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Buckle up for a raw, wise, and laugh-filled ride with Soke Bobby Briggs and Hanshi Ken as they tackle one of the biggest questions in the martial arts world:

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What happens when two martial arts legends with 40+ years of friendship sit down and turn the tables?

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🎉 Huge Congratulations to Mr. Avery – Our 5-Year-Old Karate Superstar! 🎉

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🎉 Big Congratulations to Senpai Weston Shore on His Well-Earned Promotion! 🎉

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Turn About is Fair Play: Soke Gets His Revenge on Hanshi! (Part 1) is a fun, heartfelt, and often hilarious birthday roast/Q&A episode from the East Meets West Martial Arts podcast.

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It's time to celebrate Soke Bobby Briggs' birthday the right way — with good friends, great stories, and a little friendly interrogation!

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Soke Bobby Briggs and Hanshi Ken Herfurth are back with some straight-talking (and slightly spicy) opinions on the viral story of a 14-year-old earning a Taekwondo black belt in just 90 days.

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What happens when two legendary martial artists finally sit down in person in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Arkansas?

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How a Karate Legend Got a Personal Call from Elvis Presley

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Kidokime-ryu Karate-do proudly celebrates two outstanding new Black Belts!

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🎉 Big Congratulations to Our Rising Star – Reece Tompkins! 🎉

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We are thrilled to announce that Shihan Mary Briggs has been officially inducted into the International Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame as the 2025 Japanese/American Karate Instructor of the Year!

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What happens when two lifelong martial artists keep training through pain, injuries, and setbacks that would make most people quit?

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Ever seen a student with real talent... completely torpedo their own progress with arrogance and disrespect?

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The explosive conclusion to one of the wildest episodes yet!

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The world lost a true legend on March 19, 2026. In honor of the iconic martial artist, action hero, and cultural phenomenon Chuck Norris, we’re bringing you a heartfelt two-part tribute.

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The world lost a true legend on March 19, 2026. In honor of the iconic martial artist, action hero, and cultural phenomenon Chuck Norris, we’re bringing you a heartfelt two-part tribute.

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The video \"McDojos: Part 1\" from East Meets West Martial Arts dives deep into the shady world of McDojos—those infamous \"martial arts\" schools that prioritize fast cash, fake ranks, and belt mills over real skill and com...

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The video \"McDojos: Part 2\" from East Meets West Martial Arts dives deep into the shady world of McDojos—those infamous \"martial arts\" schools that prioritize fast cash, fake ranks, and belt mills over real skill and com...

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Join us for an inspiring introduction as Soke Bobby Briggs (founder of Kidokime-ryu Karate-do and a true legend in American martial arts) and Hanshi Ken Herfurth share the heartfelt story of how their paths crossed and t...

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Hollywood has shaped so many of our expectations about martial arts—and not always for the better. In this episode, we dive into how The Karate Kid (1984) exploded dojo enrollments overnight. Kids and parents rushed to s...

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Join Host Hanshi Ken Herfurth and Soke Bobby Briggs—a 10th Degree Grandmaster, founder of Kidokime-ryu Karate-do, and a legendary figure in American martial arts—for an honest, no-holds-barred discussion on the current s...

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Think martial arts is all discipline, respect, and calm focus? Think again.

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🎙️ East Meets West Martial Arts Podcast

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Kidokime-ryu Karate-do / Samurai Martial Arts is proud to celebrate two outstanding promotions from our Hombu Dojo in Sparta, NC!

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Huge congratulations to Joziyah Frazier from the Kidokime-ryu Karate-do / Samurai Martial Arts Hombu Dojo in Sparta, NC! 🎉🥋

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Little Samurai’s Class is the perfect place for kids ages 5–9 to grow, learn, and have fun in a safe, supportive environment. Our program helps children build discipline, focus, confidence, coordination, and physical fit...

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We're thrilled to celebrate a truly outstanding achievement!

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Kidokime-ryu Karate-do at Samurai Martial Arts Dojo More than martial arts — a lifelong path of strength, character, and growth

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Welcome to East Meets West Martial Arts: Bridging Timeless Wisdom with Modern Life

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Karate Builds Real Resilience: Empowering Kids & Teens Against Bullying

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Discover the Power of Karate for Your Child's Health and Confidence!

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Discover the Power of Karate: Build Better Balance, Strength, and Confidence in Just Weeks!

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What an incredible time to be part of the martial arts world! We're absolutely bursting with pride and joy to celebrate our very own Soke Bobby Briggs, who has just been inducted as one of the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A...

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Huge Congratulations to Senpai Weston Shore – A Shining Star at Samurai Martial Arts! 🎉🥋

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Official Move Complete – We're All Under One Roof! 🎉🥋

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Kidokime-ryu Karate-do / Samurai Martial Arts is absolutely thrilled to celebrate an outstanding milestone for Mr. Weston Shore!

