Kicking for a Living is a podcast by step-father/son duo Kevin Listen and Joshua Crocker. With over 30 years of martial arts training between the two of them and a successful dojo, Kevin and Joshua discuss what it’s like to be martial artists and teach martial arts both on and off the mats.
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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.By Paragon Coalition
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From mystic powers to fierce fighters, Kevin and Joshua discuss many of the myths that surround black belts.By Paragon Coalition
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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.By Paragon Coalition
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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.By Paragon Coalition
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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.By Paragon Coalition
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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.By Paragon Coalition
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Kevin and Joshua tell stories about the most memorable events they’ve attended and hosted. Listen to them recall their experiences at the Martial Arts SuperShow, testing anecdotes, and their first tournament.By Paragon Coalition
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Kevin and Joshua are joined by guest and fellow instructor Debra Holmes. The three work together to build their perfect dojo and discuss why things like pads on the wall, mat space, parking help you run classes and a successful martial arts business.By Paragon Coalition
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What is it like working as a martial arts instructor? Kevin and Joshua give details of their roles and responsibilities as martial arts instructors and all the behind the scenes work that goes into running a business.By Paragon Coalition
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Are you looking for a dojo to start training at? Kevin and Joshua discuss what to look for when starting martial arts at a new dojo, from the “red flags” to be wary of and the “green flags” that show positive signs.By Paragon Coalition
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Kevin and Joshua discuss why they do martial arts. They compare the reasons they started training, why they still train now, and many of the common “Whys” people have for doing martial arts.By Paragon Coalition
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In their first episode Kevin and Joshua discuss a few of the common misconceptions of martial arts, including why do people think martial arts will teach kids discipline and if martial arts really is an inherently violent activity. Episode Notes: https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/home-and-community/safety-topics/sports-and-recreational-injuries/…
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