Podcasts about Karate

Conversation with Kris Wilder Sensei, please find links to Kris' Patreon and books below: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/kriswilder Every Day Musashi: Live Like a Swordsman: Precision, Presence, Purpose: Based on Go Rin No Sho (The Book of Five Rings) by Miyamoto Musashi  https://tinyurl.com/4d2fzbpf  Amazon books: https://amzn.to/4rZ8JDk Anxious Black Belt book: ⁠https://amzn.to/4l7vXES⁠ The Dark Side of Karate ⁠https://amzn.to/4sqUnvA⁠ In this episode, I share 10 powerful lessons I've learned over 30 years in martial arts — from white belt beginnings to decades on the mats. This isn't just about techniques or belts. It's about discipline, failure, resilience, ego, growth, leadership, and what martial arts really teaches you over time. After three decades of training, teaching, winning, losing, and learning, these are the principles that stayed with me — lessons that apply not only in the dojo, but in business, family life, and personal development. Whether you're a beginner, an instructor, or someone simply interested in mindset and self-mastery, this episode is for you. Train smart. Stay humble. Keep growing.

SUMMARY In this conversation, Sensei Jesús M. Jiménez shares his journey through martial arts, beginning with judo at a young age and transitioning to karate. He discusses the impact of martial arts on his confidence, discipline, and academic performance, as well as the challenges of teaching and learning different styles. The conversation highlights the evolution of his understanding of karate from a sport to a deeper, more scientific approach. Jesús also emphasizes the importance of understanding movement, the role of a sensei, and the cultural differences in training between Puerto Rico and the United States. He discusses his experiences with various weapons, the evolution of his training methods, and his aspirations for the future of karate. Jiménez encourages continuous learning and adaptation in martial arts, highlighting the significance of basics and practical application in self-defense.   TAKEAWAYS Martial arts began for Jesús at age 11 with judo. Karate helped him gain confidence and social skills. He transitioned from judo to karate at age 18. Family support was minimal, but he persevered. Tournaments in the past were bare knuckle and intense. He learned more from teaching than from his own instructors. Karate is a science involving body mechanics and physics. He found a love for kata later in his martial arts journey. His academic performance improved significantly due to karate. He integrated lessons from various martial arts styles into his teaching. Weapons training enhances martial arts skills. Training across borders offers diverse experiences. Puerto Rico has a unique martial arts culture. Karate training in the U.S. is often more sport-oriented. Evolving training methods reflect personal growth. Continuous learning is essential in martial arts. Adapting to different cultures enriches martial arts practice. Join our EXCLUSIVE newsletter to get notified of each episode as it comes out! Subscribe — whistlekick Martial Arts Radio

March Madness 2026 continues with ANOTHER XXL Kickstart for your earholes! Monty McTreats & The Pastry Bakery - SNL Gorillaz feat. Sparks - The Happy Dictator - Hollywood Palladium 2/22/26 BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE is currently streaming on Netflix, and for sale or rent wherever you do that stuff. GO SEE MOVIES! ENJOY! Love and Rockets, Corey and Joseph ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages 

Happy Anniversary to the Dave Matthews Bus, Tingle's BIL running security for celebs, and behind the curtain of belting in Karate on today's ATSP!! HI-YAAAAAA!!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Published 8 March 2026It's the JJ's, the 18 skiff World Champs. For the next 10 days all your viewing pleasure is sorted as the annual battle to see which is the best sailed 18 skiff in the World takes place on Sydney Harbour. To add to your viewing pleasure and give you all the information you need, we speak to three people. 18' League President Simon Nearn. Member of the winning team for the last 2 years and current favourites, Fang Warren from Yandoo. And we speak to Harvey Hillary, from the only UK team, a team thrown together at the last moment, sailing on a boat called Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast. Go you good thing!!#18skiff #sailgp #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

It's March so it can only mean one thing: TUBI OR NOT TUBI! This is that time of year where we let Tubi pick our movies, and we do a commentary for our first time watches! To bridge things with the last time we did with with Freddy in 2024, we used our last movie Bitch Slap to recommend where we begin in 2026. That led us to Wild Things 2! From IMDB: Sequel to the hot film Wild Things, Wild Things 2 sees teenage bad girls Maya and Britney go on a sex and killing spree to win millions. That's what IMDB says, but don't get it twisted. This is NOT a sequel to the original 1998 movie with Neve Campbell, Denise Richards, Matt Dillion, and Kevin Bacon. It's an IP title alone with liberally lifted parallels to the original.) Wild Things 2 is currently available to stream on TUBI, as well as rental and purchase digitally from wherever you get your digital anythings. GO SEE MOVIES! ENJOY! Love and Rockets, Corey and Joseph ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages 

