Best Karate Without Belts Podcasts (2024)

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#16: Dexter Fletcher – Form Follows Function when Hunting Monsters 1:18:47

5M ago1:18:47

1:18:47

“When you go into a Hostage Rescue you have to see it as if you are protecting or trying to save your own child, your own mother, your own brother. If you can’t put yourself in a situation to see it that way you can’t do that job. And that’s the way Miami Dade SWAT SRT, that is what our perspective was. The Job that we do is real, and you are going…

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#15: Chris Kent – The Spirit of Jeet Kune Do 1:27:59

6M ago1:27:59

1:27:59

“Jeet Kune Do to me is not about the perpetuation of an art, it is about the personal cultivation of an individual. To me Jeet Kune Do is a state of being. It’s a dynamic way of thinking and acting that encompasses the same fluid operating principles you use in dealing with opponents that you would use every day in the arena of life. I would like t…

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#14: Nicolas Saignac – Express Yourself and Be Free 1:16:49

6M ago1:16:49

1:16:49

“You want to find this place with the person that you are working with, sparring is working with people, it’s not working against people, you are going to receive what you give. If it’s too hard, and you do not respect the parameters that are set, something is not going to go right. Work with people in the gym, don’t work against them. You express …

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#13: Fariborz Azhakh – How To Be A Master Teacher 1:27:34

7M ago1:27:34

1:27:34

“I never wanted to be the greatest martial artist ever, I always saw myself as a teacher. I want to influence people, I don’t want them to be impressed by what I do, I want to be a vehicle for them to learn. To me integrity is a moment by moment choice. My work is to challenge myself to choose the way I respond to situations. Who we are is more imp…

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#12: Tom Callos – The Martial Art of Kindness 1:43:52

7M ago1:43:52

1:43:52

“The real goal is not to be a great martial artist, but to be a great human being. A Black Belt is a good human being that is constantly working on themselves, it is somebody of a high level of skill, that brings their practice to life in ways that makes other people stop and look and listen. It’s about the Artist that brings the practice to life.”…

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#11: Harinder Singh – Master Your Center and Flow in Chaos 1:18:59

8M ago1:18:59

1:18:59

“Spiritual Growth is not necessarily found on a yoga mat, in the dojo, or in a meditation room, it’s found in the space between your thoughts, it’s found in the space between your decisions, it’s found in the still point in the transition between stimulus and response. If I can pause and master those transitions and come to center in those moments …

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#10: Alexandre “Xande” Ribeiro – The Iron Mind of a Champion 1:01:55

9M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

“Champions have a very strong spiritual understanding of when is the right moment to throw a perfect technique, using time and timing to understand the right moment. It’s impossible to put into the an equation how it feels, because if you stop to think, you are late, flow is not a motion, flow is a state, it’s a congruence, it’s a rhythm that you a…

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Good Universal Martial Arts 3 35:43

9M ago35:43

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Episode Notes In this short but sweet episode Keith and Dan talk about their upcoming seminar, the inclusion of both legal and human trafficking prevention, and giving a better, well-rounded view of good, universal, martial arts. Enjoy! Support Karate Without Belts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/karate-without-belts…

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Invisible Okinawan Karate Without Belts 1:15:06

9M ago1:15:06

1:15:06

Episode Notes In this exciting, jam packed, wild episode, Tuari, Josh, and Jon discuss coming to Okinawa, it's cultural and historical significance, issues with Karate tourism, sudden missile attacks, and a three way that the host of this podcast is subbing in for. Enjoy! Credits:"Evening" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Comm…

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#9: Chip Townsend – Breaking Through Barriers 1:14:28

9M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

“When pushing the boundaries of the human body, either I’m going to break, or it is. Can I pull the trigger and go? It can be this way in self-defense, life, and everything else that we do. A great question is to ask what is the absolute worst that could happen in this situation, when you can wrap your mind around that worst-case scenario, I know t…

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#8: Willie “The Bam” Johnson – The Art of Honest Self Expression 1:23:30

10M ago1:23:30

1:23:30

“The Jail that I was in was easy. The Jail that most people are in today without being incarcerated in a Jail Cell, is the Jail cell of the mind and the heart. It wasn’t till I learned to love me in Jail, it wasn’t until I learned to express me in jail, that I was able to look at myself in the mirror, and say, Let’s Go Bam.” My guest this episode i…

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Banana Karate 55:31

10M ago55:31

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Episode Notes In our amazing new episode, we go over creating new curriculums, owning your training, and being okay with going public. And bananas! 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…

