#172 The Mindful Warrior In this episode, I share my experience of working with disabled people and those who suffer from ill mental health. Positive and negative aspects of it and how it affects me. Karate For Mental Health Book Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, fee...
Aug 21, 2024•17 min
A short podcast focusing on the Principles of Kata that I'm using in my training. Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel free to pass it along to your enemies – perhaps they'll find it enlightening! Support the show at no extra cost to you by shopping on Amazon throu...
Aug 15, 2024•14 min
Karate's self-defense principles focus on awareness, prevention, and effective techniques, while its sporting variants, such as Kudo and WKF, offer diverse approaches to competition, each with unique rules and emphasis on safety and skill. Beyond the physical, karate significantly benefits mental health by providing regular physical activity, fostering structure and routine, and promoting social interaction and community. It enhances mindfulness, offers stress relief, builds self-esteem, and tea...
Aug 09, 2024•24 min
In this episode, I have the pleasure to chat with Heian Karate owners Emily and Paul Musolf, couple that made bringing community and taking personal control their mission. Check the links below to all the things we discussed in the podcast. Courses: Paul Musolf’s Kakiya: The Essential Guide: https://bit.ly/kakiyaessentialguide Paul Enfield's Iron Palm: https://gkcglobalshop.com/collections/hojo-undo/products/iron-palm-online-workshop-recommended Les Bubka's Kata Bunkai Courses: https://payhip.co...
Aug 03, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Kata, a Japanese term meaning "form," is more than just a series of movements; it's a highly detailed pattern of motion practised solo or in pairs. kata is designed to transition smoothly from one posture to another, teaching proper form and technique. Each move within a kata serves a purpose, teaching students how to visualize different combat scenarios. This practice isn't just about physical movements but also about understanding the potential applications of each motion, a concept known as b...
Jul 30, 2024•9 min
Hanshi Marc has been training in martial arts for over fifty years. He began training in Wadoryu karate in 1973 in Pembroke, Wales and was twice junior Welsh Champion. He has fought in Knockdown Karate and represented his country fighting all over the world, including Russia, Denmark, Sweden, Spain, and Greece. Hanshi has won two AKA British titles and also won his category in Scotland’s first independent Knockdown Championships. In the 1980s, when kickboxing was in its infancy, Hanshi Marc foug...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 58 min
#166 Never Give UP with Dave Shaw Sensei Dave has overcome the fight with throat cancer, in this episode he shares with me how karate, family and friends helped him with recovery. https://www.sheffieldkarateclub.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/sheffieldkarateclub https://www.instagram.com/sheffieldkarateclub https://www.youtube.com/@sheffieldkarateclub Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this ...
Jul 18, 2024•33 min
Today we’re diving into the roles and responsibilities of key instructor titles within the martial arts hierarchy: Sensei, Renshi, Shihan, Kyoshi, Hanshi, and Soke. Understanding these titles not only enhances our respect for the art but also guides us in our own journey of martial development. Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with you...
Jul 15, 2024•16 min
#164 Karate & Film Making with Mike Zawadzki In today's episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Mike Zawadzki Shidokan Jitsu practitioner, a film producer and a fellow Pole. We talked about martial arts, mental health and his Netflix movies Bartkowiak and Lesson Plan which reach top ratings on Netflix. https://www.facebook.com/lightcraft.news Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this...
Jul 11, 2024•47 min
#163 Development In Karate If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please 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/3qqfuhy If you would like to support the Karate For Mental Health Programme, you can buy our merchandise (links below) or donate via ☕ Buy me a coffee 👇 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KFMH Karat...
Jul 05, 2024•17 min
Few people asked about The Jupiter Belt, so here's the truth behind the best belt that you can't get! If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please 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/3qqfuhy If you would like to support the Karate For Mental Health Programme, you can buy our merchandise (links below) or donate v...
Jul 02, 2024•11 min
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 24, 2024•12 min
I like to share the success I'm getting but I think it is only fair to share the failure. This episode is just that. Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel free to pass it along to your enemies – perhaps they'll find it enlightening! Support the show at no extra cost...
Jun 17, 2024•16 min
#159 Whistlekick with Jeremy Lesniak. Sensei Jeremy is a founder of the Whistlekick brand of protective equipment, which quickly evolved into other areas offering services, events and radio. It was a great pleasure to learn from Jeremy about the evolution of Whistlekick and his journey as a host of highly popular podcast. I hope that you will enjoy this episode as much as I did, if you would like to connect with Jeremy please use the links below, and if you are not a Whistlekicks Martial Arts Ra...
Jun 15, 2024•1 hr 21 min
I was avoiding this project for just over two years, I think now is the time to get out of my comfort zone and challenge myself again. If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please 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/3qqfuhy If you would like to support the Karate For Mental Health Programme, you can buy our merc...
Jun 11, 2024•17 min
In this episode, I'm discussing Neoclassical Karate with Noah Legel Sensei. Noah as he describes himself is a karate geek who has a vast knowledge of karate history and awareness of unique karate systems. I hope you will enjoy our conversation if you would like to connect with Noah links below: https://www.facebook.com/ilpracticalkarate https://www.inkks.org/ https://www.facebook.com/nmlegel https://www.youtube.com/@ilpracticalkarate If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and yo...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 35 min
#156 - Structure and Power As my guest couldn't join me I decided to share my thoughts on structure and power generation with you. The quick summary is: Striking and kicking - explosive and elastic power Grappling range - flexible and mobile structure and power Grund - structure and set up If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free ...