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My guest today is a lifelong martial artist whose journey reflects the full spectrum of what martial arts training really looks like, the challenges, the growth, and the long-term commitment required to stay on the path. Jim Ockington began training more than 35 years ago, navigating early setbacks, demanding black belt tests, and years of competition that helped shape both his skills and his perspective. Over time, he grew into a leader on and off the mat, running competition teams, leading sparring classes, and serving as a primary instructor for both adult and teen programs. His background spans multiple disciplines, including World Taekwondo, ITF Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Bill “Superfoot” Wallace's system. Along the way, he trained directly under, and often alongside, some of the most respected names in the martial arts world. That exposure to high-level instruction, cross-training, and large-scale tournaments helped shape a well-rounded, experience-driven approach to martial arts. Today, Jim continues to train and teach daily, sharing his knowledge with students ranging from lifelong practitioners to those discovering martial arts later in life, proving that training is not about age, but about mindset. A multiple-time Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee, his story is one of persistence, adaptability, and staying connected to the art for a lifetime. Please welcome my guest today, Jim Ockington. Homepage – The Villages TaeKwon-Do Cleveland Martial Arts Hall of Fame Home Page (mobile site) World Martial Arts Federation (WMAF) and Police Tactics Instructors of America (PTIOA) Global Conference – DannyLane.com G.O.A.T. Honors | Awards & Recognition Services Home | TCS Writer’s Journey (2) Expo 20 Kung Fu & Karate , Masters of Martial Arts Hall of Fame | Facebook

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Episode 442 | The First 10 Minutes (How Martial Arts Schools Win or Lose New Families) Podcast Description In this episode of School Owner Talk, Duane Brumitt and Shihan Allie Alberigo break down a growth lever that most school owners underestimate: the intro experience. A lot of schools assume they have a marketing problem. However, Duane and Allie argue that in many cases it's not marketing — it's what happens after someone clicks, fills out a form, and schedules their first class. Because you only get one shot to make a first impression, and families are deciding fast whether they trust you. They frame the “first 10 minutes” as a three-phase process: The digital first impression (what families experience online) The pre-visit first impression (texts/emails/calls before they arrive) The in-studio first impression (the first few minutes inside your school) Key Takeaways Simple doesn't mean easy. One small mistake early can create big problems downstream. Your first impression usually happens online. Your website, form, confirmation texts, and follow-ups are part of the intro experience. Congruency matters. Your words, photos, colors, and vibe should match what families will experience in your school. Don't cast a “wide net” with fake promises. Listing styles you don't teach (just to catch traffic) makes people click off fast. Pre-visit communication reduces anxiety. Clear directions, parking info, and “here's what to expect” messaging prevents confusion and no-shows. The in-person greeting is make-or-break. Allie shares how she's walked into schools and sat for 15–20 minutes without being greeted — and how one school owner impressed her by greeting immediately and professionally. The goal isn't to “sell” them on day one. The goal is to help families feel known, safe, and confident they chose the right place. Use names to create connection. Duane shares the “three times rule” — use the parent/child's name multiple times to build familiarity. A tour should be an experience, not a checklist. Tie everything you show to a benefit the family cares about. Guidelines beat rigid scripts. Scripts can make staff robotic; guidelines create consistency while letting people sound natural. Questions at enrollment are feedback. If families still have basic questions at the close, it's a sign you need to address those earlier in the process. Action Steps for School Owners Audit your intro experience in three phases. Digital (website, ads, Google listing, forms) Pre-visit (texts, emails, calls, reminders) In-studio (greeting, tour, first class, next steps) Make your online presence congruent.Ensure your photos, language, colors, and promises match what you actually deliver. Stop trying to be everything to everyone.If you're a Taekwondo school, be a Taekwondo school — don't list Kenpo, Kung Fu, Karate, Jiu Jitsu, etc. if you don't teach them. Build a pre-visit “confidence package.”Reduce friction before they arrive: Where to park Where to enter What to wear What will happen when they arrive Train your team to greet fast and warmly.Don't let families stand at the counter feeling invisible. A quick “Hey, I see you — I'll be right with you” changes everything. Turn your dojo tour into a story.Don't just point at things. Connect each part of the tour to benefits: Safety (mats, layout) Community (lobby culture) Trust (standards, structure, professionalism) Use guidelines, not robotic scripts.Give staff a step-by-step structure, but allow them to speak naturally and adapt to the family. Systematize the process with ownership.Decide who owns each part: Who responds to leads Who greets Who tours Who teaches the first class Who closes Roleplay and pressure-test your process.Practice curveballs (price shock, shy kids, skeptical parents) so staff stays confident. Use enrollment questions as “upstream” feedback.If families keep asking the same questions at the close, add those answers earlier (videos, texts, emails, handouts). Additional Resources Mentioned Three-phase intro experience: digital → pre-visit → in-studio Congruency principle: your online presence should match your real school experience The “three times rule” (use names to build connection) Guidelines vs. scripts for staff consistency Mystery shopper idea to test your intro experience Book reference: Upstream (prevent problems before they happen)

The trio is back in the Dojo with another audio adventure! On this weeks episode the crew have hot takes on Shia Lebouf's latest interview, Adam22 vs. DeentheGreat on No Jumper, and does Cardi B understand how important an eater is? In music, T.I. and his sons diss 50 Cent, Freddie Gibbs offering a Karate experience on his tour VIP package, and did Cyhi The Prynce diss J. Cole? In sports, Lamar Odom telling coke stories on the Cousins podcast, Matt Barnes getting scammed by Ai models, and will we get a Blueface vs. Chad Ochocinco celebrity boxing match in the near future? Enjoy !

