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The Invisible Sensei

tuari dawsonwww.facebook.com
A lifelong Martial Arts student, gives his thoughts and views on Karate and all things Martial Arts. From interviews, training, to media, to movies to the how to’s and the why nots? All in search of the only Sensei you should only ever have, the one that looks back at you from the mirror. use this link to check out our other Martial Arts related content: https://linktr.ee/Invisen
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Episodes

I lost my sh#*t

Anger in, self loathing OUT! https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 202316 min

The Hoff and other Hassel’s

We grow, as we do our perspectives change. What has David Hasselhoff, Quiet Riot, Twisted Sister got in common…with…you know….Martial arts??😁 Bunkai Jam deets: Please use the following zoom link to join us on the day and if you wish to contribute to Tuari’s AKA “The Invisible Sensei” Okinawa trip please use this link: https://linktr.ee/Invisen Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88650433993?pwd=M2syQ0JWdDBQVllxTHRCcHROQWwydz09 Meeting ID: 886 5043 3993 Passcode: 014474 Learn more about your ...

Aug 07, 202316 min

The Winter Cull

Why our students can remind us that it can’t rain all the time. : ). Please use the following zoom link to join us on the day and if you wish to contribute to Tuari’s AKA “The Invisible Sensei” Okinawa trip please use this link: https://linktr.ee/Invisen Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88650433993?pwd=M2syQ0JWdDBQVllxTHRCcHROQWwydz09 Meeting ID: 886 5043 3993 Passcode: 014474 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 01, 202314 min

Top Gun Karate Wisdom

What kind of a teacher do you want? What kind of teacher do you want to be? And what do Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer have to teach us about it? https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 202315 min

Sheep, Shepards & Warriors

Sometimes your best teachers are nearer than you think and wiser than you know. "Moe mai Matua" ⁠https://linktr.ee/Invisen⁠5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 202316 min

The Humility trap

Humility is a word we hear a lot in the martial Arts, but often times is rarely seen? So what's the difference between being humble and having humility? https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 03, 202315 min

"The Art of being Martial" part 3 of 3 Jenifer Thompson Sensei, AKA The Martial Arts Muse

In part 3 of 3 Thompson Sensei talks how in Martial Arts everything is everything, her thoughts on Kata and how she approaches her personal practice and gives her thoughts on where she hopes the Martial Arts Scene will be moving too in the future. To learn more about Jennifer Sensei and her excellent blog: IG - @themartialartsmuse Facebook - The Martial Arts Muse Blog - TheMartialArtsMuse.com To Watch this interview: https://youtu.be/8B7nZhuUDkg To check out our other content and for the audio p...

Jun 03, 202321 min

"The pragmatic artist Martial" The Martial Arts Muse: Part 2

In part 2 of 3 Thompson Sensei talks about her personal approach to supplemental training, and her unique approach to how she views and prepares for a fight none of us ever want to have, pragmatic, honest, hardworking, dedicated and authentic these are qualities she both aspires to and brings in spades (although sh would be loathe to admit it) please enjoy part 2 and look out for part 3 next week! To learn more about Jennifer Sensei and her excellent blog: IG - @themartialartsmuse Facebook - The...

May 26, 202322 min

“The Martial Arts Muse” Jennifer Thomson Sensei part 1 of 3

To watch this interview: https://youtu.be/FU6J6nzGO1c Part 1 of 3: Jennifer Thompson Sensei is a great example of the Multi Disciplined approach to Martial Arts, she gives her thoughts on her journey thus far, people who inspire the journey and her personal approach to partner training. She describes herself as eclectic, which has to some a negative connotation "jack of all trades master of none" but its clear there is a common sense approach and a lot of good old fashioned hard work that goes i...

May 17, 202327 min

"Sanctuary" NETFLIX TV Sumo Series deep dive

What do get when you take Sumo, drama, humour and culture in one TV series you get NETFLIX TV show " Sanctuary". The amazing Michael Hagen Sensei co-host of the "Way of the fist" podcast joins me for a deep dive into Sumo, the TV show, and the tradition that very few outside of Japan are really aware of, welcome to our 1st show companion! To listen to Hagen Sensei on the "Way of the fist podcast" https://open.spotify.com/episode/68GX1Qb7YPcAxdAgCd00Zp?si=8ad2360757084f69 Learn more about your ad...

