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Episode 143 – Our take on the Style debate, context and honesty

We wade into the debate of the death of styles, thereby inviting much wailing, gnashing of teeth and rending of garments.

We mention:

Paul’s close, personal Friend

Our pals at Karate Without Belts

Our Unicorns over at Cobra Kai

The Sensei Interviews and the Photo Project

Tune in next week for the video version!

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Episode 141- Interview with Noah Legel

We chat with Noah Legel and discuss his Karate Obsession, training, the Practical Karate explosion and making your own kata. And other stuff. Try not to get seduced by Dan’s new mic….

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Episode 139 – Training in the time of corona

We try the live stream again, with mixed results. We discuss the ups and downs of training in place. Wash your hands!

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Episode 137 – What are we fighting for…?

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A philosophical talk on training. Why we do that voodoo we do and Dan gets deep. We also talk about our new outlet and how you guys can help us land a big fish.

We also talk about:

YouTube and the documentary series, Sensei: Masters of Okinawan Karate

Kobudo stuff and Iain Abernethy (Congratulations on the new baby!)

Here’s a clip of Paul talking about the benefits of kobudo

Paul’s upcoming road trip ( schedule a session here ) and he’s looking to train!

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14 years people!!!! Thanks to you all for listening!!

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Episode 135 – New Year Listener Questions

Happy New year!! We were gifted by a volley of questions from a listener that takes back to a “simpler” time. We managed to get through one on this episode.

 

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Episode 134 – Summer debrief

We’re back from the summer “hiatus”!

We chat about the 2018 Roadshow, visiting schools in summer,  the benefits of bilingual training and Paul’s plan for the future.

Gratuitous name drops:

Karate Mascouche

Karate Culture

Dojo Tansei

Kevin Secours

Iain Abernethy

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Episode 133 – Training dirty, The Next Big Thing and social issues

We talk about training for fighting dirty and we discuss if the Next Big Thing is really a thing. We ask, again, for your help on getting the conversation going and getting the word out!

If you’re looking for some training opportunities, Paul is scheduling his 2018 series! More info here on his seminar page

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Episode 132 – Do the clothes make the Martial Artist?

Hello 2018! We discuss uniforms and the factors that clothes & attire introduce in defense, mindset and forum feuds.

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Episode 131 – Puddle protection prohibits perpetual progress…probably

Back after some holiday lag and travel! We talk Bitcoin and isolationism in martial arts. Mostly the latter…

We also encourage you to help out Richard Poage Sensei, of Waza Wednesday, via their GoFundMe link:

HELP RICHARD!

 

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Episode 130 – Interview with Roy Kamen

We chat with Roy Kamen, author of Karate: Beneath the Surface, about his book and training.


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