Anxious Black Belt book: https://amzn.to/4l7vXES The Dark Side of Karate https://amzn.to/4sqUnvA In this episode, I share 10 powerful lessons I've learned over 30 years in martial arts — from white belt beginnings to decades on the mats. This isn't just about techniques or belts. It's about discipline, failure, resilience, ego, growth, leadership, and what martial arts really teaches you over time. After three decades of training, teaching, winning, losing, and learning, these are the principles that stayed with me — lessons that apply not only in the dojo, but in business, family life, and personal development. Whether you're a beginner, an instructor, or someone simply interested in mindset and self-mastery, this episode is for you. Train smart. Stay humble. Keep growing.

This episode first aired in 2020. In fact it was our 19th episode! (This is our 330th:) Most of the things we mentioned in this episode we have subsequently discussed. Here are a few. When we talked about Judo, we mentioned women in training back at the beginning of the 1900s. (The memory of that episode makes me smile.) Here's a link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/5247724We mentioned (and how could you not!) Mas Oyama. Here's the epiosde we reorded on him:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/8895295And finally, Elvis, and his teacher Ed Parker are mentioned. How fun to finish up with Elvis:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/6535051Thank you for being a part of this adventure. If you're feeling like spending a few dollars, support us here:Support the showThanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends. Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's a story there.)On YouTube (where we are now airing some of our older episodes - complete with a slideshow that I tweak constantly) https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatdojo9869/podcastsAnd for our webpage, where you can also find all the episodes and see some info about the dojo: http://wildcatdojo.com/025-6/podcast.html . And of course, we love it when you support our sponsor Honor Athletics. Here is their link:https://honor-athletics.com/Thank you for listening.

It's March Madness time! That means it's Tubi or Not Tubi Month! And it's going to be a wild one! But first, we have our Kickstart #1 for March 2026! We talk about Joe seeing Guy Ritchie's Snatch for the first time (chosen by a special guest invited to his class), and close it out with our experince a Gorillaz's House of Kong interactive experience in Los Angeles. The guest in Joe's class was Screenwriter Austin Kolodney, who chose Snatch for the class to watch. Austin's most current work is writing Gus Van Sant's Dead Man's Wire (2025). DEAD MAN'S WIRE TRAILER GORILLAZ - THE MOUNTAIN, THE MOON CAVE, AND THE SAD GOD HOUSE OF KONG TRAILER The Mountain is available now wherever you buy or stream music. THE SHADOW COMPANY FROM SHANE BLACK and FRED DEKKER GO SEE MOVIES! (AND LISTEN TO MUSIC!) ENJOY! Love and Rockets, Corey and Joseph ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages 

The dudes engage in wartime mullet counselor musings while checking out Sega Visions issue #5. (Mag Analysis Starts @ 45:44) Hosts: Jae Baxtron & Josh Folan Imperial Scrolls of Honor Podcast, Episode 122 Show Notes ISoH's Charity of Choice – the AbleGamers Charity, providing custom gaming rigs for gamers with disabilities: https://ablegamers.org/ Sega Visions Issue #5: https://archive.org/details/Sega-Visions-Issue-05 ToeJam & Earl Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amku1sSXzko The Dudes' WWPN Vid: https://youtu.be/tBqz-_eq3kE The Dudes' Game Ep Debate Vid: https://youtu.be/GzUtVunzdGM Full Pod Vid: https://youtu.be/HZtPDVmeyHE The Dudes' Shit Worth Playing List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mceW7RjFCNsAbtHDWisChgM8KSu2xFt7s4JT3hVy4MI/ The ISoH Graph Paper Map Library: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NdiM3DGMF6maJZ-zqm7u0Y-s7tfbcw-N?usp=sharing ISoH Google Drive ‘O Goodies: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NdiM3DGMF6maJZ-zqm7u0Y-s7tfbcw-N?usp=drive_link Find the Pod on Any Podcatcher: https://wavve.link/isohpod Website: http://nyehentertainment.com/isohpod Email us @ isohpodcast@gmail.com Follow ISoH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/isohpod/ ISoH on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isohpod/ GAME OVER THE END — ISoH Game Ep Deeds to Date: https://www.instagram.com/_game_over_the_end/ THY DEEDS – IsoH Mag Ep Deeds to Date: https://www.instagram.com/thy.deeds/ ISoH Vid Master Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhFj-aRRB_J8K9GZcMzB78fR56mdSA4E9 ISoH Subreddit: http://reddit.com/r/isohpod ISoH Merch Store: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/nyeh/ Jae's Twitter: https://twitter.com/GentlmanJB Jae's Instagram: http://instagram.com/gentlmanjb Josh's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nyehentertainment.com Josh's Instagram: http://instagram.com/myshiftkeyisbroke The post No Ordinary Karate Game/Sega Visions #5 appeared first on NYEH Entertainment.

¿Sientes que tu Karate se ve bien en el espejo pero no funcionaría en una situación real? En este video, analizamos las 10 "Red Flags" o señales de alerta que demuestran cuando un Bunkai (aplicación de Kata) es puramente estético y carece de funcionalidad táctica.Desde el error del "brazo muerto" hasta la obsesión por el Kime de fotografía, desglosamos por qué el Karate moderno se ha alejado de sus raíces como sistema de autodefensa (Jitsuyou Tode) para convertirse en una coreografía inerte.En este video aprenderás:Por qué la reacción es más lenta que la acción.El peligro de entrenar distancias de torneo para la calle.Cómo identificar si tu instructor te está enseñando "fantasía" o realidad.

