Beyond the Dojo Podcast

Thanks for listening to our podcast! In this episode we ponder over beginner's mindset and what that looks like in the life of a karateka. Please rate and share the podcast! 🥋

Thanks for listening to our podcast! In this episode we reminisce back to the era when karate was trained in person in large groups (also known as seminars) rather than over Zoom during a pandemic. Anyhoo, please share and rate the podcast!

Thanks for listening to this episode! Here we're discussing some of the changes we have made to our business model during the Coronavirus pandemic and how that will affect how we do business here on out. And we brag a lot about the awesome folks in our corner. Please share and rate the podcast!

Well....that was interesting.  In this episode of our podcast we recount an interesting experience we had this week involving an egotistical brat and some idle threats he thought it was wise to deliver our way. Sorry if your ears bleed or brain starts melting during our rant. Thanks for listening!

Thanks for listening to our podcast! In this episode we (try our best to) answer a listener question regarding our expectations for kyu grades. We're a little disorganized in this discussion, but hopefully it helps. 😅 Please rate and share the podcast!

Thanks for listening to our podcast! In this episode we throw around a few ideas as to why many shodans quit training soon after reaching black belt level and a few ideas that could prevent it from happening. Plus a bunch of other babble Please rate the podcast on your podcasting station or leave us a thumbs up if you're listening on Youtube!

Thanks for the listen! In this episode we continue the topic of shodan testing by interviewing our two new shodans - Rob and Realin Damuth. This father and daughter duo share some great insight into preparing physically and mentally for the exam, plus a few of their experiences along the road to get to this point. Please share and rate the podcast! *Also, sorry if the sound isn't even. Not used to...

Thanks for stopping by! In this episode we cover our expectations for shodan (first degree black belt) and some of our experiences in learning what a true shodan looks like. Please rate the podcast and send us any questions you would like us to discuss!

Thanks for stopping by!  This episode is a bit of a unpolitically correct rant about karate folks on the internet. Enjoy! Or don't. Please rate the podcast!

Thanks for listening to our podcast!  It's been a crazy 2019, but we're excited for 2020! In this episode we share a few of our goals (karate, business, personal, etc), and share some emotional news at the end.  Please feel free to leave any questions or comments below!

Thanks for dropping in and listening to our podcast!   Spirituality is a topic that seems to either be overemphasized or dismissed altogether in martial arts; there is never any in between. In this episode we discuss its presence and legitimacy in modern martial arts.   Feel free to leave a question or comment below!

Thanks for listening!   In this episode we answer a listener question regarding naysayers of Shotokan (or any style, for that matter).  If you'd like your question answered on the podcast, drop your a comment below!

Thanks for dropping in!   In this episode we discuss methods we have used to stay motivated to continue training through the years.   If you have questions or comments, drop them below! We'd love to know what you'd like for us to address in our podcasts!

Thanks for indulging us and listening to our podcast!   In this episode we define "McDojo" and discuss how they're ruining it for everybody else.   Feel free to comment or respond below!

Thanks for dropping by!   In this episode we discuss our views on kyu testing, then Jeremiah throws a curve ball and we start discussing dan ranking. 😶 Sorry if you guys don't like us anymore after this.  Drop a comment below if you have a topic you'd like to hear us discuss!

Thanks for listening to our podcast!   In this episode we give a general overview of the process of readying the building that would ultimately be the home of our dojo.  If you'd like to see photos of the renovations, check out our Facebook page.   https://www.facebook.com/pg/thedojobushnell/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1652184081742412  If you have questions you'd like answered, drop th...

Thanks for dropping in to listen to our podcast!   In this episode we answer a few questions from one of our listeners regarding methods we've used in teaching and training.  And we fight again but it's cool.  Drop any questions for us in the comments!

Thanks for listening to our podcast!   In this episode we get into some of the finer details of running a dojo, such as how to structure classes and how to divide them up.   Drop any questions in the comments below!

Thanks for listening to our podcast!  In this episode we discuss a few of the positive aspects of including tournaments as part of your general karate training, as well as the negative aspects of tournaments.    *The breakdancer Jeremiah references in the episode is Mr. Wiggles, not Mr. Giggles...🤦‍♀️

Thanks for listening!  In this glorious episode we discuss our approach to introducing application concepts to our students as we try not to fight the whole way through. 🤛   Share topic suggestions or what you're working on in your martial art below!

Thanks for checking out our podcast!   In this episode we discuss our understanding of application based karate and how we apply those ideas to our training.   If you have topic suggestions or want to share what you're working on, comment below!

Thanks for checking out our podcast!  In this episode we discuss our karate background, our influences, and our approach to the art.  If you have topic suggestions, drop them in the comments below!