The Dojo Exchange

James Moore

The Dojo Exchange is a martial arts podcast bringing practitioners, instructors, competitors, historians, coaches, authors, legends, and celebrity guests from every style and background together to share their stories, experiences, and knowledge. From Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, Kung Fu, HEMA, Filipino Martial Arts, Krav Maga, and beyond, every discipline has a story worth hearing and lessons worth preserving. Featuring conversations with martial artists from across the community—including renowned instructors, champions, industry leaders, and special guests—the show explores the people behind the martial arts and the experiences that shaped them. The Dojo Exchange is proudly supported by RevGear, connecting the podcast with a brand that has been part of the martial arts community for decades. Our mission isn't to decide which style is best. It's to learn from one another. We explore journeys, challenges, philosophies, successes, failures, training, self-defense, leadership, personal growth, history, and the future of martial arts. Some conversations focus on tradition and history. Others explore competition, coaching, self-defense, business, leadership, or the evolution of martial arts. Difficult topics aren't avoided, but they're approached through respectful conversation and different perspectives. Whether you're a white belt taking your first class or a lifelong martial artist with decades of experience, there's always something to learn from someone else's journey. Different styles. Shared wisdom. Stronger together. One conversation. One lesson. One exchange at a time.

  1. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    The Dark Side of Martial Arts - McDojoLife

    In this episode of The Dojo Exchange, I sit down with Rob Ingram, founder of McDojoLife and co-founder of Academy Safe. Known throughout the martial arts world for exposing the dark side of martial arts fraud, promoting accountability, and advocating for student safety, Rob shares the story behind one of the most recognized platforms in the industry. We talk about Rob's journey into martial arts, what inspired him to create McDojoLife, and how his mission has evolved beyond exposing bad actors to helping build a safer, stronger martial arts community. We also discuss Academy Safe, the responsibilities of instructors, social media's impact on martial arts, leadership, and what the future of the martial arts community looks like About Rob Ingram: Founder of McDojoLife Co-Founder of Academy Safe Martial arts instructor and advocate One of the most recognized voices in the martial arts community https://www.academysafe.org/ Buy some great equipment and Support the dojo exchange! Use code THEDOJOEXCHANGE for 10% off https://tidd.ly/3SJITqQ https://tidd.ly/4ha2CZX https://tidd.ly/4x9KaW0 Support the dojo exchange here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thedojoexchange Martial Arts Maniacs Magazine www.martialartsmaniacs.com 📰 International Martial Arts Magazine https://www.imamag.org And check out these great organizations that continue to support and contribute to the martial arts community: 🥋 National Karate Jujutsu Federation (NKJF) www.nkjf-usa.com 🥊 International Chinese Boxing Association (ICBA) https://icba-worldwide.com 👊 And of course, RevGear! Get your Revgear Equipment here and support the Dojo Exchange! Get quality martial arts gear and apparel while supporting a company that supports the community. Use code THEDOJOEXCHANGE at checkout for 10% OFF your order! Support the people who support martial arts. 🥋👊 #TheDojoExchange #MartialArts #MartialArtsCommunity #MartialArtsMagazine #NKJF #ICBA #RevGear #SupportMartialArtsodcast #TheDojoExchange #MartialArts #Artofonedojo #MartialArtsLife #MartialArtsCommunity #Karate #Taekwondo #Jujitsu #Kickboxing #MMA #MartialArtsTraining #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Leadership #DojoLife #MartialArtsPodcaste the art. #RobIngram #McDojoLife #TheDojoExchange #MartialArtsPodcast #MartialArts #MartialArtist #Karate #Taekwondo #JiuJitsu #BJJ #MMA #SelfDefense #BlackBelt #Sensei #MartialArtsCommunity #TraditionalMartialArts #DojoLife #LegitMartialArts #NoMcDojo #NewEpisode

