Karate Without Belts

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 Find out more at https://karate-without-belts.pinecast.co

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! Find out more at https://karate-without-belts.pinecast.co

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!

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!

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!

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...

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...

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 Endin...

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....

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...

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: http...

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-...

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:...

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://ww...

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 P...

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/karate...