Kinsei-Do Corner - the Functional Fitness podcast with Coach Jo

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The functional fitness podcast with Coach Jo, coming to you directly from Jakarta, Indonesia. In this show I sit down with coaches, athletes and fitness enthusiasts from the city and beyond, and we speak about all things health and fitness!

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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Joe connects functional fitness advice to the coaching decisions, working lives, and health setbacks that give it practical meaning.

Joe treats fitness as something people practice inside working lives, businesses, and serious health disruptions. Kinsei-Do Corner - the Functional Fitness podcast with Coach Jo uses guest conversations to connect mobility coaching, training mechanics, nutrition, and recovery…

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Saturday tennis ends in an ice bath; stay if your fitness questions tend to acquire side quests.

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  • a mobility coach's account of building a coaching certification, including the unfinished parts
  • a self-taught coach reflecting on why his movement cues make sense to clients
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Episode 58 with Dr Leon Brudy, co-author of The Daily Athlete (Kinsei-Do Corner): Harness the power of motivational quotes to reach your goals

A reflective talk about publishing, self-publishing, and closing the gap between motivation and action.

Kinsedo Corner stays with the distance between motivation and follow-through. Leon, co-author of The Daily Athlete, talks through the difficult path to getting the book published, the move to self-publishing in the English-speaking market, and the hard limit of inspiration when…

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    Episode 62 with Wita and CJ (Kinsei-Do Corner): Hyrox Heroes - Racing Reflections & 2025 Predictions

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    Episode 57 with Dr Oliver Welzel (Kinsei-Do Corner): The incredible story of Olli's battle with cancer and the inspiring life lessons we can all take away!

    Hidden gem

    Kinsei-Do Corner Episode 57 follows Dr Oliver Welzel, a PhD physicist and cancer survivor, as he traces the end of 2021 from right-eye pain and headaches to an MRI that found a shadow in his right frontal cortex.

    ·1h 1m·3 clips
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    Episode 64 with Pirmin Rehm (Kinsei-Do Corner): How to stay fit and healthy on the road - Pirmin's Flexible Fitness Journey

    Hidden gem

    The host sits down with Perman, a friend from Berlin whose path has included Amazon and several businesses.

    ·44m·2 clips
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    Episode 49 with Verdi Solaiman (Kinsei-Do Corner): How to prepare for the physical demands of life like an action movie star!

    Hidden gem

    Ferdi Sulaiman says Indonesian film sets can mean 26, 28, or even 30 hours without sleep, and he links that pace to the need for workout discipline and diet control.

    ·40m·2 clips
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    Episode 47 with Gio Sozzi (Kinsei-Do Corner): Better Life, Better Performance - my Hintsa Performance coaching certification client shares his story

    Hidden gem

    Coach Jo and Giovanni “Gio” Sozzi talk through a five-month Hintsa Performance coaching process that began in early 2022 and continued to shape Gio’s habits after the formal work ended.

    ·39m·2 clips
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    Episode 68 with DK Kang (Kinsei-Do Corner): The Kimchi Connection - how to beat cancer and live your healthiest life thanks to fermented superfoods

    Hidden gem

    DK Kang links Korean fermentation, family illness, and a personal food philosophy built around kimchi, plant-based eating, and exercise.

    ·35m·2 clips
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    Episode 44 with Naomi A. (Kinsei-Do Corner): No gym, no problem - how to stay healthy and fit despite working a desk job from home!

    Hidden gem

    Naomi says she has stayed healthy for roughly 20 years without being a gym regular, even while working from home and living in Japan’s East countryside.

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    Episode 67 with Serge Ekedi (Kinsei-Do Corner) - Getting to the "Core" of Coaching for Purpose, Happiness and Fulfillment

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    Episode 61 with Marisa (Kinsei-Do Corner): The Interconnectedness of Mental Health and Physical Health

    Johannes welcomes Marissa back to Kinsedo Corner after a long stretch without talking face to face.

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    Episode 63 with Adrin Manohar (Kinsei-Do Corner): Life lessons from 2 years of service in the Army

    Adrian welcomes a returning guest for a grounded conversation about his army training and how it changed him over time.

    ·38m·1 clip
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    Episode 42 with Coach Demy Barumalang (Kinsei-Do Corner): The recipe for a fulfilled and successful life - Coach Demy's epic journey through the fitness world

    Johannes welcomes Coach Demi Barumalang for episode 42.

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    Episode 43 with Eoin Everard (Kinsei-Do Corner): Improve your running performance with help from a true world class runner

    Johannes sits down with Dr.

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    Episode 56 with Coach Lucas (Kinsei-Do Corner): From big fish in a small pond into the deep end of the ocean

    Hidden gem

    Coach Lukas returns to the Kinseido Corner podcast to discuss his transition from coaching CrossFit in Surabaya, Indonesia to rebuilding his life and coaching career in Australia.

