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Real Talk

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Real Talk with Scott Heaney of The Martial Way and Shihan Terry Birkett of Ronin Dojo/Back Street Karate, is a fun show where we choose a topic of interest within Kyokushin Karate and Martial Arts in general and discuss. Nothing too serious and we like to keep it light with lot of laughs. This will be an evolving show and we will be soliciting topic ideas from you!
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Episodes

Real Talk Episode 37 - The Perfect Tournament PT 2

We are back!! After a summer hiatus we return with Pt. 2 of our conversation on OUR perfect tournament rule set! Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe Share and leave a comment! OSU!

Sep 10, 20211 hr 43 min

Real Talk Episode 36 - The Perfect Tournament PT. 1

After a break and injury we are back, but run into technical issues. This is Part 1 of our conversation on OUR perfect tournament rule set! Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe Share and leave a comment! OSU!

Aug 13, 202157 min

Real Talk Episode 35 - Kyokushin Organizations

We look at the various Kyokushin Karate organizations and ramble around. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe Share and leave a comment! OSU!

Jul 31, 20211 hr 31 min

Real Talk Episode 34 - Kyokushin Offshoots

We look at the various off-shoots of Kyokushin Karate and of course rant away as usual. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! OSU!

Jul 23, 20211 hr 30 min

Real Talk Episode 33 - The Experiment

We talk about Aleksandr Karelin, The Experiment. We also look at another exposed fraudulent Karateka riding on the coattails of Kyokushin! Along with a catch up! Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! OSU!

Jul 16, 20211 hr 33 min

Real Talk Episode 32 - Hanshi Steve Arneil

We celebrate the life of a Kyokushin Karate legend and pioneer, Hanshi Steve Arneil , with special messages from Shihans Cameron Quinn, Nick Decosta, Steve Fogarasi, Jeff Wybrow, Judd Reid, and David Pickthall. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

Jul 09, 202149 min

Real Talk Episode 31 - Martial Arts VS Self Defence

We discuss training for self-defence and self protection, including the mindset, reactive brain, adrenaline dumps, and fear! Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

Jul 02, 20211 hr 50 min

Real Talk Episode 30 - Todd Reeves, London boy living in Japan!!

1st guest of our show! We have our good friend Tod Reeves, founder of Shin Atemi and resident expert in all things Japanese Martial Arts. A long one but a great one! Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

Jun 25, 20212 hr 16 min

Real Talk Episode 29 - Dojo Kun & Eleven Mottos of Mas Oyama

We dive into the Kyokushin Dojo Kun as well as the Eleven Mottos of Sosai Mas Oyama. Great episode which gets deep, emotional and philosophical. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

Jun 18, 20211 hr 25 min

Real Talk Episode 28 - Fake Kyokushin

We talk about schools professing to teach "kyokushin" but obviously are not, and what our responsibility as Kyokushin Karate-ka are in this situation. If any. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

Jun 11, 20211 hr 30 min

Real Talk Episode 27 - Willie Williams (Kamau Okbar)

We discuss the incredible legend of Kyokushin Karate, Willie Williams (Kamau Okbar), and biased politics of tournaments. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

Jun 04, 20211 hr 7 min

Real Talk Episode 26 - Swimming in the Tides of Violence

We talk about the horrific beating of MMA/BJJ instructor Jose Campuzano that happened in El Paso, Texas earlier this month, and martial arts practice vs real world violence. Campuzano's family and friends set up a GoFundMe account to fund his medical expenses. You can donate by clicking here: https://gofund.me/9b704617 Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!...

May 28, 20211 hr 13 min

Real Talk Episode 25 - Life & Philosophy

We discuss the week, attempt to keep the conversation martial arts focused, and drift down a rabbit hole of Life & Philosophy. Scott: Apologies for my sound. I restarted my computer and the setting messed up. Recorded audio from the camera! lol Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

May 21, 20211 hr 17 min

Real Talk Episode 24 - Kata

Catch up on the news and "try" to keep the conversation around Kata. At least we try lol. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE - so you don’t miss NEW videos ⇩ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtCE6UQW8wHXEO5fSmUHgEw/videos?sub_confirmation=1

May 14, 20211 hr 25 min

Real Talk Episode 23 - Walk the Walk

We catch up on the week, and .... If you talk the talk, you'd better be able to walk the walk! Here is the article Scott wrote which he refers to, Joe Rogan’s Truth On Self-Defence & Mysticism: http://the-martial-way.com/joe-rogans-truth-on-self-defence-mysticism/ Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! 🙏 If you would like to support what we are doing and help contribute in building this platform, please feel free to buy us a "coffee" 👊😁: https:/...

May 07, 20211 hr 21 min

Real Talk Episode 22 - McDojos

Martial arts news from the past week and McDojos. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! __________________________________________________________________________

Apr 30, 20211 hr 27 min

Real Talk Episode 21 - News & Movies

We talk about some things happening this past week, and dive into martial arts movies! Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! __________________________________________________________________________

Apr 23, 20211 hr 23 min

Real Talk Episode 20 - 100 Man Kumite

We discuss the “100 Man Kumite” (hyakunin kumite), an extreme test of physical and mental endurance in Kyokushin Karate. We go through the list of those who have accomplished this feat and talk about our favourites, go off topic as usual, and of course rant! Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! __________________________________________________________________________

Apr 16, 20211 hr 18 min

Real Talk Episode 19 - Bear Attacks!