May 29, 2024•18 min•Ep. 156
An ongoing conversation about Kung Fu philosophy, practice, and training for the Kung Fu curious and old school practitioners of any style. Featuring honest bi-weekly discussions and interviews about current events, training, the long history of Chinese Kung Fu, and its meaning and relevance to today's practitioners. With over 50 years of experience teaching, training, and using internal and external styles of Chinese Kung Fu, Owen Schilling and Randel Davis bring insight, laughter, perspective,...
May 25, 2024•1 hr 27 min
If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please 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/3qqfuhy If you would like to support the Karate For Mental Health Programme, you can buy our merchandise (links below) or donate via ☕ Buy me a coffee 👇 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KFMH Karate Journal here: https:/...
May 22, 2024•17 min
#153 Nova Karate Jutsu with Andy Allen Andy Allen, 7th dan, is the chief instructor of NKJ. He has been practising Shotokan karate since he joined the Dalhousie karate club with senseis Tony and Danny Tam in 1990. His karate teaching experience includes instructing at Dal Tech (formerly T.U.N.S.) from 1994 to 1997. He also has been teaching an NKJ martial arts course in the public school system since 2005. Sensei Allen has a keen interest in studying the practical application of kata. He has bee...
May 19, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Stephen began his martial arts training in his family’s adopted homeland, New Zealand. A martial tradition ran through the family, reaching back to the high Tang dynasty. His grandmother was a trained swordswoman who participated in the bloody warlord and brigands era of early 20th century China. Stephen’s first formal teacher was Karl Sargent, the winner of several championships in the Pacific and Asia. Stephen has trained eight times in Okinawa and other parts of East Asia (Tokyo, Beijing, Hon...
May 17, 2024•31 min
#151 Principle Centric with Simon Oliver Sensei Over 50 years of study, practical application, and obsessive interest in the martial arts means Simon Oliver delivers some of the most Dynamic martial arts Seminars around. Born in 1961 into a rare martial arts heritage both his father and grandfather were former Jujutsu and judo practitioners Simon Oliver started learning Jujutsu and judo at the tender age of six years to try and calm is boisterous nature. It was a chance experience that lead him ...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 43 min
#150 Boxing with Tommy Joe Moore Catch up with Tommy Joe Moore and in-depth conversation on the reality of coaching, fighting and seminars. Links to Tommy's stuff: Books : Boxing on the Cobbles Modern Bartitsu Shanghai School of Streetfighting Media: https://tommyjoemoore.com/ https://youtube.com/@TommyMooreww2combatives facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tommy.j.moore If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please use my affiliate link, for which I get ...
May 05, 2024•2 hr 5 min
#149 Longevity and Karate In this episode, I talk about longevity and karate, something that recently became my main part of training. We all go through the stages of our karate journey. Let me take you through my karate journey, please let me know what your focus is in karate training. The mentioned book Anxious Black Belt If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something...
May 03, 2024•27 min
#148 Conscious Combat Club - Georgia Verry Georgia is a martial artist and exercise scientist with nearly 20 years of experience in karate, kickboxing and jiu-jitsu. Georgia is the founder of the Conscious Combat Club, a registered charity established to disrupt gender-based violence through trauma-informed martial arts programs for women and gender-diverse people. Our website: https://www.consciouscombat.club/ To donate: https://conscious-combat-club.raiselysite.com/ Instagram: https://www.inst...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Kata in Karate - MKT#5 there's a lot of versions of grappling hands aka sparring Welcome to Mornin Karate Thought, the show where I wake up, drop kids to school and grab coffee to share with you my thought about karate. If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel free to pass it along to your enemies – perhaps they'll find it enlightening! Support the show at no extra cost to you by shopp...
Apr 26, 2024•11 min
Kata in Karate - MKT#4k Kata is an important component of Karate and is the one that is mostly misunderstood by people outside of Karate Welcome to Mornin Karate Thought, the show where I wake up, drop kids to school and grab coffee to share with you my thought about karate. If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel free to pass it along to your enemies – perhaps they'll find it enlight...
Apr 25, 2024•7 min
Welcome to Mornin Karate Thought, the show where I wake up, drop kids to school and grab coffee to share with you my thought about karate. If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel free to pass it along to your enemies – perhaps they'll find it enlightening! Support the show at no extra cost to you by shopping on Amazon through my affiliate link, where I receive a small commission on yo...
Apr 24, 2024•8 min
Brewing Budo - Ken Night I'm very glad to have Ken back on my podcast, we talk about Fish & Chips, grading changes, BJJ, Karate and his visit to the UK. KenFu TV link: https://www.youtube.com/@kenfutv Seminar registration links: both days one day If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please 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. ...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 5 min
What are the Parts of Karate? - MKT#2 Welcome to Mornin Karate Thought, the show where I wake up, drop kids to school and grab coffee to share with you my thought about karate. If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel free to pass it along to your enemies – perhaps they'll find it enlightening! Support the show at no extra cost to you by shopping on Amazon through my affiliate link, wh...
Apr 23, 2024•8 min