    ·49m·2 clips
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    Episode 65 with Coach Lucas (Kinsei-Do Corner): CrossFit Open workout 25.1 Hot Takes and Strategies

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    Episode 54 with Ben Clayton-Jolly (Kinsei-Do Corner): Live a long and healthy life - start TODAY!

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    Episode 69 with Dr Justin Griggs (Kinsei-Do Corner): The Art and Science of Balancing Life's Demands

    Hidden gem

    Kinsedo Corner episode 69 opens by introducing Dr.

    ·39m·2 clips
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    Episode 55 with Adrin Manohar (Kinsei-Do Corner): Simple tips for levelling up your performance and wellbeing right away!

    Hidden gem

    Health and performance coach Johannes joins the Masala Chai podcast to discuss practical strategies for managing energy throughout the day.

    ·46m·2 clips
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    Episode 59 with Coach Ryan (Kinsei-Do Corner): Programming for Strength (Part 1 of the Programming with Ryan series)

    Start simple with five repetitions. Gradually increase volume first until you hit five sets of five.

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    Episode 52 with Chris S. Jaya (Kinsei-Do Corner): A First Hand Account of Chris' Journey to a Healthier Life

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    Episode 45 with Mark D. (Kinsei-Do Corner): A thrilling journey into the fascinating world of competitive ballroom dancing

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    Episode 51 with Coach Ryan T. (Kinsei-Do Corner): How to lose 10kg in 2 months without starvation and unhappiness

    Hidden gem

    Joe returns after the summer break with Coach Ryan for his fifth appearance.

    ·38m·2 clips
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    Episode 50 with Dr Paul Kolodzik (Kinsei-Do Corner): Diet, blood sugar and taking charge of your health

    Hidden gem

    Joe welcomes Dr.

    ·53m·3 clips
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    Episode 58 with Dr Leon Brudy, co-author of The Daily Athlete (Kinsei-Do Corner): Harness the power of motivational quotes to reach your goals

    Hidden gem

    Coach Jo sits down with Leon, co-author of *The Daily Athlete*, and spends the episode on the book, publishing, and the basic idea that motivation only counts once it turns into action.

    ·44m·2 clips
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    Episode 66 with Coach Lucas (Kinsei-Do Corner): A practical deep dive into training for endurance

    Hidden gem

    Coach Lucas breaks down endurance training for high rocks, starting with aerobic base work at zone two and moving toward lactate threshold intervals.

    ·37m·2 clips
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    Episode 60 with Coach Joan Valls (Kinsei-Do Corner): Elite tennis and the high performance mindset to thrive on and off the court

    Hidden gem

    Coach Joan Valls says he started tennis at age 5 in his hometown club, trained from age 12 in a high-performance academy, and later won a full scholarship to the United States.

    ·41m·2 clips
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    Episode 70 with Coach Ryan (Kinsei-Do Corner): Navigating the Launch of His Online Fitness Business

    Hidden gem

    Coach Jo and Coach Ryan use Kinsei-Do Corner episode 70 to unpack why Ryan paused a monthly subscription programming launch after 10.5 weeks on SugarWOD.

    ·47m·3 clips
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    Episode 48 (Kinsei-Do Corner): How to avoid Social Jetlag and supercharge your Monday morning - a Kinsei-Do Fitness Nugget!

    May 20, 2023·4m
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    Episode 41 - Ryan, Inez and Sophie (Kinsei-Do Corner): Raising the Next Generation of Awesome

    Dec 17, 2022·47m
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    Episode 40 - Sofia Haghia (Kinsei-Do Corner): How to crush it on the floor and in life

    Dec 4, 2022·36m
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    Episode 39 - Coach Oka (Kinsei-Do Corner): A Jakarta CrossFit OG's journey

    Nov 13, 2022·27m
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    Episode 38 - Kafka and the Magnus Iron Games (Kinsei-Do Corner): A recap of Jakarta's biggest functional fitness event of the year

    Oct 30, 2022·25m
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    Episode 37 - Jenni Schierman (Kinsei-Do Corner): Elite performers and the importance of mental coaching

    Oct 29, 2022·28m
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    Episode 36 - Round 2 with Coach Ant Sutono (Kinsei-Do Corner): The Origins of the Habit App Project

    Oct 2, 2022·37m
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    Episode 35 with Jemima Djatmiko (Kinsei-Do Corner): A chat with the Champ - the story of one woman's epic quest to conquer the Hyrox World of Fitness Racing

    Jun 1, 2022·37m
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    Episode 34 with Stephan Bergeron (Kinsei-Do Corner): A story of Spreadsheets and Sixpacks - how everyone can keep fit and healthy in spite of a busy life

    May 14, 2022·53m
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    Episode 33 with Jasmin Toegel (Kinsei-Do Corner): From Personal Trainer to Performance Coach - A Journey of Growth and Self-Development

    Apr 28, 2022·53m
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    Episode 32 with Sem Eijwoudt (Kinsei-Do Corner): High Performance Youth Coaching - Laying the Foundations for Athletic Excellence and Lifelong Success

    Apr 22, 2022·51m
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    Episode 31 with the Master of Mobility, Matt P (Kinsei-Do Corner): How to build a strong, functional body and a great company at the same time

    Apr 16, 2022·55m
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    Episode 30 with Ryan Townson (Kinsei-Do Corner): Stories from the Pain Cave, or One Man's Journey to the CrossFit Games Quarterfinals and back!

