Welcome to Karate Over Coffee - a podcast where Cheyne McMahon discusses everything and anything Karate - including Dojo Management, Karate History, Techniques and Drills, Interviews, and much much more!
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#29 ESPRESSO SHOT - Karate in Korea Part 3 Another look at my Karate journey in Korea - How I found my Dojang! I went to a dew different Dojang before I settled on the one around the corner... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#27 The Purpose of Kata Training Kata can be Many Things for Many People - But I Practice for ONE Reason... Join host Cheyne McMahon as he discusses the reason for Kata Training, his thoughts on kata applications, why he has ditched the bunkai revolution, and many many more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#28 ESPRESSO SHOT - Olympic Kata Olympic Kata - Why it's not their fault... Join host Cheyne McMahon as he shares his thoughts on the good, the bad, and the downright ugly of the Olympic Kata... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#26 ESPRESSO SHOT - Karate in Korea Part 2 Another look at my Karate journey in Korea - this time I talk about how Korea is obsessed with demonstrations! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#25 Discussion with Josh Simmers Part Two Join host Cheyne McMahon as he sits down with Josh Simmers, host of Okinawa Karate Podcast, as they discuss their ultimate podcast guest, drunken pressure point fighting, and how a professional podcaster deals with the paparazzi... You can check out the Okinawa Karate Podcast here: https://okinawakaratepodcast.com/ If you would like support Karate Over Coffee, then please visit our Online Shop - www.karateovercoffeeshop.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
#24 ESPRESSO SHOT - The Positives of Olympic Kumite How Olympic Kumite can Assist Real-World Fighting JUST IN TIME FOR THE OLYMPICS Host Cheyne McMahon talks about the positive attributes of Olympic Kumite (WKF styled) loo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#23 - ESPRESSO SHOT - Be More Professional Be More Professional - How to Differentiate Yourself from the Local Karate Club Join Cheyne McMahon as he talks about how he tries to be more professional in approaching the karate club, instructors, members, and students! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
KARATE OVER COFFEE # 22 - Discussion with Josh Simmers Part One Get comfortable as Cheyne McMahon sits down with Josh Simmers, host of Okinawa Karate Podcast, as they discuss what is required running a Karate podcast! You can check out the Okinawa Karate Podcast here: https://okinawakaratepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ESPRESSO SHOT - Taekwondo at the Olympics Join Cheyne McMahon for the first first Espresso Shot - a Short but Strong Brew! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#20 - ESPRESSO SHOT - Karate in Korea Part 1 How I Won an Open Competition in South Korea! (please excuse the audio - it was done on my iphone while driving) I lived in South Korea from 2004 - 2006 and along the way I competed in tournaments, opened my own Dojo, taught the National team, and almost stumbled into North Korea in my Karategi! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#19 Tsuneari Yahiro - Australia's first Karate Olympian A discussion with Tsuneari Yahiro as he prepares for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo Cheyne McMahon sits down with Tsuneari Yahiro to discuss what it takes to become an elite Karate athlete and Australia's first Karate Olympian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
KARATE OVER COFFEE # 18 - Discussion with Thomas Feldmann Author of Anko Itosu - The Man. The Master. The Myth. Biography of a Legend. Join host Cheyne McMahon as he sits down with Thomas Feldmann to discuss his latest book. This is the summary as found on lulu.com Ankō Itosu is one of the most important figures in the development of modern karate, both a martial art and sport which is practiced today by millions of people worldwide. He not only laid the foundation of modern training but taught ...
