Originally published in October of 2019.Jeremy and Jon continue on last week's topic of rank to it's natural progression: testing. And how that effects Dojo culture and social interactions between karateka. Also typhoons and rugby. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon

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Originally published in October of 2019Jeremy and Jon discuss when rank becomes necessary, if at all, and possible ways of getting around a kyu/dan rank system. And harpooning raccoons. Get bonus content on Patreon

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Originally published October of 2019.Jeremy and Jon discuss influences on Karate training, from culture, film, teachers outside of karate, and life experience. Get bonus content on Patreon

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Originally published in September of 2019Adam and Jon talk about serving community using Karate principles and the potentials of martial arts beyond the dojo. Get bonus content on Patreon

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Originally published in July of 2019.Jeremy and Jon discuss karate seminars and the culture around them, the positive, the negative, and sometimes the less than sober. Get bonus content on Patreon

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Originally published in July 2019.Jeremy and Jon discuss how one kata can be used, is nearly enough, and maybe just isn't enough, among other things. Get bonus content on Patreon

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Originally published in June of 2019.Jeremy and Jon talk about kata, memory (or lack thereof) and the practices of video recording.

Originally published in June of 2019.Jon speaks with Jena and Mike about their school, creating a business from their passion, and creating a community of martial artists the right way. Please check out their website: http://www.ncbudo.com

Originally Published May 2019This interview was conducted in March of 2019 with Jimmy Bunkichi Teller. Jimmy has a wide background in Karate, strong connection through his family, and is a great person to have a discussion with. Enjoy!

Originally published 3/5/2019Marty and Jon discuss the future of karate.....at an odd hours.Does Karate need to change to adapt or has it always been that way?