If you stare at that kettle, you'll never reach the...Boiling Point!Here's a movie neither of us thought we'd seen. But we both had. That's not a good sign at all. Wesley Snipes is a secret service agent who just had his partner murdered. Dennis Hopper and Viggo Mortensen are responsible. What's he gonna do? Karate kick a door and act inappropriately with his wife, that's what!This is our second run of Snipes! If you're into it, there's ten more audio episodes from last year? Maybe longer ago? I have no idea. Rate, review, subscribe. If you post a review somewhere like Apple, mention what movie you want us to do in the review, cause we'll do it!#wesleysnipes #dennishopper #viggomortensen #boilingpoint #podcast #filmography

* Sponsor read Bart Merrick Team and market confusion * Longtime advertiser becomes platinum client * Advice on buying and selling during rate changes * Friday Free Show opening * BDM Appreciation Week announced * $5 shirt presale and signup info * April 11 members party details * Dad hat merch sale * Construction noise outside studio * Seth absent due to renovation stress * Discussion of stress tolerance and burnout * Stress without recovery worsens coping * Beard turning gray conversation * Biggest regret was starting renovation * Previous mansion sale repair disputes * Video tour of unfinished house * Smart fridge ovens and propane range * Expensive decorative upgrades * Range caused house fire incident * Gaudy luxury house jokes * Wood ceiling beams and playroom prep * Project far behind schedule * Screaming in car lost voice * Wrong appliance finish frustration * Bad contractor work and service issues * Smart oven wifi and Sabbath mode * Limestone tile sealed incorrectly * Entire floor covered in hardened spots * Contractors refused repair job * Chemical strip then mechanical polish * Repair cost about five thousand * Regret selling old house * Marriage strain and cramped rental life * Wife now works at Disney hotel * Increased workload at dojo * Castleberry neighborhood comparison * Broken ride on car giveaway * Boat dock lift completed * Boat stuck in driveway tire issues * Childcare juggling during move * Sleep Number bed delivery trouble * Plumbing and wiring disputes * Move in maybe one to two weeks * Six figures over budget * Savings emotionally drained * Pool dig discovered large root * Extra charges expected * Spiral staircase delivery problems * Karate of Orlando business plug * Dojo pricing confusion email * Premium materials admiration * Tease armed speedboat near Cuba * Cuban Coast Guard shootout story * No child on the boat * Armed men attacked patrol boat * Cuba labeled infiltration * Attackers killed after gunfire exchange * Amateur invasion disbelief * Miami exile groups discussed * Childhood neighbors ran drills * Teen transporting guns to Everglades * Shooting watermelons no ear protection * Guns and Melons joke * Parent loss reflection * Growing up minority in Miami * Kids had access to guns and alcohol * Debate nature vs parenting influence * Listener sent Bentons country ham * Country ham traditions and funerals * Quick fry biscuits serving method * Anniversary restaurant indecision * Tease feeding alcohol to hawk * Man gave BuzzBall to hawk arrested * Alcohol toxic to birds * Old beer drinking camel story * Animals seeking intoxicants discussion * Mid level cruelty debate * Marijuana smoke harms birds * Dead pelican car prank * Amoeba infection fears * Pee hole fish myth debunked * Amazon travel fears comparison * Upcoming show plugs and events ### Social Media [https://tomanddan.com](https://tomanddan.com) [https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) [https://facebook.com/amediocretime](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) [https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) Tom & Dan on Real Radio 104.1 Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) Google Podcasts: [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) TuneIn: [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) Exclusive Content [https://tomanddan.com/registration](https://tomanddan.com/registration)

We're closing out UNLIKELY ROMANCES 2026 with Warm Bodies starring Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Lio Tipton, Rob Corddry, Dave Franco, and John Malkovich. From IMDB: After a highly unusual zombie saves a still-living girl from an attack, the two form a relationship that sets in motion events that might transform the entire lifeless world. Warm Bodies is currently available to stream on hoopla, as well as rental and purchase digitally from wherever you get your digital anythings. GO SEE MOVIES! ENJOY! Love and Rockets, Corey and Joseph ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages 

Pokemon Day 2026 is here! Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokemon with the Krewe by reliving the 25th anniversary of Pokemon! lol Digging deep in the vault to pull out a special Pokemon Day throwback to Season 1, Episode 3 of the podcast... where we have the WHOLE OG Krewe freshly hatched out of our podcast Pokemon egg!  ++++++ In this episode, the Krewe gathers to discuss the iconic Japanese media franchise, Pokémon! Celebrating its 25th anniversary this February, Pokémon is the highest grossing media franchise in the world! From its anime and games, to trading cards and mobile apps, Pokémon truly unites people from across the world. Tune in to this episode to hear the krewe discuss the history, major moments, and each krewe member's favorite Pokémon! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Past KOJ Pokemon/Nintendo Episodes ------ The History of Nintendo ft. Matt Alt (S4E18) The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 2] (S4E3) The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 1] (S4E2) We Love Pokemon: Celebrating 25 Years (S1E3) Why Japan? ft. Matt Alt (S1E1) ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

Parents, we want to hear from you! BJ's son is in karate class and he thinks he's being scammed and has been for years now! Do you think karate is a scam??