  2. 2d ago

    Wado-Ryu from the UK: Training, Competition & Tradition with Heidi

    Heidi — Wado-Ryu Instructor, Competitor & Author from the UK In this episode of The Dojo Exchange, we sit down with Heidi, a dedicated Wado-Ryu practitioner, instructor, competitor, and author from the United Kingdom. Heidi brings a unique perspective shaped by her experiences both on the mat and through her writing. We discuss her journey in Wado-Ryu, the discipline and mindset required for competition, the responsibilities that come with teaching, and how martial arts have influenced her life and work as an author. From traditional training to the competitive arena, Heidi shares her experiences, lessons learned, and the perspectives she has developed throughout her martial arts journey. Join us as we explore what it means to be a martial artist—not simply as a competitor or instructor, but as someone who continues to learn, create, and pass knowledge on to others. Train hard. Think critically. Preserv 🥋 This is The Dojo Exchange. #TheDojoExchange #BringingMartialArtsTogether #TheArtOfOneDojo #MartialArts #MartialArtsCommunity #DojoLife #MartialArtsJourney Buy some great equipment and Support the dojo exchange! Use code THEDOJOEXCHANGE for 10% off https://tidd.ly/3SJITqQ https://tidd.ly/4ha2CZX https://tidd.ly/4x9KaW0 Support the dojo exchange here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thedojoexchange Martial Arts Maniacs Magazine www.martialartsmaniacs.com 📰 International Martial Arts Magazine https://www.imamag.org And check out these great organizations that continue to support and contribute to the martial arts community: 🥋 National Karate Jujutsu Federation (NKJF) www.nkjf-usa.com 🥊 International Chinese Boxing Association (ICBA) https://icba-worldwide.com 👊 And of course, RevGear! Get your Revgear Equipment here and support the Dojo Exchange! Get quality martial arts gear and apparel while supporting a company that supports the community. Use code THEDOJOEXCHANGE at checkout for 10% OFF your order! Support the people who support martial arts. 🥋👊 #TheDojoExchange #MartialArts #MartialArtsCommunity #MartialArtsMagazine #NKJF #ICBA #RevGear #SupportMartialArtsodcast #TheDojoExchange #MartialArts #Artofonedojo #MartialArtsLife #MartialArtsCommunity #Karate #Taekwondo #Jujitsu #Kickboxing #MMA #MartialArtsTraining #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Leadership #DojoLife #MartialArtsPodcaste the art.

  3. 4d ago

    Bringing The Martial Arts Together Mr. Dan and the Art of One Dojo x The Dojo Exchange

    Bringing Martial Arts Together | The Dojo Exchange with Mr. Dan Martial arts has thousands of styles, traditions, and approaches—but at the heart of it, we’re all part of the same community. In this episode of The Dojo Exchange, I sit down with Mr. Dan of The Art of One Dojo to talk about something that has become central to this podcast: bringing martial artists together instead of letting our differences keep us apart. We discuss his journey through martial arts, the importance of learning from different styles and instructors, what it means to build a strong dojo community, and why martial artists should be willing to step outside their own style and learn from one another. The Dojo Exchange isn't about deciding which style is the best. It's about discovering what we have in common, preserving the stories and experiences that shaped us, and learning from the people who chose the martial arts path before us. Different styles. Different experiences. Different journeys. But we're all martial artists. 🥋 This is The Dojo Exchange. #TheDojoExchange #BringingMartialArtsTogether #TheArtOfOneDojo #MartialArts #MartialArtsCommunity #DojoLife #MartialArtsJourney Buy some great equipment and Support the dojo exchange! Use code THEDOJOEXCHANGE for 10% off https://tidd.ly/3SJITqQ https://tidd.ly/4ha2CZX https://tidd.ly/4x9KaW0 Support the dojo exchange here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thedojoexchange Martial Arts Maniacs Magazine www.martialartsmaniacs.com 📰 International Martial Arts Magazine https://www.imamag.org And check out these great organizations that continue to support and contribute to the martial arts community: 🥋 National Karate Jujutsu Federation (NKJF) www.nkjf-usa.com 🥊 International Chinese Boxing Association (ICBA) https://icba-worldwide.com 👊 And of course, RevGear! Get your Revgear Equipment here and support the Dojo Exchange! Get quality martial arts gear and apparel while supporting a company that supports the community. Use code THEDOJOEXCHANGE at checkout for 10% OFF your order! Support the people who support martial arts. 🥋👊 #TheDojoExchange #MartialArts #MartialArtsCommunity #MartialArtsMagazine #NKJF #ICBA #RevGear #SupportMartialArtsodcast #TheDojoExchange #MartialArts #Artofonedojo #MartialArtsLife #MartialArtsCommunity #Karate #Taekwondo #Jujitsu #Kickboxing #MMA #MartialArtsTraining #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Leadership #DojoLife #MartialArtsPodcast

