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Canadian Dojo
by Canadian Dojo
Canadian Dojo is a podcast about Karate. Whether an enthusiast, a student, an instructor or dojo owner, the Canadian Dojo Podcast has something for you!
Episodes
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How To Help Your Kids Excel At Karate
As we all know when it comes to kids, karate is a team sport. What do I mean by that? I mean that kids don't do this by themselves. The parents are actively involved or at least they should be. Beyond just paying for the lessons and driving their kids to classes here are some useful tips that...
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Competing When Older
So you're a senior belt or an older individual or both and you're looking to compete maybe for the very first time. Your journey to the ring is very different from the average competitor who may have been competing from the very beginning. In this episode we talk about competing once again but...
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Japanese Terminology
In this episode we talk about using Japanese terminology on the floor during your karate classes. Some clubs do it, some clubs do not but we're going to discuss why we do it and why we believe at least having a basic understanding of the language of karate is important.
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Testing to Black Belt as an Adult
Black belt may be your goal when you start your journey in the martial arts but more than likely it is not. It is some far off distant thought. Most adults who start karate do it for varying different reasons other than getting a black belt. What happens though when you get to that stage and it...
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WKC Albufeira
Here is our recap of the opening ceremonies and day one of competition at the recently held WKC World Championships in Albufeira, Portugal. We share our thoughts on everything from the judging to the Team Canada uniforms and much more. Give a listen and share your thoughts.
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WKC Team Canada Tryouts 2024
So here is our recap of the recently held WKC team Canada tryouts which took place over the May long weekend this year. We talked about all aspects of the tournament and we don't pull any punches. We tell you what we liked and what we didn't like. Give a listen and let us know if you agree with…
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Training While Injured
It goes without saying that if you're going to participate in physical activity like the martial arts injuries can occur. I'm not telling any of you anything you don't already know. The questions we ask you this episode are how do you manage your injury and is it possible to continue training…
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What Happened To Canadian Dojo?
It's been a crazy several months but we are finally back with new episodes. In this latest short episode I just give a brief history lesson on what's been going on as well as a preview of some of the episodes to come. Thank you to everyone who stuck with us and were "nagging" me to get back in…
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10 Things
A good martial arts instructor does more than just teach martial arts. They share their experiences with you. They will be in your corner when you need them, sometimes literally. They will route for you inside and outside of the Dojo. They absolutely want you to succeed and gain as much as you…
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Random Questions - Kids Edition
As a follow up to our last podcast, Random Questions, we have a sequel episode called Random Questions - Kids Edition. During our recent March Break karate camp I had the kids ask me anything they wanted. I think I may have gotten off easy here, but some of the questions were very good and really...
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Random Questions
Is weight training good for your martial arts? Who is the GOAT? What's my favourite memory from a tournament? These are some of the questions I was asked in our random questions podcast. Give a listen to find out the answers and the answers to many many more questions.
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Blue Monday
Today is January 16, 2023. Monday, January 16 in fact. Today is what they are calling Blue Monday. It's supposed to be the saddest day of the year, at least so far. I take a quick look into what Blue Monday is where it came from and if it's even real. Give a listen and remember to have a GOOD day...
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2023
Here we are at the beginning of a new year. In this podcast I do a quick review of the last 12 months for me and my dojo but I also talk about my goals for the coming year. Give a listen and don't be afraid to share your goals with us.
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Adults & Tournaments
Are martial arts tournaments even a thing anymore? The answer is yes they are. Coming out of the pandemic they are starting to gather steam again and this can be a very good thing for the martial arts community. Many people think that tournaments are something that only kids do but that's not the...
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WKC Ireland - Part 2
Here we go with Part 2 of our WKC World Championships discussion. We have a couple of days of the tournament under our belts now and we discuss what we've seen and experienced so far. Did you attend the tournament? Do you agree with our breakdown? Let us know.
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WKC Ireland 2022 - Part 1
The WKC World Championships starts tomorrow at 9:00am. Here is a pre-tournament break down of our hopes and expectations. The training that got us here and where we go from here. We also spend some time talking about Killarney Ireland which is where the tournament is taking place. Definitely a...
