Way of the Fist

Following our last episode about how many kata do you really need, Jonathan and Michael take things in a different direction and hold a March Madness style kata tournament to decide, not our favorite kata, but that one kata we would keep if we could only train one kata. This week, we take our top eight kata in a bracket style face off to see who goes to the semifinals.Stay tuned until the end of the challenge we pose to each other.What would your brackets look like??Way of the Fist:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.comWay of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, and Jonathan Seavey. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu.  Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

In our first episode of 2025, Jonathan and Michael give an update on recent activities and then give their ideas in response to a recent podcast episode by Tuari Dawson of the Invisible Sensei Podcast about how many kata do you really need. You can listen to that episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5337EwWle34cmkymzuVUKu?si=9cdc8432602942f7 Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, and Jonathan Seavey. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu.  Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

In a follow up discussion to our first discussion about testing (Episode 012) Michael and Jonathan answer a listener question about testing requirements and the differences between testing in the West versus testing in Japan. Beware: there are some "emphatic" sentiments expressed.... Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu.  Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

In the midst of the Paris Olympics, Michael and Jonathan discuss the impact of combat sports becoming Olympic events. Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu.  Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

After a short hiatus, Michael and Jonathan are back! This week we discuss when students have difficulty visualizing and working through applications or have difficulty doing techniques because they don't have an understanding of the techniques in the kata. Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu.  Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

*** SPOILER WARNING*** This week Michael and Jonathan give a deep dive into the FX/Hulu show Shogun. If you haven't yet seen it, give this episode a pass until you can watch the show. Calligraphy by Mizai_sho as seen in the show: https://www.instagram.com/mizai_sho?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu.  Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Michael and Jonathan dive into "Amazon Prime Karate". Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu.  Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

Michael and Jonathan start off but giving a short spoiler free preview of the first two episodes of "Shogun" and then dive into a question Jonathan was asked....if you could combine two martial arts, what would they be. Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

In response to a question from a listener, this week we talk about how we structure and run class in a "traditional" karate dojo. Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

In response to a question from a listener, this week we talk about a topic that we haven't touched on before, the role of firearms in self defense. Remember, our opinions are ours alone. Do your research, consider your own personal situation, and make up your own mind. Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

We had an issue with the audio at the end of the episode, but we fixed it and re-uploaded the episode. For the first episode of 2024, Michael and Jonathan recap their 2023 karate and an after action of Jonathan's October trip to Okinawa with students from his dojo. Here is the link to the article Michael mentioned about training in Japan: https://gojuryu.net/2023/08/31/japan-training-expedition-is-not-a-vacation/https://gojuryu.net/2023/08/31/japan-training-expedition-is-not-a-vacation/ Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Michael is joined (in person!!) by Jonathan (again!! yay!!) for a discussion about getting attitude, over familiarity and setting expectations in the dojo. JFT!! Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Michael is joined (in person!!) by Jonathan (jetlag!!) for an amazing karate conversation! This week we discuss the IOC's decision to not include karate as a sport in the 2028 LA Olympic Games. Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Michael is joined by our dear friends James and Malia!! Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Jonathan and Michael discuss strength training and fitness and how it applies to your martial arts training. Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

What are you willing to give up in the pursuit of knowledge? Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

The definitive Way of the Fist GOJU episode! Check it out!!! Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

Do you wanna be the head of the chicken or tail of the dragon. Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Michael and Jonathan respond to an email question from a listneer about what is "real" karate?!? Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Michael and Jonathan catch up on some recent events, USA-NKF Nationals and Michael's recent adventures in Okinawa. Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wayofthefist.2018 Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

In this week's episode, Michael and Jonathan discuss the use of shime, how it's supposed to be done correctly and some of the way we see it being done in other styles. Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

In this week's episode, Michael and Jonathan discuss some feedback from an earlier episode, and discuss whether a martial art remains a martial art if you remove the application (bunkai) aspects. Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Jonathan shares some of his adventures training in Okinawa and traveling to Kyoto and Tokyo with his family. Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Email: wayofthefist2018@gmail.com Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Jonathan and Michael talk about women's self defense courses... Sentinel: Become the Agent in Charge of Your Own Protection Detail by Patrick McNamara https://www.amazon.com/Sentinel-Become-Charge-Protection-Detail-ebook/dp/B079J4R8X1/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1685472345&sr=8-1 Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Jonathan and Michael discuss getting older, things that should change as you get older and things that you should be focusing more on in your training. Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

