Wildcatdojo Conversations

Joined by Sensei Randy, we laugh a little more than we should as we explore "H" words and relate them to karate, ourselves and the craziness of daily life.  Listen and laugh with us. Remember to join in the conversation by getting in touch with your thoughts, or to be on the show.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the...

We're joined by Sensei Jim and Sensei Lydia to look at a little bit of the life and legacy of Grandmaster Peter Urban. It is an understatement to say his life was colorful. As always we hope you enjoy the show and give us some feedback. Tell us your stories. Thanks for tuning in. Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Fa...

Sensei Jim joins in to take a look at a book written by Forrest E. Morgan called Living the Martial Way. This book is SO packed with the details of karate that we're tackling it in three parts. SO, it's not too late for you to get the book and read along. In this episode, part 1, we talk about a dojo, the ideas behind training and of course our stories. Listen, then get the book and join...

Today we're having great fun looking at the world of Super Sentei and Power Rangers with our friend and fellow black belt - Ben Kerzer (check out his YouTube show - The Ben Kerzer Show. Who knew there was SO much information on the web about TV super heroes. And what the net didn't tell us, Sensei Ben does. Enjoy the show and thanks for listening.   Support the show Thanks so much for li...

Sensei Jay joins us to do a little history and lots of stories about both makiwara (objects you hit to strengthen your striking areas) and tameshiwara (breaking).  Don't miss the stories as told by everyone from Landyn to Master Robert Lasorsa. And, if you have a story about the subject, record it and send it to me. I hope to get enough stories to create a whole new episode! Meanwhile, enjoy...

If you're a listener, then you know one of my favorite types of episodes is those that are spontaneous. That's what happens when we pull the letter "A" out of our bag of letters. With the help of Sensei Jay we laugh alot and learn a little (or is it laugh a little and learn alot). Listen in and stay in touch. Thanks! Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the...

What a wonderful experience for me to meet (albeit virtually) Mr. McKinnon. We all enjoyed the entire experience and you will too. I'm adding a few notes so you won't be tempted to stop and search mid interview. Here ya go:  At minute 13 he mentions the Japanese word kihon which simply means basics.  He talks about a kata called Gojushiho and after you listen it's an easy find onlin...

Today we revisit an episode from 2019 with some additions from Landyn. Sensei Randy (he wasn't a Sensei then!), myself and Sensei Jackie talk about self-control. It's shockingly upbeat and fun. Hope you enjoy the archived episode.   Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo....

I know, puns in the title is  not funny. But I did it anyway. Sensei Randy joins us as we look at the history of weight divisions and another great page from Peter Urban's book The Karate Dojo where he discusses qualities in fighters of different weights. How do we get so many laughs out of such an ordinary subject - you might ask.  Well, when you tune in you'll hear about a heavyweight...

Sensei Lydia joins us as we discuss a fundamental part of most Karate styles: Kime. We look at it from a few different standpoints and laugh a little too much. Thanks!  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's a  story there....

Spend 20 minutes laughing with us as we discuss everything from the census, to the inability to master English, to nutty things we've done. If you need a laugh, this is the place to be. And, bonus, all our guests make appearances too!  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. Ho...

This week we look at another of our favorite weapons. The Naginata (go to our twitter feed to see pics!) The coolest part of the episode is the interview with Sensei Jana about her experience competing with the practice weapon under the guidance of Master Kelljchian. There's laughs and surprises - like always when we get together.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the...

We're joined by Sensei Lydia to do one of our favorite word games. Listen in as we discuss progress, purpose and more. There is no shortage of entertaining silliness coupled with wise words from Master Kelljchian. We had fun and hope you have fun listening.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are...

When Sensei Jay is our guest, we have fun. That's a given. Today's episode is special because he is the focus of our interview about his fathers time as a Marine during WW II. The contrast of the seriousness of the subject, the love of a son, and the humor along the way makes for a great listen. Thanks for tuning in Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast wi...

We're joined by Sensei Jay to look at the different incarnations of sparring over the years and add a few of our own thoughts. The only thing more fun than listening to this episode would be sparring itself. Keep listening for a gem at the end! Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildca...

Sensei Derek joins us, in our 75th full length episode, to look at the history and characteristics of "The Way of Harmony" - Aikido. We muddle our way through and laugh way too much. But I promise there IS some good content along the way. Could this be the style for you? Listen and find out.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us al...

If you like swords, and enjoy listening to episodes when Sensei Jay joins us, then you'll love this archived episode. Even though I researched it, and recorded it, I enjoyed listening as I organized it for this airing. Thanks for listening.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdo...

Join in as we look at the history of Wing Chun Kung Fu with the help of Sensei Tracey and Sensei Sherry. This style was started by a woman and in looking we uncover lots of legends and have lots of fun.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversat...

What? Sensei Tracey joins us as we bring an exercise I use in my dojo (all ages) to the show. What is it? Don't want to listen unless you know? I don't blame you. We randomly pick a letter, associate it with karate words and then we converse. There's laughter and learning and, possibly my favorite part; looking at things in a new way. Thanks for listening. Support the show Thanks so...

With the help of Sensei Tracey, we cut deeper into the shortest of the blades, the tanto. There's a little gore, some laughter and even a little history for you in this episode. Expect there to be more on Japanese blades, because I'm already playing with the history of the naginata! Let us know how you like the episode.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podca...

Sensei Andrew joins in with an idea that he brought with him about the World Karate Federation and karate's involvement in the Olympics this summer. Jam packed with facts and fun, this one will be easy on the ears. Enjoy! Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta i...

We're going to look at different fight choreography styles and choreographers in TV and movies. We're starting with the TV series from the 70's Kung Fu. The truth is, we had alot of trouble staying focused when we recorded this, so it isn't as jam packed with facts as usual, but it is ridiculous and funny. So, enjoy listening.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and...

With big thanks to all the people who contributed to this episode, and with our guest Sensei Mark, we play adventurously with all the meanings of the word adventure. After listening, tell us what you think. Thanks! Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdoj...

Join us as we look at training from the perspective of a younger student, with the help of Kamilah and Yoli. There's history, ideas on how to look for a dojo, silly humor (so the usual) and lots of opinions by kids.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wil...

This is the first, of I hope many, profiles of people who came before us. The courage and tenacity of these people was palpable. Listening to George's story, as told by his son Rudy, is the next best thing to knowing him. Thanks for listening!  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildca...