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Wildcatdojo ConversationsAircraft of WW1How lucky to have both Sensei Jay (the voice of the opening and closing) and Sensei Landyn join myself and Sensei Jackie today. I learned so much. We refer to our episode on Pappy Boyington (from WW 2). In case you missed it, here's a link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/16773944And at the very start of the show, we mention an episode that was one of my favorites. It's on the number 3. Here's a link to that one:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/10116406Thanks for listening. If time and $ allow, check...2025-08-1122 minWildcatdojo ConversationsPappy Boyington WW2 Flying Ace and MoreWelcome to our ongoing look at WW2 warriors. Today our guest is Sensei Jay and the man we discuss is Pappy Boyington. The added drumming at the end is thanks to the Fushi Daiko Drummers. We interviewed them. Here’s the link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/15446850Also, we mention our episode on Audie Murphy. In case you missed that one, here’s a link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/14969721We appreciate you listening. Here's a link to help support the show jic you have an extra minute and an extra $1S...2025-03-1721 minWildcatdojo ConversationsFinally We Tackle the Letter FSensei Jay joins the conversation today as we tackle Focus, Fighting Spirit and Fuki Bari (Looking it up? Type in Fuki Bara). What fun! Join us by listening and letting us know your thoughts. We can't talk about focus without bringing up Kimi. We did a whole episode on that. Here's the link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/8501411And while we were there we talked about makiwara training. So, of course I had to tag that episode here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/8708384 That ought to keep you busy. But, hey, if you still have time and a l...2024-05-1323 minWildcatdojo ConversationsAudie Murphy: The Most Decorated Soldier of WW IIWe're joined by Sensei Jay on our first in a series of episodes about people who have seen war and lived to tell about it. Today it is Audie Murphy. One of the things I wanted to look up and add to the recording was the definition of a military campaign. Since I missed that moment, I'm adding it here. There could be one or two of you who are like me and have heard the term but never thought about it's meaning, here is what I found: A military campaign is a large scale, long duration military plan...2024-05-0619 minWildcatdojo ConversationsAn Interview: Sensei Jackie is on the Hot SeatFinishing our trilogy on interviewing your 3 hosts - we finally talked Sensei Jackie into hers. This one includes stories from 'back in the day' and fun thoughts right now. She tries to turn the tables on us a few times by mentioning our interviews. So here are links - in case you missed them. Here's Landyn from back in January:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/14230334And mine was in Aug. of 2023:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/13436455She also mentions Sensei Jay (the voice of our intro and exit). He's been on the show many times. One of...2024-03-2523 minWildcatdojo ConversationsWhat's the Deal With Being a Sensei - ContinuedThe idea of the commitment involved in being a Sensei came in my mind a couple of months ago. I did not remember that we had an episode called "What's it like Being a Sensei" back in March of 2020. Did you remember it? I just listened to it. Luckily, they compliment each other. (Whew, I lucked out). Here's the episode from 2020:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/2859052 In this episode we're joined by Sensei Jay. We definitely reference our episode on picking a dojo. So here's a link to that one: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/2796634And somehow we...2023-08-1424 minWildcatdojo ConversationsThis One is About AnimalsWhile typing this I wanted to say a bad pun along the lines of "Welcome to a wild episode", but thought better of it. Meanwhile, this episode really is wild - so let us know if you enjoy it. We have Sensei Jay and that's always a plus. Also, we cover so much that we even mention Kenpo and Ed Parker. Of course we did an episode on that. Here's the link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/6535051 Also, at one point we're talking about snakes, and the percentage that are poisonous. I looked up that statistic and we w...2023-08-0722 minWildcatdojo ConversationsRound 2 on the Letter A: We attack it with GustoToday's episode includes conversation about everything from attack to Aikido. And we're joined by Sensei Jay, so fun was had. We did an episode on Aikido in 2021. Here's the link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/8241544Landyn's word was Archery and we did 3 episodes and a YouTube Live on Archery in 2020. Here's the YouTube link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyQn3q6yLBQ&t=92s And here are the links to the archery episodes. This first one is history:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/6125029This is an introduction to Kyudo:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/63279312023-04-1720 minWildcatdojo ConversationsGun Laws in the United Kingdom; We Learn About ThemThis week Sensei Jay joins us to talk with our friend, Sifu Rob Jones, as he shares with us some of the gun laws from the UK. Knowing nothing about their laws, we were happy to learn. Sifu Jones is a strong, smart and very experienced Martial Artist. If you are not familiar with him. Here is our first interview with him from 2021:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/8931796But back to today's show - We aren't debating anything today - we're just learning new things. Many of you know how much we love learning! We hope you enj...2023-04-1022 minWildcatdojo ConversationsContinuing Letter Episodes with the Letter CSensei Jay joins