Anxious Black Belt Podcast

In this episode - Open Minds, Open Dojos: A New Era of Karate, we explore the evolving world of martial arts as karate moves beyond traditional boundaries. We delve into the growing trend of collaboration between different karate styles and how practitioners are shedding old restrictions to embrace new approaches to training. With the rise of open-mindedness in dojos worldwide, we discuss how mode...

Hanshi Marc Howes is IBK Special Advisor to the President of the Kyokushin Budokai All-Round Fighting section and Examination Committee, Founder of Kyokushin Budōkai Goshin Dō Hanshi Marc is also an author you can find his books here: Kyokushin Budōkai Goshin Dō: A Comprehensive Guide: https://amzn.to/4hqAlv2 Budō - The Book of the Way: https://amzn.to/4bLVVcd Budo Reflections - Paths of Disciplin...

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Navigating Structure and Support for Autistic Group Members: In this episode, we dive into the importance of structure in group settings and its impact on autistic individuals. Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Support when you shop via Easy Funding Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Karate Journal Link: https:/...

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, I sit down with my good friend Mary Stevens—an exceptional martial artist, a dedicated advocate for women’s self-protection, and an all-around incredible human being. With years of experience empowering women across the globe, Mary brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to our discussion. Today, we reflect on the unexpected and disappointing closu...

The Psychology of Combat: Overcoming Fear, martial arts are more than just physical combat - it's a mental battle. Stepping into sparring or competition challenges not only the body and techniques but also your ability to manage fear, overcome failure and build resilience. Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Support when you shop via Easy Funding Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com...

Brandon Ryan is the founder of Adaptive Martial Arts Science. AMAS was founded to bring functional self-defense to the adaptive community. Brandon has experience in Karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. https://www.facebook.com/Adaptivemartialartsscience/ Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Support when you shopping via Easy Funding Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to gr...

Should you write a book? The short answer is YES! If you would like to check my books click here: Anxious Black Belt - https://amzn.to/41fMSM1 Karate For Mental Health - https://amzn.to/43aW4nw The Dark Side of Karate - https://amzn.to/4keoXoU Thoughts on Karate - https://amzn.to/4kf40tG Karate Journal - https://amzn.to/3F1IrwA Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Support when you shopping via Eas...

Michiel Commandeur is the trainer/coach of Kaihatsu. He provides karate lessons, self-defense training and coaching. Michiel has the 5th dan karate at the Karate-do Bond Nederland, is a certified karate teacher, mental coach and self-defense trainer. https://www.kaihatsu.nl https://michielcommandeur.nl Facebook.com/KaihatsuNL https://www.facebook.com/michiel.commandeur.5 Support Karate For Mental...

Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Support when you shopping via Easy Funding Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel fre...

Michael studied a lot of different styles ranging from Muay Thai, Kyokushin, MMA, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Wing Chun and others. But his heart and soul still live with Karate.  If you would like to connect with Karate Breakdown check out their website: https://www.karatebreakdown.com/ If you would like to grab one of the mentioned notebooks use the links below: Karate T...

It’s always fun to talk to Jessica Jones, fun and cleaver, check out our conversation. Jessica Jones is the driving force behind Amazonia Krav Maga, a school of self-protection, situated in the heart of Manchester, UK. Her journey into the realm of self-defence began in 2016, embracing Krav Maga as her discipline of choice. By February 2021, she had become a qualified instructor enabling her to st...

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I had the pleasure of chatting with Raj Soren Sensei, the author of The Black Belt Mindset for Life and Business. If you would like to connect or purchases Raj's books, please check out the links below: http://linkedin.com/in/raj-soren-769b1a5 https://www.facebook.com/share/18cMrmuXqc/?mibextid=wwXIfr Black Belt Mindset for Life and Business https://amzn.to/4hyNaDV Coping with stress https://www.s...

Each Dojo has its atmosphere, so let's examine why I like relaxed ones. Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn'...

It was a pleasure to chat with Sensei Michael Calandra from Isshin Ryu Karate. We discussed Isshin Ryu Karate, karate politics, and collaborating with other martial arts. Here are the links to Sensei's page and podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@oikddojo. FB: https://www.facebook.com/michael.calandra.52 Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't f...

Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel free to pass it along to your enemies – perhap...

Combat Learning is about radically improving you as a teacher and learner of martial arts using the ecological approach to training. We explore the little-known frontiers of skill adaptation, perceptual-motor learning, and human performance science for combat sports. Skill acquisition educator and host of the Combat Learning and Skillwave podcasts. M.Ed. in teaching & learning, current doctoral st...

Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel free to pass it along to your enemies – perhap...

Shihan Terry organising Misogi every year if you would like to join in get in touch with him: https://roninway.uk/ Back street Karate Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider...

Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel free to pass it along to your enemies – perhap...

Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel free to pass it along to your enemies – perhap...

Q&A Part Deux hopes it will be an interesting listen. If you find any of the episodes interesting, please share them via social media, tagging Anxious Black Belt in the post. It helps a lot. Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you...

Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Please help us get Difiblirator Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel free to pass...

Merry Christmas! Review episode! Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Please help us get Difiblirator Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't reso...