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#7: James Hundon – Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast 1:07:28

10M ago1:07:28

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“Everyone has a gift, but not everyone seeks to find it, or has the patience to go within themselves to find it. It’s passion, what are you passionate about? What part of you gives you the drive to work hard to get good at something, no matter what it is. We can be mediocre or we can be average, but what makes a person driven to become extra ordina…

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#6: Graciela Casillas - Trailblaze Your Own Style 1:25:59

11M ago1:25:59

1:25:59

“My goal in training is to build a student’s reflexes not just memorizing a technique. Building reflexes by discarding the drills, and eventually being able to free flow, so you can react to any angle of attack, if you train that way you will never be caught off guard because you are prepared for any line of attack, it doesn’t matter the trajectory…

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Old Memories and New Dojos 53:48

11M ago53:48

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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…

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#5: Val Mijailovic – Karate is Harmony 1:18:17

11M ago1:18:17

1:18:17

“When I was coming up, we didn’t look at anybody else, we didn’t glorify anybody else, instead we learned by discovering what we could do. Everybody was different. Now days there is so much information out there and it is so easily available. So now we try to become like others, and this takes away from that spiritual and physical muscle memory exp…

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#4: Billy Blanks – "Heart of a Champion (Transformation Begins from the Inside Out)" 1:06:48

12M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

“Tae Bo sold 115 million copies and revolutionized the fitness world. It changed the way people talked about fitness, I was the first person that talked about inside out. Most people didn’t really talk about the inside, most people talked about changing your hips, your legs, your bum, and your arms, but nobody talked about the heart. I was the only…

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#3: Erik Paulson - "The Creative Act of Martial Arts" 2:32:39

12M ago2:32:39

2:32:39

“It doesn’t matter where it comes from as long as it works, and you don’t know if it works unless you experiment with it. In order to get good at everything you got to break it all up and pull it apart. Find the common thread, that’s how the styles will merge.” -- Erik Paulson My guest on this episode is Erik Paulson who is an Encyclopedia of Marti…

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#2: Michael Jai White – The Ego is The Enemy 1:05:00

1y ago1:05:00

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“Don’t take yourself too seriously, if you do it is about your ego. If I get my ass kicked, I will brag about it, because then it means I am learning something. We go into these things as insecure beings, I was no different. But be willing to learn, my philosophy revolves around the concept of learning. I have progressed a great deal, because every…

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#1: Big John McCarthy – “Let’s Get It On” 1:01:37

1y ago1:01:37

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“The ability to relax under pressure is the trait that all the greats share. Panic is the most useless emotion that humans can have in any situation. Fear is a good thing, it tells you , you have a problem, the question is how do I fix that problem, bringing panic into it is not going to help the problem. The people that are the ones that tend to c…

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Mustache Karate Men 1:07:17

1y ago1:07:17

1:07:17

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:/…

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#16: Gerry Chisolm “Lady Sensei” – Make The Weak Strong 1:36:36

1+ y ago1:36:36

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“The Mind is the primary weapon. Everything else is just a means to an end. When the body fails the mind takes over. When the mind fails the spirit takes over. There is no greater study, higher study than the study of self.” – Gerry Chisolm "Lady Sensei" My guest this episode is Gerry Chisolm, who is known as the Lady Sensei. She is the founding pr…

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#15: Michael and Mikey Dillard – Exist to Inspire 1:02:52

1+ y ago1:02:52

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“Exist to Inspire, Martial arts is so much more than what people think. If you live the way, and actually make martial arts part of your lifestyle it comes with these values and skillsets that no one can take away from you and can be used in all aspects of your life.” – Mr. Mikey Dillard “I want kids to have confidence and discipline, self-respect …

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#14: Dave Kovar – A Mindful Approach to Martial Arts and Life 1:07:38

1+ y ago1:07:38

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“The key to getting good at anything is mindful training over time. Make a conscious effort to shift gears, empty your cup of everything in your day, so you can become present and focus on your martial arts training. Spontaneous right action equals a moment of enlightenment, in the moment at your best, mental clarity, physical energy, and emotional…

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#13: Ron Van Clief – We Have to Be Strong Enough to See our Way Through the Bad and Find the Good 1:25:01

1+ y ago1:25:01

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“Martial Arts is a people building device, it teaches you how to live in a chaotic world and be happy. If we make the best of our lives by doing our best in life, we can create the life that we want. And that’s really what life is about, being kind, courteous, respect, and respect for yourself. Do things that make you feel good and help people to b…

