In this episode we’re joined by Cheyne McMahon of the Australian Karate Academy. We chat about his Karate history, kata, modern sport karate, his custom karate gis and much more! https://www.aka.com.au Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Our training notebook! https://amzn.to/3zTtAwu Our Merch! https://www.teepubl...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 57 min
The first chat was so good we had to have him back so we are joined once again by Sensei Russ Smith! In this episode we dive into 5 Ancestor Boxing and its similarities to Karate, the tactics of various arts, evolving as martial artists and much much more! https://www.burinkan.org/burinkan/ Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversations...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 24 min
In this episode we are joined by Matt Law who is the founder of the charity “Geez A Gi”. Matt tells us all about how the charity came about, what its mission is, and most importantly how you can support it! The charity is doing some fantastic work so please check them out and support them at the links below. https://geezagi.org https://www.instagram.com/geezagi?igsh=MW45c3M1cDM0M2VyNg== https://www.facebook.com/share/18bqs7jVuM/?mibextid=wwXIfr Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham...
May 21, 2025•41 min
We are joined once again by Rich Dimitri and Pam Armitage to talk all things violence prevention. If real self defence is something you’re interested in then Rich and Pam are the people you need to listen to! Hope you enjoy this one as much as we did……because they will be returning later on this year! So stay tuned. https://studyofviolence.com https://www.selfdefenceglobal.online/ https://www.raid-defence.com/ Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ con...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 54 min
In this episode we’re joined by Gus Rogers of Heads of the Valleys Tang Soo Do. Gus talks about his early Tang Soo Do training, and what led up to him deciding to write his book “Recipes do not make delicious meals”. Please go and support Gus by liking and subscribing to his YouTube channel or pre ordering the book. All links below! Links from the episode https://www.hovtsd.com/product-page/recipes-do-not-make-delicious-meals-book https://www.youtube.com/@HOVTangSooDo https://youtu.be/jFgMdTSz0m...
Apr 23, 2025•52 min
In this episode we’re joined by Andrew Adams and Jeremy Lesniak of Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio. If you don’t know of Whistlekick then where have you been?! Whistlekick is the largest martial arts podcast out there and has recently surpassed 1000 episodes. They’ve featured over 500 guests (including the two of us) so check them out in the links below. We had a blast having them on and we hope you enjoy listening. https://www.instagram.com/whistlekick/ https://www.tiktok.com/@whistlekick https:...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 8 min
In this episode we’re joined by Sensei Russ Smith. Russ is an expert in various styles of martial arts including Goju Ryu Karate, 5 Ancestor Boxing and Matayoshi Kobudo to name a few. We talk karate, Kung fu, principle based learning, teaching and much more! We hope you get as much out of this as we did. Check out everything Russ does on his website below. https://www.burinkan.org/burinkan/Default.aspx Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversatio...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 27 min
We’re finally back after a busy Christmas and New Year period! Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Our training notebook! https://amzn.to/3zTtAwu Our Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/conversationsonkarate Buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KarateConvo Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com...
Feb 19, 2025•52 min
The final episode of 2024 is here! Thank you all for your continued support, we both very much appreciate it. Merry Christmas! Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Our training notebook! https://amzn.to/3zTtAwu Our Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/conversationsonkarate Buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee...
Dec 25, 2024•54 min
It’s episode 80, which can mean only one thing…..the return of Ken Knight of Kenfu! We talk about Ken’s recovery, his trip to the UK earlier in the year, martial arts curriculums and so much more. Listen, enjoy and then go and subscribe to Ken’s YouTube channel. https://youtube.com/@kenfutv?si=aWVBygak5eolZTOm Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkara...
Dec 17, 2024•2 hr 28 min
This episode we are joined once again by Mary Stevens! We talk about her joint venture with Jamie Clubb, her course around women in Karate and much much more! We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. Important Links from Mary https://www.facebook.com/athenakarate https://www.facebook.com/share/p/sEAjDbTNB2Ji3pEn/?mibextid=WC7FNe this was also very pertinent to the discussion! https://animalinstincts.ai/ https://payhip.com/AthenaEducationChannel Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/gl...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 22 min
This episode we’re joined by owner and chief instructor of Applied Karate Academy, Steve Goodhand. We talk competition, bunkai, cross training and much more! https://appliedkarateacademy.co.uk Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Our training notebook! https://amzn.to/3zTtAwu Our Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/us...
Oct 17, 2024•59 min
We’re back after a break to talk superheroes, action heroes, martial arts movies, and a little bit of Karate! Steven Segal “Me want the punani” (yes that is the name of the song!!) https://youtu.be/vLe_BZ1mo3I?si=5uP6zqhw1HG5lpIg Napoleon Blownapart https://youtube.com/@napoleonblownapartmma?si=IEWVXUz9EDYRc5V8 Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkar...
Sep 14, 2024•53 min
We are joined in this episode by Sensei Noah Legel. We talk about his martial arts history, his late sensei, waza Wednesdays, Kishimoto Di and more! Neo Classical Karate Kobudo Society https://www.inkks.org Noah’s Website https://ilpracticalkarate.com Waza Wednesday https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOtJuscqh_GVFSaJTqhPkV8-ELWm-Ymen&si=HZNkzFwH-DjtHWQZ Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s...
