Wildcatdojo Conversations

Sensei Michelle
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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.

  1. 1d ago

    Talking Adamant, Ai and Actionless Action - Letter A Abounds

    The first thing we say as the episode opens is that we love Letter Episodes; exploring ideas and not really sure where the conversation is going to go. The 3 of us talk, laugh and learn.  The conversation travels all over the place. Let's start with a term used often in America in the dojo - oos (This spelling is a nod to Master Kelljchian. It's commonly spelled osu). Back in 2019, we did a 5 minute short on the word osu and you can listen to it here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/1979593 During our discussions of "ai" we touched on Aikido and Adapt. Both words were introduced back in 2023 in another "A" episode. Here's that link:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/12613429 And finally. The number 3 was one of my favorite epiosdes, and a favorite number....so I'm tagging that episode in also. Enjoy: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/10116406 Thank you for listening and for considering a small donation using the link below:  Support the show Thanks 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 now upload old episodes - complete with a slideshow)  https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatdojo9869/podcasts And for our webpage, where you can also find all the episodes and see some info about the dojo: http://wildcatdojo.com/025-6/podcast.html . And of course, we love it when you support our sponsor Honor Athletics. Here is their link: https://honor-athletics.com/ Thank you for listening.

    23 min

  2. Jun 22

    Interview with Sensei Robert Lasorsa about his Dad - a WW2 Vet

    For the past year or so, we've been trying to create this opportunity to interview Sensei Lasorsa about his father, Frank. There is so much love, laughter and history in this episode. Two of the long stories Sensei told us had to be cut for time. We'll share those in December in our next episode of outtakes. Definitely check out our Insta to see the pic of Frank in WW2. Thanks Sensei, for sharing your dad's story. As always if you keep reading you can see ways to support our work. Sometimes it's nice just to tell someone about the show and I thank you in advance.   Support the show Thanks 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 now upload old episodes - complete with a slideshow)  https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatdojo9869/podcasts And for our webpage, where you can also find all the episodes and see some info about the dojo: http://wildcatdojo.com/025-6/podcast.html . And of course, we love it when you support our sponsor Honor Athletics. Here is their link: https://honor-athletics.com/ Thank you for listening.

    23 min

  3. Jun 15

    Fathers as Warriors

    In the 7 years of doing this podcast, I've never been "on time" to connect our episode to the holiday that is happening. (For those of you who might be interested - I'd need a bigger staff to pull that off.)  However, this year, this episode is about Fathers and is airing the Monday before Father's Day! Congratulations to all - us and all dad's who go the distance. I need to mention that Sensei Jay, who has a story here, has 3 sons. All of them know their dad to be amazing. But time only allowed for me to reach out to one of them. Don't be mad guys.  So enjoy this episode and get in touch to be part of our salute to Mother's as warriors. Looking forward to hearing from you.  Maybe this is the episode that motivates you to support us directly by clicking the link below. Thanks in advance: Support the show Thanks 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 now upload old episodes - complete with a slideshow)  https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatdojo9869/podcasts And for our webpage, where you can also find all the episodes and see some info about the dojo: http://wildcatdojo.com/025-6/podcast.html . And of course, we love it when you support our sponsor Honor Athletics. Here is their link: https://honor-athletics.com/ Thank you for listening.

    24 min

  4. Jun 8

    Stories, Laughter and Mistakes from the Past Six Months

    I love that I don't discard our mistakes. I love sharing them and I especially love the chance to bring back guest stories. We have plenty and here are some of the episodes we're referencing.  In the first few minutes we mention the term wabi sabi. Here's one of our episodes on that: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/16898149 Just in case you missed some episodes in the last 6 months, here are some  that provided the laughter today. Everyone of these qualifies as a favorite. In no special order we have - Fear: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/18585381 Our interview with Mike: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/18782978 And his father: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/18970549 Our interview with Hanshi McKinnon on his days jumping out of planes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/18706699 Finally, I'll take it home with this episode on the Power of Laughter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/19060264 Thanks for tuning in and here is our link to support the show:  Support the show Thanks 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 now upload old episodes - complete with a slideshow)  https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatdojo9869/podcasts And for our webpage, where you can also find all the episodes and see some info about the dojo: http://wildcatdojo.com/025-6/podcast.html . And of course, we love it when you support our sponsor Honor Athletics. Here is their link: https://honor-athletics.com/ Thank you for listening.

