Bradley Anderson – Agassiz Dojo – EP283
Summary
Host Brian Doucette interviews Bradley Anderson, founder of Agassi Dojo, about his journey from rural Minnesota to training in Japan. Anderson discusses his early Taekwondo days, an 11-year immersion in Japanese culture, and his dedication to Kendo and Iaido. He shares insights on opening a dojo in North Dakota to preserve traditional Japanese sword arts and the differences in ranking systems between the U.S. and Japan.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsor, and guest overview
Early meeting and guest background
Starting Taekwondo in Holly, MN
Tournament experiences and board breaking
Switching to Karate and teaching
Weapons training and Kendo sparring
Moving to Japan and JET program
Finding Iaido and switching from Kendo
Iaido vs Kendo and ranking differences
Opening the Moorhead Dojo
Dojo growth and adding Kendo for kids
Teaching challenges and injuries
Respect, philosophy, and senseis
Thoughts on UFC and MMA
Favorites: Books, movies, and games
Conclusion and final thoughts
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