Cheyne McMahon Sensei and I talk karate, Brazilian JiuJitsu, promotions, teaching children and adults, Cheyne's nearly 40 year history and how he stays motivated to continue training, teaching, his thoughts on how karate should evolve. Cheyne also confirms they do not hold birthday parties at his dojo. Find out more about Cheyne and the Australian Karate Academy here: https://aka.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 29 min
We all have a mind’s eye. It’s the eye that our mind uses to create an image how we are doing something or more specifically, what we look like when we are doing something. Think about those times when sensei says “Do it like this” and you respond “I am doing it like that.” That’s because your mind’s eye has you convinced that is how you are doing it and gosh dang it, you look damn good doing it. Sadly your mind’s eye is probably lying to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Jul 16, 2024•10 min
We all have that one friend that always has the good ideas for creating some fun, that might be a bit on the edge and could come across as not appropriate or down right controversial. That friend that seems to always have a great idea that somehow ends you in the hot seat while they sit by looking like the perfect angel. You know who you are. Well I am not falling for it, buddy. You can discuss those topics on your own podcast. Or, if you're not scared, we can do a collaboration where we discuss...
Jul 14, 2024•5 min
We all know and can define a Sensei and Student relationship. One is teaching and the other is learning. Typically our sensei is the one we learn from and also from whom we receive rank or promotions. What if you learn from someone, not once or twice, but very often, however you do not receive rank or any recognition of a rank, title, or anything else? Is that person your sensei, just 'a' sensei, a training partner, or some person you bounce around with while wearing white pajamas? Hosted on Aca...
Jul 07, 2024•16 min
June 23 is known as Irei no Hi here on Okinawa. Irei no Hi is the Okinawa Memorial Day and, just like Memorial Day observed in many other countries, is held to honor those that perished during war. I cannot imagine a karate-ka around the world that does not know at least something about World War II. But I think many do not understand the significance World War II, and specifically the Battle of Okinawa (aka The Typhoon of Steel), had on the spread of Okinawa Karate around the world. As always, ...
Jun 23, 2024•12 min
Training in martial arts should be fun. If it’s not fun, something needs to change, and that might be you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2024•9 min
There's a meme that bounces around the social media platforms that reads "10 minutes with the right sensei is worth more than 10 years with the wrong sensei." Here I discuss my thoughts on that meme and my 10 minute conversation with the right sensei. Or was it just the right 10 minute conversation? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 09, 2024•8 min
In November 2023 my very good friend and budo brother, Tuari Dawson, visited Okinawa. Tuari is the host of The Invisible Sensei and A Life Indigenous Podcasts, two podcasts I encourage you to subscribe, listen and support. Shortly after Tuari returned to New Zealand I gathered him and James Pankiewicz to record this recap and to discuss some very exciting events coming up in New Zealand in October 2024. Watch and listen for all of the details. Find all of Tuari's information here: https://linktr...
Jun 02, 2024•53 min
Why do you like karate? That's a question nearly every karate practitioner has been asked multiple times. I have been asked that question multiple times and I have given multiple answers. Well on one such occasion I gave an answer that was terrible and it's haunted me for four years. So I'd like to take the time to give a better answer than I did those four years ago in room full of well known and well respected karate masters. I really appreciate hearing from the Okinawa Karate Podcast listener...
May 16, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 41
I am a white belt again and dang it feels good. In April 2022 I joined a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu dojo here on Okinawa so I thought I would begin sharing some of these experiences with the OKP Family. Please let me know your own experiences branching out of karate and trying a new discipline. Or maybe you are coming to karate from another discipline. I'd really like to hear from you regarding your experiences. As always, thank you for supporting the Okinawa Karate Podcast. Josh Simmers https://linktr...
May 03, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 40
It's been a minute, er um more like one year, since I recorded an audio only episode of the Okinawa Karate Podcast. I may have taken a long hiatus but I am back. A sincere thank you to those that have stuck around and checked in on me by asking "when is the next episode?" Well here it is. Just a short recording to remind you that I am still here in the Birthplace of Karate and still hosting the only Karate podcast from the Birthplace of Karate, Okinawa Japan. Thanks again for all of the support....
Apr 23, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this episode I talk about choosing a dojo that is right for you. This episode is dedicated to "R" for asking me a question on my YouTube video with Ron Nix Sensei: https://youtu.be/8EjHt0bOspg Trust me when I say the Sensei is way more important than the style. There's great Sensei's in every style, and sadly there's bad Sensei's too. Shoot me a message at [email protected] and let me know how you choose the correct dojo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Apr 23, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Stay in your lane and FOCUS. What does this mean to me both in and out of the dojo? Well you have to listen to find out. I am curious to know what you think. Does this make any sense or is Josh off his rocker again? Shoot me a message. Oh an if it's not too much trouble can I please ask for a review on whatever podcast app you are listening on at this time? Thank you as always, Josh Simmers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 16, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 37
As a follow-up to episode 35, "Be a Good Uke," I will describe the nicest, kindest training partner I had. If only I could remember his name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 07, 2021•8 min•Ep. 36
Are you a good training partner? Have you partnered with that bad uke? Are you that bad uke? Don't be a bad uke!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 03, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 35
My Sensei's wife passed away. She was a pillar in the dojo. No need to elaborate any more than that. We all have pillars in the dojo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 34
I am pleased to bring you this book interview and discussion with Jason Perry Sensei as we discuss "An Old Man's Way - Doug Perry's Unlikely Journey Through Karate, War, and Life." If you haven't already watched my first interview with Jason Perry Sensei, I suggest watching that first to get a taste of his own story and journey in the arts. Jason Perry Sensei is a 7th Dan in Shorin-Ryu and the son of Doug Perry, 10th Dan, Shorin-Ryu. I hope you enjoy this video and if you are interested in purch...