  4. 5d ago

    Bringing Martial Arts Together | Mr. Dan of Art of One Dojo — The Dojo Exchange

    Bringing Martial Arts Together | The Dojo Exchange with Mr. Dan Martial arts has thousands of styles, traditions, and approaches—but at the heart of it, we’re all part of the same community. In this episode of The Dojo Exchange, I sit down with Mr. Dan of The Art of One Dojo to talk about something that has become central to this podcast: bringing martial artists together instead of letting our differences keep us apart. We discuss his journey through martial arts, the importance of learning from different styles and instructors, what it means to build a strong dojo community, and why martial artists should be willing to step outside their own style and learn from one another. The Dojo Exchange isn't about deciding which style is the best. It's about discovering what we have in common, preserving the stories and experiences that shaped us, and learning from the people who chose the martial arts path before us. Different styles. Different experiences. Different journeys. But we're all martial artists. 🥋 This is The Dojo Exchange. #TheDojoExchange #BringingMartialArtsTogether #TheArtOfOneDojo #MartialArts #MartialArtsCommunity #DojoLife #MartialArtsJourney Martial Arts Maniacs Magazine www.martialartsmaniacs.com 📰 International Martial Arts Magazine https://www.imamag.org And check out these great organizations that continue to support and contribute to the martial arts community: 🥋 National Karate Jujutsu Federation (NKJF) www.nkjf-usa.com 🥊 International Chinese Boxing Association (ICBA) https://icba-worldwide.com 👊 And of course, RevGear! Www.Revgear.com Get quality martial arts gear and apparel while supporting a company that supports the community. Use code THEDOJOEXCHANGE at checkout for 10% OFF your order! Support the people who support martial arts. 🥋👊 #TheDojoExchange #MartialArts #MartialArtsCommunity #MartialArtsMagazine #NKJF #ICBA #RevGear #SupportMartialArtsodcast #TheDojoExchange #MartialArts #Artofonedojo #MartialArtsLife #MartialArtsCommunity #Karate #Taekwondo #Jujitsu #Kickboxing #MMA #MartialArtsTraining #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Leadership #DojoLife #MartialArtsPodcast

  5. Sep 11

    Building a Dojo: The Buisness side of Martial Arts

    🥋 So You Want to Open a Martial Arts School? What does it really take to open and operate a successful martial arts school? In this round-table episode of The Dojo Exchange, we go beyond the techniques, belts, and curriculum and dive into the business side of martial arts. We’re talking about the realities of becoming a school owner—from finding students and building a community to marketing, leadership, finances, retention, managing instructors, and keeping your passion for martial arts alive while running a business. This is an honest conversation with experienced martial artists and school owners about the lessons they’ve learned, the mistakes they’ve made, and what they wish they knew before opening their doors. If you've ever thought, “I want to open a martial arts school,” this conversation is for you. 🥋 The Dojo Exchange Real conversations. Real experience. Real martial artists. Topics include: • Starting a martial arts school • The business side of martial arts • Student recruitment & retention • Marketing and building your brand • Leadership & instructor development • Creating a strong dojo culture • Balancing business with martial arts • Common mistakes new school owners make • Lessons learned from experienced instructors and owners Martial Arts Maniacs Magazine www.martialartsmaniacs.com 📰 International Martial Arts Magazine https://www.imamag.org And check out these great organizations that continue to support and contribute to the martial arts community: 🥋 National Karate Jujutsu Federation (NKJF) www.nkjf-usa.com 🥊 International Chinese Boxing Association (ICBA) https://icba-worldwide.com 👊 And of course, RevGear! Www.Revgear.com Get quality martial arts gear and apparel while supporting a company that supports the community. Use code THEDOJOEXCHANGE at checkout for 10% OFF your order! Support the people who support martial arts. 🥋👊 #TheDojoExchange #MartialArts #MartialArtsCommunity #MartialArtsMagazine #NKJF #ICBA #RevGear #SupportMartialArtsodcast #TheDojoExchange #MartialArts #MartialArtsSchool #MartialArtsBusiness #DojoOwner #MartialArtsInstructor #SchoolOwner #MartialArtsLife #MartialArtsCommunity #Karate #Taekwondo #Jujitsu #Kickboxing #MMA #MartialArtsTraining #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Leadership #DojoLife #MartialArtsPodcast

  6. Sep 8

    Kung Fu Is in Everything: More Than Martial Arts, It’s a Way of Life

    In this episode of The Dojo Exchange, we sit down with Sifu Sam to talk about his journey through the martial arts and the lessons that have shaped him along the way. Sifu Sam shares his experiences, his path through Kung Fu, and the people and moments that influenced his development as a martial artist. But this conversation goes deeper than techniques and training. For Sifu Sam, Kung Fu is more than a martial art—it’s a way of life. We discuss how the principles of Kung Fu can be found in everything we do, from how we train and overcome challenges to how we grow as people and approach everyday life. A conversation about the journey, the lessons, and the realization that martial arts doesn't end when you leave the training floor. 🥋 Kung Fu is in everything. It isn't just something you practice. It's something you live. Welcome to The Dojo Exchange — bringing martial artists together, sharing our journeys, and discovering what connects us beyond our individual styles and lineages. Martial Arts Maniacs Magazine www.martialartsmaniacs.com 📰 International Martial Arts Magazine https://www.imamag.org And check out these great organizations that continue to support and contribute to the martial arts community: 🥋 National Karate Jujutsu Federation (NKJF) www.nkjf-usa.com 🥊 International Chinese Boxing Association (ICBA) https://icba-worldwide.com 👊 And of course, RevGear! Www.Revgear.com Get quality martial arts gear and apparel while supporting a company that supports the community. Use code THEDOJOEXCHANGE at checkout for 10% OFF your order! Support the people who support martial arts. 🥋👊 #TheDojoExchange #MartialArts #MartialArtsCommunity #MartialArtsMagazine #NKJF #ICBA #RevGear #SupportMartialArtsodcast

