In this episode, we talk about giving back to our community by helping or donating to homeless shelters. your church, or anyone in need. Next, we talk about praying or listening to religious music or listening to the Bible while working out in different ways: like Tai Chi or lifting weights. Lastly, examine how to track your spiritual journey by time spent each day in prayer and reflection time using an app or journal. Set a minimum goal each day to devote to God or to your ...

In this episode, we cover Yoga and Mindful Martial Art by first exploring how gardening is an expression of mindful work as a prerequisite to your training. Then in our Martial Art Training, doing yoga based stretches, yoga animal forms, relaxed tai chi patterns, barre exercises, pilates, the stretching walk, and the development of your straddle stretch are all valuable tools towards the sum total of your overall health and well being. In our mental training, the use of candles an...

In this episode, we examine the history of warriors like samurai who would learn a passive art like calligraphy, art, or gardening to balance out their martial art training. They we learn how to open ourselves up to artistic expression in everything we see or do around us. Martial Art inspired Art or Performance can be artistic when combined and transformed on the page, in writing or with music, special uniforms, or circular extended techniques like a dance. The creative pro...

In this episode, we examine the Power of the Holy Spirit in your everyday life and the gifts that you could receive if you ask humbly. We also compare the Holy Spirit to "the Force" in Star Wars and how we can be more than we are in our Martial Art Training by combining the training with the spiritual side of yourself by embracing the commitment and spirit yell or ki hap. Lastly, we talked about tapping into the knowledge that the Holy Spirit can bring similarly to the Jedi Knight...

In this Episode, we examine furthering our education no matter your age. This includes honing and refining your craft or specialty, like for example owning a business, teacher, electrician, plumber, etc. You can learn something from a Master in that field, from YouTube, or your parents. In martial art practice, do not just go through the motions, but do "Thoughtful Practice with a Purpose," so that each technique gets better and each pattern or kata gets smoother. Don'...

In this episode, we look at the work task of outdoor work like is shown in some of our earlier podcast episodes in order to build strength and muscle endurance necessary for "The Martial Art Challenge." In our martial art training, we combine our hand techniques, kicking techniques, patterns, speed drills, and shield drills into sets usually from lowest to highest rank. Then you use a ratio of minutes trained equals number of reps, so that you can combine it with earlier challenge...

In this episode, we examine Cobra Kai as a real Martial Art and first look at what work tasks that a student would do get stronger and to perfect their training. Next we look at the aspects of Cobra Kai and what moves and techniques that they would specialize in performing. Lastly, we talk about "Flipping the Script" and developing confidence in their everyday life. Cobra Kai Never Dies! Support the show

In this episode, we examine what it is to be a Modern Ninja including the identity as a farmer, laborer, or skilled trade during the day and Ninja by night. Batman is an example of a Modern Ninja, stretching, practicing, and honing their martial art skills, while combining it with use of martial art weapons, to be effective. Noticing things out of the ordinary, information gathering, using distractions, hiding both in plain sight and hidden in general are the cornerstones of Ninja...

In this episode, we examine the Japanese Shinto Practice of Misogi which involves cleansing the mind, body, and spirit through physical and mental challenges. It usually involves water cleansing in sacred waterfalls, lakes, or rivers either alone or in small groups. In our physical martial art training, we discuss the "pattern pyramid" and how to accomplish it as a preliminary activity before your Misogi. Lastly, we talk about prayer and fasting, cold and hot plunges as part...

In this episode, we look at the history of the "We Three Kings" (or Wise Men) during the Celebration of Epiphany and told during the Season of Christmas. In our work task, we examine the concept of traveling in our daily tasks, traveling to get food, or for a longer trip. This movement helps us in our physical training, through the lifting of our gold (weights), and moving basics to travel forward. In our mental training, using incense and myrrh to bless our dojo and aid in ...

In this episode, we talk about how Mr. Miyagi showed Daniel the path to Spirituality and Faith by teaching him how to breathe and focus. During our work task, we learn how to pray while working throughout the day by using techniques to stay connected to our God or Higher Power. In our Martial Art Practice of using Zen Running and Walking to gain exercise including using yoga, stretching, and circle technique movements to keep loose and free up our mobility. We can do t...

In this episode, we learn the importance of stretching and incorporating it into our everyday life by doing the "Stretching Challenge" on a daily basis. By making it into a challenge each day and counting, you can better track your progress in a similar way that a weightlifter tracks their repetitions. Doing stand up versions of our your stretches helps to be able to do them at work, at home, or while walking around at a park. Remember too that a "relaxed mind is a relaxed b...

In this episode, we talk about the many Sunrise and Sunset Training Scenes in the Karate Kid Movie and Cobra Kai Show. Working during these two magic times is a great way to squeeze more productivity out of your day and increase your physical activity. In your Martial Art Practice, doing katas at Sunrise and Body Weight or Bag Training at Sunset are ways to increase your physical "warm-up" and "afterburn" benefits of your martial arts. Meditation and Yoga during these time...

In this episode, we talk about the use of mirrors in the Karate Kid III and Cobra Kai as a parallel to the earlier movie. We talk about how to physically put up a permanent training mirror in your Dojo, Business, or Home. Then we examine the martial art practice or using mirrors in your training to help you improve your overall form and techniques and shadow boxing to help your targeting when training alone. In our mental training, you look at the mirror to "right size, ours...

In this episode, we look at the weapons used in the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai Shows and examine their use in a martial art studio. In our work task, we do any manual labor type of job that does raking, hoeing, or shoveling that strengthens the hands, wrists, and shoulders, so that you can successfully have the ability to handle weapons. Then we teach some of the basics of Kobudo Weapon use including common strikes used with some the beginning weapon classes. Lastly, we talk a...

In this episode, we examine the Martial Art called "Miyagi Do" this is presented in the Karate Kid Movies and further in the Cobra Kai Show. First, we talk about how a work task can be used as a teachable moment and related to martial art movements. Then we outline the Martial Art Style of "Miyagi Do" with the techniques, katas, and fighting maneuvers used in the movies and philosophy behind it. Lastly, we discuss the mental training that goes along with that martial art to ...

In this episode, we look at the beginning of Daniel's Martial Art Journey when Mr. Myagi talked to him about Commitment in the Karate Kid using the "grape" analogy. We examine finishing a job for our work task and using martial arts as a system of body functioning improvement. We talked about the importance of stretching and using the whole body in our martial art techniques. Lastly, we talked about Full Commitment Attitude and being present both in classes and in your work...

In this episode, we examine the Ninja Warrior as seen on American Ninja Warrior TV Show as well as the traditional Ninja in Japan. Our work task involves building Obstacles for use in martial art classes, making them both strong, versatile, and usable by many students. Then we talk about using the Obstacle Course Training in our martial arts to develop more skills, strength, coordination, balance, and speed while having FUN! Lastly, we talked about Ninja Intelligence and C...

In this episode, we examine how Christmas is a time of Healing by playing a little bit of Enya's "Spirit of Christmas Past" and talking about the Christmas Special on Cobra Kai with Ali, Daniel and Johnny. In our work, we look at taking the time for personal care including stretching and prayerful meditation. Lastly, taking inventory or stock or our muscles, joints, and mental well-being including being "One with Yourself," to heal. Support the show

In this episode, we use the Christmas Song "Little Drummer Boy" as our basis and inspiration for our topic, first doing our work task of Demo with a Hammer and Crowbar in home improvement. We also teach the basics of Stick Fighting in our martial arts training segment. Lastly, in our mental training, we talk about giving all that you can give as an example from the song "I have no gift to give...I will play my best for him." Support the show