Karate Without Belts

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Jeremy and Jon discuss how the structure of Kata curriculum and how this effects study and practice. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeremy and Jon discuss their some of the oddest, funniest, and dumbest things they've done on the dojo floor. Oh the hijinks.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Originally published in June of 2019.Jeremy and Jon talk about kata, memory (or lack thereof) and the practices of video recording.

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

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?

Jeremy 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-Rickard Contact Jon: karatewithoutobi@gmail...

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.

Marty and Jon discuss training/life balance....among other things.

Marty and Jon tackle the issue of weapons. With weapons. Special appearance by dog.