    23 min

  5. Jun 1

    Reality Self-Defense: It can be Fun - An Archived Episode

    This episode was one of our first 10 shows. That was 7 years ago! We're joined by Glenda and we cover many aspects of being prepared to defend yourself - just in case.  We have done many episodes on Self-Defense. I randomly picked this one to tag in: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/3293584 Sensei Jackie mentions one of Master Kelljchian's favorite sayings about kindness. We did an episode on that in 2025: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/16484256 I wonder if this episode is the one that makes you scroll down and click this link to support the show. Thanks in advance: Support the show Thanks 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 now upload old episodes - complete with a slideshow)  https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatdojo9869/podcasts And for our webpage, where you can also find all the episodes and see some info about the dojo: http://wildcatdojo.com/025-6/podcast.html . And of course, we love it when you support our sponsor Honor Athletics. Here is their link: https://honor-athletics.com/ Thank you for listening.

    25 min

  6. May 25

    Opinions Abound on this Letter O Episode

    Welcome to another Letter episode. Today we're with Sensei Derek discussing over-extension, outside blocks and more. During today's discussion we mention that it might be fun to tag an old letter episode into the notes. I decided to tag our first letter episode, which is from 2021: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/8108455 Also, along the way Sensei Derek brings up a great old saying: What we do alot of we become very good at. We did an episode on that. Here it is: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/1891706 I always think of you, the listener, when working on the show, From figuring out guests, to content, to uploads. We hope you enjoy the finished product. Thanks for listening. Want to support the work? Have a couple of dollars? Click the link below. When I see your contribution I will absolutely get in touch with a personal thank you.  Support the show Thanks 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 now upload old episodes - complete with a slideshow)  https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatdojo9869/podcasts And for our webpage, where you can also find all the episodes and see some info about the dojo: http://wildcatdojo.com/025-6/podcast.html . And of course, we love it when you support our sponsor Honor Athletics. Here is their link: https://honor-athletics.com/ Thank you for listening.

    24 min

  7. May 18

    Dexterity: Another Page From 365 Days of the Warrior

    We love doing these homages to Master Kelljchian's thoughts and wisdom. This quote is directly related to weapon's dexterity. But, with Sensei Derek's help, we travel all over the place with it. (What else is new!).  I'll tag 3 episodes here. First off we reviewed Master Kelljchian's book 365 Days of the Warrior in 2021. Here's a link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/7049776 Much of what we discuss relates back to self-defense. We've done a number of episodes about this subject. This one is from 2020, with Sensei Jay: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/3293584 And finally, we do "letter" episodes and dexterity made the cut back in 2022 during a Letter D episode. (Of course!). They're fun to hear so listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/11170566 Each week we remind you that we have this link to support our work. If you have a moment - go for it! We appreciate our listeners. That cannot be overstated. Support the show Thanks 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 now upload old episodes - complete with a slideshow)  https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatdojo9869/podcasts And for our webpage, where you can also find all the episodes and see some info about the dojo: http://wildcatdojo.com/025-6/podcast.html . And of course, we love it when you support our sponsor Honor Athletics. Here is their link: https://honor-athletics.com/ Thank you for listening.

    24 min

  8. May 11

    That's My Satori - A Conversation with Hanshi Malanoski

    Back in 2005 Hanshi Malanoski started a blog called That's My Satori and I'm Stickin to It. Today we discuss all kinds of things relating to the blog. We hope you enjoy it. Hanshi has been kind enough to be on the show six times. Our first two times were interview style. Here they are. Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/9551496 And Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/9637889 Thanks to Hanshi and thanks to all of you for listening. Want to help support us? Click the link below: Support the show Thanks 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 now upload old episodes - complete with a slideshow)  https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatdojo9869/podcasts And for our webpage, where you can also find all the episodes and see some info about the dojo: http://wildcatdojo.com/025-6/podcast.html . And of course, we love it when you support our sponsor Honor Athletics. Here is their link: https://honor-athletics.com/ Thank you for listening.

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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.

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  • Creator
    Sensei Michelle
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    355
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Wildcatdojo Conversations
  • Show Website
    Wildcatdojo Conversations

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