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Episode Notes In this exciting episode, Jeremy and Jon talk about the little things we do to make time, create space, and generally keep things calm in social situations. We dig into some of the more social aspects of training, not all of which we have the answers to. Among other things. Enjoy! Support Karate Without Belts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/karate-without-belts Find out more at http://www.karatewithoutbelts.com

And we're back, after a hiatus and editing block, an episode originally recorded in March, but lost on the shelf until now. Jeremy brings up the taboo topic of how we correct other teachers. Jon tries to interject some different examples, Jeremy brings stories of woes and whoop ass. Also sparring, now for kids! Enjoy! Support Karate Without Belts by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/karate-without-belts Find out more at http://www.karatewithoutbelts.com

Episode Notes In this exciting episode, Jon, recovering from a booster shot, winter malaise, and potentially other ailments, and Jeremy, now home from a 20,000 mile journey to fix connectivity, discuss ego and goals, and how to not let one get in the way of the other. Also Jeremy's new patented, K9 nutritional supplemental self-defense products. This is not an endorsement. Enjoy! Support Karate Without Belts by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/karate-without-belts

Episode Notes In this exciting installment, Sal, Dan, and Jon have the debate about the Pinan/Heian/ Pyung kata that once and for all decides which is more authentic and original. Or just point out the flaws in the debate itself. Enjoy Find out more at http://www.karatewithoutbelts.com

In this very special episode, we have the triumphant return of Raul, the world premier of inebriated Jon, and a fun topic of how we restructure our students training based on our own experiences. Also, the benefits of full contact, cause Raul won't let us forget about that. Enjoy! Find out more at http://www.karatewithoutbelts.com

In this episode, Jeremy drags Jon kicking and screaming back to watching Cobra Kai season 4. We discuss the show, where it's come from, where it's going, and if it can even make a fifth season. Enjoy!

In this triumphant return to form, Dan and Jon discuss a relevant topic: fighting with Facebook Dads. We discuss Facebook Dad arguments over Karate, how these fights stem from ego distribution, and ultimately how childish the endeavor becomes. Have lunch and enjoy. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this momentous episode, Jeremy and Jon talk about recent events of both the upset events in the summer Olympics and the recent martial arts demonstration by North Korea. We discuss what these different events mean, how combined what image they are portraying to the world, and how what we do with it. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this exciting episode, Vic and Jon discuss cross-training, real world experience, getting put on your butt, and what warrior mindset really means. And a movie pitch that will make millions. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sal and Jon talk about recent events, training, Kobudo as a stand alone curriculum, bears, and the kindness of strangers. Enjoy! Full video here: https://youtu.be/086VA2mxaGY Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special episode, James and Jon discuss building communities and venues for Okinawa Karate and martial arts practice, the real struggles creating them, and how persistent issues of style and system can get overcome by them. And finally answering who would win, apes or centaurs. Enjoy! Support Karate Without Belts by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/karate-without-belts

In this episode, Sal and Jon discuss inevitabilities in training, taking into consideration where our teachers are when we actually meet them, as opposed to the ideals we tend to make of them, and ultimately having those ideals broken down by reality. Also slight digressions on Patrick Swayze and the Bay of Pigs. Enjoy! Opening Theme written, composed and performed by Azuma Madoka Transition theme: J1-Floridian Fighting Bear            Closing theme:     sawsquarenoise- Towel Defense Ending Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this exciting episode, Dan and Jon explore martial arts and the infamous language analogy. What would a native speaker of martial arts be, what would they say, and could they be understood. And is analogy even a good thing to use. All this and a mini-review of the 2019 film "Art of Self-Defense" Enjoy! Opening Theme written, composed and performed by Azuma Madoka Transition theme: Nihilore-Hope for Change               Closing theme:     Keshco - Obsolete Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this exciting episode, Jeremy and Jon probe needs and wants of training. What do we need? What do we want? Does getting what we need cause an premature peak in our performance as martial artists? And how can we get around this horse and cart situation? All this and some Night Court references! Enjoy!  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What happens when progress, improvement, and even success are in fact hinderances? Can success lead to self-defeat? Here we talk about the balance, and continuing to be hungry. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this exciting episode, we get into a discussion of the darker shades of organizations, the issues that plague them, specifically around when a few people have control and turn it into a boys club. And how this is somewhat comparable to the current situation with the Olympics. Enjoy! Music used in episode: Karate Without Belts opening theme- Madoka Azuma Incoming Transition-The Whole Other Ending-Kumiko Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this exciting episode, Jeremy and Jon breakdown what performance is, both under pressure fighting to save your life, and in front of others. We go into what factors into performance, what are the things that most effect it, and how can it be improved. And introduce new terms powder puff and kata whore into the podcast canonical lexicon. Enjoy! Opening theme by Madoka Azuma: https://www.youtube.com/user/azumamadoka Transition and ending music in the following order: Rowan Jane-Transition Uncan- To Fight Monroeville Music Center-Cloud Fight 2 All three songs provided courtesy of https://freemusicarchive.org/ Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Jeremy and Jon discuss a bit of what peoples image of Karate of, both based on their imaginations, Karate in the imagination of culture and how that impacts peoples view of karate, and how our imagines of ourselves and Karate effect training. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this exciting B-Side, Bobby and Jon discuss the latest Mortal Kombat movie, it's pitfalls, it's short comings, and how it could have been so much better. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeremy and Jon talk about what a seminar lesson is, some of the most memorable stories, good, bad, and funny, and what it takes to get something out of these gatherings called seminars. Enjoy! Opening theme by Madoka Azuma: https://www.youtube.com/user/azumamadoka Support the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/karatewithoutbelts Help us reach a goal here: https://ko-fi.com/karatewithoutbelts Or watch us (and our friends) here: https://bujin.tv/program/527 Dab at us here: https://www.instagram.com/karatewithoutbelts/ Get a shirt here: https://karate-without-belts-3.creator-spring.com/? Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.