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Our Favourite Martial Arts Movies - Part 2
Here is the long the weighted part two of our favourite martial arts movies Saga. My guest for this podcast certainly has a theme which you will no doubt catch on to pretty quickly. Give a listen and see how many of our selections you've seen and how many you agree with.
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Martial Arts & Mental Health
It goes without saying that the past 2 1/2 years have been tough. Not just tough financially they have been tough emotionally and mentally for so many people. Our family, our neighbours, our coworkers, our friends. Many of them have struggled with their mental health. Maybe it's you who have...
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Sensei Rick Joslin
In this latest episode I have the privilege of sitting down and talking with the one and only Sensei Rick Joslin. Mr. Joslin has been a driving force and an influence in the local martial arts community since the 1960s. It was a privilege speaking with him and talking about his martial arts…
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Sensei Jim Flood - Part 2
In our continuing conversation with Sensei Flood we move from the past to the present and the future. We talk about and break down the benefits of martial arts training and how well run dojos can be a positive force in their community. We also talk about the state of the martial arts industry as…
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Sensei Jim Flood Part 1
In this episode of the Canadian Dojo podcast we are very lucky to have Sensei Jim Flood join us and talk about his journey so far in the Martial Arts. Sensei Flood is highly regarded as one of the top karate coaches in the country. In part one of this two-part episode we discuss his routes in the...
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Keeping Your Motivation
Motivation and staying motivated is your key to success as a martial artist. It's not easy! You will never always be motivated. No one ever is. What motivated you today may not work tomorrow. In this episode we talk about the different types of motivation as well as why people lose their…
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In Conversation With - Doctoral Candidate Stuart Pearson
As you know I love speaking to people about their training in the martial arts. Whether currently training or reminiscing about previous training I enjoy hearing how the lessons learned in the martial arts are brought to other aspects of peoples lives. Today's a big day for my guest doctoral...
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The McDojo
What is a McDojo? Have you ever heard the term? In today's podcast we talk about what might make a dojo a "McDojo". We explain the term and some of the beliefs behind the idea and break down some of the misconceptions. We also discuss if, at its core, the idea behind the term is even still…
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Online Martial Arts Training
During this pandemic many Dojos and martial arts clubs had to pivot and pivot quickly to online training classes. Now that lockdowns are over or are quickly coming to an end the question is, does online training work? Can you functionally learn martial arts in a completely or mostly online…
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2022 - A New Hope
It's our first episode of the new year. I take a moment to reminisce about the highs and lows of 2021 and talk about my goals and hopes for the coming year. I also take an opportunity to share some of my thoughts on the continuing Covid pandemic and what it means for a small dojo trying to grow…
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Training Karate As a Self Defence System
Karate at its core is a self defence system. At least it was. The question is, is it still? Is Karate an effective method of personal protection or has it been usurped by other martial arts. Has Karate lost its original guiding principle and if so does it actually matter? These are the topics we...
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Choices, Choices! Picking The Right Dojo
Picking the right Dojo is a much bigger decision than people give it credit for. When you're looking to start your journey in the martial arts what most people don't think about is that the club they are walking into could be a big part of their life for the next several years or more! Whether...
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Adults & The Martial Arts
As an instructor and a dojo owner this is something I see on a regular basis and have seen many times in the past. It is the karate equivalent of a tale as old as time. An adult reaches out about starting their journey in the martial arts. In actuality though, they are restarting their journey...
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Embusen & Bunkai
In today's episode we discuss the concepts of Embusen and Bunkai as they are practised in Karate kata. Embusen is less well-known than Bunkai and is considered to be the "new kid" on the block as a practice concept in kata. Many styles of karate as well as many clubs do not embrace the concept of...
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Ladies and The Martial Arts
For much of its history Karate and the martial arts as a whole have been a very male-dominated activity. Over the past few decades however that has ended and rightfully so. Now, more ladies and girls than ever are training in karate and the martial arts. In this episode I talk with my very good...
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In Conversation With - Joe van Troost
At the Canadian Dojo podcast we love talking to people about their stories and their personal journeys in Karate in the Martial Arts. Today we talk with our good friend Joe van Troost about his 25+ year Martial Arts journey from an open system club to a traditional Goju Ryu dojo. We also discuss...
