In this episode, we discuss the concept of The Crucible as applied to martial arts tests. We discuss the various types of tests we have experienced or seen.
We also touch on the Facebook activity and “A Decade of Karate Cafe”.
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Episode 110: New Systems: Mis-Remembered, Evolved or Radioactive?
Karate Cafe Episode 110: New Systems: Mis-Remembered, Evolved or Radioactive?
Here’s a link to the blog that made it all possible: https://shodanielblog.wordpress.com/2015/11/27/mis-remembering-kata-the-creation-of-a-new-style/
RERUN – All about Iain
A double feature rerun, this week!
Here are a couple of minisodes dedicated to Paul’s karate crush, Iain Abernethy!
The first minisode, is all about Paul’s admiration of Iain’s dedication to practical karate and civility. It was also the first minisode:
Then, later, Iain released an episode of his podcast, Occam’s Hurled Katana . Some of the content dealt with traditional weapons and Paul disagreed with some points and after a Twitter conversation, Iain invited Paul to offer a counter point. He did that in Minisode 12:
Iain recapped the affair on his forum, as well:
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Thanks, Iain!!
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Episode 108 – Hiatus Recap and other foolishness
Episode 107 – Listener Questions
We talk about uniform issues & conditioning. Not uniform conditioning, though…
Episode 106 – Dan’s Challenge, Listener Feedback and other nonsense.
Episode 105 – Interview with Steve Perry
Episode 105: Interview with author and martial artist Steve Perry.
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Episode 101: Martial Hipsters
We discuss the age old issue, with the new name, Martial Hipster. Pioneers of trodden ground, reveling in stating that which is already known or Preserving and Extending the ideals of the past?
How much is too much? Where is the “Just shut up and train!!!” line? Does Paul skirt the line?
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Episode 95 – Interview with Matt Page
Episode 95
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Episode 66 – Interview with Didi Goodman
We interview Didi Goodman Author of The Kid’s Karate Workbook.
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