Karate Without Belts-Episode 29-Secrets and Loyalty

Jeremy and Jon talk about the ancient deadly secr…

Jeremy and Jon talk about the ancient deadly secrets of Karate. Or how secrets tend to be overblown, and how loyalty to teachers really comes down to how 'secrets' are passed down. And the Chiefs. Congrats on the win.

Karate Without Belts-Episode 28-Uchinaguchi, the language of Okinawa

Micah and Jon talk about the Okinawan and Ryukyua…

Micah and Jon talk about the Okinawan and Ryukyuan languages, their differences, their history and preservation. And also bullfighting. Waido waido! Enjoy!

Karate Without Belts-Episode 27-One teachers or many

In this episode, we continue our discussion on tr…

In this episode, we continue our discussion on tradition and on sticking with one teacher for your whole karate career versus having several. Among other things. Enjoy!

Karate Without Belts-Episode 26-Traditions!

In this episode we talk about traditions from ent…

In this episode we talk about traditions from entering the Dojo, etiquette, Gis, and all the details in between.

Karate Without Belts-Episode 24-Success and failures to get there

Jeremy and Jon talk about success in Karate, what…

Jeremy and Jon talk about success in Karate, what that means, and what failures and foibles on getting to there. Also some odd chronicles in holiday shopping, football, and unresolved resolutions. Get bonus content on Patreon

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Karate Without Belts-Episode 25-On Mindset: From Hobbiest to Lifestyle

Originally released in January of 2020.Happy Ne…

Originally released in January of 2020.Happy New Year Everyone! We ring in the new year talking about the transition from hobbiest to lifestyle Karateka and the mindset behind this. Along with some warnings on safety in training. Enjoy!

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Karate Without Belts-Episode 23-On Quitting and Returning

Larry and Jon discuss Larry's journey living and …

Larry and Jon discuss Larry's journey living and training all over the US, leaving Karate altogether for a long time, and what coming back truly means. And potential time traveling, 1980's martial arts bandits. Enjoy!

Karate Without Belts-Episode 22-Skill vs Knowledge: splitting the difference

Jeremy and Jon discuss the difficult distinction …

Jeremy and Jon discuss the difficult distinction between skill and knowledge, how they relate, differ, and need to be properly understood. Also how to make a Bo fulfill it's destiny. Get bonus content on Patreon

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Karate Without Belts-Episode 21-Training Expectations

Jeremy and Jon discuss training expectations, fro…

Jeremy and Jon discuss training expectations, from a serious Karate practitioner, to teachers with students, students with teachers, parents with teachers, and how tackling apparently one of the first moves learned in Karate. Tunnels under Shuri Castle: http://english.ryukyushimpo.jp/2019/12/06/31406/ Get bonus content on Patreon

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Karate Without Belts-Episode 20-Difference between students and customers

Jeremy and Jon discuss the difference and difficu…

Jeremy and Jon discuss the difference and difficulties of teaching and taking people both as students and as customers. And how black Friday is essentially a combat sport. Get bonus content on Patreon

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