Episodes

  • Evaluating Our Teaching
    Aug 26 2024

    There’s a lot that goes in to being a great teacher. Kevin and Joshua sit down to give each other an instructor evaluation on air, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of their own teaching and what skills they look for when teaching a class.

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    46 mins
  • Stories About Martial Arts
    Aug 12 2024

    Kevin and Joshua talk about creativity in martial arts. They recall past projects, creative class drills, and various stories from their training experiences. Joshua talks about his book, ‘Songs About Self-Defense’, and how martial arts can be a creative influence in many areas of life.

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    46 mins
  • The Kata Episode
    Jul 15 2024

    It’s time to talk about one of martial arts’ most exciting and boring debates: kata. Kevin and Joshua discuss their differing opinions on kata and its application, arguing if it is actually an important part of martial arts.

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    56 mins
  • The Myth of the Black Belt
    Jul 1 2024

    From mystic powers to fierce fighters, Kevin and Joshua discuss many of the myths that surround black belts.

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    49 mins
  • Adaptive Martial Arts
    Jun 17 2024

    Friend and fellow Black Belt, Isabelle Rico, joins Kevin and Joshua to discuss adaptive learning in martial arts for neurodivergent students and students with learning disabilities.

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    57 mins
  • Let's Talk Testing
    Jun 3 2024

    What exactly does a martial art test look like? Kevin and Joshua talk about traditional and conventional ways of earning your next belt, discuss their approach to testing, and give a behind the scenes look at what black belt testing is like.

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    54 mins
  • My Kid Doesn't Want to Go
    May 17 2024

    Bridgette Listen joins Kevin and Joshua to discuss the reasons for students not wanting to go to class. Whether you’re a kid, teen, or adult, they talk about some possible solutions for getting yourself back on the mats.

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    50 mins
  • Moving Day
    May 6 2024

    Kevin and Joshua are back for season 2. In this episode, they review what’s been going on since last season, including a vacation and dojo moving day. Listen as they give a behind the scenes look at all that went into moving to a new building.

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    48 mins