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 ..read more

Christian and Jon talk about future of using technology to aid training, limitations that are currently there, and how our current ability to communicate can breach once hard barriers of culture and language. Also how all podcasts must be dog friendly. Enjoy! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karatewithoutbelts/ Bujin.tv: https://bujin.tv/profile/10 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/karatewithoutbelts Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

In the memory of Bruce Lee's 80th birthday, Jeremy and Jon talk about their memories of Bruce Lee on film and the effects he's had both on the martial arts world and the culture at large. We also discuss how he effected Karate and views of traditional martial arts. Enjoy!Thank you for listening!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karatewithoutbelts/Bujin.tv: https://bujin.tv/profile/10Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/karatewithoutbeltsGet bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

Jeremy and Jon talk about whether or not training is something meant to be enjoyed. From the learning, teaching, mental states, and out come of practice, we talk about how enjoyment of something changes your outlook and thus your overall experience. Enjoy! Catch us on Bujin.tv: https://bujin.tv/Promocode: STAYSTRONGKWO for one free month!Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

In this exciting episode, Jeremy and Jon talk about their experiences with good lessons, bad teachers, good people, poor martial arts, and how to best take away the good while leaving the bad, despite a teacher's personality or actions. Enjoy! And keep on training.Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

In this episode, Jeremy and Jon discuss Karate and the idea of concealment, both implicitly in Karate itself, and in the real world scenario's that come up in unexpected places. We stay mostly on topic. Enjoy! Thanks so much to Madoka Azuma for our new theme! Check her music out here: http://azumamadoka.com/?fbclid=IwAR2pM5FlWpMb8PANOLaqlbMBYd0Y3kEk9NGDyfW6D4MF_7Wu_pV4M3Q7QG8 Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

On this episode we are joined by David and Jennifer to discuss their experiences teaching, training, and how their backgrounds effected their perspective on Karate. Jon is adequately successful at Zoom. Thank you so much and don't forget to keep training! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

Episode Notes In this exciting episode, Raul and Jon catch up on a summer of training, injuries, memories of old teachers and the hopes for new dojos. And much more. Enjoy! Support Karate Without Belts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/karate-without-belts Find out more at http://www.karatewithoutbelts.com ..read more

Episode Notes On this triumphant return of Post-Training, we get the band back together to discuss training, mustaches (or lack thereof) fruitful meet-ups, and animal exercises for injuries. And much more! Enjoy! Support Karate Without Belts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/karate-without-belts Find out more at http://www.karatewithoutbelts.com ..read more

Episode Notes In a bonus from last episode, our heroes discuss weird gatekeeping, prolonged waits on sparring, and their favortie Naihanchi forms. Enjoy! Support Karate Without Belts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/karate-without-belts Find out more at http://www.karatewithoutbelts.com ..read more