Karate Cafe
Episodes
Karate Cafe Episode 96
Contributed by Lukas
We think all martial artists should probably be committed!!! Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomana...
Karate Cafe Episode 147
Contributed by Lukas
Should you teach something you don't understand? Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow us on Bluesky @karatecafe.bs...
Karate Cafe Episode 146
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with David Dorian-Ross. Wash your hands! Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for ...
Karate Cafe Episode 7
Contributed by Lukas
Preparing for testing. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. C...
Karate Cafe Episode 159
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alas, Chuck Norris....? Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow us on Bluesky @karatecafe.bsky.social! Support us via...
Karate Cafe Episode 158
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Finding the time. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow us on Bluesky @karatecafe.bsky.social! Support us via donat...
Karate Cafe Episode 158
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Finding the time. Work, Family, School...when do you find training time? Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow us o...
Karate Cafe Episode 157
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One size does NOT fit all. We discuss a question put out to the universe about training different student sizes. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com...
Karate Cafe Episode 156
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Old Man's War. Starting training later in life. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow us on Bluesky @karatecafe.bsk...
Karate Cafe Episode 156
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Old Man's War. Starting training later in life. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow us on Bluesky @karatecafe.bsk...
Karate Cafe Episode 155
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dojo decency in the Real World. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow us on Bluesky @karatecafe.bsky.social! Suppor...
Karate Cafe Episode 154
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Traditions practiced in the dojo, when to keep when to ignore. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow us on Bluesky ...
Karate Cafe Episode 153
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Missing the mark and the Regretful Ronin. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow us on Bluesky @karatecafe.bsky.soci...
Karate Cafe Episode 152
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Gus Rogers. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow us on Bluesky @karatecafe.bsky.social! Support us ...
Karate Cafe Episode 151
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pro Tips: making the jump to teaching professionally. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow us on Bluesky @karateca...
Karate Cafe Episode 150
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tips and tricks to help get past freezing in a defense situation. Maybe. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow us o...
Karate Cafe Episode 149
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dynamic entries and why you should be using them. Here's a rebroadcast of out first Facebook Live Chat! Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com Vote for...
Karate Cafe Episode 148
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back in the saddle!! Here's a rebroadcast of out first Facebook Live Chat! Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Fol...
Karate Cafe Episode 145
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mashing Martial Maxims. Wash your hands! Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTun...
Karate Cafe Episode 144
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Angel Lemus. Wash your hands! Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on ...
Karate Cafe Episode 143
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our take on the death of styles debate Wash your hands! Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote...
Karate Cafe Episode 142
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We chat about the Last/Lost Year. Wash your hands! Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for ...
Karate Cafe Episode 141
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We chat with Noah Legel. Wash your hands! Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTu...
Karate Cafe Episode 140
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue the discussion on home training, motivation and What's a Street Fighter!? Wash your hands! Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The D...
Karate Cafe Episode 139
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We try the live stream again, with mixed results. We discuss the ups and downs of training in place. Wash your hands! Visit us at http://www.karatecaf...
Karate Cafe Episode 138
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Travels, Travails and Training. An hour of catching up on the Roadshow and other ramblings. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager...
Karate Cafe Episode 137
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What are we fighting for...? Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Fol...
Karate Cafe Episode 136
31 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listener questions Part II. Information Defense and are we losing the softer side of martial arts. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo ...
Karate Cafe Episode 135
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
First show of 2019! We answer listener questions.Somewhat. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. V...
Karate Cafe Episode 134
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Summer Debrief. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow us on twi...
Karate Cafe Episode 133
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Training dirty, The Next Big Thing and social issues. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote f...
Karate Cafe Episode 132
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do the clothes make the Martial Artist? Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTune...
Karate Cafe Episode 131
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Puddle protection prohibits perpetual progress...probably. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. V...
Karate Cafe Episode 130
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Roy Kamen. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow...
Karate Cafe Episode 129
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Sensei Ando. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Foll...
Karate Cafe Episode 128
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Advocating for Martial Arts. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Fol...
Karate Cafe Episode 127
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
30 Years of Weirdness - We chat with Iain Abernethy about the bunkai explosion. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www....
Karate Cafe Episode 126
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss when a martial artist should stop being fed and be responsible for their training. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manag...
Karate Cafe Episode 125
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Karate Culture Interview. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow...
Karate Cafe Episode 124
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Seminars A Go Go. We talk about Paul's flurry of semainars. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. ...
Karate Cafe Episode 123
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Seminars and Cyber Security. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Fol...
Karate Cafe Episode 122
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! We talk about some recent Facebook topics and recap 2016. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedoj...
Karate Cafe Episode 121
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Should instructors teach more than their art? Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on...
Karate Cafe Episode 120
31 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hiatus complete!! We're back and talking about Paul's International Tour! Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedoj...
Karate Cafe Episode 119
04 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
More Listener Questions! Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow ...
Karate Cafe Episode 118
09 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dojo Hypnosis and No-Touch Nonsense Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, e...
Karate Cafe Episode 117
25 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
So, you want to fight a Death Match...? Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTune...
Karate Cafe Episode 116
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Muscle Memory, good, bad or both?Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc....
