Wildcatdojo Conversations
Karate is for everyone. So, join us each week for a 20 to 25 minute conversation on all types of subjects. We go from managing the distractions of daily life, through martial arts history and people, and common sense concepts to add to your self defense armor. Plus we have interviews and so much more. After spending over 40 years discussing life's challenges in a dojo, (both as a student and as a teacher) I decided it would be fun to share the conversations with everyone. And it is! We're having a great time with our guests each week thinking, talking and very importantly sharing a laugh or two along the way.
Episodes
281 episodes
Don't Mistake Kindness for Weakness - Another Master Kelljchian Saying
Sensei Lydia joins in as we discuss this saying. What do you think about it? Have you ever heard it before? Let us know. This episode didn't spark us to reference any specific episodes, so I thought I'd just tag in the first episode we did on a...
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Episode 273
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23:14
Shihan Tracy Seymour, A New Friend & An Amazing Interview
This 25 minutes flies by with Shihan Seymour. We had a blast. A quick note: When we talked about the Urban Legacy Foundation (Please support it), Shihan talked, in detail, about every recipient so far. (her passion is palpable) B...
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Episode 272
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24:59
Air University: Our Continuing Series on the NWC
I know it sounds serious, but if you know us, you know that we'll have fun and get the job done. This series started last year with the National War College. Here's the link in case you missed it:
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Episode 271
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22:16
Starting 2025 with the Letter S
What fun to start 2025 with Landyn available to record. We had a blast talking about words that start with 'S'. Somewhere in the conversation we discussed the anxiety you feel when you're starting something new. We tackled that in 2020. (Btw La...
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Episode 270
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20:35
A Kata Saying and So Much More
Landyn is back on the show - Yay! I found an old saying I'd written and it turned into a fun conversation with Landyn, myself, and Sensei Jackie. We cover a lot. For example, we touch on Japanese arts that aren't centered around fighting. We di...
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Episode 269
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24:52
Master Kelljchian Stories Part 2
This episode has many guests. We start with Jennifer and Sensei Ed (Thanks to both of you). Neither of them have been on the show, although I thank Jennifer for a great idea for a show back in 2022. It's on Home Safety and here's a link:
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Episode 268
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21:55
Conan - Myth, Legend, Simple Comic - You Decide.
We have quite a few surprises this episode. Listen, enjoy and let us know your thoughts. We had so much fun discussing Conan, we really don't care whether he fits as a myth or not. Hercules came up during this recording. We did an episo...
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Episode 267
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22:35
Another Amazing Interview - Hanshi George Alexander
Today we meet Hanshi George Alexander. I love history and meeting new people, so this interview was a perfect fit. Hanshi Alexander had more stories than could fit into 25 minutes. (Keep an eye open for our "outtakes" episode.) He is knowledgea...
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Episode 266
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24:44
Again, This Episode is no Ax-ident. (an archived episode)
Back in 2020 we recorded this episode on axes. Landyn hates listening to his voice back then, but he was just as spontaneously funny then as he is now. Or should I say Punny!! Episodes about the history and use of weapons are some of m...
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Episode 265
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22:21
What's Next?
When I got the idea for this episode, it was from something I heard Grandmaster Urban say. Who better to have as a guest to add Grandmaster Urban's take than Hanshi Malanoski. Therefore, although we do get to the point, we're also regaled with ...
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24:59
Quirky Home Made Weapons (Mostly)
Welcome to another conversation with our friend Sifu Rob Jones. We're discussing booby traps, eye patches and newspapers...as weapons. We first interviewed Sifu Jones back in 2021. Here's that interview:
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Episode 263
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22:20
Enjoy the Journey. Is it Possible? We Think Yes!
Have you ever heard the saying? We look at it, laugh with it, and talk about the idea that it just might be possible - at least most of the time. Listen and then share your thoughts. We love hearing from you. Sensei Jackie mentions the time...
