Karate Without Belts

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! 

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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- Madoka Azuma

Incoming Transition-The Whole Other

Ending-Kumiko

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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!

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/

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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!

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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

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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!

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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!

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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! 

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