You may be cool, but are you Chad McQueen cool?! Actually, you probably are after watching 1991's Martial Law. Derek from Bad Movies, Worse People joins us to talk Karate cops looking to take down a gang of high end car thieves led by David Carradine! There's a BRIEF cameo from Professor TORU TANAKA!!!!...and a lovely helping of the always wonderful Cynthia Rothrock! That sounds like a lot of badass, right?! Yeah…anyway, gotta go, pizzas here! Don't just watch Action, B-Action!!!!

This is gonna' sound weird, but even though it's only the 23rd today, this is the last Kickstart for UNLIKELYROMANCES 2026, with Warm Bodies hitting Patreon this Wednesday, and the public on Friday. The next KS you hear from us will be in MARCH. GO SEE MOVIES! ENJOY! Love and Rockets, Corey and Joseph ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages 

Published 22 February 2026This week we chat to Will McKenzie. A bloke who has done plenty of sailing including with both BP and Bice. But he spends most of his time these days as shore crew for the Bonds Flying Roos as part of SailGP. Will takes us inside life behind the scenes. He provides plenty of detail about the boats and the setup. If you are a fan of SailGP or looking to find your own path to the pros' this Ep is for you.#bondsflyingroos #sailgp #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

Lo que aprenderás en este video:Exploramos el viaje del "Buscador" a través de 5 etapas brutales pero necesarias:1. Etapa de Aculturación: Cuando entramos al sistema sin cuestionar, aceptando el Karate como un deporte o un sistema escolar de mimetismo técnico.2. Etapa de la Duda (El Despertar): Ese momento incómodo donde te das cuenta de que el Kihon no conecta con la realidad y los ataques de gimnasio no existen en la calle.3. Ruptura y Desaprendizaje: La fase más difícil. "Vaciar la mochila", perder el miedo a ser un "rebelde" y priorizar la eficacia sobre el dogma.4. Reconstrucción Funcional: El Kata deja de ser estética para convertirse en un mapa táctico. Aquí es donde la validación empírica le gana a la tradición ciega.5. Maestría Funcional: Te conviertes en un creador dialéctico. Ya no imitas; aplicas principios, integras otros sistemas (Grappling, Boxeo) y honras el legado recuperando su esencia combativa.

rWotD Episode 3216: José Martins Achiam Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Sunday, 22 February 2026, is José Martins Achiam.José Martins Achiam (Chinese: 龔智仁) (1944–2008) was a Portuguese Macau born Macanese martial artist and martial arts instructor focused on Karate.He is the founder and the father of Macau Karatedo and Seigokan Macau.Student of Yukiaki Yoki (Seigokan Sensei at Hong Kong), he introduced Karatedo to Macau in 1967.He traveled every week between Hong Kong and Macau in 1966/67 to gain more knowledge in Karate.His father worked in the Macau Judiciary Police officials.During 40 years in Macau, he vigorously developed karate and promote Macao Karate in the international karate community to achieve a certain position. In the Macau Karate sector his nickname was the "Master", the "Father of Karate".In 1970, Mr. Achiam played in Tokyo on behalf of Hong Kong to hold its first session of the World Karate Championships (WUKO I).In 1994, he vigorously promoted Macau to unite the various schools of Karate and then, when the Macao Karatedo Association (AKM) was established, he became its founding president re-elected since the term of office to vigorously promote karate and done efforts to increase the overall level, so in recent years, Macau Karate in a number of international competitions, is repeatedly winning.In the 90s, Jose Achiam began to participate in international affairs, has been elected as Secretary-General of the Asian Karatedo Federation (AKF) and for the Executive Committee of the World Karate Federation (WKF). His term of office was awarded by WKF assigned specifically to help China's accession to WKF. In July 2006 chaired the first training of karate Coaches of the Chinese Karatedo Association. J. M. Achiam term of office the Secretary-General on the AKF Asian Games in Seoul, to strive to karate as a sport and eventually succeeded in the Asian Games karate officially became a permanent sport. Earlier in 2008, Mr. Achiam has been named for the Macao Sports Committee.Mr. Achiam was father of two sons and two daughters. His young daughter, Mariana Vargas Achiam, competed several times in Macau and in Japan Karate Championships and won consecutively in 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. She also competed in 2008 on behalf of Macau, held in Sabah, the Ninth AKF Asian Youth, Junior Karate Championships. And in 2009, Mariana represented Macau and competed in the World Karate Championship in Morocco, Rabat. His third son, José Luís Pedruco Achiam had in 1998, the Asian Youth, Junior Karate Championships and in the 15-year-old team won the silver medal from his hand.On September 16, 2008 due to a severe stroke was admitted to hospital, until he died at 11:00 September 23, 2008. Mr. Achiam had 40 years of active contribution in karate.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:18 UTC on Sunday, 22 February 2026.For the full current version of the article, see José Martins Achiam on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Joey.

