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Conversations about martial arts news, training and culture. We cover traditional karate, kobudo, MMA and do interviews with notable martial artists and equipment/product/video reviews. Listen and then join the conversation at www.karatecafe.com

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The Lost Generation AKA The Disconnected and the Digital Dojo. Visit us at www.karatecafe.com Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow us on Bluesky @karatecafe.bsky.social! Support us via donation and sponsors!

Alas, Chuck Norris....? Visit us at www.karatecafe.com Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow us on Bluesky @karatecafe.bsky.social! Support us via donation and sponsors!

Finding the time. Work, Family, School...when do you find training time? Visit us at www.karatecafe.com Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow us on Bluesky @karatecafe.bsky.social! Support us via donation and sponsors!

One size does NOT fit all. We discuss a question put out to the universe about training different student sizes. Visit us at www.karatecafe.com Vote for us on iTunes, etc. Follow us on Bluesky @karatecafe.bsky.social! Support us via donation a... more

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Recent Guests

Gus Rogers
Guest instructor from Heads of the Valleys, Tongsado in the UK.
Heads of the Valleys, Tongsado
Episode: Karate Cafe Episode 152
Andrew Adams
Representative from Whistlekick
Whistlekick
Episode: Karate Cafe Episode 148

Hosts

Paul Wilson
Host of Karate Cafe; frequent voice in discussions on training, dojo culture, and tradition.
Dan Williams
Co-host of Karate Cafe; contributes analyses on training, safety, and pedagogy.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    1
    julot88150
    France6 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    I'm a bit disappointed I didn't know about this podcast sooner! Impartial, honest, and direct, loving the content so far.

    Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JustinColbert
    Australia9 years ago
  • Refreshing and Enjoyable

    I read through some of the comments about sound quality and filler words and, yes, I agree that sometimes the audio quality isn't there and I am certainly in no position to comment on "ums" as I can use those more than anyone! But one of the great things about podcasts is the accessibility of creating them by anyone with a microphone, a computer, and a topic to talk about.

    But the content of the podcast is enjoyable and, as a fellow karateka, I really appreciate that they don't try to diminish... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RobDomFoto
    United States9 years ago
  • A Fun Listen

    I really enjoy listening to karate cafe, I like listening to martial artists talk about their experiences, especially since it is different from my own. I don't always get a chance to talk to people from other styles and systems, so this is perfect to get that experience. I don't always agree with everything, but it gets me thinking about martial arts, which is the purpose.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    racdotlaw
    United States10 years ago
  • As one of the hosts I think it's it's great

    This is the best podcast in the history of everything.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    edwilli
    United States10 years ago

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Audience values openness to other martial arts perspectives and practical training insights.
Listeners appreciate candid conversations on tradition and mentorship.
Some note audio quality and filler words but praise substantive discussions.

Talking Points

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Karate Cafe Episode 152
Q: Where is the best place that you've ever done martial arts?
I trained in a Tang Soo Do class in Korea, which was a dream come true for me.
Karate Cafe Episode 152
Q: Where is the weirdest place you've ever done martial arts?
I did a hanshi chodan on the plane while flying to Korea.
Karate Cafe Episode 152
Q: What is the most important way you've ever used your martial arts training?
Martial arts has helped me to gain confidence, pursue my dreams, and overcome challenges in my life.

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What is Karate Cafe about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on martial arts culture, training, and practical discussion about traditional and modern practices. Episodes commonly explore topics such as training discipline, dojo dynamics, aging in the martial arts, teaching methodologies, and the impact of broader culture on practice. Guests range from seasoned instructors to practitioners sharing hard-won real-world insights, with a recurring emphasis on humility, safety, and community. Noteworthy traits include thoughtful debates on ethics, mentorship, and the balance between tradition and adaptation, along with accessible, conversational storytelling that invites listeners to reflect on their own training and dojo environment.

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1. Conversations on Karate
2. whistlekick Martial Arts Radio
3. Everyday Martial Artist
4. Freakonomics Radio
5. World of Martial Arts Show

How many episodes of Karate Cafe are there?

Karate Cafe launched 21 years ago and published 101 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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