Shihan Cameron Quinn's book arrives for Terry, the loss of the founder of Kudo, Azuma Takashi, bear attacks and other ramblings! Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! __________________________________________________________________________

Apr 09, 202159 min

Real Talk Episode 18 - Weapons

Weapons, their applications, and use in kyokushin Karate. We discuss the great Fumio Demura, as well as the never released Kyokushin based movie Take a Chance, which was directed by and stared Saiko Shihan Y. Oyama, along with Sonny Chiba. Plus other ramblings. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

Apr 02, 20211 hr 2 min

Real Talk Episode 17 - Rambling Friday

After a week off, injuries and what not, we relax into the weekend with a rambling muse of Kyokushin, life and nonsense lol. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

Mar 27, 20211 hr 2 min

Real Talk Episode 16 - Creating a Home Training Plan

We take a question from viewer Jason Redden, who asked how to create a home training plan. We both give our views, insight and opinions, plus rant off as usual. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! __________________________________________________________________________

Mar 19, 202133 min

Real Talk Episode 15 - Honbu & Japan

We talk about the amazing news reported by https://superkarate.ru that Mas Oyama's Kyokushinkai Honbu will reopen to the public after renovations! Just fantastic news for Kyokushin fans. This segues to Terry's stories of his trips to Japan, competing in the World Tournament, and later trip with exploits in Kabuki-chō, the entertainment and red-light district in Shinjuku, Tokyo. You won't want to miss this one ! LOL Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share...

Mar 16, 202149 min

Real Talk Episode 14 - Relevancy of Grades

We discuss the relevance of grades. Some grades are honorary, such as Sean Connery receiving a Kyokushin black belt from Mas Oyama in 1966, some are from your peers as a recognition of your skills etc, other can be bogus. We discuss all. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! 🎥 WATCH ALL VIDEOS ⇩ and 🔔 SUBSCRIBE - so you don’t miss NEW videos ⇩ 🙏 If you would like to support what we are doing and help contribute in building this platform, please fee...

Mar 12, 202141 min

Real Talk Episode 13 - Tameshiwari

Tameshiwari (test break). We discuss the part of Kyokushin Karate that tests your striking ability by attempting to break wood, brick, tiles, ice, bottles, rocks. This has been an intrigal part of Kyokushin, with fantastic breaking demonstrations, and then the amazing fail compilations! lol Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! A few clips: https://youtu.be/l73Xc1Qh26c TAMESHIWARI (breaking) cannot be separated from Karate as a whole, by Sosai Oyama: ...

Mar 10, 202140 min

Real Talk Episode 12 - Strongest Karate

What makes Kyokushin so powerful? We discuss power, strength, and the training methods to develop it. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! Video Mentioned at the beginning: https://youtu.be/Q2rHigP8q-0 Recommended channel , The Bioneer: https://www.youtube.com/user/treehousefrog 🎥 WATCH ALL VIDEOS ⇩ and 🔔 SUBSCRIBE - so you don’t miss NEW videos ⇩ 🙏 If you would like to support what we are doing and help contribute in building this platform, pleas...

Mar 06, 202139 min

Real Talk Episode 11 - Staying Motivated to Train

We take a question from you! Marli Leduc asks "how to get into the next class when you're dog tired from the last class?" Well, we sort of answer, but end up on another off script rant, as you would expect by now. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! 🎥 WATCH ALL VIDEOS ⇩ and 🔔 SUBSCRIBE - so you don’t miss NEW videos ⇩ 🙏 If you would like to support what we are doing and help contribute in building this platform, please feel free to buy us a " cof...

Mar 03, 202138 min

Real Talk Episode 10 - Ronin Life

We discuss Ronin Life. What does it mean to be a Ronin in modern times, as it relates to martial arts, and life in general. The Dokkōdō (“The Way of Walking Alone”, or “The Way of Self-Reliance”) was written by Musashi in the final few days of his life, and chronicled the precepts to live by. Here is the referred article : Please like, subscribe and share! 🎥 WATCH ALL VIDEOS ⇩ and 🔔 SUBSCRIBE - so you don’t miss NEW videos ⇩ 🙏 If you would like to support what we are doing and help contribute...

Feb 27, 202139 min

Real Talk Episode 9 - Old School Training vs Modern Scientific Approach

We take on the topic of old-school hardcore training, and discuss if there is still merit to training in that style in this day of scientifically based training? Is there room for both? Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! 🎥 WATCH ALL VIDEOS ⇩ and 🔔 SUBSCRIBE - so you don’t miss NEW videos ⇩ 🙏 If you would like to support what we are doing and help contribute in building this platform, please feel free to buy us a " coffee " 👊😁...

Feb 24, 202134 min

Real Talk Episode 8 - Fact Checking The Karate Nerd™ Claims on Muay Thai vs Kyokushin Karate

We discuss the claims Jesse Enkamp - (aka the Karate Nerd™) made in his video "I Fought A Muay Thai Champion". In his video he states Kenji Kurosaki was the co-founder of Kyokushin, Karate failed against Muay Thai, and alludes to Andy Hug being fake. All of which are false. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! 🤜 Why Kyokushin Fighters Do Not Punch to the Face: http://the-martial-way.com/why-kyokushin-fighters-do-not-punch-to-the-face/ 🎥 WATCH ALL V...

Feb 20, 202134 min
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