The Krewe wraps up Season 6 with an episode looking back at the highs, the lows, & what's to come! Join Doug & Jenn for listener feedback and behind-the-scenes stories as they put a bow on the 6th chapter of KOJ Podcast! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

Number Three of UNLIKELY ROMANCES 2026 is the directorial debut of Zach Braff. Garden State starring Zack, Natalie Portman, Peter Skarsgård with a bunch of great supporting players. From IMDB: A quietly troubled young man returns home for his mother's funeral after being estranged from his family for a decade. Garden State is currently streaming on Hulu. GO SEE MOVIES! ENJOY! Love and Rockets, Corey and Joseph ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages 

Thursday 2-19-26 Show #1243: Why do old black men love Western and karate movie? Plus, Ken's friend got a new kidney, Chinese food, sandwiches, and Ken tells the story about getting arrested when he was a teenager.

Thursday 2-19-26 Show #1243: Why do old black men love Western and karate movie? Plus, Ken's friend got a new kidney, Chinese food, sandwiches, and Ken tells the story about getting arrested when he was a teenager.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to all my reddit storytime episodes in the background in this easy playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_wX8l9EBnOM303JyilY8TTSrLz2e2kRGThis is the Redditor podcast! Here you will find all of Redditor's best Reddit stories from his YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado si lo que entrenas en el dojo te servirá en un callejón oscuro? Yo creía que sí, hasta que el frío del metal en mi cabeza me demostró lo contrario.En este video, comparto la traumática experiencia que cambió mi forma de ver las artes marciales para siempre. Descubre por qué un cinturón negro fracasó al intentar una técnica básica y cómo esa noche destruyó el mito del "Karate Tradicional" para dar paso a algo mucho más real y efectivo: el Karate Funcional.En este video analizamos:El error fatal de la memoria muscular en situaciones de estrés.Por qué el "Kime" y las posiciones largas pueden ser un suicidio táctico.Mi transición del dojo de cristal a la biomecánica aplicada a la mujer.Referentes que me salvaron: Iain Abernethy y el Bunkai Jutsu.

Si cambias la tradición, ya no es Karate'. He leído cientos de comentarios como estos en los últimos días y, sinceramente, tenemos que hablar. Hay un sector de la audiencia que se niega a aceptar que nuestro arte puede —y debe— evolucionar. ¿Estamos protegiendo la esencia o simplemente tenemos miedo a la mejora?

¿Tu Karate funciona en una pelea real? | El Secreto de los Desplazamientos¿Alguna vez has sentido que tus movimientos en el dojo son demasiado rígidos para una situación real? En este video, desglosamos la columna vertebral del Karate Funcional: los desplazamientos.Olvida las posiciones estáticas. Vamos a analizar cómo moverte con propósito, cerrar la distancia de forma explosiva y salir de la línea de fuego sin perder el equilibrio. Si buscas que tu Karate sea efectivo, fluido y, sobre todo, funcional, este análisis es para ti.Sobre el Karate FuncionalEl Karate Funcional no se trata de abandonar la tradición, sino de rescatar la eficacia marcial. Nos enfocamos en mecánicas corporales que funcionan bajo presión, adaptando las técnicas clásicas a contextos modernos de combate.Únete a la comunidadSi te apasiona el análisis de las artes marciales y quieres elevar tu nivel técnico:Suscríbete al canal para no perderte las próximas lecciones.Dale a la campanita

Sensei Jay joins us today to do a little history and a few personal stories on these terms: Obi, Out of the Line of Fire and One Knuckle Punch. Sensei Jay has been on the show quite a few times. One of his first visits is an episode called A Real Fight, A Real Mess. Here it is if you'd like to listen:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/3293584During our discussions on the belt system, we mention Judo and the founder. Here's a link where we talk about Jigoro Kano:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/10948961And finally, we mention Masutatsu Oyama in this episode also. How? Listen to find out! Here's the episode we did on him:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/8895295Thank you for visiting us. Got another second? Scroll down and support the show with a small donation. I always write to people who support us. Thanks in advance. Support the showThanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends. Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's a story there.)On YouTube (where we are now airing some of our older episodes - complete with a slideshow that I tweak constantly) https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatdojo9869/podcastsAnd for our webpage, where you can also find all the episodes and see some info about the dojo: http://wildcatdojo.com/025-6/podcast.html . And of course, we love it when you support our sponsor Honor Athletics. Here is their link:https://honor-athletics.com/Thank you for listening.

Kickstart Numero Tres for the Month of LOOOOVVVVVE. SPIDER-NOIR TEASER IN BLACK AND WHITE! SPIDER-NOIR TEASER IN COLOR! Garden State is out this Wednesday on Patreon, and on Friday for the general release! GO SEE MOVIES! ENJOY! Love and Rockets, Corey and Joseph ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages   

¿Alguna vez has sentido que en tu Dojo no se puede cuestionar nada? ¿Que el Sensei es una figura intocable cuya palabra es ley? En este video rompemos el mayor tabú de las artes marciales: Por qué un verdadero Sensei DEBE aprender de sus alumnos si no quiere volverse obsoleto. Si practicas Karate Tradicional, lo que vas a escuchar te va a incomodar. El mito de la infalibilidad: Por qué el "Ego" es el enemigo número uno del Karate.La trampa de la copia: Si solo imitas a tu instructor, estás heredando sus vicios, no su maestría.Mentalidad Shiro Obi: Cómo los cinturones negros más letales son los que nunca dejan de ser alumnos.El Karate no es una religión, es un sistema de supervivencia. Si tu instructor no está dispuesto a "vaciar su taza" y aprender de la dinámica viva del Dojo, estás atrapado en un museo, no en un centro de entrenamiento. Mira el video hasta el final para descubrir cómo transformar la jerarquía de tu Dojo en una máquina de aprendizaje real.