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Episode 262
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23:36
Yojimbo: A Movie Review
Sensei Baier returns and we laugh and discuss another Kurosawa film. Thanks Sensei Baier. This movie is fun to talk about. Is it fun to watch? Listen and find out. I'm attaching our first Kurosawa episode below, in case you missed that.
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Episode 261
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22:38
We Mark 5 Years and Talk About the Saying Nothing is Impossible
Can you believe we've made it through 5 years of recording? Wow. We want to thank all our guests and all our listeners for all the fun, information, and adventure. We take a moment to reminisce, then talk about a virtue from our style of Karate...
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Episode 260
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21:32
A Book Review - Zen and the Martial Arts
This week we review the book Zen in the Martial Arts by Joe Hyams. I never tire of saying - we had fun! Listen, read and share your thoughts. Needless to say we touch on many subjects. Here's a few: Mid episode we talk about Sensei Tracey's son...
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Episode 259
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23:54
We Visit With our Friend Shihan McKinnon about his Book
A Budoka Odyssey is the title of the book by our guest Shihan TD McKinnon. It's always fun to talk with Shihan, and this is no exception. We talk about where to buy the book - and of course Amazon is there, but so is a site called Lulu.com. Shi...
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Episode 258
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22:37
Treat Cyber Security Like Self Defense - A Visit with Sensei Liam
In our interview with Sensei Liam he manages to make cyber-security interesting, fun and quite helpful. He shares a book:The Art of Invisibility by Kevin Mitnickand a site to help you.Here is a website that Sensei thinks you might f...
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Episode 257
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24:46
Catching Up With Landyn and a Couple of K Words
Finally, Landyn has returned for a day to record. We took this opportunity to catch up with his adventures. We hope you like hearing about them as much as Sensei Jackie and I did. While catching up with Landyn, we discussed obligations. And, of...
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Episode 256
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23:57
Expect the Unexpected
Like every week, we had fun today talking with Sensei Randy about this well known saying. Sensei Randy has been on so many times. Here's one of his many appearances. It is about character:...
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Episode 255
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23:06
Continuing our Fun with Dr. Melissa - Nutrition Part 2
We're continuing to wind our way through the crazy world of food, drinks and working our way to healthy eating. Don't be fooled into thinking we're talking like adults. We had fun, and shared our crazy experiences. We even mention some th...
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Episode 254
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24:34
Nutrition with Dr. Macy - Part 1
Welcome to Part 1 of our riotous conversation with Dr. Macy (aka Sensei Melissa) on Nutrition. Sensei Melissa has been on a few times. She mentions the time she came on and we talked about breathing. Here's a link to that episode:
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Episode 253
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22:48
The Samurai People - Original air date: 4.2020
Since September is a 5 week month-and therefore a 'rerun' month, I thought that this was a nice fit with 2 of the episodes of August - The Last Samurai battle and man. This episode doesn't need much explanation. Don't forget, though, that w...
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Episode 252
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19:42
We Review a 1980s Era Movie- The Octogon
Welcome to the beginning of our look at karate movies from the 80s with our friends Sensei Ben and Sensei Lydia. Campy fun ensues. Sensei Lydia was on our 3rd episode ever! It was on advantages and disadvantages. Here's a link back to 201...
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Episode 251
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22:54
Saigo Takamori - The Real Last Samurai
This episode is a follow up on the Satsuma Rebellion - which we aired 2 weeks ago and is tagged below. We enjoyed looking at the life of Saigo Takamori with Sensei Randy. His first visit to the podcast was in 2019 - our first year. Here's the e...
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Episode 250
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21:00
The Martial Arts: A Children's Book Episode
This week we’re joined by Matthew and Kim to discuss The Martial Arts by Laura Scandiffio – a kid’s book. This book was fun to read and even more fun to talk about. So many subjects came up during the recording because the book is an introducti...
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Episode 249
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20:17