Karate Kid Master Dojo Podcast

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In this episode, we examine the cold weather training practice of Kon Geiko which is a great way to train for self defense using your awareness skills when you are out of your comfort zone.  We also look at being more active in the cold weather (like doing winter sports or activities) going against the norm of hibernating and staying inside when the weather changes.  There are strategies to living in every climate to help you to adjust more and have a productive life.   "Walking in a Winter Wonderland!"  

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This is the first topic from the Cobra Kai Karate and Sensei Johnny Lawrence.   We examine how cleaning, vacuuming, and general tidy tasks help to develop discipline in students and learn trust with their instructor (or parent) into a more streamline approach to learning.   "Teacher says, student does, no question."  - this is a more direct approach to learning and achieving discipline as shown in the Cobra Kai Students.  

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In this episode, we examine the work task of "Mop the Floor" where by using the whole body, a student can learn how to weight shift, use defensive footwork, increase wingspan/range of motion, and body twisting.  Also, we use the cleaning of the floor as a metaphor for "cleaning up" your life.  In the practical application part, we discuss how to use a round hip drive in round and vertical round punches and body rotation and pivoting on swing our round house kicks.  

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In this episode, we examine the work task of watering the plants at home and how it a time to wash, rinse and hopefully not repeat bad things of the past metaphorically speaking.    By being mindful when watering your plants and your martial art skills, you can add details to your technique making it more efficient.   Finally, we give thanks for all the blessings that we have and continue to move forward to make this a better world.  

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In this Episode, my son Xander joins me as a guest discussing the Game of Geocaching in which we learn "detective type" awareness skills that contribute to a martial artist's "heighten state of awareness."  In this state of awareness, a martial artist can benefit with improved self-defense skills and reaction to emergency type situations.  We also discuss with Xander how his dodgeball skills in class that help him during periods of active awareness to be able to react appropriately. defense and attack when the situation is hyped up.  We finished with practical practice type of games and drills that you can do at home to gain these skills.    

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In this Episode, we examine Stretching and Yoga Practice as a viable workout program and a way to prevent injury and increase overall health and fitness.  We also cover practical meditation to help us for mental health, create a sense of mindfulness, decrease stress, solve problems, and find peace!   We go thru many ways to achieve the positive  benefits of meditation through using ways to focus like finding your happy place, using candles, praying, and being in nature to gain the maximum benefits of this practice.   We also suggest a ways to practice stretching while martial art training at home, walking in nature and running for exercise and enjoyment.  

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In this Episode, I talk about the smaller tasks and work chores that our younger students can do at home to help with the family.  I also talk about the benefits of being active and getting streps during these work chores help younger kids and how it applies to their martial art training: better square stance, proper dodges, and walking front kicks.  Lastly, I talk about how kids can be an "Assistant" to their parents for the bigger chores and how that bond is extremely important to their personal development!   

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In this Episode, we explore the use of landscaping rocks work chore and how that strengthening the body and stances for martial arts including the palm strike.  Also, we examine the traditional methods of toughing up the striking contact points.  Lastly, we talk about painting and hiding rocks in parks is a great way to gain exercise and awareness skills for kids.    

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In this Podcast, we will examine the Topic of "Mow the Lawn" and how one becomes "Country Strong" through doing work around the house.  In this Topic, we cover the strengthening of the wrists, forearms, shoulders and leg contribute to making better punches and palm strikes as well as thrusting type Kicks like front kick, heel kick and side kick.  Also, how to practice at home using the straight line approach.

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Master Craig examines the Influence of the Karate Kid Movies and Mr. Miyagi's Teaching of Daniel in his own personal life.  In addition, the "Wax On, Wax Off Lesson" of washing and waxing cars and how that can be applied to martial art blocking and "at home" martial art training.     

"In order to fully learn martial arts, you have to unlearn your misconceptions about what constitutes training."  

Also, in this First Episode: "we learn martial arts through everyday tasks, thus creating life around you, increasing productivity, and making a better world. "

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