Conversations On Karate

We've had the absolute privilege of having a wide ranging conversation with Sensei James Hatch who lives and works in Tokyo. We covered his experiences of Karate, in comparison to both western and Japanese culture, not only how it is practiced but also viewed broadly and taught. As a historian he also gave us a great deep dive on the history of Japanese martial arts and Karate in particular. It's a fascinating and long episode so dive on in! The sound quality isn't quite where we would like it to be as we recorded this on Skype (our first shot at it) and did a little technical work to smooth it out. Hope you all like it. please get in touch with all your comments and questions. Naha City Museum: http://www.rekishi-archive.city.naha.okinawa.jp/en/ For those who want to find out more about Chito Ryu: https://canadianchitoryu.ca/ James on Twitter : @ChitoRyuTokyo - any one visiting Tokyo feel free to drop in for a training session. Lulu Press Martial Arts Section: https://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?keyWord

In the Christmas episode of Conversations on Karate Sue and Greg discuss the Bassai and Seisan family of kata as well as Sues recent grading. Also Greg plugs his “amazing” instagram (@glynham1990) and our new Conversations on Karate Facebook page (@conversationsonkarate) Here are some links to things discussed: https://www.ikigaiway.com/2012/a-historical-walking-tour-of-seisan-kata/ Article on various versions of Seisan with videos. https://www.ikigaiway.com/2014/making-sense-of-passai-an-exploration-of-origin-and-style/ Article on the Passai family of Kata with videos. Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

Sue congratulates Greg on his recent 4th Dan grading before panicking about her own upcoming belt test. Follow Greg on instagram: @glynham1990 Follow Sue on Twitter: @SusanBrooks_1 Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

Chaos drills, throws and takedowns, Sue & Greg battle fried brains to tell you about the latest seminar by Andi Kidd and Iain Abernethy! Links from the episode: Peter Consterdine A Bad Photocopy - https://www.britishcombatkarate.co.uk/view-article/A-Bad-Photocopy Firas Zahabi Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFOXkiyQiqdq2r5aUPF6Aw Joe Rogan & John Danaher Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkBXzkD6tis Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

Sue and Greg talk Muay Thai and its influence in old school Karate, BJJ, Mc Dojos and Karate being the original MMA. Here are some links to videos we talked about in the episode. Keenan Cornelius rolling with an entire class - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpdYeCSKOgg&t=76s Shane Fazen Muay Thai 101 -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXv6uvrUjKo&t=1713s Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

Sue and Greg chat to world renowned Karate expert Iain Abernethy to talk Bunkai, self defence, heavy contact sparring, three step kumite and more! Please head over to www.iainabernethy.co.uk (if for some strange reason you haven't before) and check out the podcasts, articles and other great content Iain has to offer. Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

Sue raves to Greg about her time training with world renowned Bunkai expert Iain Abernethy! Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

Greg and Sue talk about how to keep up with training when you're injured, fitness, best exercises to keep yourself strong and flexible. Plus discover Greg's favourite kata and find out why! Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

Sue, Greg and Brad talk about lightness, flow and connectedness in training to improve speed and power. How to succeed in a grading, what the examiners are looking for and how to manage a mistake. Also in this episode, drills, bunkai, and cake. Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

In episode 2 of Conversations on Karate student and Sensei discuss how to overcome bad training sessions, the grading system, sparring with multiple partners and Return of the Jedi! Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

Student and Sensei talk about what makes a good Karate teacher,modern vs traditional methods and more in the debut episode of Conversations on Karate. Music provided by https://www.purple-planet.com.