Karate Without Belts is a podcast about Karate, not concerned by rank, title, or lineage, but with people and practice. We talk about a wide range of things from language, training, teaching ,technology, psychology, practicality, and the love and hate of social media, all surrounding Karate. Fun, thoughtful, and mildly irreverent. Always respectful.
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Episode Notes In this short but sweet episode Keith and Dan talk about their upcoming seminar, the inclusion of both legal and human trafficking prevention, and giving a better, well-rounded view of good, universal, martial arts. Enjoy! Support Karate Without Belts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/karate-without-belts…
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Invisible Okinawan Karate Without Belts
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Episode Notes In this exciting, jam packed, wild episode, Tuari, Josh, and Jon discuss coming to Okinawa, it's cultural and historical significance, issues with Karate tourism, sudden missile attacks, and a three way that the host of this podcast is subbing in for. Enjoy! Credits:"Evening" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Comm…
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Episode Notes In our amazing new episode, we go over creating new curriculums, owning your training, and being okay with going public. And bananas! 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…
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Episode Notes In this exciting episode, Raul and Jon catch up on a summer of training, injuries, memories of old teachers and the hopes for new dojos. And much more. 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…
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Episode Notes On this triumphant return of Post-Training, we get the band back together to discuss training, mustaches (or lack thereof) fruitful meet-ups, and animal exercises for injuries. And much more! Enjoy! Support Karate Without Belts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/karate-without-belts Find out more at http:/…
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Episode Notes In a bonus from last episode, our heroes discuss weird gatekeeping, prolonged waits on sparring, and their favortie Naihanchi forms. 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…
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Episode Notes In this exciting episode, Dan and Jon are joined by JB to talk about his experience with JKD, how it mixed with his roots with karate, and most importantly if Bruce Lee truly hated Karate. Enjoy! For JB: www.marylandjeetkunedo.comFor Dan: http://www.wellwithinma.com/ Thanks as always for the support! Support Karate Without Belts by co…
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Episode Notes Originally recorded 12/4/2022, In this exciting episode, Jon talks to Keith and Dan about their workshop on Good Martial is Universal. We got into why we teach, what leads us to the same ends, and how we always should expect to get hit! Enjoy! For Keith: https://www.youtube.com/@wingchun-sc For Dan: http://www.wellwithinma.com/ Suppor…
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Episode Notes In a follow up to talking about crude, brute force Karate, Jeremy and Jon talk about glittery, shiny Karate that at the end of the day, won't do much but get your ass kicked. 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.karatewithou…
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Episode Notes Jeremy and Jon are back in talking about the prehistoric times. When all you had was a kick, a punch, a stance, and a dream. Along with other recent events where martial arts was being used. Enjoy! School Attack:https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221020/p2a/00m/0na/005000c Triad Fight: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/10/17/…
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Episode Notes We got movie sign, as Dan and Jon talk about 2020's Paper Tigers, it's themes, ideas, and how it is really good at representing home and family training.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…
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Episode Notes Please donate to the Fred Ekroth memorial. Thank you: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-fred-ekroth?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=m_pd%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR0aVdTq9YybLqH9GXdtxO_15bHQYNiHulN_VBtuQsBRFiuckiLugkIneQ0 Support Karate Without Belts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/ja…
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Episode Notes We're back again! In this exciting episode Jeremy and Jon tackle the true supply chain shortage: obscure Kobudo. We discuss lessons learned from them, are they being let go for good reason, and the odd effect of wanting to learn something you can't practice. Keep on training and enjoy! Support Karate Without Belts by contributing to t…
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Episode Notes Return of the bald one.
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Episode Notes Off and on again. 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
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Episode Notes Long runs, good times 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
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Episode Notes When you're body tells your brain to tell you to take it easy. 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
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Episode Notes Build it and they will bo. 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
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Episode Notes Stopping to start again. 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
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Episode Note Wake up, it's stretch time. 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
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Episode Notes Getting started...again. 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
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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 …
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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 b…
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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. Th…
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The Great Debate over Heian/Pinan/Pyeong
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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
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Episode 68-Drinkcast, Whiskey Rising
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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…
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Episode 67- Cobra Kai, again.
