Wildcatdojo Conversations

We thought it'd be fun this 4th of July, to leave you with some laughter. On today's blooper reels you'll hear everything from our usual word mess-ups, to weed whackers, to (of course) old TV references (where Landyn is lost in conversation). Please laugh along with us and let us know your thoughts - thanks! Here are links for more enjoyment (or you're driving and trying to fil...

Try as I might, I couldn't keep this episode under 25 minutes. Oops! This subject, however, is so important to all of us, that it earned the extra few seconds! Sensei Tracey joined in today as we look back over the body of Martial Arts work that is part of the legacy of Master Kelljchian. We'd really like your feedback on this one. If you were there, what do you remember? Did we make som...

This week we discuss a karate saying that has been around as long as I can remember. We touch on so many things, that we have to tag 3 different episodes. This one is from Jan of 2020 and it's about time: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/2351981 And in February of the same year we discussed Wabi Sabi: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/2735464 (The irony of this episode is that I don't l...

As always, thanks for tuning in. This week we start another trilogy that spans back almost 40 years to when Master Brown, Master Lasorsa and I were young black belts. I'm excited with this trilogy and hope this first episode gets you excited too.  I'm going to tag in 2 old episodes that we mention. One is about the crazy power of our brains: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/4491323 And...

We hope you enjoy listening to our word episodes as much as we like doing them. Today, with Sensei Jay, we link into longevity, loyalty and love. We mention chi (ki) and the episode I found with the reference to chi is our episode on earth. So here's the link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/5159104 Also, please support the show by visiting our sponsor; Honor Athletics: https://honor-athlet...

In honor of Memorial Day, we thought we'd run this archived episode from April of 2021. We interviewed Sensei Jay about his father who was stationed in the Pacific in WWII. Even if you heard it the first time, it's worth a second listen. (I was surprised how much I had forgotten!) Please contact us if you have stories to share. It would be great to hear from you. Meanwhile, two things in...

Per our mention in the gladiator episode (link below), we're taking a look at some of the gladiator weapons. All of them are interesting and some of them are disturbing! We are lucky in that we got Sensei Jay back for this one. Of course, let us know how you like the episode all over the web @wildcatdojo Here's a link to the first Gladiator episode (In case you missed it) https://www.buz...

Today we're joined by 2 more fans: our friend Andy Gray (scroll down for his interview) and Sensei Ben - our friend and co black belt (also scroll down to visit his YouTube channel and hear his first time on the show) to talk Cobra Kai and more. This episode is (predictably) full of laughter, opinions, and hopes that many of you will get in touch with your thoughts. Thanks for checking it out...

This week Sensei Randy, Kim, and Matthew school us on the series Cobra Kai. (We gab too, but not having Netflix - we learned alot!). Listen (and hopefully enjoy) and let us know what You think of this episode and the series. As always - Thank you. Here's another episode with Sensei Randy (this is a letter episode - a favorite of ours. Do you like them?): https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/8857...

In case you're unaware, the book crew is made up of Sensei Jackie, Sensei Tracey, Sensei Jim and myself. We are reading  a book by Jon Stevens called Three Budo Masters and today we talk about Jiguro Kano - the founder of Judo. We talk everything from his early training to his work in promoting the arts. It's possible that we're more opinionated that Shihan Kano was...listen and let...

I can't help it, I love alliteration. Meanwhile, today we're joined by Sensei Jay in an episode that is jam packed with gladiator history, gore and even funny trivia. As always, let us know what you think and thanks for listening! Also, as I've been trying to do recently, here's a few links:  Honor Athletics (of course): https://honor-athletics.com/ And a link to our show on th...

Ok, I gave away two of the words in the title. What was our third one? Sensei Lydia joins in for conversation, laughter and a few memories along the way. Always get in touch with show ideas, ways to improve, to mention that you enjoyed the show or for any other reason. Thanks for listening and here's our links: Here's our sponsor - Honor Athletics: https://honor-athletics.com/ One or our...

A Karate man, teacher and Master Black Belt from Jacksonville FL - Benjamin La Masters - is our guest today for a conversation full of fun and learning. Join in! Of course check out the links below and thanks for listening.  here is the link to Mr. LaMasters training facility in Jacksonville: https://www.underground-training.com/ Thought I'd add our web page while I'm at it. Listen to mo...

