Karate Kid Master Dojo Podcast

Send a text In this episode, we examine the cold weather training practice of Kon Geiko which is a great way to train for self defense using your awareness skills when you are out of your comfort zone.  We also look at being more active in the cold weather (like doing winter sports or activities) going against the norm of hibernating and staying inside when the weather changes.  There are strategi...

Send a text This is the first topic from the Cobra Kai Karate and Sensei Johnny Lawrence.   We examine how cleaning, vacuuming, and general tidy tasks help to develop discipline in students and learn trust with their instructor (or parent) into a more streamline approach to learning.   "Teacher says, student does, no question."  - this is a more direct approach to learning and achieving...

Send a text In this episode, we examine the work task of "Mop the Floor" where by using the whole body, a student can learn how to weight shift, use defensive footwork, increase wingspan/range of motion, and body twisting.  Also, we use the cleaning of the floor as a metaphor for "cleaning up" your life.  In the practical application part, we discuss how to use a round hip driv...

Send a text In this episode, we examine the work task of watering the plants at home and how it a time to wash, rinse and hopefully not repeat bad things of the past metaphorically speaking.    By being mindful when watering your plants and your martial art skills, you can add details to your technique making it more efficient.   Finally, we give thanks for all the blessings that we have and conti...

Send a text In this Episode, my son Xander joins me as a guest discussing the Game of Geocaching in which we learn "detective type" awareness skills that contribute to a martial artist's "heighten state of awareness."  In this state of awareness, a martial artist can benefit with improved self-defense skills and reaction to emergency type situations.  We also discuss with...

Send a text In this Episode, we examine Stretching and Yoga Practice as a viable workout program and a way to prevent injury and increase overall health and fitness.  We also cover practical meditation to help us for mental health, create a sense of mindfulness, decrease stress, solve problems, and find peace!   We go thru many ways to achieve the positive  benefits of meditation through using way...

Send a text In this Episode, I talk about the smaller tasks and work chores that our younger students can do at home to help with the family.  I also talk about the benefits of being active and getting streps during these work chores help younger kids and how it applies to their martial art training: better square stance, proper dodges, and walking front kicks.  Lastly, I talk about how kids can b...

Send a text In this Episode, we explore the use of landscaping rocks work chore and how that strengthening the body and stances for martial arts including the palm strike.  Also, we examine the traditional methods of toughing up the striking contact points.  Lastly, we talk about painting and hiding rocks in parks is a great way to gain exercise and awareness skills for kids.     Support the show

Send a text In this Podcast, we will examine the Topic of "Mow the Lawn" and how one becomes "Country Strong" through doing work around the house.  In this Topic, we cover the strengthening of the wrists, forearms, shoulders and leg contribute to making better punches and palm strikes as well as thrusting type Kicks like front kick, heel kick and side kick.  Also, how to practi...

Send a text Master Craig examines the Influence of the Karate Kid Movies and Mr. Miyagi's Teaching of Daniel in his own personal life.  In addition, the "Wax On, Wax Off Lesson" of washing and waxing cars and how that can be applied to martial art blocking and "at home" martial art training.      "In order to fully learn martial arts, you have to unlearn your misconce...