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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sal and Jon talk about recent events, training, Kobudo as a stand alone curriculum, bears, and the kindness of strangers. Enjoy! Full video here: https://youtu.be/086VA2mxaGY Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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! Support Karate Without Belts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/karate-without-belts
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! Opening Theme written, composed and performed by Azuma Madoka Transition theme: J1-Floridian Fighting Bear Closing theme: sawsquarenoise- Towel Defense Ending Get bonus content o...
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! Opening Theme written, composed and performed by Azuma Madoka Transition theme: Nihilore-Hope for Change Closing theme: Keshco - Obsolete Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for ...
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! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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! Music used in episode: Karate Without Belts opening theme- Madoka Azuma Incoming Transition-The Whole Other Ending-Kumiko Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
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! Opening theme by Madoka Azuma: https://www.youtube.com/user/azumamadoka Transition and ending music in the following order: Rowan Jane-Transition Uncan...
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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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! Opening theme by Madoka Azuma: https://www.youtube.com/user/azumamadoka Support the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/karatewithoutbelts Help us reach a goal here: https://ko-fi.com/karatewithoutbelts Or watch us (and our friends) here: https://bujin.tv/program/527 Dab at us here: https://www.instagram...
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! Support the pod here: https://www.patreon.com/karatewithoutbelts Buy the pod a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/karatewithoutbelts Or watch us (and our friends) here: https://bujin.tv/program/527 Da...
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. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
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! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
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! Listen to the Invisible Sensei here: https://www.facebook.com/The-Invisible-Sensei-Podcast-100106401649306/ Come support our content her...
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! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karatewithoutbelts/ Bujin.tv : https://bujin.tv/profile/10 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/karatewithoutbelts Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and ...
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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karatewithoutbelts/ Bujin.tv : https://bujin.tv/profile/10 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/karatewithoutbelts #karate #podcast #martialarts Get bonus content o...
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! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karatewithoutbelts/ Bujin.tv : https://bujin.tv/profile/10 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/karatewithoutbelts Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 See acast.com/privacy for priv...
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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