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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!
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Post-Training- Fighting Facebook Dads
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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 informati…
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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.…
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Episode 65-Bouncing, Boxing, and Brawling
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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.
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Post-Training- Weapons,Woes, and Bears
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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.
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Episode 64- Build it and they will come
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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…
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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, compo…
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Episode 62-Language and Analogy
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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 perform…
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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/pr…
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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.
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Episode 60-Kyoshi Kais and Boys clubs
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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- Mado…
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Performance Breakdown-Karate Without Belts-Episode 59
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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! O…
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Imagination-Karate Without Belts-Episode 58
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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 informat…
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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.
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Seminar Stories-Karate Without Belts-Episode 57
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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 …
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In this episode of KWB-Side we talk about the often overlooked classic, The Last Dragon! We explore it's interesting complexities, both in being completely of it's time, but also a completely unironic gem that stands the test of time. And pitch both a Netflix revival but also a Broadway musical. Enjoy! Support the pod here: https://www.patreon.com/…
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Places and Spaces-Karate Without Belts-Episode 56
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We're back after a longer than anticipated hiatus. In light of moves, shakes and changes, Jeremy and Jon discuss places we've trained, space needed or not needed in some instances, and Jeremy's great loin cloth expedition that suspiciously coincided with the OJ Simpson chase. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and…
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The Anatomy of Losing-Karate Without Belts-Episode 55
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In our latest, and somewhat late episode, Jeremy and Jon discuss the anatomy of losing. What sets up losing, what are different kinds of loss occur, either in Karate or in life, and what the next steps are after a loss. We also eulogize the Chiefs for their superbowl loss. As we say in Philly, next year man. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon See …
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The End of Style-The Invisible Sensei Crossover Banazarama-Episode 54
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Crossover podcast with Tuari Dawson from the Invisible Sensei Podcast. In this episode Tuari and Jon discuss the concept of style, it's slight and slightly unknowable roots, how it has helped keep things separated and how, in perhaps 100 years time, it will come to an end. Among many other fun diversions in the conversation. Enjoy and remember to k…
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Cobra Kai-Karate Without Belts-Episode 53
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In this episode Jeremy and Jon talk about the sequel to the Karate Kid franchise, Cobra Kai. We talk about all three seasons (so far) where the characters, story, and the Karate are, and the generation fight between the most prevalent theme and character of the show: the 80's. Enjoy! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karatewithoutbelts/ Bujin.tv…
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Karate Kid 2, False Ethnography?- Karate Without Belts-Episode 52
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Micah and Jon look at the problematic sequel Karate Kid 2. We explore the culture representation and misrepresentation, speculate and infer what was trying to be done at the time, how the plot is not very culturally relevant, and how Cobra Kai has kinda redeemed it. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out i…
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One Year, One Kata-Karate Without Belts-Episode 51
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Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2021, Jeremy talks about his experiences training one kata for one year, and how this was not only a part of his martial arts journey, but his personal one. Jon makes slightly helpful commentary, but no one is putting up with his nonsense in the New Year. Enjoy! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karatewith…
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3D Printed Kata-Karate Without Belts-Episode 50
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Christian and Jon talk about future of using technology to aid training, limitations that are currently there, and how our current ability to communicate can breach once hard barriers of culture and language. Also how all podcasts must be dog friendly. Enjoy! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karatewithoutbelts/ Bujin.tv: https://bujin.tv/profil…
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Passion for excellence-Karate Without Belts-Episode 49
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Scott and Jon talk his journey, both in martial arts and bringing many different martial arts together under one roof. We talk about what it takes to keep a place like that going, where it started, and the key being passion and a few of excellence. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…
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