    Apr 8, 2022·1h 18m
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    Episode 29 with Coach Ant Sutono (Kinsei-Do Corner): Developing the mindset to come back from any setback

    Mar 19, 2022·1h 11m
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    Episode 28 - A CrossFit Open Special (Kinsei-Do Corner): Thoughts, tips and strategies for Open workout 22.3 with the masterful coaching duo, Tim and Thiago

    Mar 11, 2022·27m
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    Episode 27 - A CrossFit Open Special (Kinsei-Do Corner): Thoughts, tips and strategies for Open workout 22.2 with the Beasts from the East, Coach Lucas and Coach Ryan

    Mar 4, 2022·30m
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    Episode 26 - A CrossFit Open Special (Kinsei-Do Corner): Thoughts, tips and strategies for Open workout 22.1 with Dirza (Co-owner of Maha Jakarta)

    Feb 25, 2022·10m
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    Episode 25 with Dansen (Kinsei-Do Corner): Which sport produces the fittest athletes in the world? The answer might surprise you!

    Feb 7, 2022·17m
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    Episode 24 with Coach Lucas (Kinsei-Do Corner): What we hope to see - and not see! - in the upcoming CrossFit season, and more!

    Jan 23, 2022·57m
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    Episode 23 with Jonathan Goodman - Founder of the Online Trainer Academy (Kinsei-Do Corner): Mindset, tips and tricks from one of the fitness industry's leading thinkers and doers

    Jan 1, 2022·47m
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    Episode 22 with Coach Avin (Kinsei-Do Corner): Chasing your passion, becoming the first OPEX certified coach in Indonesia and living the best life!

    Dec 4, 2021·56m
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    Episode 21 with Coach Thiago (Kinsei-Do Corner): How the Fitness Transition can change YOUR life (Part 2)

    Nov 27, 2021·51m
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    Episode 20 with Coach Thiago (Kinsei-Do Corner): The inspiring story of the Fitness Transition (Part 1)

    Oct 18, 2021·40m
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    Episode 19 with Okkie (Kinsei-Do Corner): The scale does not define you! Body image, weight goals and the pressure of unrealistic expectations

    Jul 24, 2021·33m
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    Episode 18 with Coach Dansen (Kinsei-Do Corner): Your Feet are your Foundation!

    Jul 1, 2021·45m
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    Episode 17 with Coach Jonson from Nirvana Strength (Kinsei-Do Corner): Flexibility vs Mobility, what is what and who's it for!

    Apr 23, 2021·29m
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    Episode 16 with Coach Ryan and Coach Lucas, the beasts of East Java! (Kinsei-Do Corner): Online Training vs In Person Training

    Apr 5, 2021·40m
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    Episode 15 with Halim (Kinsei-Do Corner): Being gymless, fit and healthy!

    Mar 12, 2021·23m
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    Episode 14 with Coach Jemima (Kinsei-Do Corner): Should women train to be as strong as they can be?

    Mar 4, 2021·32m
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    Episode 13 with "Mini" Stefan (Kinsei-Do Corner)

    Feb 22, 2021·33m
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    Kinsei-Do Corner - Episode 12 with the real life Wonder Woman, Shannon Hansell!

    Feb 17, 2021·18m
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    Kinsei-Do Corner - Episode 11 with Aiko and Dirza

    Feb 8, 2021·30m
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    Kinsei-Do Corner - Episode 10 with Coach Adit

    Jan 31, 2021·42m
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    Kinsei-Do Corner - Episode 9 with Coach Pasha

    Jan 15, 2021·32m
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    Kinsei-Do Corner - Episode 8 with Coach Lucas (again!)

    Dec 8, 2020·39m
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    Kinsei-Do Corner - Episode 7 with Alina

    Nov 21, 2020·43m
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    Kinsei-Do Corner - Episode 6 with Coach Andrea

    Nov 14, 2020·34m
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    Kinsei-Do Corner - Episode 5 with Dansen

    Oct 30, 2020·38m
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    Kinsei-Do Corner - Episode 4 with Coach Wita

    Oct 22, 2020·31m
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    Kinsei-Do Corner - Episode 3 with Coach Lucas

    Oct 11, 2020·55m
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    Kinsei-Do Corner - Episode 2 with Faisal

    Oct 9, 2020·27m
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    Kinsei-Do Corner - Episode 1 with Coach Tim

    Oct 6, 2020·38m