{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62ea435c557aee001248884b/681404f8f7d552efdcbc9f56?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S9 Episode 137: Wax On, Wax Off","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62ea435c557aee001248884b/1746142349537-7149a467-1ae0-4089-b9d5-5df8f011f4cc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p> What does <em>The Karate Kid</em> have to do with real-world self-defense? Everything. Continuing in the kitchen, this episode explores how wiping counters, kicking the fridge closed, and sweeping the floor are actually training your body for effective blocks, strikes, and takedowns.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Highlights:</strong></h3><p>● Wiping in circles = real block and redirect training</p><p> ● Side-kicking your fridge builds striking mechanics</p><p> ● Sweeping = elbow control and takedown practice</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Timestamps:</strong></h3><p> 01:00 – <em>Karate Kid</em> and “wax on, wax off” explained</p><p> 02:10 – Turning wiping motions into defense drills</p><p> 04:10 – Side kick mechanics (using your fridge!)</p><p> 05:52 – Wet dish towel = face strike practice</p><p> 09:06 – Sweeping as a takedown</p><p> 10:51 – How to strike with a broom like a hanbo</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Listen / Watch:</strong></h3><p>🎧 <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/pretty-deadly-podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a> | <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretty-deadly-podcast/id1234567890\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/pretty-deadly-podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Acast</a></p><p> 📺 YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyDeadlySelfDefense\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyDeadlySelfDefense</a></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Subscribe for more:</strong></h3><p>📰 Substack: <a href=\"https://prettydeadlyselfdefense.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://prettydeadlyselfdefense.substack.com</a></p><p> 🔔 Follow Pretty Deadly Self Defense for more self-defense tips, solo travel advice, and badassery.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Have fun. Make friends. Kick ass. 💪💜</strong></p><p>#SelfDefense #PrettyDeadly #WomensSelfDefense #SoloTravel #SelfDefenseTips</p>","author_name":"Pretty Deadly Self Defense"}