in today as we discuss words like courtesy and can't. If you've listened to letter episodes before then you know that they are based on an exercise I sometimes do with students, always unpredictable, and usually funny. Today does not disappoint. For example, Landyn and I start singing a song we recorded 8 years ago to remind us that consequences exist. It's worth clicking the link to see Landyn at age 7! Here it is:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymQsjiZddwgAnd we manage to swing back by Ego - yet again - so you ca...2023-01-0920 minWildcatdojo ConversationsAging While Training Part 2 - So Much to SayThis week we finish our series on Aging - that is unless you send us some feedback, or come on the show to talk more about it. We'd love to hear from you. Sensei Jay is on today's show and we have a fantastic interview with our friend Sifu Rob Jones in the UK. So much fun and discussion - listen and tell us what you think. We mentioned our first Aging episode that aired just 2 weeks ago:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/11508081We also mentioned self-defense tips:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/2089278And I shouldn't...2022-11-0723 minWildcatdojo ConversationsHome Safety - An Episode Suggested by a ListenerThanks, Jennifer, for the suggestion. Pam joins us today as we open the door (get it) on safety at home. After you listen, share your safety ideas with us. Most of this information is from books available on Amazon by both Master Kelljchian and myself (Michelle Darbro). Both are free e-reads on Kindle and available in soft cover as well. We have had a few episodes on self-defense. Here are some links.Our first one was back in 2019 with our friend Glenda:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/2089278And we had an episode with Sensei Jay called "...2022-08-2224 minWildcatdojo ConversationsListen (please) as we Linger on Words Like LoyaltyWe hope you enjoy listening to our word episodes as much as we like doing them. Today, with Sensei Jay, we link into longevity, loyalty and love. We mention chi (ki) and the episode I found with the reference to chi is our episode on earth. So here's the link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/5159104Also, please support the show by visiting our sponsor; Honor Athletics:https://honor-athletics.com/And most important - Thanks for listening, please subscribe and review us if you haven't already done it (and thanks if you have!)....2022-06-0621 minWildcatdojo ConversationsProfile of WWII Vet - an Archived Episode With Sensei JayIn honor of Memorial Day, we thought we'd run this archived episode from April of 2021. We interviewed Sensei Jay about his father who was stationed in the Pacific in WWII. Even if you heard it the first time, it's worth a second listen. (I was surprised how much I had forgotten!) Please contact us if you have stories to share. It would be great to hear from you. Meanwhile, two things in this episode are out of date.1. We DID the episode with Sensei Liam about obligation and opportunity. Here's the link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/97633172...2022-05-3022 minWildcatdojo ConversationsThere Were Lots of Gladiator WeaponsPer our mention in the gladiator episode (link below), we're taking a look at some of the gladiator weapons. All of them are interesting and some of them are disturbing! We are lucky in that we got Sensei Jay back for this one. Of course, let us know how you like the episode all over the web @wildcatdojoHere's a link to the first Gladiator episode (In case you missed it)https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/10465420 And I'm throwing in an old episode about Kobudo weaponry, just in case you're interested: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/5660665Th...2022-05-2322 minWildcatdojo ConversationsGabbing About GladiatorsI can't help it, I love alliteration. Meanwhile, today we're joined by Sensei Jay in an episode that is jam packed with gladiator history, gore and even funny trivia. As always, let us know what you think and thanks for listening! Also, as I've been trying to do recently, here's a few links: Honor Athletics (of course):https://honor-athletics.com/And a link to our show on the Masamune Katana (we did a few shows on Japanese blades so scroll back and check them out!)https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/8166158Support the show2022-04-2521 minWildcatdojo ConversationsThe Marquess of Queensberry Rules - Yes It's a Real Thing!Sensei Jay joins in for our crazy conversation ranging from reading the actual rules to reviewing fights from John Sullivan to Floyd Mayweather. What fun. We hope you listen, share it and send feedback. There are a ton of links to related episodes here:Back in June of 2021 Sensei Jay joined in as we discussed Breaking and more:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/8708384This one just ran last Dec - where our friend, TD McKinnon brings up the Queensberry rules.https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/9680753As promised, what we think was Sensei Jay's first visit to...2022-03-2820 minWildcatdojo ConversationsMakiwara and TameshiwaraSensei Jay joins us to do a little history and lots of stories about both makiwara (objects you hit to strengthen your striking areas) and tameshiwara (breaking). Don't miss the stories as told by everyone from Landyn to Master Robert Lasorsa. And, if you have a story about the subject, record it and send it to me. I hope to get enough stories to create a whole new episode! Meanwhile, enjoy this one. Support the showThanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends. Reach us all over the web. Facebook and tw...2021-06-2124 minWildcatdojo ConversationsAngling Our Way Through Words That Begin With AIf you're a listener, then you know one of my favorite types of episodes is those that are spontaneous. That's what happens when we pull the letter "A" out of our bag of letters. With the help of Sensei Jay we laugh alot and learn a little (or is it laugh a little and learn alot). Listen in and stay in touch. Thanks!Support the showThanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends. Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's...2021-06-1419 minWildcatdojo ConversationsSeries: Profiles of Warriors - John Cline IIWhen Sensei Jay is our guest, we have fun. That's a given. Today's episode is special because he is the focus of our interview about his fathers time as a Marine during WW II. The contrast of the seriousness of the subject, the love of a son, and the humor along the way makes for a great listen. Thanks for tuning inSupport the showThanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends. Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's a...2021-04-1922 minWildcatdojo ConversationsSparring: A Little History and a lot of FunWe're joined by Sensei Jay to look at the different incarnations of sparring over the years and add a few of our own thoughts. The only thing more fun than listening to this episode would be sparring itself. Keep listening for a gem at the end!Support the showThanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends. Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's a story there.)On YouTube (where we are now airing some of our older episodes...2021-04-1223 minWildcatdojo ConversationsWe Love the Masamune so Much, We're Airing it Again!If you like swords, and enjoy listening to episodes when Sensei Jay joins us, then you'll love this archived episode. Even though I researched it, and recorded it, I enjoyed listening as I organized it for this airing. Thanks for listening. Support the showThanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends. Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's a story there.)On YouTube (where we are now airing some of our older episodes - complete with a slideshow that I...2021-03-2923 minWildcatdojo ConversationsKickboxing - Less Painful to Listen to Than to DoSensei Jay joins us for a look at the history, rules and personal stories related to full contact karate. Do you wonder how we worked a mention of Joe Rogan into this episode, or which ones of us knew who he was? Listen and find out. By the way, we also mention Master Joe Hess and his kickboxing accomplishments. Support the showThanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends. Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's a story there.)On...2021-01-1124 minWildcatdojo ConversationsArchery It's Always AwesomeSensei Jay joins us to discuss the history of archery, types of bows, types of competitions and more. If you haven't already heard about it, you'll want to check our you tube page (wildcatdojo) for a timeline that we posted. Support the showThanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends. Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's a story there.)On YouTube (where we are now airing some of our older episodes - complete with a slideshow that I t...2020-11-0924 minWildcatdojo ConversationsWe're Celebrating One Year of the PodcastCan you believe it? We've been recording episodes for an entire year! We're joined by both Sensei Jay and Sensei Lydia and celebrating by replaying the episode full of Master Kelljchian stories,. Listen and see if you agree with me - they might be funnier and more poignant on a second listen. Thanks for your continued support. Support the showThanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends. Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's a story there.)On YouTube (wh...2020-11-0222 minWildcatdojo ConversationsYou Won't Believe How Many Kinds of Sticks there are in Kobudo Weapons!Sensei Jay joins us as we tackle long bos, oars, and some very unusual weapons in our Kobudo series. There's personal stories, crazy ideas and even some useful information. As always, we hope you listen and connect back to us @wildcatdojo anywhere on the web. Support the showThanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends. Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's a story there.)On YouTube (where we are now airing some of our older episodes - complete w...2020-10-0522 minWildcatdojo ConversationsThe Famous Lost Katana - Honjo MasamuneThis week Sensei Jay joins us to dig into the mystery of when and how the most famous blade by the most famous blade maker came up missing. We had fun. If you like this episode let us know on twitter, facebook or even our web page. Support the showThanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends. Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's a story there.)On YouTube (where we are now airing some of our older episodes...2020-08-2422 minWildcatdojo ConversationsA Real Fight, A Real MessSensei Jay joins us for a robust conversation about the ins and outs of confrontations on the street and why it's best to avoid them. Support the showThanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends. Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's a story there.)On YouTube (where we are now airing some of our older episodes - complete with a slideshow that I tweak constantly) https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatdojo9869/podcastsAnd for our webpage, where y...2020-04-1324 minWildcatdojo ConversationsDojo Stories about Master KelljchianWith our guest, Sensei Jay (the voice of the opening!) we talk about Master Kelljchian and his legacy. This episode also has a tag taped with Sensei Lydia back in November!Support the showThanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends. Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's a story there.)On YouTube (where we are now airing some of our older episodes - complete with a slideshow that I tweak constantly) https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatdojo9869/podcasts2020-01-1320 min