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Anxious Black Belt Podcast

Les Bubkawww.lesbubka.co.uk
Karate is not what you think! This martial art can be used in many ways, to build your physical strength or mental fortitude. It can be a dynamic sport or a recreational hobby, a self-defense or self-development tool. Join Les Bubka to explore the possibilities within Karate and its connection to mental health, and listen to conversations with different martial artists on various subjects.
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Episodes

Matt Hudd Interview

Matt Hudd (Founder & Chief Instructor) Matt Started his training at the age of 7 years old. He has studied a whole range of different martial arts and holds 7 black belts and is also a level 2 Tai Chi instructor under Steve Rowe. Matt is also a NLP Master Practitioner and a certified hypnotherapist. His passion apart from Martial Arts is personal development and his mission is to help as many people with their mental well-being as possible. ⁠https://matthuddmartialarts.com/⁠ If you got some ...

Jul 28, 202324 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Super Master

We have all seen Ki masters, storytellers and non-active masters, this was happening to me. If you got some value from this episode or simply liked it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! Become Patreon ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/LesBubkaKarateJutsu⁠⁠⁠ If you want to try Athletic Brewing please use this link with a code LES20 and you will get 20% of your first order. ⁠⁠⁠https://athleticbrewinguk.rfrl....

Jul 06, 202316 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Weaponize your web with Filip Swennen

Filip Swennen is the head of the Rishinjuku Karate in Belgium and is responsible for international communication of Rishinjuku Karate. He is a head instructor of the SFDOJO, Filip has a master's degree in Japanese studies and has been living and exploring martial arts all over the world, he is also a author of the Weaponize Your Web book. The book is available on Amazon: Weaponize Your Web ( https://amzn.to/3MxpfXK ) If you would like to connect with Filip best way is to use his social media: ht...

May 25, 20231 hr 34 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Can you compete after 40?

Can you compete after 40? In short, yes you can! Listen for more If you got some value from this episode or simply liked it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! Become Patreon ⁠https://www.patreon.com/LesBubkaKarateJutsu⁠ If you want to try Athletic Brewing please use this link with a code LES20 and you will get 20% of your first order. ⁠https://athleticbrewinguk.rfrl.co/536y1⁠ If you would like to su...

May 19, 202310 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Martial Abuse

In this episode, I would like to share with you a few scattered thoughts about abuse couture in martial arts. Fair Fight project https://www.fairfight.nl/india.html If you got some value from this episode or simply liked it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! Become Patreon https://www.patreon.com/LesBubkaKarateJutsu If you want to try Athletic Brewing please use this link with a code LES20 and you w...

May 04, 202320 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Karate has a problem!

A common problem in Karate I see is over coaching, let me know if you agree with me. If you got some value from this episode or simply liked it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! Become Patreon https://www.patreon.com/LesBubkaKarateJutsu If you want to try Athletic Brewing please use this link with a code LES20 and you will get 20% of your first order. https://athleticbrewinguk.rfrl.co/536y1 If you ...

Apr 20, 202320 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Chat with Sir Knight

Super chat with my friend Ken Knight, If you want to try Athletic Brewing please use this link with a code LES20 and you will get 20% of your first order. https://athleticbrewinguk.rfrl.co/536y1 If you haven’t check Ken’s channel please click here: https://youtube.com/@kenfutv --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lesbubka/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 06, 202342 minSeason 3Ep. 12

There can be only one Sensei!

My students asked me what I think about people training in the different dojo. My answer is: There can be only one Sensei! If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at 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 somethin...

Mar 24, 202317 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Finland Car Chat

Apologies for background noise, we had conversations during our long drive from Vaasa to Helsinki after amazing time in Finland. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lesbubka/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 202314 min

Sugar, Seminars and Anxiety

In this episode, I share my experience with cutting out sugar, a recent seminar, and anxiety that crept in. If you got some value from this episode or simply liked it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at 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 ...

Mar 02, 202323 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Ai opinion on becoming Karate Master!

Unlock the Secrets of Karate with AI 🥋 I asked Artificial intelligence what it takes to become a master of Karate! Watch to discover the secrets! If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission wh...

Feb 03, 202323 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Women, Karate & Menopause with Raquel

In this episode, we chat about menopause and what impact it has on women karate-ka. If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at 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...

Jan 25, 202322 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Gavin Mulholland Interview

Gavin Mulholland Sensei is the Chief Instructor of Daigaku Karate Kai alongside Shihan Dan Lewis of Bristol Combat Goju Ryu and is also a regular on the UK MMA scene with his team DKK Fighters who compete successfully in Cage Rage, Ultimate Challenge, and BAMMA. One student even made it as far as the UFC. http://www.goju-karate.co.uk/ If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your en...

Jan 14, 20231 hr 8 min

Karate Combat: Is it Helping Karate’s Image?

Karate Combat: Is It Helping Karate's Image? I believe so! But it's not perfect, there are a few amazing things and a few things that I don't like. Check out what I'm talking about. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lesbubka/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 05, 202311 minSeason 3Ep. 2

New Year’s Ramblings

Random thoughts on 2023 If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at 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. Amazon https://amzn.to/3qq...