Sensei Lydia joins us. And, again, we laugh way too much as we look at the history of poisons. Everyone knows about the Romans, but did you know that the invention of life insurance also played a role in all this? It's a wild ride, so join in. Two links this week. First, an old appearance by Sensei Lydia: Our episode on Kime / Focus: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/8501411 And, of course -...

Sensei Jay joins in for our crazy conversation ranging from reading the actual rules to reviewing fights from John Sullivan to Floyd Mayweather. What fun. We hope you listen, share it and send feedback. There are a ton of links to related episodes here: Back in June of 2021 Sensei Jay joined in as we discussed Breaking and more: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/8708384 This one just ran last Dec...

We're joined by Sensei Derek to look at the karate saying "Consistency beats Intensity" and the usual craziness ensues. Listen and send feedback. What do you think?  Also, check link below for things we mention in the show. Thanks! Here's a link to the episode of Master Kelljchian Stories (want to tell me one? Get in touch, we'll set up a zoom call!): https://www.buzzsprou...

Landyn, Sensei Jackie and I look at the idea that the tea ceremony, flower arranging and even calligraphy may (or may not!) be Martial in their art forms. Listen and give us your opinion. Do I need to say that, although we share a number of facts - we laugh alot along the way. Check out the links below for more episodes, and to support our sponsor Honor-Athletics. Thanks for listening! Here's...

You'll totally smile and laugh as we interview Andy Gray. He runs a podcast called Hobby of a Lifestyle where he talks with  everyone from Olympians to TV personalities. Scroll down for a link to his podcast (or search where you listen). Thanks for listening to this episode and let us know what you think! Here's Andy's website with his podcasts: https://hobbyofa.com/ Please support...

This week is exciting (I know I always say that). Sensei Jackie, Landyn and I talk about the constant appearance of the number 3 in Karate. Coincidence or Spooky set up for some sort of strength - You decide! Meanwhile, scroll down for links, of course. And, one more thing (and I can’t believe I left this out!) There is a great saying in karate that carries over to everyday life that has 3 parts: ...

We're joined by Sensei Jerri today for some fun with words. This week the words start with the letter "E". Listen and see if we picked what you would have picked. Write us and tell us your words, or better yet - write us to be a guest on the show! Meanwhile, scroll down for links to things we mention today- Here's the episode on Kendo: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/9520002...

Since our last blooper episode in Nov of 2021, we managed to fill another 20 minutes - Yikes! Scroll down for links to some of the episodes these bloopers came from - in case you missed them or want to listen again! And read on if you want to see how this episode - in itself- is a blooper. Here's the story: We tried to record remotely and the internet went out so many times that we had to scr...

Join Sensei Jim, Sensei Tracey and the rest of us to hear all about Forrest E. Morgan's opinions on the way of the warrior. Do I even need to say we laugh Too much! Scroll down for all kinds of links mentioned in the episode and thanks for listening! Here's the first part of Living the Martial way: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/8783348 And the second part: https://www.buzzsprout.com/...

We had fun (do all my show notes start that way?) talking with Sifu Rob Jones about his induction into the Black Belt Hall of Fame-UK. We hope you laugh and learn as much as we did! Scroll down for links to things we mention including Sifu's website and Honor-Athletics. Thanks for listening. To see pictures from the ceremony click here: http://www.gungfu.org.uk/special.html To shop at Honor A...

Today meet our new friend, Nick. We talk about training in Brazilian Ju Jutsu and his podcast. (See links below) We learned so much from him and hope you have as much fun listening as we did talking with him. Thanks again, Nick! The BJJ site (listen to his podcast here): https://www.bjjpandas.com/ Nick mentions a great podcast that I listened to called Vet With a Mic. Here's the link on apple...

Scroll down for links to things we mention in this episode on how character starts the minute you walk in the dojo. Regular listeners will say - "Hey, wasn't that your first full episode?" The answer is yes....so now..are you curious to see what we did with it? Here are some links to click after you listen: The original episode which aired on Nov 9, 2019: https://www.buzzsprout.com/...