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 challenges like the rep challenge or stretching challenge to gain workout completion throughout your day and get better at your martial art rather than better at walking!

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!

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, prating, 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 Training. The use of rolling into an attack, takedowns, and quick strikes are effective tools of the craft similar to modern day spies.

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 of your mental martial art training doe preparation.

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 our meditation to become more spiritual in our training.

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 this in nature and using music to help us meditate and listen to the signs for what God or our Higher Power is telling us and reassuring us. I dedicate this episode to my Mom who passed away this year in August, who gave me the Faith that I currently use to this day.

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 body."

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 times also help your mental well-being and give you a full and complete day worthy of rest.