Beyond the Dojo Podcast

In this episode Lauren shares a Facebook post from a martial arts mom who took an....interesting approach to conflict resolution between her kids. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode, we gush over the great example set by Scott Langley in his recent delegation of HDKI-Ireland to his successors. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode, we get technical and discuss the thought around training with the back heel up or down. Featuring this video of Steve Ubl uploaded by the Shuhari Institute. https://youtu.be/cGc9A7P4YkY?si=NlzXKeTqw9OoIBkE Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode, we spill the tea on every weird and inappropriate dojo relationship we can think of as well as throw a few perverts and abusers under the bus. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode, we chat about our experience being parents while still actively training karate.

In this episode we cover some of the positives and negatives of having more than one sensei leading a dojo. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode, we give a listener advice on whether or not it's time to move on from their dojo. Please rate and share the podcast!

In today's episode, we share our experiences so far after two years of being members of HDKI-USA.Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we recap all our experiences from 2025. We've missed you guys! Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we share our experiences and the lessons we learned in preparing for and taking our yondan exam over the summer. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we share examples of stupid things people say when they find out you're a karateka. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode, we discuss how to handle criticism and instruction and demonstrate that you can be a coachable karateka. Please rate and share the podcast!

We polled some of our Instagram followers - Should a sensei be able to physically perform what they teach? In this episode, we share their answers and some of our own thoughts on the matter. Please rate and share the podcast!

This episode is a rant. The keyboard warriors struck again under one of our YouTube shorts featuring our beginners sparring, and we're less than pleased with what they had to say. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we share some of our experiences of classes that have gone totally wrong and the methods we've used to try to course-correct when things are out of hand. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we answer a listener's question about what, specifically, we've changed about our karate (and, subsequently, how we teach), after we started following our sensei. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we share the emotional roller coaster of being forced to relocate our dojo. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode, we discuss intentionally (and often unintentionally) teaching a bit over students' heads. 😅 Spastic kick-a-thon dan exam 🦵https://youtu.be/HZhpiAIfhts?si=GmMIDu_tv3AB6EHtPlease rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we explore the common correction, "Your karate needs to be stronger."Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we discuss some of our favorite concepts from the book Moving Zen by C.W. Nicols. Purchase the book➡️ https://amzn.to/3EXxSHF(As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we go over a brief study on the impact of karate on childrens' growth and discuss the role of athletic development in a karateka's ability to defend their self. Motor and cognitive development: the role of karate https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25332920/shotokankaratehumanperformance@gmail.comPlease rate and share the podcast!

In this episode Jeremiah recounts what it was like to return to karate after a 15 year break. If you've been thinking about returning to training, DO IT!Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode, we share a few things we hate about the subculture of modern karate. Share some of yours! Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we share some red flags that your sensei is, in fact, a scam artist. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we dive into a comment from one of our listeners regarding the emphasis karate senseis place on outer form. Please rate and share the podcast!