","url":"https://kidokimeryukarate.com/sma-news-%26-updates/f/kidokime-ryu-karate-do-celebrates-mr-weston-shores-promotion","title":"\"Kidokime-ryu Karate-do Celebrates Mr. Weston Shore's Promotion","summary":"Kidokime-ryu Karate-do / Samurai Martial Arts is absolutely thrilled to celebrate an outstanding milestone for Mr. Weston Shore!","date_modified":"2026-01-20T03:05:54Z"},{"id":"https://kidokimeryukarate.com/sma-news-%26-updates/f/senpai-jon-klein-makes-history-in-kidokime-ryu-karate-do","html_content":"

Kidokime-ryu Karate-do / Samurai Martial Arts is thrilled to celebrate a truly historic milestone for Senpai Jon Klein!

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Congratulations to Joziayah Frazier on his promotion to 9th kyu Yellow Belt, earned on December 30, 2025! 🎉\nJoziayah joined SMA from LifeSkills Martial Arts in North Wilkesboro, NC, where he achieved the rank of Gold Be...

","url":"https://kidokimeryukarate.com/sma-news-%26-updates/f/joziyah-promoted-to-yellow-belt","title":"Joziyah Promoted to Yellow Belt","summary":"Congratulations to Joziayah Frazier on his promotion to 9th kyu Yellow Belt, earned on December 30, 2025! 🎉\nJoziayah joined SMA from LifeSkills Martial Arts in North Wilkesboro, NC, where he achieved the rank of Gold Be...","date_modified":"2026-01-15T21:53:51Z"},{"id":"https://kidokimeryukarate.com/sma-news-%26-updates/f/hanshi-ken-herfurth-promoted","html_content":"

Congratulations to Hanshi Ken Herfurth on his promotion to KuDan (9th Degree) Black Belt—an extraordinary achievement. 

","url":"https://kidokimeryukarate.com/sma-news-%26-updates/f/hanshi-ken-herfurth-promoted","title":"HANSHI KEN HERFURTH PROMOTED","summary":"Congratulations to Hanshi Ken Herfurth on his promotion to KuDan (9th Degree) Black Belt—an extraordinary achievement. ","date_modified":"2026-01-15T06:35:35Z"},{"id":"https://kidokimeryukarate.com/sma-news-%26-updates/f/sensei-mary-beth-briggs-promoted","html_content":"

Congratulations to Sensei Mary Beth Briggs on her promotion to GoDan (5th Degree) Black Belt - an incredible achievement.

","url":"https://kidokimeryukarate.com/sma-news-%26-updates/f/sensei-mary-beth-briggs-promoted","title":"SENSEI MARY BETH BRIGGS PROMOTED","summary":"Congratulations to Sensei Mary Beth Briggs on her promotion to GoDan (5th Degree) Black Belt - an incredible achievement.","date_modified":"2026-01-15T06:33:04Z"},{"id":"https://kidokimeryukarate.com/sma-news-%26-updates/f/mastering-karate-discipline-skill-and-community","html_content":"

Ignite Your Journey of Self-Discovery

","url":"https://kidokimeryukarate.com/sma-news-%26-updates/f/mastering-karate-discipline-skill-and-community","title":"Mastering Karate: Discipline, Skill, and Community","summary":"Ignite Your Journey of Self-Discovery","date_modified":"2026-01-15T06:30:01Z"},{"id":"https://kidokimeryukarate.com/sma-news-%26-updates/f/brown-belt-testing---jan-17th","html_content":"

On January 17, 2026, two of Samurai Martial Art's students will be testing for their Brown Belts.  

","url":"https://kidokimeryukarate.com/sma-news-%26-updates/f/brown-belt-testing---jan-17th","title":"BROWN BELT TESTING - JAN 17th","summary":"On January 17, 2026, two of Samurai Martial Art's students will be testing for their Brown Belts.  ","date_modified":"2026-01-15T05:54:56Z"},{"id":"https://kidokimeryukarate.com/sma-news-%26-updates/f/big-news---little-samurai-class-is-moving","html_content":"

Starting February 3, 2026, both Samurai Martial Arts dojos will be under one roof. The Little Samurai's Class (ages 5 to 9) will NO LONGER be at the Alleghany Wellness Center. The will be relocating at our Hombu Dojo o...

","url":"https://kidokimeryukarate.com/sma-news-%26-updates/f/big-news---little-samurai-class-is-moving","title":"LITTLE SAMURAI'S CLASS IS MOVING","summary":"Starting February 3, 2026, both Samurai Martial Arts dojos will be under one roof. The Little Samurai's Class (ages 5 to 9) will NO LONGER be at the Alleghany Wellness Center. The will be relocating at our Hombu Dojo o...","date_modified":"2026-01-15T03:44:21Z"}]}