Warning!! This is a JFS episode.....This week Jonathan and Michael discuss whether a non-Japanese can become a "Soke"..(it pains me to even write it...) Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Jonathan and Michael respond to another question from a listener and discuss martial arts in Law Enforcement. The articles we referenced in the episode: Defensive Tactics: The MOST important skill for police: https://medium.com/so-you-wanna-be-a-cop/defensive-tactics-the-most-important-skill-for-police-c1445910c42b Q&A: What is the best Martial Art for Law Enforcement? https://medium.com/@jadenmichael/q-a-what-is-the-best-martial-art-for-law-enforcement-11a649fe3151 Ground Fighting Training and Law Enforcement: https://medium.com/@jadenmichael/ground-fighting-training-and-law-enforcement-4efdbf17a1c4 Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Jonathan and Michael answer a question from a listener and discuss the recent trend of martial arts tourism. Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Jonathan and Michael discuss whether we are doing too many kata in karate. What are your thoughts? Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Michael talks about his January trip to Athens and Paris for a Series A and Paris Open, kata selection and performance...and then we discuss the TV show Warrior on HBO. Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Michael talks about his recent trip to Okinawa, training with a Japan National Team member, and then we discuss implementing feedback... Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Michael is in Okinawa, Japan for training and got to sit down with our good friend and fellow podcaster, Josh Simmers of the O'kinawa Karate Podcast for our first ever, in-person, recording. Josh is one of the main reasons WOF exists and it was a real pleasure to have him on the show. Thank you for the great conversation and the delicious Blue Seal ice cream!! O'kinawa Karate Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okinawakaratepodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BP-VhUfVH1IFhTzF39pPg Way of the Fist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Jonathan and Michael answer a few follow up questions from previous episodes then dive into this week's main topic, training on your own. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Jonathan and Michael discuss talent versus hard work and determination and how a students attitude towards training will influence their progress. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Jonathan and Michael discuss being a teacher and instructor versus being a practitioner and give some tips on how to be a better instructor. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Jonathan and Michael discuss whether the old karate "masters" were really any good....food for thought.... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

Michael and Jonathan discuss the ideas about balancing the need for preserving a system as it's taught and the need to keep progressing as a martial art and martial artist. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

You might be in a McDojo if....... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

In this weeks episode, Michael and Jonathan discus and debate the difference between fighting and violence and various aspects of the discussion surrounding this topic that is often lacking in most karate, bunkai and "self-defense" training. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

In this weeks episode, Michael and Jonathan talk about the "mysticism" that is often found in karate training. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

In this weeks episode, Michael and Jonathan discuss the three main styles of Okinawa Kobudo. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

SPOILER ALERT: We start the episode with a brief discussion about Cobra Kai Season 5 so if you haven't seen it yet and want to avoid spoilers, skip ahead to around minute 07:00 where we get into this weeks main discussion. In this weeks episode, we discuss karate current events and the internal political struggles that the IOGKF is having now. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

In this weeks episode, Michael and Jonathan discuss how learning Japanese can help your karate training. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

In this weeks episode, Michael and Jonathan discuss dojo names. We cover the names of our respective dojo, how and why we picked them and talk about some ideas on picking a good dojo name. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Michael and Jonathan discuss some of the differences that can come up between students as their own training, and that of their instructor, develops over time and the "disagreements" that can stem from it. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Michael and Jonathan answer a listener question and discuss how our training has changed as we have gotten older and how to look at your training with longevity in mind. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week Michael and Jonathan talk about the 2022 USA-NKF National Karate Championships, the venue, how each of our teams did and end with a brief discussion of the World Games event that just occurred. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

In the first episode that we were able to record together, we talked about karate styles, how they formed and some of the differences among them. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

Be prepared...this is a long one...This week, Michael and Jonathan our views on the state of competitive karate in 2022, in the post Tokyo Olympics environment. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week, Michael and Jonathan discuss why we still do karate. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/

This week, Michael and Jonathan discuss the phenomenon known as "applied" or "practical" karate. As always, thank you for listening. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayofthefist.2018/ Way of the Fist is brought to you by co-host Michael Hagen, chief instructor at Apex Karate Performance. Michael trains in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu and Yamanni Chinen Ryu bojutsu. Find Michael at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhagenkarate/ and https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Co-host Jonathan Seavey is the owner and chief instructor of the Kokorozashi Dojo, in Virginia, USA. Jonathan is a Okinawa Goju Ryu and Matayoshi kobudo practitioner. Find Jonathan at: https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/