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#12: Zoltan Bathory – The Power of Creative Problem Solving 1:54:42

1+ y ago1:54:42

1:54:42

“When people are faced with obstacles, they try to brush it away, or shut it out of their minds. Obstacles and doubts are different. Obstacles are real and doubts are created by the mind. Martial Arts is one of the best ways for your mind to train for real situations. You have to deal with situations and deal with them right now. You have to face i…

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#11: Scott Coker – Be A Black Belt in Life 1:02:37

1+ y ago1:02:37

1:02:37

“The journey just starts at Black Belt. How do you carry yourself as a master instructor of your own domain? Be a black belt in all 3 disciplines, life, business, and martial arts. Integrate them all together, now you are a martial artist.” – Scott Coker My guest this episode is Scott Coker, who is an Ernie Reyes Protégé, 8’th degree Black Belt and…

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#10: Paul McIlroy – The Martial Art of Strength 1:37:49

1+ y ago1:37:49

1:37:49

“Pain isn’t going anywhere, it’s always going to feel the same, but how you decide to categorize it is what changes. I can’t change that it hurts, but I can change that I don’t care. As a fighter and martial artist, the biggest thing to ensure your success is that no matter what situation you are in, there is an acceptance of pain. Once you fully t…

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Fighting forms at the gate. 9:55

1+ y ago9:55

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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…

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#9: George Chung – Fall in Love with Martial Arts Again 1:18:01

1+ y ago1:18:01

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“If you can embrace chaos and change, you can get greater focus, efficiency, and become more creative, because you have to figure out how to maneuver and get around the change, so you can take the negative and turn it into a positive. “ – George Chung My guest this episode is George Chung, who is a Martial Artist, Businessman, Actor, Director and T…

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JKD vs the world 1:02:38

1+ y ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Episode Notes In this exciting episode, Dan and Jon are joined by JB to talk about his experience with JKD, how it mixed with his roots with karate, and most importantly if Bruce Lee truly hated Karate. Enjoy! For JB: www.marylandjeetkunedo.comFor Dan: http://www.wellwithinma.com/ Thanks as always for the support! Support Karate Without Belts by co…

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#8: Mike Chat – Overcome Obstacles and Unlock the Creative Process 58:18

1+ y ago58:18

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“Highest Degree of Discipline is Self-Awareness. It can only be achieved through thousands of constant repetitions.” – Mike Chat My Guest this episode is Mike Chat who is a Martial Artist, Actor, Producer and Stuntman known for his role as the Blue Power Ranger in Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue. He is the founder for Xtreme Martial Arts or XMA whi…

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#7: André Galvão – Finding Joy in Uncomfortable Moments 50:37

1+ y ago50:37

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“The state of mind is more important than your body being prepared. When you compete, your body will not always be 100%, but your state of mind has to be super ready.” –André Galvão My Guest this episode is Prof. André Galvão who is a legendary Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Grappler and a professional mixed martial artist. He holds 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu J…

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Universal Martial 52:59

1+ y ago52:59

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Episode Notes Originally recorded 12/4/2022, In this exciting episode, Jon talks to Keith and Dan about their workshop on Good Martial is Universal. We got into why we teach, what leads us to the same ends, and how we always should expect to get hit! Enjoy! For Keith: https://www.youtube.com/@wingchun-sc For Dan: http://www.wellwithinma.com/ Suppor…

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#6: Apolo Ladra – Learn to Teach, Teach to Learn 1:12:56

1+ y ago1:12:56

1:12:56

“People get hung up on the ranking as opposed to the teaching methodology. Upgrade your teaching methodology instead of getting more techniques. Instead of collecting new techniques connect the basic techniques so that you can make them look advanced.” -Apolo Ladra My guest this episode is Tuhon Apolo Ladra who has trained in the martial arts for o…

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Glitter Karate 40:20

1+ y ago40:20

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Episode Notes In a follow up to talking about crude, brute force Karate, Jeremy and Jon talk about glittery, shiny Karate that at the end of the day, won't do much but get your ass kicked. 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.karatewithou…

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#5: Darren Tibon – The Highest Level is When Your Offense becomes Your Defense 1:24:41

1+ y ago1:24:41

1:24:41

“Fighting is a chess game. If you don’t get your opponent within 3 moves, you are dead already.” —Darren Tibon My guest this episode is Grand Master Darren Tibon who was a personal student and graduate of Great Grand Master Angel Cabales’ Serrada Escrima. Angel Cabales was known as the teacher of teachers and in 1967 was one of the first to commerc…

