Karate 4 Life

Part 5 of an interview we did with Noonan Sensei some time ago. Noonan Sensei is currently the most senior ranked teacher of Chito-Ryu Karate-Do in Australia. In this episode we put Noonan Sensei in the hot seat, and ask him a number of questions from some other Chito-Ryu instructors from around Australia. —- Transcript —- 015 - Michael Noonan Sensei interview - part 5 Sandra: Welcome back everybo...

Part 4 of an interview we did with Noonan Sensei some time ago. Noonan Sensei is currently the most senior ranked teacher of Chito-Ryu Karate-Do in Australia. In this episode he share some of his expereinces training with people from other styles and martial arts, and he also shares his views on what he considers to be the biggest problem with the martial arts industry. —- Transcript —- Sandra: We...

Part 3 of an interview we did with Noonan Sensei some time ago. Noonan Sensei is currently the most senior ranked teacher of Chito-Ryu Karate-Do in Australia. In this episode he share a bit about the technical side of his training and his experiences training with 2nd Generation Soke. —- Transcript —- Sandra: Welcome back everybody. Today we are excited to be sharing with you part three of the fiv...

Part 2 of an interview we did with Noonan Sensei some time ago. Noonan Sensei is currently the most senior ranked teacher of Chito-Ryu Karate-Do in Australia. In this episode he share his experiences visiting Japan for the first time as a young man. —- Transcript —- Sandra: Hi there again. Today it's time to continue on with part two of the five-part interview with Noonan Sensei. Martin: And if yo...

It's been a while since our last episode, but in today's episode we share part 1 of an interview we did with Noonan Sensei some time ago, sharing a bit about his journey and perspectives as the most senior ranked teacher of Chito-Ryu Karate-Do in Australia. —- Transcript —- Martin: Hey everyone, and today we'd love to share the first part of an interview we did with Noonan Sensei. A five-part seri...

In the episode we going to wrap up our mini-series about ichi gan, ni soku, san tan, shi riki as we take a deeper look into the forth and final element riki : technique & power. The forth element, is literally power, but is often referred to as technique. This alludes to the fact that real power is created from correct technique, rather than physical strength. This final principle relies on th...

In the episode we continue going deeper into ichi gan, ni soku, san tan, shi riki as we take a deeper look into the third tan power : grit, determination, guts, tenacity, an indomitable spirit that won’t back down. Sometimes you just have to ask yourself the question, "How bad to you want it?" Technique alone won't win you a fight or get you out of a tough situation. We've seen it so many times in...

In the episode we continue going deeper into ichi gan, ni soku, san tan, shi riki as we take a deeper look into the second element the legs (stance). The stance is the foundation upon which we build, it grounds us and is the basis for all movements and actions that carry us forwards. ---- Transcript ---- Martin: Hey everyone, this is Martin & Sandra Phillips and welcome back to the Karate 4 Li...

In the episode we continue going deeper into ichi gan, ni soku, san tan, shi riki as we take a deeper look into the first element the eyes. The eyes are the most important of all the basics and the way we use them will effect everything else that follows. ---- Transcript ---- Martin: Hey everyone, this is Martin & Sandra Phillips and welcome back to the Karate 4 Life Podcast . Sandra: Today we...

We're very excited to be introducing an incredibly deep topic in this episode, but to be honest we feel like we're only just scratching the surface. It's a bit of a technical topic, but it's also a great metaphor for life. In the dojo, we always ask the question, "What is it that I need to focus on the most that will have the biggest impact on what I'm trying to do?" In going as deep as you can on...

How good would it be if you could get a 1% return on investment? Well… if you thinking 1% per annum like the banks give you, then it's probably not so attractive. But what about if it’s 1% per week or even 1% per day, compounded? Sounds too good to be true, but it's possible. Full disclosure: This episode is about personal growth, not finances. But if properly applied, this could also have a very...

It's great to get in the dojo and train, but it's even better to do it with your family. Nothing says quality time with your family better than the opportunity to kick your child in the head or having them throw you to the ground and punch you. In all seriousness though, getting into the dojo as a family is a great way to spend quality time, but the benefits don't stop there. Normal family hierarc...

“There’s always somebody watching.” In everything that we do people see us. Whether we like to admit it or not, we are being judged. But even more importantly people are learning from us. In the dojo, juniors look up to their seniors, but it also works the other way too. Outside of the dojo, as parents our kids see everything we do and copy, our actions, attitudes & habits; both the good and t...

Welcome back to the Karate 4 Life Podcast . Episode 2 - What Makes A Good Student In this episode, we explore what it is that makes a good student. This is something that we believe is a key ingredient to accelerate your karate journey and also help you to excel in all areas of life. ---- Transcript ---- Martin: Hey everyone, this is Martin & Sandra Phillips, welcome to the Karate 4 Life Podca...

Welcome to the Karate 4 Life Podcast , we're very excited to be sharing the first episode today and we want to jump right in and get started. Episode 1 - The Importance Of Having A Goal Although the topic for today's episode was inspired by a lesson with some of our karate kids, the topic is equally important for people of all ages. ---- Transcript ---- Sandra: Hey everyone, this is Martin & S...