Karate Kid Master Dojo Podcast

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In this episode, I talk about the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai reference where Daniel tells his daughter, Sam that he will always be there for her.  Also, Johnny Lawrence says the same thing to Miguel that he will always be his Sensei and always have his best interests at heart.   In the same way, I am now saying this to my students in Florida because we are moving back home to Michigan.  I talk about all of the things that we created together and the legacy that they helped to shape.  Lastly, I talk about how much I will miss all of them and look forward to continuing to be there for them any way that I can!   Enjoy your Martial Art Journey!  Pil Seung!  

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In this episode,  we examine the fun game of dodgeball, the skills that it teaches, and its use in a martial art studio.   We reference the Karate Kid Part 4 when Julie Pierce learns how to Dodge, Duck, Dive, Dip and Dodge in order to make her babysitting  easier.  We learn the martial art application of dodgeball and how the skills are similarly used in blocking and striking first.  Lastly, we have the summer camp kids say hello and participate as guests in our podcast!  They are filming a movie called "The Warrior's Kingdom" which will be on YouTube under Greca Martial Art Academy in a week.    

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In this episode, we examine the topic of Gentleness, which is also a Principle of our Martial Art.  We also have special guests on our Podcast Today including all of the kids from our Summer Camp!   We talk about some different strategies to staying gentle but firm in the martial art studio and also the classroom.   Lastly, we talk about some techniques and using close range and leverage in wrestling to not hurt someone so bad in a self defense situation when the need arises due to a misunderstanding.   

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In this episode, we examine the work task of fertilizing your lawn and plants as well as trimming the lawn and scrubs.  Then, in the martial art practice, we cover the chop technique similar to the motion and basic trapping in self defense.  When you know all of your material before you test, you are ready to grow in your martial art training just like the grass and the plants outside.  

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In this episode, we examine the concept of breaking stuff just like we see in the Cobra Kai Netflix Series but we look at the positive aspects of it.  In our work task, we talk about the knocking down of walls that many home shows do nowadays to achieve an open concept type of floor plan.  Then we discuss the martial art practice of hitting a heavy bag or air shield using HIIT in order to de-stress your life as many of our adults do when they take martial art class.   Lastly, we talk about the breaking of boards and cement or going to a "Break Room" to have fun and relieve stress.  

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In this episode, we examine Kung Fu from the Karate Kid 2010 with Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith which is an undervalued part of the Karate Kid Universe.  We talk about the "hard work" necessary to be successful in getting your body stronger in order to be more effective in martial arts.  We help to understand and idenify the practical movements, stances, and techniques of Kung Fu to be effective in self defense.  All things artistic and aesthetic flow from your Kung Fu Training.   "Everything is Kung Fu!" 

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In this episode, we examine the work task of flooring, specifically vinyl plank flooring in your house.  In doing this work task, it is like a puzzle that you figure out as you flow from room to room.  In the martial art practice, we talk about the different techniques that you use when ground fighting including using prone kicks, like the different types of spider kicks to get someone to back up.  Then use knee stance to punch your way up to your feet again.  

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In this episode, we examine some of the stunt work that is done in Cobra Kai and Karate Kid Movies.   We also talk about the work and concepts involved with making movies in general and especially in regards to fight scenes in martial art type movies.  In the martial art practice, we look at some of the different types of stunts that you can do and the planning that goes along with them to make them successful.  

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In this episode, we examine the Topic of Yard Work that any kid or adult can do at home, especially the younger kids in an effort to help their parents at home.   Also, in the Cobra Kai TV Show, two kids showed up to learn Miyagi Do at the Dojo but did not understand Daniel's concept of working to learn the principles of Commitment and Discipline.   Learning to work hard doing the yard work and being consistent is the key to martial art excellence including the details of martial art practice of stance, guard, proper weapon, weight shift, targeting and core activation.   

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In this episode, we talk about the Pitching Machine used by Sensei Johnny Lawrence in Season 1 of Cobra Kai and also the Tennis Racket and Balls used by the Karate Kid 2010 with Jackie Chan as a teaching method.   First, we examine the recreational sport of Tennis and use analogies and compare elements to martial arts.  Next, we talk about the martial art application of using these methods to practice blocking, punching, striking and kicking.  Lastly, we talk about the fun games that you can play with your martial art friends.  Remember "Your Vision becomes Your Reality."

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