Beyond the Dojo Podcast

In this episode we discuss our view on the role of training fundamentals and progressing those concepts as one advances.

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In this episode we recap 2021, reflect on the first 5 years of our dojo being open, and discuss some plans for 2022.

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In this episode we are stoked to interview one of our BKFs (best karate friends), Sean Padgett! Sean shares his journey and influences through the years as well as his views on using karate as a tool to give back and provide hope to communities.

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In this episode we review what the research has to say about static stretching and how that applies to karateka.

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References:   Afonso, J., Clemente, F. M., Nakamura, F. Y., Morouço, P., Sarmento, H., Inman, R. A., & Ramirez-Campillo, R. (2021). The effectiveness of post-exercise stretching in short-term and delayed recovery of strength, range of motion and delayed onset MUSCLE SORENESS: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Frontiers in Physiology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2021.677581

Behm, D. G., & Chaouachi, A. (2011). A review of the acute effects of static and dynamic stretching on performance. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 111(11), 2633–2651. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-011-1879-2

Behm, D. G., Blazevich, A. J., Kay, A. D., & McHugh, M. (2016). Acute effects of muscle stretching on physical performance, range of motion, and injury incidence in healthy active individuals: A systematic review. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 41(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2015-0235

Chaabene, H., Behm, D. G., Negra, Y., & Granacher, U. (2019). Acute effects of static stretching on muscle strength and power: An attempt to clarify previous caveats. Frontiers in Physiology, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2019.01468 Kay, Anthony D., & Blazevich, Anthony J. (2012). Effect of acute static stretch on maximal muscle performance. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 44(1), 154–164. https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0b013e318225cb27

Sands, W. A., McNeal, J. R., Murray, S. R., Ramsey, M. W., Sato, K., Mizuguchi, S., & Stone, M. H. (2013). Stretching and its effects on recovery. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 35(5), 30–36. https://doi.org/10.1519/ssc.0000000000000004

Shrier, I. (2004). Does stretching improve performance? Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 14(5), 267–273. https://doi.org/10.1097/00042752-200409000-00004• Simic, L., Sarabon, N., & Markovic, G. (2012). Does pre-exercise static stretching inhibit maximal muscular performance? A meta-analytical review. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 23(2), 131–148. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2012.01444.x

Small, K., Mc Naughton, L., & Matthews, M. (2008). A systematic review into the efficacy of static stretching as part of a warm-up for the prevention of exercise-related injury. Research in Sports Medicine, 16(3), 213–231. https://doi.org/10.1080/15438620802310784

Wong, A., & Figueroa, A. (2021). Effects of acute stretching exercise and training on heart rate variability: A Review. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 35(5), 1459–1466. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000003084

We answer a listener question about how to handle karateka who like to push their weight around and hurt others on the dojo floor (as opposed to just doing the drill).   

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In this episode we discuss the differences between pimp slapping and bitch slapping. You know - as found in kata and such.

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In this episode we recap our first ever Florida Friendship Seminar.Please rate and share the podcast!

In this (very disorganized) episode we share our reactions to the wins, losses, and overall roller coaster that was karate in the Olympics. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♂️

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In this episode we were honored to interview Guy Brodeur, a Shotokan karateka out of Canada. We discussed his background, his views on cross-training, and how he endeavors to promote quality of technique in our art.

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In this episode, we briefly go over what a few research articles have to say about the benefits of training with a weighted vest, as well as share our own experiences.  

Please rate and share the podcast!  Ben Brahim, M., Bougatfa, R., Makni, E., Gonzalez, P. P., Yasin, H., Tarwneh, R., Moalla, W., & Elloumi, M. (2020). Effects of Combined Strength and Resisted Sprint Training on Physical Performance in U-19 Elite Soccer Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Publish Ahead of Print. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000003829

Carlos-Vivas, J., Freitas, T. T., Cuesta, M., Perez-Gomez, J., De Hoyo, M., & Alcaraz, P. E. (2019). New Tool to Control and Monitor Weighted Vest Training Load for Sprinting and Jumping in Soccer. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33(11), 3030–3038. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000002580   Cross, M. R., Brughelli, M. E., & Cronin, J. B. (2014). Effects of Vest Loading on Sprint Kinetics and Kinematics. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28(7), 1867–1874. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000000354   Rey, E., Padrón-Cabo, A., & Fernández-Penedo, D. (2017). Effects of Sprint Training With and Without Weighted Vest on Speed and Repeated Sprint Ability in Male Soccer Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31(10), 2659–2666. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000001726

 Tredrea, M. S., Middleton, K. J., Bourne, M. N., Carey, D. L., Scanlan, A. T., & Dascombe, B. J. (2020). Load Centralization Does Not Affect the Kinetic and Kinematic Output of Countermovement Jumps. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Publish Ahead of Print. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000003738