In this episode we interview our friend Jeffrey Everett. We discuss all things training in the '80s, teaching kids, and continuing to improve over the long term. Please rate and share the podcast! Have questions, comments, or topic requests? Email us! 📧[email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthedojopodcast/support

In this episode we discuss our view on the role of training fundamentals and progressing those concepts as one advances. Please rate and share the podcast! Have questions, comments, or topic requests? Email us! 📧[email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthedojopodcast/support

In this episode we recap 2021, reflect on the first 5 years of our dojo being open, and discuss some plans for 2022. Please rate and share the podcast! Have questions, comments, or topic requests? Email us! 📧[email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthedojopodcast/support

In this episode we are stoked to interview one of our BKFs (best karate friends), Sean Padgett! Sean shares his journey and influences through the years as well as his views on using karate as a tool to give back and provide hope to communities. Please rate and share the podcast! Have questions, comments, or topic requests? Email us! 📧[email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthedojopodcast/support

In this episode we review what the research has to say about static stretching and how that applies to karateka. Please rate and share the podcast! Have questions, comments, or topic requests? Email us! 📧[email protected] References:   Afonso, J., Clemente, F. M., Nakamura, F. Y., Morouço, P., Sarmento, H., Inman, R. A., & Ramirez-Campillo, R. (2021). The effectiveness of post-exercise stretching in short-term and delayed recovery of strength, range of motion and delayed onset MUSCLE SORENESS: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Frontiers in Physiology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2021.677581 Behm, D. G., & Chaouachi, A. (2011). A review of the acute effects of static and dynamic stretching on performance. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 111(11), 2633–2651. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-011-1879-2 Behm, D. G., Blazevich, A. J., Kay, A. D., & McHugh, M. (2016). Acute effects of muscle stretching on physical performance, range of motion, and injury incidence in healthy active individuals: A systematic review. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 41(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2015-0235 Chaabene, H., Behm, D. G., Negra, Y., & Granacher, U. (2019). Acute effects of static stretching on muscle strength and power: An attempt to clarify previous caveats. Frontiers in Physiology, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2019.01468 Kay, Anthony D., & Blazevich, Anthony J. (2012). Effect of acute static stretch on maximal muscle performance. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 44(1), 154–164. https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0b013e318225cb27 Sands, W. A., McNeal, J. R., Murray, S. R., Ramsey, M. W., Sato, K., Mizuguchi, S., & Stone, M. H. (2013). Stretching and its effects on recovery. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 35(5), 30–36. https://doi.org/10.1519/ssc.0000000000000004 Shrier, I. (2004). Does stretching improve performance? Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 14(5), 267–273. https://doi.org/10.1097/00042752-200409000-00004• Simic, L., Sarabon, N., & Markovic, G. (2012). Does pre-exercise static stretching inhibit maximal muscular performance? A meta-analytical review. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 23(2), 131–148. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2012.01444.x Small, K., Mc Naughton, L., & Matthews, M. (2008). A systematic review into the efficacy of static stretching as part of a warm-up for the prevention of exercise-related injury. Research in Sports Medicine, 16(3), 213–231. https://doi.org/10.1080/15438620802310784 Wong, A., & Figueroa, A. (2021). Effects of acute stretching exercise and training on heart rate variability: A Review. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 35(5), 1459–1466. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000003084 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthedojopodcast/support

We answer a listener question about how to handle karateka who like to push their weight around and hurt others on the dojo floor (as opposed to just doing the drill).    Please rate and share the podcast!   Have questions, comments, or topic requests? Email us! 📧[email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthedojopodcast/support

In this episode we discuss the differences between pimp slapping and bitch slapping. You know - as found in kata and such. Please rate and share the podcast! Have questions, comments, or topic requests? Email us! 📧[email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthedojopodcast/support

In this episode we recap our first ever Florida Friendship Seminar. Please rate and share the podcast! Have questions, comments, or topic requests? Email us! 📧[email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthedojopodcast/support

In this (very disorganized) episode we share our reactions to the wins, losses, and overall roller coaster that was karate in the Olympics. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♂️ Please rate and share the podcast! Have questions, comments, or topic requests? Email us! 📧[email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthedojopodcast/support

In this episode we were honored to interview Guy Brodeur, a Shotokan karateka out of Canada. We discussed his background, his views on cross-training, and how he endeavors to promote quality of technique in our art. Please rate and share the podcast!   Have questions, comments, or topic requests? Email us! 📧[email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthedojopodcast/support