“Cardio is useless” has become a common phrase in the online fitness space in recent years. Here’s my take on it.This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here:  https://youtu.be/EpNxDzSNuWwThank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts. Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

A mental framework I’ve used that has really helped me during some incredibly difficult times. This may not work for everyone, but it worked for me. This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here:  https://youtu.be/eFL6Yf_H3ZU Thank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts. Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

It’s been awhile since I uploaded a podcast episode. I’m glad to be back. Join me in this episode as I talk about all of the struggles I’ve experienced since my mom got diagnosed with cancer, and where I’m at now. This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here:  https://youtu.be/6RuL_WJmMDc Thank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts. Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

The most terrifying experience of my life, and a helpful framework for navigating fear. This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here:  https://youtu.be/cBOI0rKqkJ8  Thank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts. Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

We need to feel stuck in order to get unstuck. There's value in sitting with those uncomfortable feelings. That dissonance helps us grow. This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here:  https://youtu.be/Hyz5WGtLHlE  Thank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts. Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

I’ve needed to simplify for a long time. I’m finally going to do it. Thanks for being here, and for listening. This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here:  https://youtu.be/VxK4tRqFmUU   Thank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts.Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

Improvement requires growth, and growth requires taking risks and making mistakes. That last part—that’s the part we don’t like. We want improvement without the ugly stuff. We want improvement without the risk of failure and looking foolish. But we can’t have one without the other. Join me in this latest episode in a discussion of the importance of facing fears and taking risks on our journey towards self-improvement. This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/J08BpCfaGTwThank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts.Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

Why is it so easy to create some habits but so tough to create others? The typical advice out there—practise something consistently over a certain period of time, such as 21 days—doesn’t always work. And when this seemingly reasonable formula doesn’t work for us, it can be incredibly demoralizing. It turns out that there’s an important piece missing, a piece that can make the whole process of habit-building so much easier. Join me in this latest episode in a discussion of the best way to create habits quickly and easily. No willpower or discipline required.  Resources mentioned in this podcast:BJ Fogg’s book “Tiny Habits” *Find it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3RJTpK6 (*As an Amazon Associate, I will earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase.)This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/nWB4lmyeYg0Thank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts.Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimp Support the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

Every martial artist knows that consistency is what gets results. If you want to kick ass at martial arts, you need to put in the reps on a consistent basis. But what people don’t talk about is the downside of consistency: that point at which your routine becomes a prison. This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/5zy7cy2Y5M4Thank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts.Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

Creator burnout is real, and it’s pervasive. Join me in a discussion of YouTube burnout, and of the lessons I’ve learned from my own recent experience of burnout as a content creator. This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/uuvZtCizZt4Thank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts.Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

Changing your story can change your life. When you change the narrative, you expand the limits of what you thought was possible for yourself.  This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/7mYVuxx0lXQThank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts.Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

Seven dozen plastic eggs have taken over my life. Here’s my story. Oh, and Happy Easter. This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/sQrKR6UcCoQThank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts.Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

Do you want to improve faster in martial arts? Join me in this latest episode of The Karate Shrimp Podcast in a discussion of the key elements to improving in martial arts.  This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/Xx9zhyBoijA Thank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts.Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

Far too many martial artists prioritize toughness at the expense of compassion. We want to be tough. We need to learn how to take a hit. Absolutely, these traits are valuable. But we also need to be able to meet people where they’re at, and this requires compassion. Join me in this episode in a discussion of the value of compassion and empathy in martial arts, and of how compassion can help us determine the best way to motivate and support other martial artists on their journey. This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/3_Jj7CNN16kThank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts.Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

“You’re not ready.” “You’re not good enough.” “You’re not worthy of your rank.” “You’ll never achieve anything.” These are just thoughts in your head. They mean nothing, and yet we get so caught up in these thoughts that they start to seem real. Join me in this latest episode in a discussion of the power of thoughts to shape our reality, and of how we can take back control so that we can stop stagnating and improve our lives for the better. This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/JJACulVBRrYThank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts.Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

We don’t always feel ready to perform at a belt test, but often this is just nerves. But what if you honestly don’t think you’re ready to test? Would it be disrespectful to your Sensei to decline that belt test invitation? Join me in this latest episode in a discussion of belt test readiness, nerves, and respect. This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/l_bOxfyw0G8 Thank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts.Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

There’s a viewpoint online that taking breaks makes us weak as martial artists. But this mindset can cause far more harm than good. Join me in this episode in a discussion of training burnout. I talk about my own experience with overtraining in karate, and the importance of devising a training routine that is far more balanced and sustainable.  This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/8w0HDebe33AThank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts.Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

Jealousy sucks. But if we’re willing to do so, we can use that jealousy to our advantage. Join me in this latest episode in a discussion of how we can take the power out of jealousy and use it to improve our lives as well as our abilities in martial arts. This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/-HgMLWKGW3cThank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts.Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

We don’t want to be quitters—nor do we want to raise our kids to give up easily—but sometimes quitting IS the right choice. Join me in this episode as I discuss my reasons for letting my kids quit karate, and what I learned about my kids—and myself—in the process. This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/ct7mYpwvEdwThank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts.Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!

Does failure actually make us stronger? Are mistakes the best way to learn? Join me in this episode in a discussion of failure in martial arts, and how best to learn from our mistakes so that we can move forward on our path to mastery. This was originally a video on YouTube. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/9mxiv8al2pMThank you for joining me on my martial arts journey, and in the exploration of all the ways we can perform better in life and martial arts.Check out my online courses here: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/ You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimpSupport the Show.If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!Here's the support link: The Karate Shrimp Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Get $20 off podcast hosting through Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/4aMZyO2 Thanks for listening!