Karate Cafe Episode 115
04 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We unapologetically discuss the yin and yang of listener feedback. After a decade of shows a listener finally takes us to task...and another tasks us ...
Karate Cafe Episode 114
28 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Martial Evangelism. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow us on...
Karate Cafe Episode 113
29 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Massive Impact of an Abernethy seminar. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on i...
Karate Cafe Episode 112
28 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Iain Abernethy. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. C...
Karate Cafe Episode 111
21 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Crucible: Is it necessary? Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. C...
Karate Cafe Episode 110
14 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New Systems: Mis-Remembered, Evolved or Radioactive? Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote fo...
Karate Cafe Episode 109
02 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Listener topics! Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Call the commen...
Karate Cafe Episode 108
21 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hiatus recap and other foolishness. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, e...
Karate Cafe Episode 107
04 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Questions. We talk about uniform issues and conditioning. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanage...
Karate Cafe Episode 106
20 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dan's Challenge, Listener Feedback and other nonsense. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote ...
Karate Cafe Episode 105
13 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with author and martial artist Steve Perry. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote f...
Karate Cafe Episode 104
23 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about Paul's seminar, Dan's online challenge and bowing issues in class. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www...
Karate Cafe Episode 103
09 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Keep it in context. We discuss a martial arts legend and if he lost sight of the big picture...and how we can avoid it.Visit us at http://www.karateca...
Karate Cafe Episode 102
02 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Don't cross the streams! Why? It would be bad...maybe. We discuss ways to put money in your school. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo...
Karate Cafe Episode 101
19 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Martial Hipsters. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Call the comme...
Karate Cafe Episode 100
25 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Take, Do, Study, Teach....also 100 episodes, baby!!!! Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote f...
Karate Cafe Episode 99
18 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Listener mail and Paul's BJJ Adventure!! Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTun...
Karate Cafe Episode 98
04 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Traveling and Training? Plus, being safe on the road and Paul's geek moment. Visit us at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.the...
Karate Cafe Episode 97
02 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Can you make money in the martial arts?? Should you!? Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com...
Karate Cafe Minisode 31
04 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Training for the cul de sac. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, ...
Karate Cafe Episode 95
26 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Matt Page from Enter The Dojo. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote f...
Karate Cafe Episode 94
03 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Ty Yocham. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc...
Karate Cafe Minisode #30
22 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Help wanted! Business and quality in the Arts. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote ...
Karate Cafe Episode 93
01 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
External politics in the Martial Arts. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us o...
Karate Cafe Minisode #29
23 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Miyagi Do vs Quicksilver. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc...
Karate Cafe Minisode #28
13 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
New beginnings and new technologies. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on ...
Karate Cafe Minisode #27
02 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The care and feeding of belts. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes...
Karate Cafe Minisode #26
30 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Feedback. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Call ...
Karate Cafe Episode 92
23 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Martial Nomads. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Call and...
Karate Cafe Minisode #25
30 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Snobbery Redux. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Call the...
Karate Cafe Minisode #24
22 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The Jeffersons of MA. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Ca...
Karate Cafe Episode 91
20 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Are you Rocky or Mickey? Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc....
Karate Cafe Episode 90
13 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Book and DVD review. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Cal...
Karate Cafe Minisode #23
02 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The Forum and The Silence of the Hams. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us o...
Karate Cafe Episode 89
26 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Association dues. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Call a...
Karate Cafe Minisode #22
02 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Holiday Training. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Call t...
Karate Cafe Episode 88
21 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Vanity in the Martial Arts. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, e...
Karate Cafe Episode 87
14 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Curbing Arrogance. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Call ...
Karate Cafe Episode 86
07 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
The Third Rail of the Martial Arts. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on i...
Karate Cafe Minisode #21
04 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Kids and Junk. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Call the ...
Karate Cafe Episode 85
31 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Staying humble. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Call and...
Karate Cafe Minisode #20
24 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
The Student becomes The Teacher!? Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTu...
Karate Cafe Episode 84
17 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
20 year Shodans and Multi-System Masters. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for u...
Karate Cafe Episode 83
03 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with AJ Scudiere and Eli Jackson. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for...
Karate Cafe Episode 82
26 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Booze in the MA and when to start sparring. No, these are seperate topics. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://w...
Karate Cafe Episode 81
19 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Dark Territory Interview with J. Gabriel Gates. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote...
Karate Cafe Episode 80
12 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Forum recap and listener questions. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on i...
Karate Cafe Minisode #19
02 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
You're special, just like everyone else. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us...
Karate Cafe Minisode #18
26 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Social Engineering and MA. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, et...
Karate Cafe Episode 66 - RERUN
24 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
RERUN - We interview Didi Goodman Author of The Kid's Karate Workbook. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.t...
Karate Cafe episode 36
14 Sep 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week we spoke to Shane Franklin, who is currently serving as a staff non-commissioned officer in charge of the USMC Martial Arts Program.
Karate Cafe Episode 6
21 Dec 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Conditioning in class. Visit the forums at http://www.karatecafe.com and The Dojo Manager http://www.thedojomanager.com. Vote for us on iTunes, etc. C...