Wildcatdojo Conversations

We take a look at the Samurai. Starting in  the Kamakura Period and becoming obsolete in the Tokugawa Period, the Samurai were the Japanese Military for 500 years. Today we look at the history of their rise and then eventual replacement with the National Army.  Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are s...

Landyn, Sensei Jackie and I welcome Shelby to the show. As a non karate person, a successful business person and an active adult, Shelby looks back on old episodes and shares her perspective on some of the things we've discussed in our first 8 months on the air. I learned a lot and of course - there's some laughing. Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast wi...

Sensei Jay joins us for a robust conversation about the ins and outs of confrontations on the street and why it's best to avoid them.  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 up...

Listen to the short conversation as a preview to Monday's episode. Like all our shows, we hope that both episodes  will keep you thinking, talking, and hopefully a smile will cross your face.   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....

This week listen to Sensei Michelle, Sensei Jackie and Landyn as we delve into the life of the female fighters from centuries past. A little learning, a little laughing, a normal day with 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. (Th...

Today we hang with Sensei Lydia and discuss Zen. As we usually do, we look at history, definitions and personal ideas. And as we usually do, we invite you to 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...

I said it in the title. We thought we'd lighten your load by giving you some laughter during this difficult, anxiety inducing time. Landyn, Jackie and I all hope you enjoy the laughter.  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...

Join Sensei Jackie, Landyn and I as we look back about 500 years at - as they say these days - a life well lived: Tukkuan - a Renaissance Man before it was cool! 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 Yo...

We're joined again be Sensei Andrew for a quick take on Ego from the perspective of a karateka. We pack information and opinion (and a laugh or 2) into this conversation. After listening, send us your ego story.  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 wildcat...

With our guest,Sensei Andrew, we discuss when and under what circumstances karate immigrated to America. Just to keep you listening, there's some Chuck Norris jokes at the end!  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...

In our second episode with Paula, we explore the crazy world of teaching a fighting art-form like karate. As usual, there are opinions, laughing, and hopefully a little insight.  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  st...

I thought this one would take 10 minutes. It turned out to be fun and packed full of information,so we filled an entire episode. Our guest Paula was a perfect fit! Even if you're not presently looking for a dojo, the information relates to all manner of searching when trying something new. Listen and send feedback. Support the show Thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with fri...

We're joined by Senseis Tracey and Sam again - for a discussion of imperfection and impermanence. Prepare for more laughter than you might think is appropriate.  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.)...

Join us, as we interview Sensei Sam about his experience in China, at a Kung Fu immersion school. Hear about the training, the people, even the food! Do I need to say this: we laugh alot!  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&ap...

We told you we'd read the story from The karate Dojo and we do, with a little commentary 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's a  story there.) On YouTube (where we now upload old episodes - complete...

Landyn, Jackie and I discuss meditation. We're encouraging you to give it a try, if for no other reason than a little less chaos in the brain....and we laugh - of course! 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...

In this episode we interview Zac to see what thoughts, ideas and moves stay with a person when they leave the dojo (and the family) for college. As we always do, we laughed, learned. Hope you have as much fun listening as we had making 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. Ho...

Sensei Jackie, Landyn and I welcome Sensei Jim and Alex. We talk about what it takes to push yourself into new things - at all ages - in all kinds of venues. Join us for the laughter and the cringing.  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...

With our guest, Sensei Jay (the voice of the opening!) we talk about Master Kelljchian and his legacy. This episode also has a tag taped with Sensei Lydia back in November! 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 th...

We're joined by my student Alex to discuss the fun moment when life glitches and we still have to get on with 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 there.) On YouTube (where we now upload old episodes - c...

We start our history (thanks Josh, for the recommendation) at the beginning and look at belts. We finish by looking at a side by side comparison of some styles...as usual it's more entertaining than you'd 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 wil...

We cover as much as we can. And, as usual, laugh a little too much, in this last installment on the Guideline page published by Peter Urban in the 1960s. 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 wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's a  story...

Join a conversation that Peter Urban began in 1967 with the publication of his book, The Karate Dojo. Our guest is Derek and we'll try to do what we always do, make you think and make you laugh. 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...

With our guest Glenda, Jackie, Landyn and I talk about strikes that work in the real world. I guarantee you will belly laugh at least four times. Tune in and see if I'm right! 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 ...

This is one of the million favorite karate sayings of mine. I hope you 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. (There's a  story there.) On YouTube (where we now upload old episodes - complete with a slideshow)  ht...