Wildcatdojo Conversations

If you like swords, and enjoy listening to episodes when Sensei Jay joins us, then you'll love this archived episode. Even though I researched it, and recorded it, I enjoyed listening as I organized it for this airing. Thanks for listening.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdo...

Join in as we look at the history of Wing Chun Kung Fu with the help of Sensei Tracey and Sensei Sherry. This style was started by a woman and in looking we uncover lots of legends and have lots of fun.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversat...

What? Sensei Tracey joins us as we bring an exercise I use in my dojo (all ages) to the show. What is it? Don't want to listen unless you know? I don't blame you. We randomly pick a letter, associate it with karate words and then we converse. There's laughter and learning and, possibly my favorite part; looking at things in a new way. Thanks for listening. Support the show Thanks so...

With the help of Sensei Tracey, we cut deeper into the shortest of the blades, the tanto. There's a little gore, some laughter and even a little history for you in this episode. Expect there to be more on Japanese blades, because I'm already playing with the history of the naginata! Let us know how you like the episode.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podca...

Sensei Andrew joins in with an idea that he brought with him about the World Karate Federation and karate's involvement in the Olympics this summer. Jam packed with facts and fun, this one will be easy on the ears. Enjoy! Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta i...

We're going to look at different fight choreography styles and choreographers in TV and movies. We're starting with the TV series from the 70's Kung Fu. The truth is, we had alot of trouble staying focused when we recorded this, so it isn't as jam packed with facts as usual, but it is ridiculous and funny. So, enjoy listening.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and...

With big thanks to all the people who contributed to this episode, and with our guest Sensei Mark, we play adventurously with all the meanings of the word adventure. After listening, tell us what you think. Thanks! Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdoj...

Join us as we look at training from the perspective of a younger student, with the help of Kamilah and Yoli. There's history, ideas on how to look for a dojo, silly humor (so the usual) and lots of opinions by kids.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wil...

This is the first, of I hope many, profiles of people who came before us. The courage and tenacity of these people was palpable. Listening to George's story, as told by his son Rudy, is the next best thing to knowing him. Thanks for listening!  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildca...

With Paul and Lisa in tow, we're revisiting Peter Urban's book The Karate Dojo one more time! And we don't disappoint. There's laughter, new information, and even a teaser for future episodes. Listen and let us know what you think. Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wild...

We're joined by Paul and Lisa for a rollicking (but accurate) view of just how the MMA came to be. We go way back in time and end up in the here and now. Don't miss it for the information or the laughs.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo...

Sensei Jay joins us for a look at the history, rules and personal stories related to full contact karate. Do you wonder how we worked a mention of Joe Rogan into this episode, or which ones of us knew who he was?  Listen and find out. By the way, we also mention Master Joe Hess and his kickboxing accomplishments.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends. ...

We're starting off 2021 with our friend, and newly named 'book correspondent' Sensei Jim, to discuss a book by Master Joe Kelljchian and Master Tracey Broussard titled 365 Days of the Warrior. Of course there's laughing and silliness. But we touch on everything from the design (shout out to Sensei Melissa) the reading of certain pages. Hope it gives your 2021 just the right sta...

I can't believe we filled two episodes on strategy either. We're joined again, by Sensei Randy for a too funny episode because we're relating planning and executing the plan to our actual days. And, if that's not inviting enough, there is the short addition of the interview with Sensei Greg E - about chess. Should I mention the chess jokes at the end? Listen and find out if we...

OK, so I gave in to the pun. We have fun with Sensei Randy while cutting our way through axes, hatchets and tomahawks. Let us know if we've punned too far! But first - enjoy the episode.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (Ther...

Shelby joins us  (she's in episode 25 on mindfulness - go back and listen) as we begin to tackle strategy. Today we talk about the books, the business, and even the wars... And, as usual, we laugh a little more than we should.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, i...

We look, with kind and funny eyes, at the life of Grandmaster Ed Parker and his relationship with Elvis Presley. Even though we weren't lucky enough to get a guest on this episode - I don't remember when we're laughed more. And yet, we managed to get plenty of information in.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the...

I know you're thinking - what else can they say? But tune in because we're joined by Sensei Jim to talk about the steps involved, equipment and even some personal stories. A special bonus: we have an interview with Sensei Marc, who trained in kyudo. And  do I need to remind you about the laughter?  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach...

Sensei Jim stays on with us as we look at Japanese archery from it's beginnings to more modern times. It's fun to take a shot at this one. (Ok, sorry about the terrible pun!) The episode is better than my puns - for sure! Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, in...

Sensei Jim joins us for a fun talk about which came first, which is the most serious, the most dangerous....or is it a case of: a rose by any other name? Couple the learning with Landyn mentioning the spooky factor of us taping on Halloween and, well - we hope you're entertained.   Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web....

Sensei Jay joins us to discuss the history of archery, types of bows, types of competitions and more. If you haven't already heard about it, you'll want to check our you tube page (wildcatdojo) for a timeline that we posted.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However...

Can you believe it? We've been recording episodes for an entire year! We're  joined by both Sensei Jay and Sensei Lydia and celebrating by replaying the episode full of Master Kelljchian stories,. Listen and see if you agree with me - they might be funnier and more poignant on a second listen. Thanks for your continued support.   Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing...

It's our 52nd Episode! We've been recording for a year. Sensei Greg E. joins us to celebrate with a look at a an amazingly accomplished practitioner for life. We say (more than once) how inspirational he is. Listen and find out why we think that  Fumio Demura is a living legend.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the we...

Derek joins us as we end our episodes on Kobudo Weaponry. We look at the 3 sectional staff, the weighted rope (spoiler alert - there's a knife on one end!). And as if that wasn't enough we touch on Kama, tonfa and more about the ninja turtle weapons too! Thanks for tuning in. Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. F...

We're celebrating our 50th full episode with a look back at our mistakes, our belly laughs and even a few "gems" that didn't fit in when we recorded them. So many of our guests made it into this episode - you'll need to listen and see if your favorite guest or episode made the cut. Let us know what you think and enjoy some laughter.  Support the show Thanks so much for lis...