Conversations On Karate

In this episode we are joined by Ken Knight of KenFu TV (Aka Joe Andrews’ American twin). We talk all things Karate, Kobudo, Escrimma, how Ken controversially abandoned ALL kata (he didn’t, we just want you traditionalists to listen and complain) and much more. Everyone go and check out and subscribe to Ken’s youtube channel (https://youtube.com/c/kenfuTV) easily some of the best produced, informative and thought provoking martial arts videos out there. https://youtube.com/c/kenfuTV https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

We are once again joined by Matt Jardine as we give our thoughts on UFC 259. Hope you all enjoy this bonus episode. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Matt-Jardine/e/B07HQK4D4R%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://mobile.twitter.com/jardinekarate?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode we are joined by author, martial artists and all round great guy Matt Jardine. We talk about Matts journey in the martial arts, his travelling, writing career and much more. We’ve linked Matts books below, go and check them out and support him, we sure will be! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Matt-Jardine/e/B07HQK4D4R%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://mobile.twitter.com/jardinekarate?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode we chat to Sensei Mike Stone about his fascinating journey in the Martial Arts. From his early training, to his 91 fight winning streak, to meeting Bruce Lee and much much more! Hope you enjoy it. www.conversationsonkarate.com https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

There's no stopping sue and Greg. The best podcast ever just gets better and better.......with the return of Sensei Joe Andrews! Why spend a lifetime just raking gravel when you can tend to a whole garden? This and more is all answered in the first episode of 2021! We hope you enjoy. www.conversationsonkarate.com. https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

Sue and Greg bust some martial myths about trained fighters vs untrained fighters, is there an age limit for martial arts and more! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode Sue & Greg breakdown the recent UFC main event between Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa, talk about their current training and more! Links to videos discussed in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPKQ4m1zw5w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YlGbh2vlQs&t=1222s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHgFwQiRuSM https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990  https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate  https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate.  www.conversationsonkarate.com  Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode Sue and Greg chat with Sensei Chuck Merriman about his extensive martial history, time in Okinawa, competitions, kata and much more! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate. www.conversationsonkarate.com Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

Please welcome Andi Kidd. 5th dan, Practical Karateka par excellence, fantastic teacher, mega swearer and cake appreciator. Once we got got talking there wasnt any point stopping so this is long and packed with interest. It has to be said that this is a massive CoK. Get a brew or a beer and enjoy. Lots of swearing so you have been warned! (This glowing description was written by Sue who may well be graded by Andy in the future so you can decide for yourselves how truthful it is). https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode Sue and Greg chat with Karate researcher, historian, author and teacher, Sensei Joe Swift. We have a super interesting chat about Karate history, kata, myths, his bookend research on Itosu Anko, movies and much more! Links below for things we discussed in the episode. Hope you all enjoy! Joe Swift - Itosu Anko Saviour of a Cultural Heritage: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/joe-swift/itosu-anko-savior-of-a-cultural-heritage-deluxe-edition/hardcover/product-1mkvg94d.html https://www.amazon.co.uk/Itosu-Anko-Savior-Cultural-Heritage/dp/1387902385 The kentucky fried movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrOJH8uwim4&t=28s https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990  https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate  https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate  Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

We had a fantastic conversation with Andy Allen. If you are working on a syllabus right now and adding more practical aspects this is an episode you will not want to miss as Andy has a wealth of experience teaching and studying karate. Tune in to hear his legendary opinions on hikite and all about his favourite Martial Art movie. https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

In our 20th episode we are joined once again by the great and powerful Sensei James Hatch! We chat about Kobudō, black training gis, superheroes, modern day weapons and a bit of karate too! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode Sue and Greg ramble about lockdown, UFC and the 1978 classic....Drunken Master! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode we chat to Les about structuring a class to suit your students specific needs, making karate accessible to all physical abilities, the benefit of karate to mental health, his book “The anxious black belt” and much more! Plus, you will NOT guess what his favourite movie is! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

Join us as lockdown takes it toll on Sue, Greg and returning guest Joe Andrews! Greg does an epic impression of Khabib, Joe battles crying children and Sue actually contributes by telling us about her online class with Les Bubka (who is appearing very soon!) https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode (recorded pre lockdown) Sue and Greg talk about the now cancelled fight between Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov, pre emptive striking, the fence and more! Hope everyone is doing well during this tough time and is most importantly keeping themselves safe. Gichin Funakoshi quote on Pre Emptive striking from Karate-Do Kyohan: “When there are no avenues of escape or one is caught even before any attempt to escape can be made, then for the first time the use of self-defense techniques should be considered. Even at times like these, do not show any intention of attacking, but first let the attacker become careless. At that time attack him concentrating one’s whole strength in one blow to a vital point and in the moment of surprise, escape and seek shelter and help." Geoff Thompson videos on the fence: https://youtu.be/T6OJnZG3joA https://youtu.be/T6OJnZG3joA https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonk

This is part 2 of a long and incredibly informative conversation with Hanshi Patrick McCarthy. There is so much discussed that we couldn't even begin to do it justice here, so just have a listen for yourselves! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate https://www.koryu-uchinadi.com Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

This is part 1 of a long and incredibly informative conversation with Hanshi Patrick McCarthy. There is so much discussed that we couldn't even begin to do it justice here, so just have a listen for yourselves! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate https://www.koryu-uchinadi.com Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode Sue & Greg talk about movies, books, comics and some martial arts at some point as well! https://www.instagram.com/fightperfecttv/?hl=en - Fight Perfect TV https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shotokan-Myths-Forbidden-Answers-Mysteries/dp/0692563989 - Books Greg mentions Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode Sue and Greg are joined by Sensei Joe Andrews of Street Shotokan Karate. We talk about Joes recent nightclub training with Andi Kidd, the idea of purity in Karate, Joes metal band MirrorGrinn, and we bust a few myths along the way! Here are some links for things discussed: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Karate-Stupid-True-Story-Survival-ebook/dp/B00ICOOBQU - Karate Stupid by Scott Langley https://www.facebook.com/streetshotokankarate - Facebook https://www.instagram.com/streetshotokankarate - Instagram https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate - Facebook https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate - Instagram Music courtesy of MirrorGrinn https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dOOE0ludnZcUxQQcF3iBJ?si=oj__MPbwQ7atTmLRiXrj4Q