Karate Kid Master Dojo Podcast

Send a text In this episode, we use the Christmas Song "Little Drummer Boy" as our basis and inspiration for our topic, first doing our work task of Demo with a Hammer and Crowbar in home improvement.  We also teach the basics of Stick Fighting in our martial arts training segment.  Lastly, in our mental training, we talk about giving all that you can give as an example from the song &qu...

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Send a text In this episode, we examine the steps in getting your home or business in order by getting organized, throwing away junk, and cleaning to be more efficient.  Then we define your home base or business space as a special place in martial arts that you train.  Your Dojo or Dojahng is a "House of Discipline," a place of motivation, a place to hang out, and a place of peace.   Sup...

Send a text In this episode, we exam the 2nd half of Sun Tzu's Art of War, the lessons 6-9 which are great lessons useful in business, marketing, and martial arts.  They are not only good for martial arts, but great lessons for your whole life as well.  In our martial art practice, we talk about the concept of walking or running away as opposed to fighting.  We also talk about having good def...

Send a text In this episode, we examine the work task of lifting things for your job from one place to another in order to do the job that you planned (usually three times from store to site).  In our martial art practice, we determine a list of exercises to do on a daily basis in order to increase strength and muscle endurance.   We count the sets and standardize the rep amount for easy counting...

Send a text In this episode, we examine how painting both inside or outside of a house or business can be done effectively from start to finish.  Then we look at how painting can be preparation for your martial art techniques like blocking, striking, or kicking with strength and precision.   Lastly, we discuss the psychology of colors and how they play a role in our life both at home, business, an...

Send a text In this episode, we look at the concept of Leverage in our Martial Art Training, especially concerning our Close Range Defenses when someone grabs us.  In our work task, we talk about the everyday tasks like using a wrench or hammer in a way to maximize leverage and increase power.  Also, how we lift heavy objects is very important to cleaning us safe and injury free.   In our martial...

Send a text In this episode, we examine the concept of Spirituality in Martial Arts including defining it as being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.  We also identified the three elements or dimensions of spiritual health.  In the martial art training, we look at "candle training" as an exercise to focus your chi or spirit into your techni...

Send a text In this episode, we examine the use of the KI or Ki Hap in class and in a self defense situations.  We talk about the benefits of doing a Ki Hap or "Spirit Yell" in general when doing your techniques to generate power.  In self defense situations, the Ki Hap is a tool to get over fear, inspire fear to your opponent, and generate surprise that is useful to counterattack.  We a...

Send a text In this episode, we examine what it means to be so behind in your martial art training and how to catch up.  You can do this by making it a priority and making time throughout the day while working at your job or while at home.  Also, we examine the mental checklist to keep doing your whole body workout system geared towards performance including flexibility training.  There is also so...

Send a text In this episode, we examine the Gray Jedi Knight Philosophy and how it is similar to a martial art code of balance.   We look at how the Gray Jedi differ from the Traditional Jedi Knights and their Sith Counterparts in the movies.   In our martial art practice, we learn several Gray Jedi moves and Force Abilities as well as the mental training of meditation, mindfulness, and being one...

Send a text In this episode, we examine the topic of "Endurance Machine" which is a way to train so that you can get in great shape for health and performance.  In our work task we focus on manual labor type of outside yard work in order to build locomotor endurance in our muscles.  Then in our martial art practice we have extreme focus to do pattern (or kata) sets from white belt to our...

Send a text In this episode, we examine the work task of tar and shingle a flat or slightly pitched roof.  In working, we learn muscle memory that is not only effective to applying the tar, but also builds strength and martial art techniques.  One technique was the "smearing blocks" which is effective to defending yourself especially if your accuracy is not fully developed yet.  In the m...

Send a text In the episode, we examine the book Sun Tzu's Art of War, which has been a basis for military strategy but also has been used in business to be competitive in an industry.   In martial arts movies, such as Karate kid and others, parts of the book have been quoted and used.  In our personal martial art training, we discuss how key strategies can be used to get out of conflict, find...

Send a text In this episode, we examine how to install insulation your home or business in order to  better protect against the loss of heat or cool.  We also use this concept to provide a "cushion of protection" in self defense using methods and techniques in order to maintain your personal space and help to guarantee protection from harm.  Lastly, we talked about being respectful of th...

Send a text In this episode, we examine the concept of Building and Destroying things like in the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai Shows where the Dojo is being built, destroyed, or re-built again.  First, we use the work of construction to learn how to build things like walls, re-building floors, etc to illustrate the hard work needed to create something.  Sometimes you need to destroy something in order...

Send a text In this episode, we look at the repetition in the work tasks that Mr. Miyagi did with Daniel in the Karate Kid Movie and how this develops muscle memory.  Focusing on the repetitive work tasks we can manage our time to get things done effectively and efficiently.  Our martial art training is very similar using pattern sets, speed drill sets, basic sets, and strengthening sequences, we...

Send a text In this episode, we examine how people make excuses, when in cold environments like Michigan, to not getting any work done.  We value hard work and getting things done even in these extreme temperatures (even extreme heat too).  This is also important in our martial art training and active lifestyle, so that we can continue to make gains in our progress and maintain our conditioning.  ...

Send a text In this episode, we talk about the super moves techniques done in the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai Shows.  We also examine the side jobs that Superheroes do to cover their identity and develop humility.  Lastly, we discuss the martial art physical training and mental attitude that a Superhero would possibly do to better themselves and have the right mind set.   Support the show

Send a text In this episode, we examine the concept of being a Chameleon or someone who blends in and can relate to many different types of people.  In our work task, we look at building and using chests, secret compartments and caches, and secret doors as a way to keep things organized, safe, and just for fun!  In our Physical Martial Art Training we talk about increasing our strength and coordin...

Send a text In this episode, we examine Tensile Strength and how it helps in Martial Art Training.  We look at the manual labor type of work that builds and develops Tensile Strength similar to the training in the movie, the Karate Kid as well as Cobra Kai Netflix Series.  After that, we can use this Tensile Strength to our advantage in our Martial Art Training both with the Physical Training and...

Send a text In this episode, we get back to our roots with a work task of Washing the Windows, where we look at how to do and why to do it in your business and home.  Then in the physical training we show the benefits of the different blocks learned during this work task.   Lastly, we examine  the different martial art training philosophy methods of Daniel and Johnny in the Cobra Kai Show.   Suppo...

Send a text In this episode, we examine the 7 Best Stretching Practices where you can decide which one suits your needs the best.  We also briefly look at the 9 Types of Meditation and which ones work with martial arts.  You can also decide which other ones may work for you and gave examples to illustrate and illuminate them for further discussions.  We looked at Meditative Movements as a way to p...

Send a text In this episode, we examine the recent history of martial arts from 1900 to present, seeing how it has changed over the years.  In our exploration of this history, we see that a martial art becomes popular upon the merging of two cultures, the additions to the Olympic Games, and in recently in movies like "Enter the Dragon."  In our martial art practice, we look at how the ba...

Send a text In this episode, we examine the "Hawk" Character in Cobra Kai Show and how it relates to bullying and gaining confidence in martial arts.  In our work task, we work on ourselves by taking mental inventory, gain confidence, and be proud of who we are!  In our martial art practice, we look at jump kicks and how we move, bend and twist, especially in circles, in defense drills....