Published 15 February 2026Our 350th episode, so we talk to the great man, Nokka. Olympian, Americas Cup sailor, round the World racer! One of the most respected men in our sport, but also one of the sports great characters. I did try to stop the chat getting too loose and failed. It is very funny and a lot of fun, but maybe not one for the youngsters.#anthony_nossiter #finnclass #americascup #theoceanrace #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

UNLIKELY ROMANCES Month continues with Movie #2, and we're going back 40 years for Jonathan Demme's 1986 quirky rom com Something Wild with Jeff Daniels, Melanie Griffith, and making his feature film debut, Ray Liotta. From IMDB: A free-spirited woman "kidnaps" a yuppie for a weekend of adventure. But the fun quickly takes a dangerous turn when her ex-convict husband shows up. Something WIld is currently available on Prime Video, Plex, and hoopla. (As of 2/10/2026) ENJOY! Love and Rockets, Corey and Joseph ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages 

In the spirit of Carnival season, here's a special bonus rebroadcast of our Mardi Gras Super-Sized Special released in January 2025 about a unique connection between New Orleans, Japan & Mardi Gras that took place in 2024! ++++++2024 was a special year for Carnival and the Japan-New Orleans connection! Lafcadio Hearn's life & works inspired the theme for Rex Parade 2024: "The Two Worlds of Lafcadio Hearn - New Orleans & Japan". But why Hearn? What went into the float design? What other ways has Hearn left a lasting impact on both New Orleans & Japan? Find out today with a super-sized special Mardi Gras bonus episode, featuring insights from Rex historian/archivist Will French & historian/archivist emeritus Dr. Stephen Hales, Royal Artists float designer/artistic director Caroline Thomas, Lafcadio Hearn's great grandson Bon Koizumi,  legendary chef John Folse, Captain of the Krewe of Lafcadio John Kelly, JSNO's resident Lafcadio Hearn expert Matthew Smith, and even the Mayor of Matsue Akihito Uesada! Get ready for Mardi Gras 2025 by reflecting on this unique connection between New Orleans & Japan!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Music Credits ------Background music provided by: Royalty Free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for Free Sound Music http://freesoundmusic.eu FreeSoundMusic on Youtube  Link to Original Sound Clip------ Audio Clip Credits ------Thanks to Dominic Massa & everyone at WYES for allowing us to use some of the audio from the below Rex Clips:Segment about Royal Artist & Float DesignFull 2024 Rex Ball Coverage (Krewe of Lafcadio/Nicholls State segment)Thanks to Matsue City Hall & Mayor Akihito Uesada for their video message below:Message from Matsue Mayor Akihito Uesada------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Hearn/Matsue/History Episodes ------30 Years, 2 Cities: The 2024 New Orleans-Matsue Exchange ft. Katherine Heller & Wade Trosclair (S6E11)From Tokyo to Treme: A Jazz Trombone Tale ft. Haruka Kikuchi (S6E10)Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough (S4E19)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)The Life & Legacy of Lafcadio Hearn ft. Bon & Shoko Koizumi (S1E9)Matsue & New Orleans: Sister Cities ft. Dr. Samantha Perez (S1E2)------ Links about Rex ------2024 Rex Parade/Float PDF with Full DesignsCaroline Thomas's Website------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Join us for BAD IRISH ACCENTS as Walker's "Old Friend" Adam McGuire rolls into town with his young daughter Jennifer for leukemia treatment—right as an old crew of barn-dwelling IRA goons follows him across the ocean for revenge! This is a continuation of the story from one of our favorite WTR episodes, "Flashpoint." Our apologies to any Irish offended by OUR bad accents! Love to you all! See complete episode stats (# of fights, explosions, vehicle chases, roundhouse kicks & more) at roundhouseroulette.com.Share your opinions with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or by emailing us at roundhouseroulette@gmail.com.If you'd like to support the show, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. To further support our shenanigans, check out our fresh Merch or our ever evolving Patreon mayhem. Most importantly, thanks for hanging with us!

Kickstart Numero Dos for February 2026! THERE IS PORTION TOWARDS THE END THAT TALKS ABOUT SAM RAIMI'S SEND HELP. IT'S NOT OVERLY SPOILERY, BUT THE ALERT IS STILL THERE FOR A REASON. FOR THOSE SKIPPING THAT PART OF THE EPISODE, JUST KNOW THAT THE MOVIE KICKS ASS AND YOU SHOULD GO SEE IT. Blu-ray Releases for 2/10/2026! Blu-ray Releases for 2/17/2026! DOCUMENTARY NOW ON PRIME! (SEASON 1 ONLY) PRE-ORDER NIGHTCRAWLER 4K STEELBOOK - OUT ON 2/17/2026! Don't forget that Movie #2 of UNLIKELY ROMANCES drops Wednesday on Patreon, and Friday for public release! Go see movies! ENJOY! Love and Rockets, Corey and Joseph ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages   

What's in a name? What do you do when your art has four different names for the same move? We look at Frege's Puzzle in this episode and apply it to Boxing, Judo, Karate, Muay Thai, Savate, and BJJ.Take the training offline with a small book I put together pairing basic physical exercises with short quotes and meditations. You can find the book here: ⁠⁠https://www.lulu.com/shop/matthew-krueger/pocket-training-volume-1/paperback/product-e7pqmyv.html

