In this week's episode I had the pleasure to talk with Mateusz Jędrzejczyk Sensei from the Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Do Trójmiasto, Poland. Our conversation encompassed how he was introduced to Karate. We also covered Different aspects of his approach to Karate, interaction between music and Karate. If you would like to get in touch with Mateusz please follow the links below: https://m.facebook.com/Gojutrojmiasto/ https://www.youtube.com/c/jehoszua/featured If you would like to support the show w...
Aug 13, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Children went to sleep earlier, so I had a chance to record my thoughts . I wish to share with you short update on club and my personal endeavours, and give advice to all men how to stay safe. Make sure you listen to the end! If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below. https://amzn....
Aug 09, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this week's episode I had the pleasure to talk with Michelle Vanderlinden-Enfield and Paul Enfield from the Goju Karate Centre in Carlsbad, California. Both Michelle and Paul are proficient Karate teachers travelling the world and teaching their approach to Karate. Our conversation encompassed how they were introduced to Karate and how they met. We also covered inclusion, equality, training with students of different abilities, and how we as martial artists can help make training more female ...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode my guest is my wife, Anna. We discuss what it is like to live with another martial artist, the diversity of martial arts clubs and the impact of children. We also discussed the club that Anna originally started Karate at, for further information please see www.GuildfordKarate.com or www.facebook.com/guildfordkarate If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when ...
Jul 29, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Today's episode of reflections over the sink is dedicated to being yourself. All of us sometimes like to pretend to be someone else or create projection of better version of us. Take a deep breath accept your flaws, as in a words of Oscar Wilde "Be yourself as everyone else is already taken" . If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it ...
Jul 25, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Today my guest is Gary Savage BJJ expert and author of the book with controversial title: Karate doesn't work in a phone box. I really enjoyed the conversation, we have covered mental health aspects of martial arts. Gary have a Bipolar disorder making his life a roller coaster. If you would like to find out more about Gary please follow links below: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Karate-Doesnt-Work-Phone-Box/dp/0993571832 https://www.facebook.com/Gary-Savage-WriterAuthor-474385272977989/ https://www.f...
Jul 23, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Part two of my conversation with Bunkai Bastards. Brian Bates, Andrew Kidd, Rober Davis and I talked about practical Karate, it's methodology, impact on mental health and cross training. we touched subjects of Karate to be religion like, anatomy grading and much more. If you would like to know more about Bunkai Bastards please check their web links below: http://www.bunkaibastards.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdtEsuGev3GF4Vr5ZVxLEg?fbclid=IwAR1fvpR6K3u2Juo2Xb38WG36cTUX6xThfXlST0v1wGR...
Jul 16, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 21
After publishing my first book - Anxious Black Belt, I revived few questions from readers and friends. Question was simple -How to write a book. In this episode I describe in short how I’ve done it. If you would like to check out Anxious Black Belt you can grab it on Amazon in both formats Ebook and Paperback link below Anxious Black Belt https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1702144402 If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate...
Jul 12, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Part one of my conversation with Bunkai Bastards. Brian Bates, Andrew Kidd, Rober Davis and I talked about practical Karate, it's methodology, impact on mental health and cross training. we touched subjects of Karate to be religion like, anatomy grading and much more. If you would like to know more about Bunkai Bastards please check their web links below: http://www.bunkaibastards.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdtEsuGev3GF4Vr5ZVxLEg?fbclid=IwAR1fvpR6K3u2Juo2Xb38WG36cTUX6xThfXlST0v1wGR...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode my guest is Tracy James from Project Aspire, we talk about mental health, community and possibilities to apply for funding in support of the clubs and activities. Tracy gives advice where to look for support within the council. We also cover current situation and it's impact on community. If you want to know more about Aspire and possible funding please check their websites: ASPIRE PAGE: https://www.guildford.gov.uk/projectaspire ASPIRE GRANT APPLICATION: https://www.guildford.go...
Jul 03, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 18
As we talked on our session about choosing three kata to specialise in, I thought I record my thoughts on subject, let me know what do you think about it. If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below. https://amzn.to/369jbki 🥋About: Les Bubka is an author, Karate coach, entrepreneur ...
