Join Karen and Victor in a crucial conversation on consent in martial arts instruction. Delve into the importance of respecting personal boundaries and empowering individuals within the training environment. Follow our dojo here ..read more

In this insightful episode of A Martial Tangent we spotlight Karen's "Toddler & Me" program. Unravel the purposeful ethos behind each class. Karen and Victor discuss how this innovative program fosters early development and nurtures young minds through martial arts while also preparing them for other programs. Follow out dojo here ..read more

Join Karen and Victor in the 20th episode of "A Martial Tangent," where they delve into the intriguing topic of why martial arts instructors may prohibit certain students from demonstrating specific kata or techniques in public settings. Through candid discussion, they uncover various reasons behind such decisions, ranging from individual skill levels to preserving tradition. Follow our dojo here ..read more

Hosts Karen and Victor engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the topic of integrating special needs students into martial arts classes. They explore the pros and cons of separate classes versus inclusive environments, delving into the potential benefits and challenges for both students and instructors. Join them as they navigate this complex issue with empathy and insight, seeking to foster inclusivity and accessibility within the martial arts community. Follow our school here ..read more

In this week's episode, Karen and Victor discuss the an upcoming test and what that means for classes moving forward. How do you teach with different students of different ranks all together? Is there a benefit to this having multiple ranks in the same classes or should they be separated by what part of the curriculum they are on? Hear our thoughts on these and many more questions on this episode of A Martial Tangent. Follow our dojo here ..read more

Another week, another opportunity to talk about the dojo! Join Karen and Victor Guarino as they discuss their latest efforts to show their community that martial arts is a path to the best version of themselves. Follow Our dojo here! *Note of apology: sorry if the subtitles on the video are a little off. They were supposed to be removed completely. Victor is still getting used to the editing software ..read more

Welcome to our first (maybe) video episode! Karen and I experiment with a new editing program while discussing the importance of showing up even when you don't feel like it. Follow our dojo here ..read more

"This is A Martial Tangent..." under a new banner, the familiar voices of Karen and Victor tackle a poignant topic. How important is physical fitness in the realm of traditional martial arts? Join the honest and transparent conversation, and thanks for listening. Follow our dojo here ..read more

Explore the nuanced relationship between martial arts and character development with Karen and Victor on Tangents. Dive into the debate on whether martial arts shape character or attract those already possessing it. Delve into the impact of training environments and cultural influences on personal transformation. Episode Disclaimer: Please note, we are going to be using terms like "good/bad" "positive/negative" with the understanding of westerners whose native language is English. Like all analogies, these will have flaws in them, and are our best "summations" to use words in order to gain a ..read more

In this episode of Tangents, Karen and Victor discuss what it is like to run a dojo and have you kids as students. Get ready for a lot of honesty but good perspective of navigating such a tricky field. Follow our dojo here ..read more