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Fumio Demura is known for many things in Martial Arts. We did a biography of him back in 2020. Here's the link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/5982394 What fun we had watching this movie, laughing and snacking. Somehow, in our review we mentioned Master Joe Hess. We've also done a biography on him: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/12516431 And we also discussed Emil...

First off - an Uke is a Japanese word meaning partner in Karate training. Have I got your interest? This episode has stories from Hanshi Malanoski and some feedback from followers of Hanshi Ray Batlle's Facebook page. I thank them both.  We also tell a few stories of our own and maybe clear up some confusion for people who have just started training. After you listen, get in touch and tell us...

We're joined by Kim to talk about another history of female warriors. This one is full of myths, legends and of course controversies. While I was writing these notes, I decided to look back at other episodes we've recorded female fighters in history. Our first one was back in 2020, where we were introduced to 2 Japanese women fighters. Here's the link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477...

We have two guests for this episode. I'm thankful to Sifu Jones from the UK who opens the show and to Shihan McKinnon who takes it home for us. Their input is amazing and appreciated. With Sifu Jones we talked about basics. That got us to thinking about the movie Budo. Since we did an episode on that, I'll tag it here:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/9007481 With Shihan we di...

This episode is a listener request. Setting and maintaining boundaries, like so many things we've discussed on this show, is a lifelong responsibility (to yourself?). When the request came through, the person didn't specify physical safety or internal challenges. So we tackled both.  However, we've talked about physical safety quite a few times. Here are some of the episodes. Our fi...

Welcome to a second look at Wabi Sabi: a Japanese philosophy that I'm going to define too simply as a celebration of  imperfection. In this episode we look at 3 different books about the subject. Our first look at this, a favorite subject, was back in 2020. My favorite memory of that recording was our guests, Sensei Tracey and Sensei Sam. Interested? Here's a link: https://www.buzzsprout...

This is a moving episode. Don't miss it. We got the original idea for this episode from a new friend, Hanshi Tracey Seymour. We met her, and interviewed her, a few months ago. Here's the link, in case you missed it: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/16424997 Also, Audie Murphy is mentioned in this episode. It turns out he is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Since we did an...

Regular listeners know how much we enjoy interviewing new friends. Hanshi Batlle felt like an old friend from the beginning of our conversation. Thank you Sir! I added the movie you mentioned, Five Fingers of Death, to our list of movies to watch and discuss. Thanks for the suggestion.  For our listeners that aren't familiar with which kata go with which system. No worries. The story still wo...

Welcome to our ongoing look at WW2 warriors. Today our guest is Sensei Jay and the man we discuss is Pappy Boyington. The added drumming at the end is thanks to the Fushi Daiko Drummers. We interviewed them. Here’s the link:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/15446850 Also, we mention our episode on Audie Murphy. In case you missed that one, here’s a link:   https://www.buzzsprout.com/477...

Today, Landyn joins us for a variation on Letter Episodes. Are we 'over' the top? Listen to find out. At one point Landyn quotes the term "frog march" and none of us knew what it referred to....so I looked it up. Turns out it's just moving a person with their hands behind their back. We also mention our episode on Plan Your Work. In case you missed it. Here's a link:...

What a great time we had when Paula and Eddy visited. A note as you listen: We HAVE tried MREs and  we did put it on one of our social media - not sure if it was YouTube or Twitter though. We had a blast (since it wasn't a real emergency). The food was tolerable - not your mother's cooking, of course. Also, we'd love to hear your go bag hints and stories. Thanks for listening. Here&...

This week I took 4 words out of a fiction book I recently read and shared them with Sensei Jackie and Sensei Derek. We decided to look closely, laugh lots, and maybe push ourselves forward on our journeys. Join in and let us know what you think. Thanks for tuning in, sharing, and for all your support. Each week I remind you of our "support the show" link below. Hit it if you are so incli...

