Noah Legel - Episode 924 - whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Podcast |
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SUMMARY
Sensei Noah Legel shares his journey in martial arts, starting with his interest in Japanese swordsmanship and his academic approach to learning. He discusses his early experiences in wrestling and how it led him to explore other martial arts. Sensei Legel emphasizes the importance of understanding the history, traditions, and philosophies of martial arts, and how it shaped his mindset as a practitioner. He also talks about his passion for teaching and overcoming his social anxiety through martial arts. Sensei Legel highlights the privilege of having access to martial arts training and the importance of schools working with students to make it affordable. He shares his transition to a new school and his experiences in judo, including the physical challenges he faced due to his connective tissue disorder. Sensei Legel discusses his transition from Judo to Karate and his exploration of practical kata application. He highlights the value of kata as templates for training various aspects of martial arts, such as speed, power, and footwork. He then also shares his experience of creating Waza Wednesday, a YouTube series that focused on kata application and supplementary training exercises. The conversation takes a poignant turn as Noah discusses the health issues his sensei faced and his eventual passing. Sensei Legel discusses his journey in martial arts, from training in traditional karate to exploring practical applications and founding the International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society (INKKS). He shares the story of his Waza Wednesday series and the impact of his friend's passing on his martial arts journey. He emphasizes the importance of evolving and progressing martial arts while staying true to their original intent. He explains the mission of INKKS to inspire and guide practitioners in practicing karate in a neoclassical way. Lastly, he also highlights the inclusivity and community-building aspects of the organization. TAKEAWAYS * Understanding the history, traditions, and philosophies of martial arts is important for a well-rounded practice. * Martial arts can help overcome social anxiety and improve public speaking skills. * Schools should work with students to make martial arts training affordable and accessible. * Judo can be physically challenging and may lead to injuries, but the value of the practice outweighs the difficulties. * Having a passion for teaching can enhance the martial arts journey and contribute to personal growth. Kata are valuable templates for training various aspects of martial arts. * Practical kata application involves exploring different interpretations and applications of the movements. * Creating online content, such as YouTube videos, can help share martial arts knowledge and encourage experimentation. * Health issues can have a significant impact on a martial artist's training and journey. * Sensei Legel's martial arts journey from traditional karate to neoclassical karate * The impact of the Waza Wednesday series and the passing of a friend * The mission of the International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society (INKKS) * The importance of evolving and progressing martial arts while staying true to their original intent * The inclusivity and community-building aspects of INKKS CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:53 Academic Approach to Martial Arts 05:48 Overcoming Social Anxiety 13:07 Affordability and Accessibility of Martial Arts Training 21:13 The Joy of Teaching in Martial Arts 32:14 Introduction and Background 47:24 Transition to Practical Kata Application 55:34 Intellectual Curiosity and Nerdist Perspective 01:03:28 Creating Waza Wednesday 01:06:46 Health Issues and Loss 01:08:28 Noah's Martial Arts Journey 01:14:00 The Mission of INKKS 01:16:59 Evolving Martial Arts 01:19:57 Building Community: The Inclusivity of INKKS ✅Subscribe to whistlekick Martial Arts Radio on the following platforms: 🎧Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mVnZmf 🎧Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yHVdHQ 🎧Google: https://bit.ly/3kLSpo8 ✅You can find whistlekick on all social media platforms using the handle @whistlekick or visit our website at https://www.whistlekick.com or https://www.whistlekickmartialartsradio.com |