The Karate Shrimp Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the interconnectedness between our martial arts training and other aspects of our lives, and then take a deep dive into the role that habits play in our training and our lives. We discuss negative thoughts and bad habits in particular, and explore how these habitual ways of thinking and behaving are formed, and what to do about them so we can regain control and peace of mind.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

This Naked Mind Podcast, by Annie Grace: https://thisnakedmind.com/podcasts/

Amy Johnson’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrAmyJohnson

Amy Johnson, PhD, “The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit."
*Find it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3LVPqqh

Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, “Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness ."
*Find it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3dZXxpu

(*As an Amazon Associate, I will earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase.)

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Do you ever compare yourself to other martial artists and feel like you don’t measure up? In this episode we discuss the dangers of comparison. We explore the fallacy of well-meaning phrases such as “If I can do it, you can do it too,” and “If you want it badly enough, you can make it happen.” We look at the role of our environment in shaping our paths in martial arts. And finally, we explore the idea of “quitting” and “failing” in martial arts and other areas of our lives, and the reality that sometimes this is the best choice we can make.

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.

Buy me a coffee (or caramel macchiato):
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You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimp

And on my website and blog: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/

Check out my online courses here: https://karateshrimpacademy.teachable.com/
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In this episode we look at two different coaching styles: coach- or teacher-centered, and student-centered. The first one we are all familiar with; the teacher who makes it very clear that they are in charge, who wants to be seen as an expert, and who expects their students to “do as I say because I said so.” This style of teaching might work well for some students, but is rather ineffective for many others. In contrast, a student-centered style seems to encourage a much better relationship between teacher and student, as we will discuss in this talk. Join me in an exploration of how this second teaching style can be far more effective in strengthening the ties between martial arts instructor and student, and in making all of us stronger as martial artists.

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.

Buy me a coffee (or caramel macchiato):
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You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimp

And on my website and blog: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/

Check out my online courses here: https://karateshrimpacademy.teachable.com/
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If you’re interested in starting your own podcast, I highly recommend Buzzsprout. The platform is incredibly easy to use. If you sign up for a paid plan through my link you’ll get a $20 credit, and you’ll help support my show! Here’s that sign-up link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2039494

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Something I adore about karate is that we never ever have discussions about how our bodies look underneath our uniforms. We don’t sit around the dojo and talk about how to get rid of cellulite or love handles. Our focus in martial arts is far more on the incredible things we can do with our bodies, rather than on whether we look good naked. Join me in a discussion of the toxic side of fitness culture on social media, and on how it can negatively impact our body image. And on how karate and other martial arts rise above this superficial view, and instead celebrate the human body for the amazing and beautiful thing that it actually is.

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.

Buy me a coffee (or caramel macchiato):
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You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimp

And on my website and blog: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/

Check out my online courses here: https://karateshrimpacademy.teachable.com/
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If you’re interested in starting your own podcast, I highly recommend Buzzsprout. The platform is incredibly easy to use. If you sign up for a paid plan through my link you’ll get a $20 credit, and you’ll help support my show! Here’s that sign-up link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2039494

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We admire those who achieve greatness in martial arts, but we also envy them. They seem to be made of better stuff than us. But they’re not. They just didn’t give up. They committed to their path, and they made it an obsession. Many of us fear obsession, worrying that it will make us stand out and earn disapproval from others. But this is a shame, because that fixation is exactly what we need in order to achieve excellence and mastery. Join me in a discussion of the positive side of obsession, and its role in achieving greater things than we ever thought possible in life and martial arts.

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.

Buy me a coffee (or caramel macchiato):
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thekarateshrimp

You can also find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekarateshrimp

And on my website and blog: https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/

Check out my online courses here: https://karateshrimpacademy.teachable.com/
Buy Karate Shrimp merch here: https://thekarateshrimp.creator-spring.com

If you’re interested in starting your own podcast, I highly recommend Buzzsprout. The platform is incredibly easy to use. If you sign up for a paid plan through my link you’ll get a $20 credit, and you’ll help support my show! Here’s that sign-up link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2039494

Thank you for listening! Together let’s build a community of strong, healthy, awesome martial artists.

If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to the show. With your support, I can continue to make great content for you!
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