May 17, 20231 hr

"The real Invisible Sensei"

Much more than a catchy title. https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 202314 min

Fare Thee well Sensei

Fumio Demura Sensei, to his Family and many students and friends so much more than a Karateka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 202313 min

On the training train

The art of remembering why we started, and still finding the sheer excitement and joy of it. https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 202316 min

The Photocopied Martial Artist

Are you a photocopy of a photo copy of a photocopy of a Martial Artist? please feel free to support the podcast by checking out our other content and a little bit of merch https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 202316 min

"Trained by, trained with?" not the same thing

There is a difference between training with and being trained by, there is something to be said for keeping those distinctions clear, also what does our body teach us about ourselves and the Martial Artist we would like to be? Please checkout our other Martial Arts content on the link below: https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 05, 202316 min

“Bye Bye Bruce.”

We all need to find our own Bruce Lee, as long as we see the moon and not the finger. https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 202316 min

“Kebab Karate Convo”

An overheard conversation while waiting for sweet sweet Kebab goodness, a reminder of conversations had and why my Martial Arts need regular convos like these🥋 https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 202314 min

“do you still fight?”

Question….eye roll….response 🥋😁 https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 202313 min

“The Broken stick”

Pragmatic now, philosophical later, a stick is a stick🥋 https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 202313 min

“Deep water”

Violence is no game, if Martial arts is swimming, then violence is a deep dark ocean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 202314 min

“Hit that button”

Resetting is a function on almost every appliance, device we own, so why is it so hard for us to push that button?Please consider supporting the podcast, for more content and ways you can help us to continue to do the thing we love please follow the link: https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 02, 202315 min

“Inner angry!”

Anger is that opponent that waits, and attacks when we least expect it. Martial Artist beware! For information on our Māori weapons AMA please follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/4-tuari-dawson-aka-invisen-ask-me-anything-session-r%C4%81kau/5836679146393183/?ref=timeline&referral_code=mini_shop_profile_featured_shop_card Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 202315 min

"More than skin deep" Tā Moko & Martial arts

Why the ancient Māori Art of Tā Moko and the Martial arts are much more meaningful than ink in the skin or a means of beating people up. https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 202318 min

“No wasted words” Penny Cheketrei Sensei- part 3 of 3

Cheketrei part 3: To watch this interview: https://youtu.be/uSMOma-HAww Penny Cheketrei Shihan, an impeccable Martial Arts Lineage which began as a teenager in her native South Africa with who many would call legends of Shotokan Karate. Eventually her path led her to train with the great Chinen Teruo Sensei in his Jundokan International organisation and eventually with Nakamoto Kiichi Hanshi, a master of Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate & Kobujutsu with whom she visit’s and trains regularly. She is ...

Jan 07, 202318 min

"Every student has potential" Penny Cheketrei Shihan part 2 of 3

Penny Cheketrei Shihan, an impeccable Martial Arts Lineage which began as a teenager in her native South Africa with who many would call legends of Shotokan Karate. Eventually her path led her to train with the great Chinen Teruo Sensei in his Jundokan International organisation and eventually with Nakamoto Kiichi Hanshi, a master of Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate & Kobujutsu with whom she visit’s and trains regularly. She is also a member of the Dentokan Organisation under Hanshi Neil Malapas. He...

Jan 01, 202322 min

"Practice earnestly" Shihan Penny Cheketrei part 1 of 3

Penny Cheketrei Shihan, an impeccable Martial Arts Lineage which began as a teenager in her native South Africa with who many would call legends of Shotokan Karate. Eventually her path led her to train with the great Chinen Teruo Sensei in his Jundokan International organisation and eventually with Nakamoto Kiichi Hanshi, a master of Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate & Kobujutsu with whom she visit’s and trains regularly. She is also a member of the Dentokan Organisation under Hanshi Neil Malapas. He...

Dec 29, 202224 min

"Dr Who, Martial Arts Metaphor"

We should never forget who we were on the way to becoming who we are. Old Dr Who adage. https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 04, 202218 min

“Makiwara Brothers”

Sometimes all it takes is one good Friend to remind us why we continue on the sometimes lonely road of the Martial artist, no wasted moments. https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 202214 min

"Legacy medals"

The only medals that have ever really mattered to me, those earned by my Grandfather, what is really important? When do we stop and look around and consider our own legacy. https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 05, 202212 min

"Winning & losing!"

Winning & losing? Sometimes these concepts swap places https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 202213 min
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