Karate Over Coffee

39 - My Discussions with Mitani Sensei (by Bob McMahon) My Discussions with Mitani Sensei...one of the last teachers of original karate!  Mitani Kazuya Sensei, 7th Dan in Original Traditional Karate, is a student of the late last Master of the original Karate, Kinjo Hiroshi, 9th Dan, Hanshi. Kazuya Sensei is attempting to alert karateka from around the world to the possibility that original k...

38- ESPRESSO SHOT - The Karate Kid - Part Two It Has to be in a Parallel Universe... Seriously, the Karate is so awful that the story MUST be in a Parallel Universe where Karateka are celebrities! Don't forget to get your KARATE OVER COFFEE merch here - www.karateovercoffeeshop.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

37 - Post Olympic Wrap Up with Tsuenari Yahiro - Part 3 How We Have Fixed the WKF Rules... Join host Cheyne McMahon as he sits down for the last part of a chat with Tsuneari Yahiro, Australia's Karate Olympian, as they discuss issues within the WKF, combat sports, sponsorship, and how he prepared mentally for the Olympics. Don't forget to support us by purchasing a shirt, hoodie, or a mug! - www.k...

36 - ESPRESSO SHOT - The Karate Kids Part One Why I HATED Daniel-San It took me 30 years to understand Karate Kid, and I hated a lot of it.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35 Post Olympic Wrap Up with Tsuneari Yahiro Part 2 No Funding? No Worries... Join host Cheyne McMahon as he chats to Tsuneari Yahiro about his Olympics experience - what the athletes were like, and some of the issues surrounding the point scoring... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#34 - ESPRESSO SHOT - How To Practise Kata How To Get The Most Benefits Out Of Kata Practise Join Host Cheyne McMahon as he talks about his idea on Why we practise and How to practise kata... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 - ESPRESSO SHOT - What Are You Doing Differently? What Are You Doing To Make Your Karate Better? Is your Karate evolving or are you stuck teaching the same Karate over and over and over again? Help support Karate Over Coffee here - www.karateovercoffeeshop.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ESPRESSO SHOT - What Style Are You? Everyone Always Wants to Know - What Style Are You? What is a Style anyway? Is it a System? A School? An Idea? An experience? Join Host Cheyne McMahon as he talks about his particular "style" of Karate and what makes a style a Style... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 - Post Olympic Wrap Up with Tsuneari Yahiro - Part 1 Going that extra bit is the difference... Join host Cheyne McMahon as he chats to Tsuneari Yahiro about his Olympics experience and what is required to become an elite Karate athlete.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 - ESPRESSO SHOT - Karate First, Business Second What it Takes to become a Professional Full-Time Dojo Owner Join host Cheyne McMahon as he discusses what it's like to own and operate a Full-Time Karate dojo AND a Podcast! (the photo was just too good not to post) You can support us here: www.karateovercoffeeshop.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#29 ESPRESSO SHOT - Karate in Korea Part 3 Another look at my Karate journey in Korea - How I found my Dojang! I went to a dew different Dojang before I settled on the one around the corner... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#27 The Purpose of Kata Training Kata can be Many Things for Many People - But I Practice for ONE Reason... Join host Cheyne McMahon as he discusses the reason for Kata Training, his thoughts on kata applications, why he has ditched the bunkai revolution, and many many more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#28 ESPRESSO SHOT - Olympic Kata Olympic Kata - Why it's not their fault... Join host Cheyne McMahon as he shares his thoughts on the good, the bad, and the downright ugly of the Olympic Kata... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#26 ESPRESSO SHOT - Karate in Korea Part 2 Another look at my Karate journey in Korea - this time I talk about how Korea is obsessed with demonstrations! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#25 Discussion with Josh Simmers Part Two Join host Cheyne McMahon as he sits down with Josh Simmers, host of Okinawa Karate Podcast, as they discuss their ultimate podcast guest, drunken pressure point fighting, and how a professional podcaster deals with the paparazzi... You can check out the Okinawa Karate Podcast here: https://okinawakaratepodcast.com/ If you would like support Karate Over Cof...

#24 ESPRESSO SHOT - The Positives of Olympic Kumite How Olympic Kumite can Assist Real-World Fighting JUST IN TIME FOR THE OLYMPICS Host Cheyne McMahon talks about the positive attributes of Olympic Kumite (WKF styled) loo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#23 - ESPRESSO SHOT - Be More Professional Be More Professional - How to Differentiate Yourself from the Local Karate Club Join Cheyne McMahon as he talks about how he tries to be more professional in approaching the karate club, instructors, members, and students! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KARATE OVER COFFEE # 22 - Discussion with Josh Simmers Part One Get comfortable as Cheyne McMahon sits down with Josh Simmers, host of Okinawa Karate Podcast, as they discuss what is required running a Karate podcast! You can check out the Okinawa Karate Podcast here: https://okinawakaratepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ESPRESSO SHOT - Taekwondo at the Olympics Join Cheyne McMahon for the first first Espresso Shot - a Short but Strong Brew! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#20 - ESPRESSO SHOT - Karate in Korea Part 1 How I Won an Open Competition in South Korea! (please excuse the audio - it was done on my iphone while driving) I lived in South Korea from 2004 - 2006 and along the way I competed in tournaments, opened my own Dojo, taught the National team, and almost stumbled into North Korea in my Karategi! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

#19 Tsuneari Yahiro - Australia's first Karate Olympian A discussion with Tsuneari Yahiro as he prepares for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo Cheyne McMahon sits down with Tsuneari Yahiro to discuss what it takes to become an elite Karate athlete and Australia's first Karate Olympian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KARATE OVER COFFEE # 18 - Discussion with Thomas Feldmann Author of Anko Itosu - The Man. The Master. The Myth. Biography of a Legend.  Join host Cheyne McMahon as he sits down with Thomas Feldmann to discuss his latest book. This is the summary as found on lulu.com Ankō Itosu is one of the most important figures in the development of modern karate, both a martial art and sport which is pract...

KARATE OVER COFFEE #17 - Finding The Right Dojo How To Identify Which Dojo Works For You Join host Cheyne McMahon as he talks about his experiences dealing with part-time and permanent locations, 1 to 10 year plan. and how to identify what Dojo suits you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is for the serious Karate-Ka! Discussion Three with Joe Swift Settle in and get comfortable as I talk to Joe Swift in PART THREE of a discussion on the Chinese Martial Arts influence onto Okinawan Karate, the word 'Karate', and much more! Joe Swift is an author, translator, historian, and karate teacher who has dedicated a huge chunk of his life to understand more about Karate and Kobudo. Hos...

KARATE OVER COFFEE PODCAST - EPISODE 15   Trimming a Syllabus - What to Keep and What to Throw Out This podcast may be suited better for instructors or potential instructors who are questioning their own syllabus.    Cheyne McMahon will break it into 2 sections - one will be dedicated to the types of techniques, drills, kata etc to keep and throw out, the other part will revolve aro...