Jun 30, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 17
I'm talking with Christian Wedewardt creator of Karate Praxis dojo from Germany. We are talking about Christian view on practical Karate, mental health, his awesome book Heian Kata Bunkai Phenomenon and future plans for Karate Praxis. Christian is very open and fun person to talk to, I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. Links to Christian work: Website : http://karate-praxis.de/ FB Page : https://www.facebook.com/KARATEPRAXIScom-186329018541028/ Book : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heian-Kata-Bunk...
Jun 26, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode I reflect on positive outcomes of lockdown and covid19. If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below. https://amzn.to/369jbki 🥋About: Les Bubka is an author, Karate coach, entrepreneur and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Promoting inclusive Karate with a focus on...
Jun 24, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Recording of my talk during the Karate for Mental Health seminar. In my session we covered the` adaptation of Karate for students with different abilities. Many thanks to those that contributed to this session including Don Came, Chris Hanson, Peter Russell, Ben and Alison Slack and Rob O'Neill. If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that i...
Jun 19, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode I discuss the Karate for Mental Health (KFMH) seminar that we ran via Zoom last weekend. If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below. https://amzn.to/369jbki 🥋About: Les Bubka is an author, Karate coach, entrepreneur and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Promoting...
Jun 17, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode I'm talking to Ken Knight from KenFu.TV. Our main topic is practical karate and how to make the transition from traditional karate to practical approach. We also talked about mental health, grading syllabus, cross training and adaptation for students with different abilities. If you want more info about Ken please check out his website. https://www.kenfu.tv/ If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate li...
Jun 12, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode I answer the question - did you start your own karate style? If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below. https://amzn.to/369jbki 🥋About: Les Bubka is an author, Karate coach, entrepreneur and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Promoting inclusive Karate with a foc...
Jun 10, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode of Accidental Podcast or Something like that I'll be talking to "Kudo" Mal Sanchez- Jones, head coach of Kudo Wales. Great conversation about mental health, sport, martial arts, methodology and of course Kudo. If you are interested in Mal's work please check out his fb profile below: https://www.facebook.com/goshinandkudoacademy If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small co...
Jun 04, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode of reflections over the sink, I talk about perfect technique in Karate. Does such thing as perfect exist in martial arts? If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below. https://amzn.to/369jbki 🥋About: Les Bubka is an author, Karate coach, entrepreneur and creator of th...
Jun 03, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Today's guest on Accidental podcast or something like that is Iain Abernethy Sensei. As most of the interviews with Iain are Bunkai orientated I decided to ask bit different question. Want to know more tune in. If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below. https://amzn.to/369jbki 🥋Ab...
May 29, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Most of people who I know struggles with letting things go. From anger through material things to friendship. In this episode I talk about my view on letting. If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below. https://amzn.to/369jbki 🥋About: Les Bubka is an author, Karate coach, entrepren...
May 27, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Conversation about martial arts, mental health, religion and ego with Matt Jardine. If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below. https://amzn.to/369jbki 🥋About: Les Bubka is an author, Karate coach, entrepreneur and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Promoting inclusive Karate wit...
May 24, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Talking about money side of lockdown and our Karate for Mental Health seminar. If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below. https://amzn.to/369jbki 🥋About: Les Bubka is an author, Karate coach, entrepreneur and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Promoting inclusive Karate with a f...
May 23, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In martial arts the is a lot of talk about respect and other virtue, but does it translate to other parts of life? Check out what I think about it. If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below. https://amzn.to/369jbki 🥋About: Les Bubka is an author, Karate coach, entrepreneur and cre...
May 20, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Most of my ideas, reflections or thinking happens over the sink, don’t know why washing up is so calming for me. Hope that flow of the water won’t be to distracting. If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below. https://amzn.to/369jbki 🥋About: Les Bubka is an author, Karate coach, en...
May 18, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Few words about this podcast, myself and plans for future. If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below. https://amzn.to/369jbki 🥋About: Les Bubka is an author, Karate coach, entrepreneur and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Promoting inclusive Karate with a focus on mental healt...
May 16, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Interview with practical Karateka Andy Allen Sensei. If you would like to support the show with no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below. https://amzn.to/369jbki 🥋About: Les Bubka is an author, Karate coach, entrepreneur and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Promoting inclusive Karate with a focus on mental health aspe...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
