Wildcatdojo Conversations

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...

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...