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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.
Episodes
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We Answer Your Questions
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5 days ago
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.
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Training as an Adult
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
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.
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Evaluating Our Teaching
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
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.
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Stories About Martial Arts
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
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.
Monday Jul 15, 2024
The Kata Episode
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
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.
Monday Jul 01, 2024
The Myth of the Black Belt
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
From mystic powers to fierce fighters, Kevin and Joshua discuss many of the myths that surround black belts.
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Adaptive Martial Arts
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
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.
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Let's Talk Testing
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
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.
Meet Kevin and Joshua
Kevin Listen: I started training Martial Arts at age 19. I was first introduced to Jeet Kune Do via friends and books. I started training in Tae Kwon Do in 2005 and have since trained in various styles of TKD. Once I earned my Black Belt and an instructor certification in Tae Kwon Do I branched out my training. I began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2013 under Ty Gay with Redline Jiu-Jitsu and Isshinryu Karate in 2015 under Sensei Bamper and the Texas Isshinryu Karate Kai. My most recent rank is 4th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do under Grandmaster Mike Dillard. I have also trained in Boxing, Kickboxing, and started training again in Jeet Kune Do under instructors Drew Bower, Sarah Lobben, and Master Paul Webb. I believe that all training is beneficial and that being a well rounded martial artist with a purpose is important to staying safe. Martial Arts can benefit anyone and it is never too late to start. I love teaching and empowering people through all the benefits Martial Arts can bring.
Joshua Crocker: I started martial arts when I was 6-years-old. Martial arts has been a huge part of my life ever since. Growing up, martial arts helped me grow my confidence, focus, and self-control. Even now being on the mats lets me continue to grow. I earned my junior black belt in September 2016 and my first degree black belt in September 2018. As of October 2021 I am a second degree black belt with Integrity Martial Arts. I work on the media projects at our dojo. In addition to martial arts I love to spend time writing and at this time have published two books. I know self-defense is for everyone, because everyone has the right to stay safe and I aim to bring that mindset to teaching, encouraging everyone I meet to grow and learn.