Karate Kid Master Dojo Podcast
Learning martial arts through doing work chores and directly applying them to your martial art training. This provides a way to train outside the martial art studio, increase productivity, creating a new life around you and making a better world. "In order to fully learn martial arts, you have to unlearn your misconceptions about what constitutes training."
Episodes
98 episodes
Cobra Kai
In this episode, we examine Cobra Kai as a real Martial Art and first look at what work tasks that a student would do get stronger and to perfect their training. Next we look at the aspects of Cobra Kai and what moves and techniques that...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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21:23
Ninjutsu
In this episode, we examine what it is to be a Modern Ninja including the identity as a farmer, laborer, or skilled trade during the day and Ninja by night. Batman is an example of a Modern Ninja, stretching, practicing, and honing their ...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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21:16
Misogi
In this episode, we examine the Japanese Shinto Practice of Misogi which involves cleansing the mind, body, and spirit through physical and mental challenges. It usually involves water cleansing in sacred waterfalls, lakes, or rivers eith...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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23:00
We Three Kings
In this episode, we look at the history of the "We Three Kings" (or Wise Men) during the Celebration of Epiphany and told during the Season of Christmas. In our work task, we examine the concept of traveling in our daily tasks, traveling ...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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23:48
Walk by Faith
In this episode, we talk about how Mr. Miyagi showed Daniel the path to Spirituality and Faith by teaching him how to breathe and focus. During our work task, we learn how to pray while working throughout the day by using techniques...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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23:28
Stretching Challenge
In this episode, we learn the importance of stretching and incorporating it into our everyday life by doing the "Stretching Challenge" on a daily basis. By making it into a challenge each day and counting, you can better track your progre...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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19:02
Sunrise/Sunset
In this episode, we talk about the many Sunrise and Sunset Training Scenes in the Karate Kid Movie and Cobra Kai Show. Working during these two magic times is a great way to squeeze more productivity out of your day and increase your phy...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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20:00
Mirrors
In this episode, we talk about the use of mirrors in the Karate Kid III and Cobra Kai as a parallel to the earlier movie. We talk about how to physically put up a permanent training mirror in your Dojo, Business, or Home. Then we ex...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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23:52
Kobudo Weapons
In this episode, we look at the weapons used in the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai Shows and examine their use in a martial art studio. In our work task, we do any manual labor type of job that does raking, hoeing, or shoveling that strengthens...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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25:08
Miyagi Do
In this episode, we examine the Martial Art called "Miyagi Do" this is presented in the Karate Kid Movies and further in the Cobra Kai Show. First, we talk about how a work task can be used as a teachable moment and related to martial art...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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22:13
Squish Just like Grape
In this episode, we look at the beginning of Daniel's Martial Art Journey when Mr. Myagi talked to him about Commitment in the Karate Kid using the "grape" analogy. We examine finishing a job for our work task and using martial arts as a ...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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22:08
Ninja Warrior
In this episode, we examine the Ninja Warrior as seen on American Ninja Warrior TV Show as well as the traditional Ninja in Japan. Our work task involves building Obstacles for use in martial art classes, making them both strong, versati...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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22:44
Christmas Healing
In this episode, we examine how Christmas is a time of Healing by playing a little bit of Enya's "Spirit of Christmas Past" and talking about the Christmas Special on Cobra Kai with Ali, Daniel and Johnny. In our work, we look at taking ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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24:26
Little Drummer Boy
In this episode, we use the Christmas Song "Little Drummer Boy" as our basis and inspiration for our topic, first doing our work task of Demo with a Hammer and Crowbar in home improvement. We also teach the basics of Stick Fighting in our...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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24:04
60-Second Promo
Here is a NEW 60 Second Promo of our Podcast Karate Kid Master Dojo. Enjoy!
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Season 5
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Episode 0
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1:29
Home Base
In this episode, we examine the steps in getting your home or business in order by getting organized, throwing away junk, and cleaning to be more efficient. Then we define your home base or business space as a special place in martial art...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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23:42
Sun Tzu's Art of War II
In this episode, we exam the 2nd half of Sun Tzu's Art of War, the lessons 6-9 which are great lessons useful in business, marketing, and martial arts. They are not only good for martial arts, but great lessons for your whole life as well...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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24:49
Rep Challenge
In this episode, we examine the work task of lifting things for your job from one place to another in order to do the job that you planned (usually three times from store to site). In our martial art practice, we determine a list of exerc...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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24:13
Colors
In this episode, we examine how painting both inside or outside of a house or business can be done effectively from start to finish. Then we look at how painting can be preparation for your martial art techniques like blocking, striking, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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22:44
Leverage
In this episode, we look at the concept of Leverage in our Martial Art Training, especially concerning our Close Range Defenses when someone grabs us. In our work task, we talk about the everyday tasks like using a wrench or hammer in a w...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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22:08
Spirituality
In this episode, we examine the concept of Spirituality in Martial Arts including defining it as being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. We also identified the three elements or dimensions ...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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22:07
Ki Hap
In this episode, we examine the use of the KI or Ki Hap in class and in a self defense situations. We talk about the benefits of doing a Ki Hap or "Spirit Yell" in general when doing your techniques to generate power. In self defens...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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21:24
So Behind...
In this episode, we examine what it means to be so behind in your martial art training and how to catch up. You can do this by making it a priority and making time throughout the day while working at your job or while at home. Also,...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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23:58