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A weekly broadcast from the "Keith Hafner's Karate" school on Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor, discussing a range of topics, including Parenting Tips, Self-Improvement, Fitness & Lifestyle, and more! Includes a variety of fascinating guests.

Keith Hafner


    • Mar 28, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Keith Hafner's Podcast

    Are Video Games for Grownups?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 13:41


    Unusually...NOT podcasting from "Keith Hafner's Karate!" In this remotely-recorded episode, Grand Master Keith Hafner teaches about the importance of spaced repetition and answers questions from parents about what to do when a kid thinks their "timeout chair" is funny, and whether kids will outgrow video games.

    The Language of Approval

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 14:20


    Podcasting from "Keith Hafner's Karate!" In today's episode, Grand Master Keith Hafner answers questions from parents and Karate students, including a question about Grand Master's biggest mistake! He also continues "Karate Parents' Bragging Week" with lots of great reports from KHK parents, and shares a lesson about "The Language of Approval."

    Karate Parents' Bragging Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2020 13:50


    Podcasting from "Keith Hafner's Karate!" Today's episode starts with an interview with Karate parent Doug Cash. Then...it's "Bragging Week" for parents at "Keith Hafner's Karate," and Grand Master Hafner shares several of the victory reports submitted by Karate parents!

    Chess, Pushups, Neckties and Haircuts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 19:10


    Podcasting from "Keith Hafner's Karate!" In today's episode, Grand Master Hafner answers questions from parents, including a viral internet story about a mother who made her son do pushups in a public place. He also answers a question from a "Keith Hafner's Karate" student about his history as a chess player, and talks about why old fashioned good manners are still important!

    Round Table Discussion With Jason, Ian, Terry & Joel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 26:01


    Podcasting from "Keith Hafner's Karate!" Today's episode is a little different... Masters Jason, Ian and Terry, along with Mr. Dornbush, joined Grand Master Hafner for a round table discussion of hobbies, advice for young people, habits, and other topics...some serious, others not so serious.

    Are Your Feelings Tricking You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2020 22:05


    Podcasting from "Keith Hafner's Karate!" Are your feelings tricking you? In today's episode, Grand Master Hafner explains how this can happen. There's also a brand new interview with Master Robert Heskett, who shares about his career in public education, his history in the Martial Arts, and why he rode through town with a jeep full of snowballs in 1979!

    Sweatpants and Video Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 22:01


    Podcasting from "Keith Hafner's Karate!" In today's episode, Grand Master Hafner explains why mistakes can be valuable. We hear from a parent who's thinking back about the way he was raised and another parent who's having trouble getting their teenage son motivated. A "Keith Hafner's Karate" Black Belt asks about Grand Master Hafner's background in sports. We also have a bit of poetry, a new "Training Tip From the Masters," updates from "Keith Hafner's Karate" and more!

    Bludgeoning Your Way to Competence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2020 22:09


    Podcasting from "Keith Hafner's Karate!" Today, Grand Master Hafner answers questions from a parent who is trying to stop yelling at their kid, and another parent who is concerned that their child is socially immature. Additionally, a "Keith Hafner's Karate" Black Belt asks what Grand Master's system for studying the guitar is. As always, there's a new "Training Tip From the Masters," a little bit of humor, updates from "Keith Hafner's Karate" and more!

    Rude Gestures and Dirty Clothes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2020 21:42


    Podcasting from "Keith Hafner's Karate!" In today's episode, we hear from a parent whose five year old learned a rude gesture at school and the parent of a teenager who refuses to dress nicely. Grand Master Hafner also talks about what it means to be both tough and nice. As always, there's a new "Training Tip From the Masters," a little bit of humor, updates from "Keith Hafner's Karate" and more!

    Teach Your Child to Breathe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 25:38


    Podcasting from "Keith Hafner's Karate!" In today's episode, Grand Master Hafner answers a parent's question about temper tantrums. He also speaks about why he chose Tae Kwon Do as a beginning Martial Arts student in the 1970s. Today's podcast also includes a new "Training Tip From the Masters," a little bit of humor, updates from "Keith Hafner's Karate" and more!