  7. Sep 5 ·  Bonus

    From The Dance Floor to The Dojang - Second Degree Tang Doo Do Black Belt

    In this bonus episode of The Dojo Exchange, we sit down with a 2nd Degree Tang Soo Do black belt whose martial arts journey began in the world of dance. We explore how years of dance developed the balance, discipline, timing, and body control that later became an asset in her martial arts training. From her first steps into the dojang to earning her black belt, she shares the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and how Tang Soo Do helped shape her confidence and character. It's a conversation about perseverance, passion, and the unique path that proves every martial artist's story is different—and every journey is worth hearing. Martial Arts Maniacs Magazine www.martialartsmaniacs.com 📰 International Martial Arts Magazine https://www.imamag.org And check out these great organizations that continue to support and contribute to the martial arts community: 🥋 National Karate Jujutsu Federation (NKJF) www.nkjf-usa.com 🥊 International Chinese Boxing Association (ICBA) https://icba-worldwide.com 👊 And of course, RevGear! Www.Revgear.com Get quality martial arts gear and apparel while supporting a company that supports the community. Use code THEDOJOEXCHANGE at checkout for 10% OFF your order! Support the people who support martial arts. 🥋👊 #TheDojoExchange #MartialArts #MartialArtsCommunity #MartialArtsMagazine #NKJF #ICBA #RevGear #SupportMartialArtsodcast

  8. Sep 5 ·  Bonus

    Martial Arts Myths - Myth Kickers!

    For this special episode of The Dojo Exchange, we brought together an incredible panel of martial artists to tackle some of the biggest myths and misconceptions in martial arts. Joining us were Professor Santagata, Hanshi Richard Dixon, Grandmaster Steve Milliet, and Reggie Darden from My Empty Hands Podcast. From common training misconceptions to long-standing martial arts legends, we put these myths under the microscope and asked the people with decades of experience: Is it fact, fiction, or somewhere in between? No style wars. No ego. Just experienced martial artists sharing their perspectives and separating martial arts fact from martial arts folklore. Myth Kickers because not everything you've been told on the mat is true. Check out Reggies Podcast My Empty hands here https://myemptyhands.net/ Martial Arts Maniacs Magazine www.martialartsmaniacs.com 📰 International Martial Arts Magazine https://www.imamag.org And check out these great organizations that continue to support and contribute to the martial arts community: 🥋 National Karate Jujutsu Federation (NKJF) www.nkjf-usa.com 🥊 International Chinese Boxing Association (ICBA) https://icba-worldwide.com 👊 And of course, RevGear! Www.Revgear.com Get quality martial arts gear and apparel while supporting a company that supports the community. Use code THEDOJOEXCHANGE at checkout for 10% OFF your order! Support the people who support martial arts. 🥋👊 #TheDojoExchange #MartialArts #MartialArtsCommunity #MartialArtsMagazine #NKJF #ICBA #RevGear #SupportMartialArtsodcast

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The Dojo Exchange is a martial arts podcast bringing practitioners, instructors, competitors, historians, coaches, authors, legends, and celebrity guests from every style and background together to share their stories, experiences, and knowledge. From Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, Kung Fu, HEMA, Filipino Martial Arts, Krav Maga, and beyond, every discipline has a story worth hearing and lessons worth preserving. Featuring conversations with martial artists from across the community—including renowned instructors, champions, industry leaders, and special guests—the show explores the people behind the martial arts and the experiences that shaped them. The Dojo Exchange is proudly supported by RevGear, connecting the podcast with a brand that has been part of the martial arts community for decades. Our mission isn't to decide which style is best. It's to learn from one another. We explore journeys, challenges, philosophies, successes, failures, training, self-defense, leadership, personal growth, history, and the future of martial arts. Some conversations focus on tradition and history. Others explore competition, coaching, self-defense, business, leadership, or the evolution of martial arts. Difficult topics aren't avoided, but they're approached through respectful conversation and different perspectives. Whether you're a white belt taking your first class or a lifelong martial artist with decades of experience, there's always something to learn from someone else's journey. Different styles. Shared wisdom. Stronger together. One conversation. One lesson. One exchange at a time.