Kicking for a Living is a podcast by step-father/son duo Kevin Listen and Joshua Crocker. With over 30 years of martial arts training between the two of them and a successful dojo, Kevin and Joshua discuss what it’s like to be martial artists and teach martial arts both on and off the mats.
Kevin and Joshua answer questions from their students, including, “How many styles of martial arts are there?”, “What prompted changes in our testing cycles?”, “Is there any BJJ drills I can do at home?”, and more.
9 Sept 2024
Training as an Adult
Debra Holmes is back on the podcast to talk about training as an adult. Along with Kevin and Joshua, the discussion centers around the experience of starting martial arts as an adult, limitations, consistency, and how to keep up your training as you age.
26 Aug 2024
Evaluating Our Teaching
There’s a lot that goes in to being a great teacher. Kevin and Joshua sit down to give each other an instructor evaluation on air, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of their own teaching and what skills they look for when teaching a class.
12 Aug 2024
Stories About Martial Arts
Kevin and Joshua talk about creativity in martial arts. They recall past projects, creative class drills, and various stories from their training experiences. Joshua talks about his book, ‘Songs About Self-Defense’, and how martial arts can be a creative influence in many areas of life.
15 Jul 2024
The Kata Episode
It’s time to talk about one of martial arts’ most exciting and boring debates: kata. Kevin and Joshua discuss their differing opinions on kata and its application, arguing if it is actually an important part of martial arts.
1 Jul 2024
The Myth of the Black Belt
From mystic powers to fierce fighters, Kevin and Joshua discuss many of the myths that surround black belts.
17 Jun 2024
Adaptive Martial Arts
Friend and fellow Black Belt, Isabelle Rico, joins Kevin and Joshua to discuss adaptive learning in martial arts for neurodivergent students and students with learning disabilities.
3 Jun 2024
Let's Talk Testing
What exactly does a martial art test look like? Kevin and Joshua talk about traditional and conventional ways of earning your next belt, discuss their approach to testing, and give a behind the scenes look at what black belt testing is like.
17 May 2024
My Kid Doesn't Want to Go
Bridgette Listen joins Kevin and Joshua to discuss the reasons for students not wanting to go to class. Whether you’re a kid, teen, or adult, they talk about some possible solutions for getting yourself back on the mats.
6 May 2024
Moving Day
Kevin and Joshua are back for season 2. In this episode, they review what’s been going on since last season, including a vacation and dojo moving day. Listen as they give a behind the scenes look at all that went into moving to a new building.
11 Sept 2023
Memorable Experiences
Kevin and Joshua tell stories about the most memorable events they’ve attended and hosted. Listen to them recall their experiences at the Martial Arts SuperShow, testing anecdotes, and their first tournament.
28 Aug 2023
Building the Perfect Dojo
Kevin and Joshua are joined by guest and fellow instructor Debra Holmes. The three work together to build their perfect dojo and discuss why things like pads on the wall, mat space, parking help you run classes and a successful martial arts business.
14 Aug 2023
Making a Living Kicking
What is it like working as a martial arts instructor? Kevin and Joshua give details of their roles and responsibilities as martial arts instructors and all the behind the scenes work that goes into running a business.
31 Jul 2023
What Should You Look For In a Dojo?
Are you looking for a dojo to start training at? Kevin and Joshua discuss what to look for when starting martial arts at a new dojo, from the “red flags” to be wary of and the “green flags” that show positive signs.
17 Jul 2023
What’s Your Why?
Kevin and Joshua discuss why they do martial arts. They compare the reasons they started training, why they still train now, and many of the common “Whys” people have for doing martial arts.
22 May 2023
Misconceptions of Martial Arts
In their first episode Kevin and Joshua discuss a few of the common misconceptions of martial arts, including why do people think martial arts will teach kids discipline and if martial arts really is an inherently violent activity.
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