    On Being Mildly Snoopy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2020 22:50


    Podcasting from "Keith Hafner's Karate!" Grand Master Hafner answers more questions from parents. As usual, the podcast includes a new "Training Tip From the Masters," a little bit of humor, updates from "Keith Hafner's Karate" and more!

    Is Your Kid Going Through a Phase?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2020 19:25


    Podcasting from "Keith Hafner's Karate!" In today's episode, Grand Master Hafner begins a series of Q&A with real questions from real parents. As usual, the podcast includes a new "Training Tip From the Masters," a little bit of humor, and more!

    Be Immune to Criticism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2020 23:32


    Podcasting from "Keith Hafner's Karate!" Concluding his series called "How to Create Change," Grand Master Hafner talks about why it's essential to be immune to criticism. Also included is an interview with KHK grandparent Howard Felice, a new "Training Tip From the Masters," and more!

    2019: The Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2019 22:56


    Podcasting from "Keith Hafner's Karate!" In this special episode, Grand Master Hafner reflects on the past year at KHK, including topics such as belt promotions, special events, curriculum changes, returning students, the Demo Team, and more!

    Despising Small Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 28:21


    Podcasting from "Keith Hafner's Karate!" Continuing his series called "How to Create Change," Grand Master Hafner talks about why it's a mistake to despise small beginnings. Also included is a recap of the annual KHK Holiday Party, an interview with KHK Black Belt Jessica Forsyth, a new "Training Tip From the Masters," and more!

    Why Plans Sometimes Fail

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2019 28:10


    Podcasting from "Keith Hafner's Karate!" In a new series called "How to Create Change," Grand Master Hafner talks about why plans sometimes fail. Also included is an interview with KHK Black Belt Dennis Wys, a new "Training Tip From the Masters," and more!

    The Stacking of Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 31:55


    Podcasting during Saturday morning class at "Keith Hafner's Karate!" In part 3 of Keith Hafner's series, "Becoming Your Ultimate Self,” you'll learn about The Stacking of Habits. Also included is an interview with Karate parent Kingsley Browne, a new "Training Tip From the Masters," and more!

    Why We Are the Way We Are

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2019 28:44


    Podcasting during Saturday morning class at "Keith Hafner's Karate!" Today, Keith Hafner continues his series, "Becoming Your Ultimate Self.” In this episode, he explains Why We Are the Way We Are. Also included is an interview with Karate parent Amy Bonner, a new "Training Tip From the Masters," and more!

    Create Change With Positive Dissatisfaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2019 32:36


    Podcasting during Saturday morning class at "Keith Hafner's Karate!" Today, Keith Hafner begins a new series called "Becoming Your Ultimate Self.” In today's episode, he starts by teaching how to use positive dissatisfaction to create change. Also included is an interview with Karate parent Hava Levitt-Phillips, an update on 3rd Degree Black Belt Candidates, and news from the KHK classroom!

    You Can't Not Teach

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 31:57


    Podcasting during Saturday morning class at "Keith Hafner's Karate!" In today's podcast, Keith Hafner concludes his series on The Seven Critical Mistakes Parents Make When Speaking to Their Children and explains why “you can’t NOT teach.” Today’s episode also includes an interview with Karate parent Michael Hoffman, a recap of an exciting chess match, and updates from the KHK classroom!

    The Secret of Getting Your Kids to Talk to You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2019 33:07


    Podcasting during Saturday morning class at "Keith Hafner's Karate!" In today's podcast, Keith Hafner shares more from his workshop, "The Seven Critical Mistakes Parents Make When Speaking to Their Children," including special strategies for getting your kids to talk to you. There's also a guest appearance by Karate parent Diana Holtz, classroom updates, and more!

    The Seven Critical Mistakes Parents Make When Speaking to Their Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2019 22:37


    Podcasting during Saturday morning class at "Keith Hafner's Karate!" In today's podcast, Keith Hafner shares ideas from his workshop, "The Seven Critical Mistakes Parents Make When Speaking to Their Children." There's also a guest appearance by Karate parent and husband Herb Reich, and a Student Showcase update from Master Terry!

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