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94. Choosing Happiness Ahead of Time: Kindness in Karate with Jeff Wall
94. Choosing Happiness Ahead of Time: Kindness in Karate with Jeff Wall
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42 minutes
Released:
Jun 28, 2022
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Podcast episode
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At 15, Jeff Wall Jr. became the founder of Golden Age Karate, a non-profit organization that travels to nursing homes to teach the elderly the art of karate. Now, at only 16 years old, Jeff is using his black belt on a mission to help seniors discover huge gains in health and incredible confidence out in the world. His mantras are all about kindness and Jeff emphasizes the nonviolent wonders of martial arts. Jeff continuously spreads goodness with his genuine love and passion for seniors put into action. Tune in now and learn karate with your grandparents! [00:01 - 03:02] Opening Segment Let’s welcome Jeff Wall Jr. Jeff introduces the Golden Age Karate to us [03:03 - 10:43] DEVELOP YOUR UNIQUE ZONE of GENIUS: Karate and kindness Jeff’s life-changing “axe kick” when he was 6 years old How he handled being the only martial artist in the family “Kindness rules everything” for Jeff What karate should be all about according to Jeff The importance of discipline in martial arts [10:44 - 18:06] HAPPINESS IS SOMETHING YOU DECIDE UPON AHEAD of TIME: Kindness in Karate Can we blend kindness and karate? How her grandmother inspired him to help more elderly and make them his karate students Jeff’s goal: For someone to step out of the house confidently Turning ideas into action Jeff breaks down his philosophy in teaching his students of different ages Other people’s excitement excites Jeff He tells us why [18:07 - 28:21] CURATING OUR INCOMING: Benefits of choosing our perspective Consume media better with these tips from Jeff Be inspired by Jeff’s life motto Never fear anything What the future looks like for Jeff Spread the message globally Jeff shares the how his students’ health improved by being active [28:22 - 37:33] AVOID BEING IN "FIGHTING MODE" CONSTANTLY: Make time to train and rest How can you help Jeff and the Golden Age Karate? Jeff shares his tips to manage your time well The one thing that could make Jeff take everything to the next level He talks about the importance of rest Jeff gives us tips on starting a training program The importance of practice in learning a skill [37:34- 41:23] Closing Segment The advice from Jeff that you need to hear right now Why this is still an amazing world according to a 16-year old Final words and announcements Connect with Jeff and Golden Age Karate on the links below! Tweetable Quotes: “Kindness rules everything.” - Jeff Wall Jr. “Even though you know you can hurt somebody, you still aren’t just going around trying to hurt somebody on purpose. [Karate is] only for self-defense.” - Jeff Wall Jr. “You won't be able to perform well in a game situation if you're not practicing those game situations outside of when no one's looking.”- Jeff Wall Jr.“I want to spread it to where everyone in the world is nice and happy and just joyful towards each other and just make it a big chain reaction to everyone just being kind.”- Jeff Wall Jr. Resources Mentioned: Ever Widening Circles: Meet the Teenager Teaching Karate to Your Grandma! Golden Age Karate online: Golden Age Karate x The Doctors Senior Students Get their first GI’S Staff Pick Premiere: “Golden Age Karate” by Sindha Agha and Zendesk A previous episode of Conspiracy of Goodness: Institutionalizing Hopes and Dreams For Children with Linda Cliatt-Wayman Email goldenagekarate@gmail.com to reach out to Jeff or follow him on Instagram. Check out Golden Age Karate to learn more about his work. Conspiracy of Goodness Links: The Goodness Exchange https://goodness-exchange.com/ The Goodness Exchange - Become a member! https://goodness-exchange.com/pricing/ Goodness Exchange Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodness_exchange/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/exchangegoodness Twitter https://twitter.com/goodnessxchange LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodness-exchange/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBu-o4CG6V7PGq8QOANEg
Released:
Jun 28, 2022
Format:
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