This episode is wonderful stories by our magnificent guests that just didn't fit into their original episodes, peppered with a few of our mistakes and a lot of our laughter. I'll tag as many of the episodes as I can below, but they ran from June to December of last year. So they will be easy to find. Thanks so much for being part of this adventure. Here are some of the original episodes....

I'm always amazed at how much I learn from every interview. Mr. Womble had so many stories - from Army life to raising a family. I might have to to coax him back on for a follow up! We hope you enjoy it too. And 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 wildcatdojo. Howe...

Time to have some laughs with Sensei Randy as we review (spoiler alert) a Great movie from the 1980s. We'll move to the 90s for the next review, but today we talk about a cult classic. And how it didn't make money at the theater, but did later on.  Here's a weird factoid: when I was searching on line for a graphic, I came across action figures of Jack Burton and other characters. Al...

Sensei Lydia joins in as we discuss this saying. What do you think about it? Have you ever heard it before? Let us know. This episode didn't spark us to reference any specific episodes, so I thought I'd just tag in the first episode we did on a Master Kelljchian saying. It is from December of 2019: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/1891706 Enjoy the show, keep in touch, and supp...

This 25 minutes flies by with Shihan Seymour.  We had a blast.  A quick note: When we talked about the Urban Legacy Foundation (Please support it), Shihan talked, in detail, about every recipient so far. (her passion is palpable) Because of time I had to cut two of the scholarship recipients. Sorry guys, but you are welcome to be on the show and tell me your story if you every have extra time.  En...

I know it sounds serious, but if you know us, you know that we'll have fun and get the job done. This series started last year with the National War College. Here's the link in case you missed it: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/12750181 About a year later, we looked at the Naval War College. Here's that link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/14801094 And one mo...

What fun to start 2025 with Landyn available to record. We had a blast talking about words that start with 'S'. Somewhere in the conversation we discussed the anxiety you feel when you're starting something new. We tackled that in 2020. (Btw Landyn - we were both wrong, our guest was Sensei Jim - Hi Sensei). Here's a link to that episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episo...

Landyn is back on the show - Yay! I found an old saying I'd written and it turned into a fun conversation with Landyn, myself, and Sensei Jackie. We cover a lot. For example, we touch on Japanese arts that aren't centered around fighting. We did a whole episode on that. Here's the link:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/10211761  And Swords: https://www.buzzsprout.com/4773...

This episode has many guests. We start with Jennifer and Sensei Ed (Thanks to both of you). Neither of them have been on the show, although I thank Jennifer for a great idea for a show back in 2022. It's on Home Safety and here's a link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/11142251 These notes are full of links. Want to hear the first episode of stories about Master Kelljchian? He...

We have quite a few surprises this episode. Listen, enjoy and let us know your thoughts. We had so much fun discussing Conan, we really don't care whether he fits as a myth or not. Hercules came up during this recording. We did an episode on him a while back. Here's a link in case you missed it:   https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/11904992 Finally, scroll down just another 1/2 i...

Today we meet Hanshi George Alexander. I love history and meeting new people, so this interview was a perfect fit. Hanshi Alexander had more stories than could fit into 25 minutes. (Keep an eye open for our "outtakes" episode.) He is knowledgeable, funny and motivational. Listen and you'll be a fan. (Thanks so much Hanshi.)  This is the part where I remind you that you can scroll do...

Back in 2020 we recorded this episode on axes. Landyn hates listening to his voice back then, but he was just as spontaneously funny then as he is now. Or should I say Punny!!  Episodes about the history and use of weapons are some of my personal favorites.  We think you'll like it too, so enjoy listening and let us know.  This episode starts off with a reminder that you can click and donate....

When I got the idea for this episode, it was from something I heard Grandmaster Urban say. Who better to have as a guest to add Grandmaster Urban's take than Hanshi Malanoski. Therefore, although we do get to the point, we're also regaled with wonderful stories about Grandmaster Urban. It's amazing to hear and for that I thank Hanshi.  Stay tuned till the end if you want some real g...