Wildcatdojo Conversations

Sensei Jay joins us as we tackle long bos, oars, and some very unusual weapons in our Kobudo series. There's personal stories, crazy ideas and even some useful information. As always, we hope you listen and connect back to us @wildcatdojo anywhere on the web.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter a...

Today, Randy joins in the conversation as we include another listener audio - thanks Megan. She sent some great ideas and we do what we do best; talk, laugh and share the craziness.  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. (There's a...

Kobudo Weaponry, traditionally weapons adapted from farm tools, have been around for 100s of years. In this episode, with the help of Paul and Lisa, we start the discussion with an introduction of the different weapons that fit this category. We also take a quick look at a couple of them...more to come, of course.  BTW- The Overlook Martial Arts Dictionary does confirm that Tonfa means "handl...

Sensei Liam sent me some audio regarding the mixing of the elements that I want to share and there's other fun stuff too!  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. (There's a  story there.) On YouTube (where we now upload old epi...

Lisa joins me, Sensei Jackie and Landyn to discuss mixing the elements. Let's see how many adjectives I can list to describe what happens: funny, surprising, enlightening, entertaining..oh yea and a little overwhelming. Did I mention that we have a guest voice from Sensei Tracey and a guest note from Sensei Liam?   Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with fri...

Well they were. And Sensei Lydia joins us one more time to talk (and laugh) about such fun subjects as the "Smash the Masher" campaign before 1910. We digress (as usual) but finish strong with a surprising fact about Chojun Miyagi (or is it surprising?) Oh, and there's a surprise interview with the author of the book Her Own Hero. You don't want to miss that. Listen and keep in...

Sensei Lydia joins us to keep pushing our way through the elements as they relate to us in karate and in daily life. As usual, we laugh more than we should as we try to dig into (get it) this element.   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 conversati...

This week Sensei Jay joins us to dig into the mystery of when and how the most famous blade by the most famous blade maker came up missing. We had fun. If you like this episode let us know on twitter, facebook or even our web page.  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 tackle the element of fire with our friend Paul. You can tell by how long it is that we were having a great time. Let us know if you have a great time listening to it.  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. (There's a  story the...

This blade has a fun, intriguing and unique history. With our guest Chance, we share it's history, popularity, legends and more. If you don't agree with our title after you listen, let us know! 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...

 Join us today to find out about broadswords, expensive swords, and cartoon swords.  There's so much to say that our sword episodes is ending up as another 3 part series. And even 3 episodes is probably not enough - but you know we'll have fun with it all.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter...

For an episode on the elements, we are much too frivolous. I hope the laughter is contagious and that you end up having a favorite part just like I did when I listened. As always, thanks for tuning in. 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 conversatio...

After you listen tell us which one has the best legends: Ronin, Ninja or Samurai. After we hear what you have to say, we'll tell you our favorites. As always, thanks for listening. This one was 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...

With our guest Derek, we dig deeper into the elements, starting with Wind..invisible - usually, powerless - never. Interesting? You tell us! 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. (There's a  story there.) On YouTube (where we now u...

We're joined by Derek, and there's some serious laughter, as we dig up the history of ninja. Lot's of legends make this episode unique - just like it's subject.  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. (There's a ...

We're joined by Paula and Eddy to discuss the wonderful world of buggin out - or more boringly put: being prepared! Preparedness might be a boring subject, but we have lots of fun talking about it. And now you can tweet us @wildcatdojo to agree or disagree! Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are...

As we teased a few podcasts back, today we introduce the elements. It's just the three of us, so there's too much silliness. Yet, we somehow get the job done!  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. (There's a  story there...

Want to hear Sensei Jackie imitate Janis Joplin? This is the episode for you! But seriously, we delve into Master Funakoshi's accomplishments and principles with a nice family from the Fox Dojo.  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 conversation...

Our guest is Sensei Max, son of Sensei Tracey, who has spent the last couple of years in monasteries across the world. We ask questions, learn lots, and laugh (as usual) along the way.  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. (There'...

Sensei James joins again in Part 2 of Musashi. From the Book of Five Rings to his passing away in a cave, we discuss, share his 21 Precepts (The Dokkodo). and laugh (a little too much maybe).    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. (Th...

Sensei James joins us for a laughter filled 20 minutes on 3 great swordsmen. Who knew you could laugh this much and still talk about sword fighting! 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. (There's a  story there.) On YouTube (where...

Well, we finally got to it. We talk about the code of warriors, within our ryu (system) and some others as well. Landyn is feeling funny today; bringing some lightness to the discussion. Thanks Landyn. 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 conversatio...

We talk with Bryan - an endurance athlete and coach (you can hire him!) about similarities and differences in what we do. Listen and tell us 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 wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's a  story there.) On YouTube...

It's all in the title folks. In just 5 minutes Landyn, Sensei Jackie and I share some new facts and profess our love of the kiai. Of course we aren't yelling in the podcast. 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. (There's...

Randy visits (he first appeared in the self-control episode). We laugh more than we should as we tackle the idea that the code of behavior for ancient warriors still applies to karateka today. It turned out to be so much information - we have to add a part 2!  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are si...