreon
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Jeremy and Jon discuss the difference and difficulties of teaching and taking people both as students and as customers. And how black Friday is essentially a combat sport. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Jeremy and Jon discuss how the structure of Kata curriculum and how this effects study and practice. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Jeremy and Jon discuss their some of the oddest, funniest, and dumbest things they've done on the dojo floor. Oh the hijinks. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Shuri castles burned down in an electrical fire on October 31st, 2019. This was originally published in early November of 2019.In the wake of recent events, Jeremy and Jon speak out their experiences at Shuri Castle, a bit of it's legacy and history, and personal experiences. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Ger and Jon discuss the practical side of karate, kata , self defense, and how these things get separated. How we can bring them together in both the traditional and real world settings. Among other things. Enjoy Get bonus content on Patreon
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Originally published in October of 2019.Jeremy and Jon continue on last week's topic of rank to it's natural progression: testing. And how that effects Dojo culture and social interactions between karateka. Also typhoons and rugby. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Originally published in October of 2019Jeremy and Jon discuss when rank becomes necessary, if at all, and possible ways of getting around a kyu/dan rank system. And harpooning raccoons. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Originally published October of 2019.Jeremy and Jon discuss influences on Karate training, from culture, film, teachers outside of karate, and life experience. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Originally published in September of 2019Adam and Jon talk about serving community using Karate principles and the potentials of martial arts beyond the dojo. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Originally published in July of 2019.Jeremy and Jon discuss karate seminars and the culture around them, the positive, the negative, and sometimes the less than sober. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Originally published in July 2019.Jeremy and Jon discuss how one kata can be used, is nearly enough, and maybe just isn't enough, among other things. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Originally published in June of 2019.Jeremy and Jon talk about kata, memory (or lack thereof) and the practices of video recording. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Originally published in June of 2019.Jon speaks with Jena and Mike about their school, creating a business from their passion, and creating a community of martial artists the right way. Please check out their website: http://www.ncbudo.com Get bonus content on Patreon
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Originally Published May 2019This interview was conducted in March of 2019 with Jimmy Bunkichi Teller. Jimmy has a wide background in Karate, strong connection through his family, and is a great person to have a discussion with. Enjoy!
Originally published 3/5/2019Marty and Jon discuss the future of karate.....at an odd hours.Does Karate need to change to adapt or has it always been that way?
Originally published on August of 2019Jeremy and Jon discuss karate organizations, our experiences, the good and the bad and everything in between.
In this episode, Marty and Jon discuss mastery or lack there of, how the word master has been used misused, among many other things. Marty and Jon discuss balancing life and training...among other things.Thanks for listening. Subscribe and like, as you'd like. Contact Marty: https://www.facebook.com/RyukenkanDojo/&https://www.quora.com/profile/Marty-RickardContact Jon: karatewithoutobi@gmail.com Get bonus content on Patreon
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Originally record 2/17/2019In this episode, Marty and Jon discuss mastery or lack there of, how the word master has been used misused, among many other things. Marty and Jon discuss balancing life and training...among other things.