Jan 01, 202328 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Deadly Karate with Dr. James Hatch

In this episode, we investigate the historical evidence of karate being a deadly martial art with Dr. James Hatch. James is an educator, author, and martial arts historian if you would like to check out his blog, check it out below: https://www.jamesmhatch.com/ If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at no cos...

Dec 28, 202240 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Christmas Q&A with Les

In this episode, I’ll answer your questions! If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at 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. Amazo...

Dec 23, 202255 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Sensei Pain -Tommy Joe Moore

Tommy Joe Moore is a martial artist, combative instructor, author, and genuinely nice person with a great sense of humour. In this episode, we are discussing the mental health impact of martial arts on students, self-protection, and the historical reconstruction of Bartitsu. We also talk about Tommie's new book Boxing on the Cobbles which will be published in near future. Please check out Tommy's website where you can find all the information about his endeavors. Website Facebook If you got some...

Dec 14, 202238 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Trolls, Bullies, Haters & How To Deal With Them

In this episode, I’ll share with you how I deal with online bullies and haters. If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at 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...

Dec 11, 202221 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Tommy Joe Moore Interview

Short interview with Tommy Joe Moore, recorded during Fight Like Your Grandad Seminar by Mike Stilgoe from Self Defence and Survival. Tommy is a highly renowned martial artist, Bartitsu practitioner, combative expert, and author. Funny and kind person with tons of knowledge. If you would like to get in touch with him or book him for the fantastic seminar please use the link below: Webpage: https://tommyjoemoore.com/ If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon...

Dec 01, 202213 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Karate for Mental Health talk at the Guildford Library

Recording from my talk at the Guildford Library 📚 If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at 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....

Nov 26, 202254 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Rory Miller Seminar

I had the pleasure to host a seminar with Rory Miller in Guildford in association with Stephen Hollingdale from 1st Response Personal Protection and Self Defence Global. In summary, if you have a chance to attend the seminar with Rory I recommend you to join in. If you want details on why Rory Miller Seminar is such a good event please listen to the podcast. If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it ple...

Nov 03, 202218 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Keep Your Mouth Shut

Should we fight back the trolls or ignore them? What is your view? If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at 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...

Oct 28, 202210 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Karate Black Belt with Sue Roberts

today's guest is Sue from Conversations on Karate and we are discussing Karate black belt! Sue achieved not so long ago her first black belt rank, she shares with us her feelings, expectations, and changes that happened after the grading, including levitation! fun half-hour conversation with an amazing person. If you would like to support the show at 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 ...

Oct 15, 202238 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Karate For Life

In this episode, we talk about Karate for life. My not-so-young group of students expresses their feelings and experience with Karate and what impact it had on their health. If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which ...

Oct 05, 202215 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Living in the Slow Lane - Caffeine Free

Few thoughts about my experience with dropping caffeine. How my life changed being caffein free and living in a slow lane of life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lesbubka/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 202211 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Karate at Kilimanjaro with Martin Marshall

Conversation over Athletic brew about Martin's journey to the top of Kilimanjaro. Challenges he faced on the ascend and how Karate helped to build mental fortitude in a difficult environment. I hope you will enjoy this fascinating story of a karateka taking himself out of his comfort zone and testing his limits. All this was done in support of Macmillan Cancer Support if you would like to make a small donation please use the link below. http//www.justgiving.com/fundraising/paul-woollaston-climbi...

Sep 21, 202228 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Karate For All with Kevin Cooke

First please accept my apologies for the poor audio quality on my side you can hear Kevin cristal clear. We talked about Karate for all (Shuko kai), teaching people with disabilities, and the impact of karate on mental health. Hope you will enjoy this episode despite the sound hiccup. If you would like to connect with Kevin please check out the links below: Website: https://www.cornwallkarate.co.uk/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=cornwall%20karate Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user...

Sep 15, 202234 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Makeshift karate,broken lineage and my independence.

Hello I’m very happy that you are here, I’m Les Bubka, and let me take you on the journey into my karate world. The world with broken lineage, mysterious masters, and a strong focus on independence. Joe Andrews Story https://link.chtbl.com/t2UrTneM?fbclid=IwAR28srXrShNSECufvGpAG4eqP9pWQNwNURoFav4qOePejbBsfmJCZkhl9aY If you would like to grab a copy of the book The Dark Side of Karate use link below 👇 https://amzn.to/3D5FZ5b If you would like to support the show and buy me a coffee you can do th...

Sep 07, 202210 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Past, Present and Future with Joe Andrews Sensei

Departure from you’re teacher and organisation can be a painful and emotional experience. Listen to Joe Sensei about how it went for him, the emotional rollercoaster, and the confusion. If you would like to connect with Joe Andrews Sensei please use links below: https://www.facebook.com/somersetappliedkarate https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_1OtN17J3Kp2GxHfdBA9Iw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lesbubka/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Sep 02, 202245 minSeason 3Ep. 1
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