Sue and Greg ramble about what a “black belt” really is! Inspired by Ken Knight of Kenfu TV, we dive into what makes a black belt and all the controversy that may or may not come with it! If you have thoughts on this topic then get it touch and let us know what you think! Socials and Merch https://youtube.com/channel/UCRq_hHmVz4JxiBSWeWEkc9Q https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conve...
Jan 23, 2022•43 min
The first episode of 2022 is actually the final episode of 2021! Take a step into the past as we talk about DK Yoo and Bradley Scott, the UFC and more importantly, everything GOOD in the Karate world! 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.teepubli...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 8 min
We are joined once again by thr wonderful Ken Knight of KenfuTV! We chat about Karate, Kali, BJJ as well as the importance of belts, The Karate Kid and much more. Give it a listen, get in touch with us and Ken to let us know what you think, and of course check out Ken’s fantastic YouTube channel linked below! https://youtube.com/c/kenfuTV Links to check out https://www.kataaro.com https://youtu.be/rARV4bEZFiY Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conv...
Nov 21, 2021•3 hr 5 min
In this BONUS episode we chat about the fantastic fights at both UFC 267 and 268! Enjoy our thoughts and check out the links below and see what you think of the fights. Videos to check out Chandler vs Gaethje https://youtu.be/gADM3DUXFPU Rose vs Weili 2 https://youtu.be/EeKDAqL4G2E Usman vs Covington 2 https://youtu.be/4LtfiYHvLtM Holloway enters the matrix https://youtu.be/kF17C2VKrK4 Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate http...
Nov 09, 2021•38 min
Rest in Peace Sensei Chuck Merriman. We recorded this conversation with Chuck Merriman in August 2020. He talked to us for a long time and he told us incredible stories, One favourite was the time that he met Richard Burton in London. He sadly passed away in October 2021 and we wanted to say thank you to him for his generosity to spending so long with us and for sharing his wisdom and encouragement. And also to pass on our condolences to his family and many friends around the world. Please liste...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 56 min
This episode we are joined by Mary Stevens. We talk a lot about Mary’s work in India, woman’s self defence, the problems with martial artists teaching self defence and much more! If you’d like to donate to help Marys fantastic cause then please click the link below. https://www.facebook.com/donate/387584596213187/414354080047455/ http://www.redbrigadetrust.org/ https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://ww...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 33 min
In this episode we are joined by Mario McKenna. We had a great discussion on history, translations, and he shares with us his thoughts on the current direction of Karate. His latest book translation, An introduction to Karate Do by Kenwa Mabuni, is out now. https://www.lulu.com/en/gb/shop/genwa-nakasone-and-kenwa-mabuni-and-mario-mckenna/an-introduction-to-karate-do/paperback/product-eqpr92.html?page=1&pageSize=4 https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_...
Sep 19, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Sue and Greg chat absolute nonsense…..with a fair bit of gold thrown in for good measure! Listen to Greg’s brain slowly deteriorate while they talk Karate and onions for some reason. https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate 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 Music courtesy of https://www.purple-p...
Jul 31, 2021•37 min
The third host is back! Matt Jardine (aka The Casual) joins us to break down the main card of UFC 264. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Matt-Jardine/e/B07HQK4D4R%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://mobile.twitter.com/jardinekarate?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min
We are joined once again by Joe Andrews to talk Somerset Applied Karate’s brand new syllabus and the process of creating it! If you’re looking into updating or adjusting your syllabus then this is one to listen to! https://www.somersetappliedkarate.com https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 43 min
I’m this episode we are joined by Rob of McDojo life! We talk social media, martial arts movies, weapons, martial arts cults and of course mcdojos! Have a listen and in the words of Rob “Help keep Martial Arts legit!” https://instagram.com/mcdojolife https://youtube.com/c/McDojoLife https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com...
Jun 27, 2021•1 hr 58 min
In this episode we are joins once again by Les Bubka to talk Karate journals! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com
Jun 04, 2021•43 min
In this episode we are joined by Chris Hanson of Karate Unity! We chat about kata, cross training, Bruce Lee, journaling (shameless plug, we’ve made one, buy it when it’s out, it’s awesome) and much more! Go checkout the Karate Unity YouTube channel : https://youtube.com/c/KarateUnity Fight tips Shane Fazen: https://youtube.com/c/Fighttips Budo Brothers: www.budobrothers.com/ Sensei Ando :www.youtube.com/user/AndoMierzwa https://precisionstriking.com/ https://tritacmartialarts.com/ https://iaina...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 49 min
Episode 33 - Just be free man! Sue is grumpy and Greg is delirious yet somehow they manage to drop some seeds of advice about pad holding! Have a listen, and if you enjoy then leave us a review! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com
May 13, 2021•38 min
Sue and Greg give their thoughts on the recent UFC, the first in over a year with a full crowd and what a way to start! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com
May 01, 2021•26 min
In this episode we chat to Sensei Mike Clarke about training in Okinawa, the current state of karate, his time interviewing for some classic martial arts magazines, real violence compared to “self defence” and much more! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Hojo-Undo-Training-Traditional/dp/159439136X/ref=nodl_ https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Music courtesy of https://www...