KARATE OVER COFFEE #17 - Finding The Right Dojo How To Identify Which Dojo Works For You Join host Cheyne McMahon as he talks about his experiences dealing with part-time and permanent locations, 1 to 10 year plan. and how to identify what Dojo suits you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is for the serious Karate-Ka! Discussion Three with Joe Swift Settle in and get comfortable as I talk to Joe Swift in PART THREE of a discussion on the Chinese Martial Arts influence onto Okinawan Karate, the word 'Karate', and much more! Joe Swift is an author, translator, historian, and karate teacher who has dedicated a huge chunk of his life to understand more about Karate and Kobudo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
KARATE OVER COFFEE PODCAST - EPISODE 15 Trimming a Syllabus - What to Keep and What to Throw Out This podcast may be suited better for instructors or potential instructors who are questioning their own syllabus. Cheyne McMahon will break it into 2 sections - one will be dedicated to the types of techniques, drills, kata etc to keep and throw out, the other part will revolve around how to structure a syllabus after Black Belt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
KARATE OVER COFFEE PODCAST - EPISODE 14 Tradition vs Evolution - When To Move On... In this Podcast Cheyne McMahon discusses when to keep tradition and when to embrace evolution. When Do We Keep Tradition and When Do We Embrace Evolution? Karate vs Karate Self-Defence Evolution of Kumite Saving your hip flexors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
EPISODE 13 - Why I DELETED The Pinan Kata From My Syllabus! Join host Cheyne McMahon as he explains why he has taken the Pinan Kata OUT of his Adult Syllabus and why it is better for his dojo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
KARATE OVER COFFEE #12 - Discussion with Joe Swift - Part Two Settle in and get comfortable as Cheyne McMahon talks to Joe Swift in PART TWO of a discussion on Matsumura's Karate principles, biomechanics and weight distribution, and MUCH MUCH more! Joe Swift is an author, translator, historian, and karate teacher who has dedicated a huge chunk of his life to understand more about Karate and Kobudo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
KARATE OVER COFFE #11 - Discussion with Joe Swift - Part One Settle in and get comfortable as Cheyne McMahon talks to Joe Swift in PART ONE of a discussion on the evolution of karate, Japanese government influence into the development of Karate, the peichin clothing and movement, and MUCH MUCH more! Joe Swift is an author, translator, historian, and karate teacher who has dedicated a huge chunk of his life to understand more about Karate and Kobudo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
KARATE OVER COFFEE PODCAST - EPISODE 10 "Life After Shodan Part Two" This podcast will focus on what Life After Shodan is like, and what we can do to keep students for the long haul. - The difference between Shodan and Junior Shodan - How Westerners look at Shodan compared to Japan/Okinawa. - How to structure a syllabus to ensure retention of Black Belt Students - Available Roles in and out of the dojo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
KARATE OVER COFFEE PODCAST - EPISODE 9 "Life After Shodan" This podcast will focus on what Life After Shodan is like, and what we can do to keep students AFTER shodan. - The difference between Shodan and Junior Shodan - How Westerners look at Shodan compared to Japan/Okinawa. - How to structure a syllabus to ensure retention of Black Belt Students - Available Roles in and out of the dojo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Join hosts Cheyne McMahon and Reece Cummings as they talk about their experiences while training and travelling in Okinawa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join hosts Cheyne McMahon and Reece Cummings as they talk about their experiences while training and travelling in Okinawa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#6 - Stories About Okinawa - Part One Join hosts Cheyne McMahon and Reece Cummings as they talk about their experiences while training and travelling in Okinawa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Part Two of Two with Okinawa's Most Famous Foreigner Join hosts Cheyne McMahon and Recce Cummings as they sit down and chat to James Pankiewicz covering topics: Life in Okinawa Bujin TV 100 Kata and Kobudo Day Influence of Karate Tourism The future of the Dojo Bar And much more Find more information on Bujin TV here - www.bujin.tv or contact James through Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Join hosts Cheyne McMahon and Recce Cummings as they sit down and chat to James Pankiewicz covering topics: Life in Okinawa Bujin TV 100 Kata and Kobudo Day Influence of Karate Tourism The future of the Dojo Bar And much more Find more information on Bujin TV here - www.bujin.tv or contact James through Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
How to Grow and Sustain a Successful Adults Karate Program Tips from Cheyne and Reece on Building and Keeping Adult Students Motive for training First we need to identify the main reasons for training to see if we cater The Influence of Karate Kid from the 80s onwards & now Cobra Kai Childhood curiosity/passion - ex members wish they never gave up! Build a separate syllabus The need to differentiate from Kids Karate - Curriculum needs to be based on Self-Defence and Fitness Structuring the c...
KARATE OVER COFFEE PODCAST - EPISODE 2 "Why You Can't Do it All Yourself and Need a Team" This podcast will focus on how to build the right team of Instructors for your Dojo - Realising when you can't do it all yourself: Burn out and what it looks like - Why it is SUPER important to have a team: Having the ability to not go to work everyday Working on the business, and not in the business - How to build a strong team: Identify potential instructors from their very first lesson What characteristi...
A little intro into Karate Over Coffee - what to expect and a bit of information about your hosts Cheyne McMahon and Reece Cummings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