We start our inaugural UNLIKELY ROMANCES theme with one that is most certainly an unlikely romance. (But not in the way you might think.) It's Lars and the Real Girl (2007) from Craig Gillespie starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider, Kelli Garner, and Patricia Clarkson. From IMDB: A delusional young man strikes up an unconventional relationship with a doll he finds on the Internet. Lars and the Real Girl is currently available on Prime Video, The Roku Channel, kanopy, hoopla, YouTube, and MGM+. (As of 2/3/2026) ENJOY! Love and Rockets, Corey and Joseph ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages 

In 2007, Vicki's husband Andrew set off from Tasmania in a kayak, aiming to become the first person to paddle to New Zealand, but a month later authorities received a distress call and then his kayak was found with no sign of Andrew.Vicki and their little son Finn, were waiting with friends and family for Andrew at Milford Sound when the devastating news came through.This episode of Conversations was produced by Jen Leake, the Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores love, mountaineering, sea kayaking, solo sea kayaking, extreme adventure, psychology, adventurer, the Tasman Sea, gale force storms, ocean currents, waves, swells, Fortescue Bay, rescue, kayak design, hypothermia, family, grief, yoga, writing.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

So much to say here....Let's start with the fact that I'm quoting our guest Hanshi TD McKinnon in the title. Thank you Hanshi. Now I'll include a caveat. When we do episodes like this, we're not claiming to have 'the answer' for anyone. We're just old-timers talking about karate concepts. Therefore, if you have great ideas on how you deal with anything we talk about - Please Share with us!!Hanshi McKinnon has been on the show many times. Here are a few:We met Hanshi back in 2021. Here is his first interview:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/8625686If you're interested in more information about his study of mushin, fudoshin and more. Listen here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/13647079If you'd like to read Hanshi's blog on sen. Here's a link:https://www.torakankarate.com.au/post/karate-essence-ethical-philosophy-%E5%85%88%E6%89%8B-sen-initiat?fbclid=IwY2xjawPnLr9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe4zBU346slGpb06_B9ebHxjWGS-ZAhe7uyc-OBgsrW3M4UmEzetTG0D43cgo_aem_MQYho66UN3haeWxVaUvEQwI can't finish without saying that we mention common sense safety. We've done a number of episodes on this subject. Here's one:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/11142251And finally, we mention a saying we learned from Master Kelljchian "Expect the Unexpected" and here's the episode we did on that:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/15762186Thanks for being part of the show. Get in touch to join us as a guest, or support us below. We appreciate you.Support the showThanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends. Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's a story there.)On YouTube (where we are now airing some of our older episodes - complete with a slideshow that I tweak constantly) https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatdojo9869/podcastsAnd for our webpage, where you can also find all the episodes and see some info about the dojo: http://wildcatdojo.com/025-6/podcast.html . And of course, we love it when you support our sponsor Honor Athletics. Here is their link:https://honor-athletics.com/Thank you for listening.

Published 1 February 2026This week we try and make keel boat racing easier, cheaper, more fun and more appealing for all. After our ORC discussion (Episode 335) I had a phone call from an old mate, Brett Whitbread. He had some frustrations about IRC and handicapping systems in Australia, but rather than just whinge, he had some ideas to improve it. We run through these ideas this week and present them to the World. It could be a game changer. We are really interested to hear your thoughts. Enjoy!#austsail #worldsailingofficial #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

SUMMARY In this episode, Sabrina Bliem, aka The Karate Shrimp, shares her transformative journey into martial arts, starting at age 41, and how it became a vital outlet during challenging times. She discusses her transition into the online martial arts community, the challenges she faced, including dealing with a stalker, and how these experiences shaped her relationship with martial arts. Sabrina emphasizes the importance of creating a conducive training environment at home and shares her insights on maintaining consistency in practice, even amidst life's challenges. In this conversation, she emphasizes the importance of having a dedicated training space, the value of consistency, and overcoming the stigma associated with solo training. She discusses how personal experiences and challenges have shaped her approach to training and teaching, highlighting the significance of sharing stories and building an online community. Sabrina also reflects on rediscovering her passion for martial arts and the impact of being authentic and vulnerable in her content creation.   TAKEAWAYS Sabrina started karate at age 41 as a coping mechanism. She found a supportive community in martial arts. The online space can be liberating when starting out. Facing fears is a recurring theme in her journey. Dealing with online negativity is part of making an impact. Training at home requires creating a conducive environment. Consistency can be achieved through small, manageable steps. Five minutes of training is better than none. It's important to prioritize mental health and well-being. Solo training can be just as valuable as in-person training. Overcoming stigma around online and solo training is essential for personal growth. Rediscovering passion for martial arts can come from being authentic and vulnerable. You are stronger than you think, and resilience from martial arts translates to life. To connect with Sabrina Bliem: https://youtube.com/@thekarateshrimp https://www.instagram.com/thekarateshrimp https://www.facebook.com/thekarateshrimp https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/   Join our EXCLUSIVE newsletter to get notified of each episode as it comes out! Subscribe — whistlekick Martial Arts Radio