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 76
We’re live from Les Bubka’s garden in this all star episode! Were joined by Joe, Les, Ken and Liz in this post seminar chat. We talk the brewing budo seminar and much more. Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Our training notebook! https://amzn.to/3zTtAwu Our Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/conversationsonka...
Jul 18, 2024•35 min
It’s Conversations on BJJ in this episode as we’re joined by Professor Roy Dean. Roy is a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and holds black belts in Judo, Seibukan Jiu Jitsu and Aikido. Enjoy as we discuss traditional martial arts for the modern day, avoiding injury as an older martial artist, how to choose the right training partners and more! Check out Roys YouTube channel below https://youtube.com/@roydean?si=D9UdCY402y4YmjVB Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 35 min
After 4 years we are joined once again by Sensei Joe Swift! We dive into Kobudo, Karate history, kata application and so much more. Here is a link to Joes new Patreon https://patreon.com/Bujutsu_Translations?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversations...
May 15, 2024•2 hr 23 min
Today we’re joined by one host of the Kung Fu Conversations podcast, Randel Davis. We talk all things Kung Fu and Chinese martial arts, the difference between external and internal arts, Kung Fu movies and more. Check out Randel on his Instagram and his podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ejzo2maV4f4TKXrP86Hjw?si=ZhekhqM6RAe_kBaWCTNgCA https://www.instagram.com/redforestchineseboxing?igsh=bWY0bXJ6N2d5aW9n https://www.instagram.com/kfconversations?igsh=eXk4cjl2M3VidWZr Socials and Merch https...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 28 min
In the latest episode we chat to Jamie Clubb about his and Mary Stevens new child focused self protection course, Animal Instincts. https://animalinstincts.ai/ Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Our training notebook! https://amzn.to/3zTtAwu Our Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/conversations-on-karate Buy us...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 41 min
It’s episode 70, which can mean only one thing….the return of Ken of Kenfu! Join us as we talk everything from A.I, books, Star Wars, technology and even a bit of Martial Arts. Ken also tells us about the struggles he’s been going through after a nasty injury, and the inspiring way he’s been dealing with it. Hope you enjoy! Links from our chat https://youtu.be/nD1juBlZ5a8?si=1wkv-_Hl0EfUG-pz https://youtu.be/8TKXD1mqGjQ?si=caYBeMSP31z5yU-Z https://www.audible.com/pd/B002UZMLXM?source_code=ASSORA...
Apr 03, 2024•2 hr 36 min
Strap yourselves in for the most controversial martial arts chat of all time!! Well not quite, but Sue & Greg go over some hard truths of Karate and martial arts in episode 69 of Funakoshis favourite podcast. Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Our training notebook! https://amzn.to/3zTtAwu Our Merch! https://...
Feb 16, 2024•46 min
Sue and Greg answer questions from the listeners in the final episode of 2023! Thank you to everyone who sent in questions and to all of you for the support this year. Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Our training notebook! https://amzn.to/3zTtAwu Our Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/conversations-on-karat...
Dec 23, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Sue and Greg talk about British UFC champions, class distractions, the dreaded hikite and more! Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Our training notebook! https://amzn.to/3zTtAwu Our Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/conversations-on-karate Buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KarateConvo Music courte...
Dec 06, 2023•55 min
Sue and Greg talk about UFC 294, the recent Karate Combat course held by AKA in Poole, Francis Nganou shocking the combat sports world and more! Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Our training notebook! https://amzn.to/3zTtAwu Our Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/conversations-on-karate Buy us a coffee! http...
Nov 06, 2023•35 min
Sue and Greg talk about YouTuber boxing, feeling burnt out on Karate, Muay Thai, BJJ and everything else in between! Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Our training notebook! https://amzn.to/3zTtAwu Our Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/conversations-on-karate Buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Kar...
Oct 23, 2023•49 min
Sue and Greg have a long over due catch up on the world of Karate and martial arts! Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Our training notebook! https://amzn.to/3zTtAwu Our Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/conversations-on-karate Buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KarateConvo Music courtesy of https:...
Sep 29, 2023•37 min
Sue and Greg are joined by longtime friend of the podcast Dr James Hatch to talk all things Karate, Kobudo and everything else in between. Also we wanted to say a massive shoutout to long time listener Ben Holbrook who came to train with us a couple of weeks ago. This was recorded before then so we couldn’t shout him out during the episode, but there is something in it that being a fellow great mate he will appreciate. Socials and Merch https://www.jamesmhatch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/glyn...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 39 min
Sue and Greg are joined by Joe Andrews to talk about the recent Martial Arts festival hosted by Matt Stait (who joins us as the end of the episode). Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Our training notebook! https://amzn.to/3zTtAwu Our Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/conversations-on-karate Buy us a coffee! ...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Since we last spoke to Hanshi there’s been a global pandemic and he’s moved countries twice which means there’s a lot to catch up on! Join us as we have another fantastic chat with the legendary Patrick McCarthy who joins us all the way from Okinawa. https://instagram.com/koryuuchinadi?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://youtube.com/@EastWestFightingArts Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 htt...
Jun 21, 2023•3 hr 11 min
It’s episode 60 which can mean only one thing, the return of Ken Andrews!! No that’s not right, the return of Joe Knight!! They look so similar it’s an easy mistake to make….it’s the return of Ken Knight and Joe Andrews! Join us as we talk about all things martial arts, beards, teaching and so much more. Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www...
Apr 15, 2023•2 hr 46 min