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#4: Shannon Lee – Be Water, My Friend: Bruce Lee’s Philosophy for Life 1:11:06

1+ y ago1:11:06

1:11:06

“Bruce Lee’s Superpower is Self-Mastery.” – Shannon Lee My special guest this episode is Shannon Lee who is the daughter of the Martial Arts Icon Bruce Lee. She is a martial artist, an actress, and the CEO of the Bruce Lee Family Company, which is on a mission to share the art and philosophy of Bruce Lee to inspire personal growth, positive energy,…

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Caveman Karate 49:30

2y ago49:30

49:30

Episode Notes Jeremy and Jon are back in talking about the prehistoric times. When all you had was a kick, a punch, a stance, and a dream. Along with other recent events where martial arts was being used. Enjoy! School Attack:https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221020/p2a/00m/0na/005000c Triad Fight: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/10/17/…

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#3: Ray Sefo - Mental Toughness is the Courage to Step Forward and Face your Fears 1:00:49

2y ago1:00:49

1:00:49

“Your Conscious Mind is So much stronger than the Subconscious, if you allow your Conscious Mind to take control of what is happening.”—Ray Sefo My guest this episode is the one and only Ray Sefo, he has fought in 110 Professional Fights, achieving 54 Knock Outs and 6 World Titles. He has competed in 4 Combat Sports (Boxing, Muay Thai, Kick Boxing,…

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#2: Ernie Reyes Jr. – The Art of Living Life to Its Fullest 49:33

2y ago49:33

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“At the end of the day if you don’t have hope, you have nothing.” – Ernie Reyes Jr. My guest this episode is Ernie Reyes Jr., a martial artist, actor, and fighter. He is known for his work in films like The Last Dragon, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Surf Ninjas, and the Rundown starring alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. I first remember bein…

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Paper Tigers 56:26

2y ago56:26

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Episode Notes We got movie sign, as Dan and Jon talk about 2020's Paper Tigers, it's themes, ideas, and how it is really good at representing home and family training.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…

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#1: Tim Kennedy – To Serve and Protect 1:14:06

2y ago1:14:06

1:14:06

“A Fight is a Fight, it doesn’t matter what tools you have, all that matters is how efficient your chassis is.” – Tim Kennedy My guest this episode is Tim Kennedy, a Special Forces Sniper, a Range Qualified Green Beret, a former UFC & Strike Force Fighter, and the President of Sheep Dog Response. He is one of the few fighters to simultaneously serv…

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Training beltless 44:46

2y ago44:46

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Episode Notes Please donate to the Fred Ekroth memorial. Thank you: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-fred-ekroth?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=m_pd%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR0aVdTq9YybLqH9GXdtxO_15bHQYNiHulN_VBtuQsBRFiuckiLugkIneQ0 Support Karate Without Belts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/ja…

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Lessons into obsolesce

2y ago

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Episode Notes We're back again! In this exciting episode Jeremy and Jon tackle the true supply chain shortage: obscure Kobudo. We discuss lessons learned from them, are they being let go for good reason, and the odd effect of wanting to learn something you can't practice. Keep on training and enjoy! Support Karate Without Belts by contributing to t…

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#16: Chatri Sityodtong – Fight for Your Dreams 36:25

2y ago36:25

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“Martial Arts is the Greatest Platform to Unleash Human Potential.” – Chatri Sityodtong My guest this episode is Chatri Sityodtong who is best known for being the founder, chairman, and CEO of ONE Championship. Chatri’s diverse background includes over 30 professional Muay Thai fights in Thailand, a brown belt in BJJ, an MBA from Harvard, and in 20…

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Training Log 8/8 5:18

2y ago5:18

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Episode Notes Return of the bald one.

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#15: Master Ken – Lethality, The Way of Ameri-Do-Te 37:15

2y ago37:15

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“My goal was always to see how quickly I could hurt or paralyze every opponent.”—Master Ken My guest this is episode is the most famous martial arts master in history, the founder of Ameri-Do-Te, the one and only, Master Ken. Master Ken is the founder of Ameri-Do-Te which is an American street fighting system. You may know him as the Professor of P…

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Training Log First August log 3:20

2y ago3:20

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Episode Notes Off and on again. 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

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Training Log 7/30 4:44

2y ago4:44

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Episode Notes Long runs, good times 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

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