Apr 23, 2021•2 hr 2 min
In this episode we are joined once again by Matt Jardine to talk about grappling in a karate syllabus. Syllabus construction has been on a lot of minds recently, including ours, so if that’s something you’re thinking about then get your notebook ready and give this one a listen! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Matt-Jardine/e/B07HQK4D4R%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://mobile.twitter.com/jardinekarate?lang=en https://www.britishcombat.co.uk/view-article/a-bad-photocopy https://www.instagram.com/gl...
Mar 30, 2021•2 hr 17 min
In this episode we are joined by Ken Knight of KenFu TV (Aka Joe Andrews’ American twin). We talk all things Karate, Kobudo, Escrimma, how Ken controversially abandoned ALL kata (he didn’t, we just want you traditionalists to listen and complain) and much more. Everyone go and check out and subscribe to Ken’s youtube channel (https://youtube.com/c/kenfuTV) easily some of the best produced, informative and thought provoking martial arts videos out there. https://youtube.com/c/kenfuTV https://www....
Mar 18, 2021•2 hr 29 min
We are once again joined by Matt Jardine as we give our thoughts on UFC 259. Hope you all enjoy this bonus episode. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Matt-Jardine/e/B07HQK4D4R%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://mobile.twitter.com/jardinekarate?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com
Mar 09, 2021•37 min
In this episode we are joined by author, martial artists and all round great guy Matt Jardine. We talk about Matts journey in the martial arts, his travelling, writing career and much more. We’ve linked Matts books below, go and check them out and support him, we sure will be! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Matt-Jardine/e/B07HQK4D4R%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://mobile.twitter.com/jardinekarate?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate htt...
Feb 28, 2021•2 hr 22 min
In this episode we chat to Sensei Mike Stone about his fascinating journey in the Martial Arts. From his early training, to his 91 fight winning streak, to meeting Bruce Lee and much much more! Hope you enjoy it. www.conversationsonkarate.com https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 46 min
There's no stopping sue and Greg. The best podcast ever just gets better and better.......with the return of Sensei Joe Andrews! Why spend a lifetime just raking gravel when you can tend to a whole garden? This and more is all answered in the first episode of 2021! We hope you enjoy. www.conversationsonkarate.com. https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com...
Jan 25, 2021•50 min
Sue and Greg bust some martial myths about trained fighters vs untrained fighters, is there an age limit for martial arts and more! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarateMusic courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com
Dec 16, 2020•43 min
In this episode Sue & Greg breakdown the recent UFC main event between Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa, talk about their current training and more! Links to videos discussed in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPKQ4m1zw5w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YlGbh2vlQs&t=1222s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHgFwQiRuSM https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate. www.conversationsonkarate....
Oct 22, 2020•55 min
In this episode Sue and Greg chat with Sensei Chuck Merriman about his extensive martial history, time in Okinawa, competitions, kata and much more! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate. www.conversationsonkarate.com Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 55 min
Please welcome Andi Kidd. 5th dan, Practical Karateka par excellence, fantastic teacher, mega swearer and cake appreciator. Once we got got talking there wasnt any point stopping so this is long and packed with interest. It has to be said that this is a massive CoK. Get a brew or a beer and enjoy. Lots of swearing so you have been warned! (This glowing description was written by Sue who may well be graded by Andy in the future so you can decide for yourselves how truthful it is). https://www.ins...
Aug 26, 2020•2 hr 52 min
In this episode Sue and Greg chat with Karate researcher, historian, author and teacher, Sensei Joe Swift. We have a super interesting chat about Karate history, kata, myths, his bookend research on Itosu Anko, movies and much more! Links below for things we discussed in the episode. Hope you all enjoy! Joe Swift - Itosu Anko Saviour of a Cultural Heritage: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/joe-swift/itosu-anko-savior-of-a-cultural-heritage-deluxe-edition/hardcover/product-1mkvg94d.html https://ww...
Aug 02, 2020•1 hr 57 min
We had a fantastic conversation with Andy Allen. If you are working on a syllabus right now and adding more practical aspects this is an episode you will not want to miss as Andy has a wealth of experience teaching and studying karate. Tune in to hear his legendary opinions on hikite and all about his favourite Martial Art movie. https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate Music courtesy of https://www.pur...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 34 min
In our 20th episode we are joined once again by the great and powerful Sensei James Hatch! We chat about Kobudō, black training gis, superheroes, modern day weapons and a bit of karate too! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 12 min
In this episode Sue and Greg ramble about lockdown, UFC and the 1978 classic....Drunken Master! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com
Jun 08, 2020•54 min
