In this exciting episode, Jeremy and Jon breakdown what performance is, both under pressure fighting to save your life, and in front of others. We go into what factors into performance, what are the things that most effect it, and how can it be improved. And introduce new terms powder puff and kata whore into the podcast canonical lexicon. Enjoy!Opening theme by Madoka Azuma: https://www.youtube.com/user/azumamadokaTransition and ending music in the following order: Rowan Jane-TransitionUncan- To FightMonroeville Music Center-Cloud Fight 2All three songs provided courtesy of https://freemusicarchive.org/ Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Jeremy and Jon discuss a bit of what peoples image of Karate of, both based on their imaginations, Karate in the imagination of culture and how that impacts peoples view of karate, and how our imagines of ourselves and Karate effect training. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this exciting B-Side, Bobby and Jon discuss the latest Mortal Kombat movie, it's pitfalls, it's short comings, and how it could have been so much better. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeremy and Jon talk about what a seminar lesson is, some of the most memorable stories, good, bad, and funny, and what it takes to get something out of these gatherings called seminars. Enjoy!Opening theme by Madoka Azuma: https://www.youtube.com/user/azumamadokaSupport the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/karatewithoutbeltsHelp us reach a goal here: https://ko-fi.com/karatewithoutbeltsOr watch us (and our friends) here: https://bujin.tv/program/527Dab at us here: https://www.instagram.com/karatewithoutbelts/Get a shirt here: https://karate-without-belts-3.creator-spring.com/? Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of KWB-Side we talk about the often overlooked classic, The Last Dragon! We explore it's interesting complexities, both in being completely of it's time, but also a completely unironic gem that stands the test of time. And pitch both a Netflix revival but also a Broadway musical. Enjoy! Support the pod here: https://www.patreon.com/karatewithoutbeltsBuy the pod a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/karatewithoutbeltsOr watch us (and our friends) here: https://bujin.tv/program/527Dabb at us here: https://www.instagram.com/karatewithoutbelts/Buy a shirt here: https://karate-without-belts-3.creator-spring.com/? Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back after a longer than anticipated hiatus. In light of moves, shakes and changes, Jeremy and Jon discuss places we've trained, space needed or not needed in some instances, and Jeremy's great loin cloth expedition that suspiciously coincided with the OJ Simpson chase. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In our latest, and somewhat late episode, Jeremy and Jon discuss the anatomy of losing. What sets up losing, what are different kinds of loss occur, either in Karate or in life, and what the next steps are after a loss. We also eulogize the Chiefs for their superbowl loss.  As we say in Philly, next year man. Enjoy!  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Crossover podcast with Tuari Dawson from the Invisible Sensei Podcast. In this episode Tuari and Jon discuss the concept of style, it's slight and slightly unknowable roots, how it has helped keep things separated and how, in perhaps 100 years time, it will come to an end. Among many other fun diversions in the conversation. Enjoy and remember to keep training!Listen to the Invisible Sensei here: https://www.facebook.com/The-Invisible-Sensei-Podcast-100106401649306/Come support our content here: https://bujin.tv/main Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Jeremy and Jon talk about the sequel to the Karate Kid franchise, Cobra Kai. We talk about all three seasons (so far) where the characters, story, and the Karate are, and the generation fight between the most prevalent theme and character of the show: the 80's. Enjoy!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karatewithoutbelts/Bujin.tv: https://bujin.tv/profile/10Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/karatewithoutbelts Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Micah and Jon look at the problematic sequel Karate Kid 2. We explore the culture representation and misrepresentation, speculate and infer what was trying to be done at the time, how the plot is not very culturally relevant, and how Cobra Kai has kinda redeemed it. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.