Anxious Black Belt Podcast

I had the pleasure of exchanging books with Shifu Jonathan Bluestein. I found his detailed take on the often avoided subject of politics in martial arts very interesting. Check out the book here: https://a.co/d/69e4vQF If you would like to connect with Jonathan please check his website below: https://www.bluejadesociety.com/ Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Please help us get Difiblirator Gra...

I was surprised that in BJJ junior students have 65 grades till black belt, including all belts and bars. 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 con...

Sensei Steve Lowe from Koryu Kyudokan has a unique approach to running a dojo and choosing his students. Connect with Koryu Kyudokan: Here 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...

How you view yourself has an impact on your training. 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....

Changing the dojo and being assessed for grades can be problematic. 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...

Syllabus 7.2 loaded 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...

Eye Training do you train your eyes to get better in Karate? 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 m...

A fine line exists between being obsessed with winning and being a good teammate. Training opportunity with Brian Bates Sensei and Myself https://fb.me/e/4fvhYoPpU 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...

In this episode, I sit down with martial arts expert Brian Bates Sensei to explore the evolving role of kata in modern training. Brian, known for his innovative approach to martial arts, shares his perspective on why traditional kata might be holding back real-world application and how removing it from training can lead to more functional, adaptable skills. connect with Sensei Brian: https://www.f...

We have all been there, feeling that we do deserve more. 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...

"How many kata are enough?" Many martial arts instructors, including myself, constantly grapple with this question. In my dojo, I've been reassessing the number of kata we teach, aiming for quality and depth over quantity. To dive deeper into this topic, I reached out to a few seasoned martial artists for their perspectives—and was fortunate enough to have Dr. John Titchen join me on the podcast t...

This is a quick episode explaining what projects are in the making. We hope you will enjoy it and can support us by participating in or recommending our seminars and workshops to others. Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Help us get Difiblirator https://buymeacoffee.com/kfmhcic Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey:...

In life, it's not always easy to know exactly what you want to do, especially when you're faced with a series of unexpected opportunities. For many years, I didn’t know what my professional path would look like, but I eventually found a way to carve out a meaningful career that aligned with both my passions and skills. Through a blend of curiosity, perseverance, and some unexpected twists, I creat...

Martial arts have been revered for centuries as disciplines that foster self-mastery, respect, and authentic skill. However, in recent years, as martial arts have surged in popularity, something essential has been lost in the growth process. Judo, taekwondo, karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ), and kickboxing—all once rooted in intense tradition and rigorous standards—are now facing what some martia...

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If you’re unhappy with karate, perhaps it’s time to step away and see where that leads you. I did, and I found my way back to karate with a deeper understanding and appreciation for it. Shirt https://lesshop.ammhub.com/clothing/anxious-black-belt-black-t-shirt Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value i...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking to my friend Daljit Virdee Sensei from Budo Collective. Daljit fell in love with Karate as a child and trained under Shihan Gurmit Singh in West London for 11 years. After moving to Bedford he continued training under Sam Nelstrop Sensei for 4 years and since 2018 continues under Shihan Ben Craft, Kyoshi, and Shihan Fernando Mahamud. Opening Virdee G...

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In the karate community, the image of the sensei as a knight in shining armor is a powerful metaphor. It conjures up ideals of honor, discipline, and diligence—qualities that many of us aspire to embody in our practice and in our lives. Senseis are viewed as guardians and mentors, guiding students through the complexities of both martial arts and personal growth. But when we examine the culture su...

I started training in martial arts in 2017, training in Aikido with Airenjuku at SOAS University. I trained there for 2.5 years (achieving 3rd Kyu) before I caught the Karate bug when I began training with the renowned Prof Stephen Chan at SOAS Jindokai club. Although the training in both clubs was of a high, traditional standard, I made the decision to develop my skills in practical self-defence....

It took us some time to overcome obstacles to record this episode, but it was worth it. Sensei Don Came and I discuss the syllabus, finding one's unique voice, and improving one's teaching. Please check out Don's website for all the courses, videos and seminars: https://www.doncame.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3...

This is another sound bite from our KFMH seminar with Peter Jones Sensei. Sensei Peter is a health professional martial artist and author, during our seminar, Peter gave very interesting talk about injury prevention. Check out Peter's book on Amazon and use the links below to get in touch. Ninja Nurse Book: https://amzn.to/3zPKcuQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kajuenryu Website: https://www.k...

During our Karate For Mental Health event, I talked to instructors who have kindly donated their time and picked their brains. The second sound bite is with Brian Bates Sensei from Zanshin Applied Karate. https://www.zanshinkarateacademy.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or...

During our Karate For Mental Health event, I talked to instructors who have kindly donated their time and picked their brains. The first sound bite was with Somerset Applied Karate instructors Greg and Joe. https://somersetappliedkarate.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or e...

Brett Ritchie is an ex-police officer whose life was changed after a near-death experience, he is also a Zendo Kai practitioner, works in radio and helps promote mental health awareness and meditation. Help support Brett's mental health tour via the Buy Me a Coffee link under: https://buymeacoffee.com/brettritchie45 Connect with Brett in the links below: https://www.instagram.com/brettritchie45/ h...