Feb 16, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 33
I am pleased to present my video interview with Jason Perry, Shorinryu Kensankai. Jason Perry is the son of Doug Perry, Hanshi 10th Dan, and was practically born in the dojo. He literally cannot remember his first days because they go beyond his earliest memories of growing up on Marine Corps Bases along the East Coast, often being the only child in a dojo full of Marines, Soldiers and Sailors. He has nearly four full decades of martial arts training, he is a pure gentleman, and a Sensei in the ...
Feb 15, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Part 3 of my interview with Michael Hagen, Sensei - Apex Karate Performance is here. This is the final episode in a 3 Part series I did with Michael in May 2020. If you are interested in learning more about Michael and Apex Karate Performance check out his YouTube page, Facebook and Instagram. All loaded with great content. https://www.apexkarateperformance.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVL7lQSgKsZ34SGuFp2nl9Q https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/apexkarateperformance/ https://...
Jun 07, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Welcome back to the interview series with Michael Hagen Sensei. This is Part 2 of the series and in this episode, we get to listen to Michael describe his rise to a National Team Kata Champion and his competition in the WKF. Although by listening to Michael talk you would never know he is a multi-time Team USA National Champion. He definitely maintains the humble attitude of a beginner’s mind. Please enjoy Part 2 with Michael Hagen, Sensei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
May 31, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 30
This is episode one of a three-episode series with Michael Hagen, Sensei. Michel began his martial arts training in Taekwon Do in his home state of Alaska. In his university days he was able to travel to Japan and he of course kept training. This was his introduction to Shito-Ryu. Many years later he hasn’t looked back. Please enjoy Part 1 with Michael Hagen, Sensei and as always thank you very much for tuning in to the Okinawa Karate Podcast. BABu65SiFAfCcuYiXwcR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
May 24, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 29
This is the final episode of my interview with Sensei Pat McGale. In Part 1 we learned about his time in Okinawa Kenpo growing up here on Okinawa. In Part 2 we learned about his days of WuShu in the San Francisco area. In Part 3 we learned about his return to the Okinawa arts when he was introduced to the Omine Karate Dojo. In this final episode we learn more about his teaching and training methods at the Omine Okinawa Karate & Kobudo Dojo and the study of Kishaba Juku with 10th Dan Sensei K...
May 14, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 28
OKP brings you Part 3 with Pat McGale Sensei. In Part 1 we learned about his Okinawa Kenpo years. In Part 2 we learned about his WuShu years. In Part 3 we learn about his introduction to Susan Budge Sensei at the Omine Karate Dojo in San Bruno, CA. https://www.facebook.com/ominekarate/ http://ominekarate.com/ominekarate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 05, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 27
This is Part 2 with Pat McGale Sensei. Previously in Part 1 we learned about his training in Okinawa Kenpo beginning at age 5 until he left the island of Okinawa at age 23. In Part 2 we learn about getting kicked out of a TKD Studio, for a side kick no less, and his 10+ years in WuShu. Webpage of Pat Sensei's WuShu Coach, Richard Branden. Sadly Richard passed away in 2013 due to Pancreatic Cancer. Our thoughts and prayers to his family, his students and everyone he touched positively through the...
Apr 28, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Pat McGale started training at the age of five with Master Odo Seikichi of Okinawa Kenpo. By age seven he had already cut himself badly with kama, by age 13 he was competing in the black belt division in karate and kobudo tournaments and bringing home hardware. Five decades later he is still training and teaching Okinawa Karate. In Episode 1 with Pat Sensei we learn about his time in Okinawa Kenpo from age 5 to 23. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 25
This is my first long distance video, as you can tell when it cuts off mid-stream. But with crazy times comes crazy videos. Get out there and train on tour own. Coronavirus sucks! This interview is with my good friend Richard Canton of Canton Martial Arts. https://www.cantonmartialarts.org.uk/ Richard is a kick ass fighter, and a well rounded martial artist that doesn't keep his passion or emotions hidden. I recommend you meet and train with him in person for the full effect. Hosted on Acast. Se...
Apr 16, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 24
A very special thank you to Ron Nix Sensei, Miss Akemi Nix and Brandon Nix for taking time for this interview. This interview was filmed at the Nix Family Dojo in January 2020. https://www.seidokankarate.org Please standby for that footage from OkiLife. After recording this interview, I learned they were able to salvage most of the footage from our October 2019 visit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This #OKP interview is with the amazingly talented Jonathan Seavey of the Shobukan Goju-Ryu Dojo. Jonathan got his start in Tang So Doo (in my hometown of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania) and after moving around a bit he found his belonging in a traditional Goju-Ryu Dojo. Take a listen to his journey and please follow his Instagram and Dojo Homepage for updated information. Jonathan is on fire https://shobukanva.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Dec 15, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 22
What’s this? The Okinawa Karate Podcast visits a Tang Soo Do Dojang? That’s right. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, here it is: Here’s the full interview I conducted with Master Kevin Robinson, Tang Soo Do, while visiting my hometown over the summer. Master Robinson is one of the coolest, down to earth, honest and authentic people I have ever met let alone interviewed for the #OKP. My high school friend, who also happens to be a Master Level practitioner in Tang Soo Do, Drew Hobbs, invited ...
Dec 06, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Hello and thank you again for listening to the Okinawa Karate Podcast. It's been more than three months since I've recorded an audio only podcast and that's because I've been focusing more on video content recently. Check out the Okinawa Karate Podcast YouTube page and OkiLife for more. Well what seems like old news now, Shuri Castle was mostly destroyed in a fire on October 31. This podcast you are about to listen to is recorded on November 7, one week after the fire. As I mentioned in the podc...
Nov 07, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 20
