THE REAL KARATE PODCAST With Sensei Anthony

Anthony Thomas•www.thomasmartialarts.com

THE REAL KARATE PODCAST is a place to get real about Traditional Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts, Martial Arts Training, and Martial Arts Philosophy. All comments get responses, haters are welcome.

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Episodes

Teaching Finesse Over Strength

A discussion about using finesse to overcome your opponent instead of size and strength.

Aug 24, 2017•5 min

Is Rank Important?

An honest discussion about the importance of rank in today's martial arts schools

Aug 22, 2017•5 min

Where Is Your Gi?

The discussion about why wearing a go is necessary.

Aug 19, 2017•14 min

Knife Techniques Part 2

Discussing the legality of using lethal force against an attacker.

Aug 19, 2017•10 min

Do Your Knife Techniques Work

A realistic look at whether your knife techniques really work.

Aug 19, 2017•10 min

Let's Talk Discipline Again

This is the response to the pushback and negative comments I received when talking about discipline

Aug 18, 2017•5 min

Ego/Greed Are Killing Karate

Just a discussion about how ego and greed and Status seeking destroyed the reputation of one Americas most respected Arts

Aug 16, 2017•5 min

Does Size Really Matter?

A discussion debunking the myth that size does not matter in a fight.

Aug 14, 2017•14 min

Using The Best Styles For You

A discussion about using the styles that best compliment your own

Aug 14, 2017•14 min

Will The True JKD Stand Up?

A discussion about whether original JKD or JKD concepts are most in line with Bruce Lee's original ideas

Aug 13, 2017•10 min

Are You Disciplined? Prove It!

A discussion about discipline and how it manifests itself in the day-to-day

Aug 13, 2017•5 min

How Do You Measure Your Speed?

I use fast? Or are you skilled in noticing telegraphed movement?

Aug 11, 2017•9 min

A Way To Quantify Self Defense

Taking a real look at how to define the difference between Self Defense and fighting?

Aug 11, 2017•5 min

Why Do You Study Martial Arts?

Have you ever thought about the exact reasons that you study the martial arts?

Aug 09, 2017•7 min

How Do You Train Foot Work?

A brief discussion about the importance of footwork

Aug 09, 2017•3 min

Do You Train Animal Techniques

People need to study the value of animal techniques

Aug 07, 2017•10 min

Why Study Traditional Weapons?

The value of training with a traditional weapon

Aug 07, 2017•5 min

Dont Be Afraid To Do One Thing

In today's Martial Arts climate people are afraid to specialize.

Aug 04, 2017•9 min

Turn Up The Pressure

Do you teach your students to handle unusual types of attacks?

Aug 03, 2017•4 min

Faking Experience

The things people do to try to seem more authentic or more experienced than they really are

Aug 03, 2017•4 min

Is Martial Arts Training Safe?

The martial arts are actually a lot safer than people think they are.

Aug 01, 2017•14 min

Do You Have What It Takes?

Are you mentally prepared to do whatever is necessary?

Aug 01, 2017•5 min

Do You Practice Weapon Disarms

Discussing the practicality of weapons disarms in the traditional and Military based Arts

Aug 01, 2017•5 min

Eat The Steak Not The Sizzle

Focus on the stuff that you dont see!

Jul 29, 2017•5 min

Do You Host Ninja Nights?

Isn't it time we discuss whether ninja nights and that kind of thing are appropriate in a dojo?

Jul 28, 2017•4 min

What Is Your Credo?

Do you have a training credo?

Jul 27, 2017•7 min

How To Keep It Real

There are a couple of ways to make it any more realistic

Jul 27, 2017•4 min

Is A Dojo Fun Time?

Should we be trying to make the dojo fun?

Jul 26, 2017•12 min

Which Art Should You Choose?

Which art suits you best?

Jul 26, 2017•8 min

Do You Train Mental Toughness?

Many people have a lot of technical skills, but not the proper mindset to do what is necessary.

Jul 25, 2017•13 min

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