Karate Without Belts

In this exciting episode, Jeremy and Jon talk about their experiences with good lessons, bad teachers, good people, poor martial arts, and how to best take away the good while leaving the bad, despite a teacher's personality or actions. Enjoy! And keep on training.

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After a small break, Jeremy and Jon return talking about the dangers of potential cult mentality in Karate, both in and outside of the dojo. We cover this topic, as well as our experiences with blind faith and wake up calls. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon

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In this episode, Jeremy and Jon discuss Karate and the idea of concealment, both implicitly in Karate itself, and in the real world scenario's that come up in unexpected places. We stay mostly on topic. Enjoy! Thanks so much to Madoka Azuma for our new theme! Check her music out here: http://azumamadoka.com/?fbclid=IwAR2pM5FlWpMb8PANOLaqlbMBYd0Y3kEk9NGDyfW6D4MF_7Wu_pV4M3Q7QG8 Get bonus content on Patreon

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Recorded 8/6/2020- Never Forget.First crossover with sempai Podcast, Okinawa Karate Podcast, Josh gives us insights to his life in Okinawa these days, and we get into a discussion on podcasting, new media and the space for Karate in all of that.Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon

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On this episode we are joined by David and Jennifer to discuss their experiences teaching, training, and how their backgrounds effected their perspective on Karate. Jon is adequately successful at Zoom. Thank you so much and don't forget to keep training! Get bonus content on Patreon

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In this exciting episode, Jeremy and Jon talk about learning and accomplishment, and how they aren't always the same thing. We discuss this issue, in and outside of martial arts, where we've seen it, and how to identify it. Enjoy!0:00-2:35 -Introduction2:36-5:20-What we’ve been working on.5:21-45:18 - Framing learning and accomplishment45:19-49:26 What we’re working on Get bonus content on Patreon

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In this exciting episode, in the light of recent events, Ger and Jon tackled training with three different things in mind: Aggression, Response, and Context. Ger delivers eloquent wisdom on the topic and how to start crack this with Karate training, Jon mildly helps. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon

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In the wake of the recent tragedy in the United States, Jeremy and Jon discuss responsibility of teaching and regrets in teaching techniques, putting people up for rank, and the responsibilities Karate teachers have in teaching restraints. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon

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In this episode, Chuck, Jeremy, and Jon discuss staying committed through adversity, times we almost quit, and how we've dealt with the human factors there in. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon

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On our first B Side track, we talk about one of Jeremy's favorite movies, Remo Williams; The Adventure Beings (and ends) We take a look at this hardly martial arts movie, it's deep and offensive flaws, it's charming and fun parts, and why it serves good commentary so many levels. Get bonus content on Patreon

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