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Before/After
In this episode I build on the last episode where we talked about goal setting and I discuss a goal I set for myself using the S.M.A.R.T. system. I decided 11 months ago that I needed to lose weight. Not a little bit of weight but a lot of weight. I talk about how I set the goal, what motivated…
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GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALS!
It's time to get S.M.A.R.T. about our goal setting. When setting goals they should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and bound to a specific time frame. In short, they should be SMART. In this episode we talk about setting goals and the tools you need to achieve those goals. We also...
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Canadian Team Tryouts - Part 3 The Reckoning
In today's podcast Sandy and I discuss last weekend's WKC Canadian team tryouts that took place in Ottawa. We recap the weekend and give our thoughts on the tournament itself. Give a listen to learn what we liked, what we didn't like, what we had hoped for and ultimately what we got.
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Canadian Team Tryouts - Part 2
This episode is part two of our WKC Canadian Team tryouts taking place in our nations capital of Ottawa. In this episode we recap the events of yesterday and give our impressions of the tournament itself and our expectations of the day to come. We also have a great conversation with the Mom's…
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Canadian National Team Tryouts - Part 1
In today's special episode we're on the road in our nations capital of Ottawa for the WKC Canadian National Team tryouts. I talk with some of the competitors about their journey to the tournament, their thoughts about the first actual tournament of the Covid era and their overall expectations…
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Why Every Child Needs Karate
Karate teaches kids more than just how to kick and punch. The karate dojo is a place where life skills are taught. This is most keenly seen in well-run children's programs where kids are taught not just the basics of karate, but equally importantly, life skills like focus, self-confidence,...
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Kata Part 2 - Tips and Tools to Train Smarter and Make Your Kata Better
This episode is a continuation of last weeks episode where we discussed what Kata is, what it isn't and the benefits of doing it. In today's episode we move into the application of Kata. We introduce the six key components of any successful Kata and we break them down with practical tips to help...
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Kata - What It Is, What it Isn't And The Benefits Of Doing It
Kata is the beating heart and the foundation of karate. In this episode we talk about what kata actually is as well as some of the misconceptions about what it is. We also breakdown the key benefits of studying kata and the value you get from performing it. Whether you're brand new to karate or a...
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Shuri Castle
Despite the best efforts of multiple fire crews, on October 31 of 2019 in Naha Okinawa Shuri Castle burned to the ground. As practitioners of karate we all have a deep connection with Shuri Castle and in today's episode we discussed some of the Castle's history as well as it's deep connection to...
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Tournaments, Tournaments & More Tournament Talk
In today's episode my good friend Sandy Sbrissa and I talk about tournaments. Why you should consider doing tournaments, how to prepare for tournaments and as coaches instructors what we feel are the characteristics required to be successful at tournaments. We also take a trip down memory lane to...
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Martial Arts Movies to Keep You Kicking Volume 1
In this episode my good friend and all around great martial artist Aaron and I talk about movies. In fact, we talk about some of our favourite martial arts movies. Movies that are guilty pleasures and others that actually inspired us to start our journey in the martial arts. If you are a karate…
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Books, Books and More Books
Today were talking about books. Specifically books on karate and martial arts. Not only are we discussing six books that every martial arts should have in the library, we also talk about why, as a martial artist, you should read these books and the benefit you will get from them. Kick back, relax...
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Episode 2 - 6 Ways to Quickly Improve Your Karate (or anything else for that matter)
So maybe you're feeling stuck. You've been training for a while and you've had a roadblock. Or maybe you're training for something, a grading, a black belt test maybe a tournament and you just need that extra boost. In this episode we take you through six different things you can do to quickly...
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Why Start a Karate Podcast? Don't I Already Have Enough To Do?
Hey everyone, here's our very first episode of the brand new Canadian Dojo Podcast. Why have I decided to start a podcast on all things karate? You'll have to tune in to find out the answer.
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Canadian Dojo is a podcast about Karate. Whether an enthusiast, a student, an instructor or dojo owner, the Canadian Dojo Podcast has something for you!
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