Beyond the Dojo Podcast

In this episode we chat about how to prevent burnout as a student and sensei. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we share our reactions to a couple recent viral videos - a female karateka acting out at a tournament and a self defense situation in a Florida gym. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we chat a bit about Lauren's experience on the dojo floor during pregnancy and her current approach to recovery. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode, Sean Padgett joins us as we interview David Pope of Hirano Ha Karate-Do and Scott Langley of Hombu Dojo Karate International about their experiences running and building professional and wildly successful dojos. 🥋COMING SOON ➡️www.boken-sha.comPlease rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we share some of our experiences with teachers who were more than a bit controlling and how we've learned to check ourselves from doing the same to our students. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we answer a couple of listener questions regarding our experiences training on our own as well as our thoughts on the most effective way to train solo. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we cover: How moms are the ultimate budoka Parents who hold kids back from testing because the sibling isn't ready Students who feel guilty quitting Japanofiles PlagiarismPlease rate and share the podcast!

In this episode, Jeremiah recounts a sucker-punch self-defense situation he encountered a few months back.  Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we answer a listener's questions regarding how we're able to function as a dojo unaffiliated with a large karate organization. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we interview our friend Keith about his journey to shodan. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode, we share tips on how to effectively run and manage a dojo. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode, we share our experiences and other advice in getting a dojo started. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we discuss the hypothetical question: if you could only fight or train with 3-5 moves, which ones would they be and why? Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we mull over why most students have decided to hang up their belt by intermediate level. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we interview our friend Jeffrey Everett. We discuss all things training in the '80s, teaching kids, and continuing to improve over the long term. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we discuss our view on the role of training fundamentals and progressing those concepts as one advances. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we recap 2021, reflect on the first 5 years of our dojo being open, and discuss some plans for 2022. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we are stoked to interview one of our BKFs (best karate friends), Sean Padgett! Sean shares his journey and influences through the years as well as his views on using karate as a tool to give back and provide hope to communities. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we review what the research has to say about static stretching and how that applies to karateka. Please rate and share the podcast! References:   Afonso, J., Clemente, F. M., Nakamura, F. Y., Morouço, P., Sarmento, H., Inman, R. A., & Ramirez-Campillo, R. (2021). The effectiveness of post-exercise stretching in short-term and delayed recovery of strength, range of motion and de...

We answer a listener question about how to handle karateka who like to push their weight around and hurt others on the dojo floor (as opposed to just doing the drill).    Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we discuss the differences between pimp slapping and bitch slapping. You know - as found in kata and such. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we recap our first ever Florida Friendship Seminar. Please rate and share the podcast!

In this (very disorganized) episode we share our reactions to the wins, losses, and overall roller coaster that was karate in the Olympics. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♂️ Please rate and share the podcast!

In this episode we were honored to interview Guy Brodeur, a Shotokan karateka out of Canada. We discussed his background, his views on cross-training, and how he endeavors to promote quality of technique in our art. Please rate and share the podcast!  

In this episode, we briefly go over what a few research articles have to say about the benefits of training with a weighted vest, as well as share our own experiences.   Please rate and share the podcast!  Ben Brahim, M., Bougatfa, R., Makni, E., Gonzalez, P. P., Yasin, H., Tarwneh, R., Moalla, W., & Elloumi, M. (2020). Effects of Combined Strength and Resisted Sprint Training on Physical Perf...