Les Bubka

Anxious Black Belt Podcast

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Karate is not what you think! This martial art can be used in many ways, to build your physical strength or mental fortitude. It can be a dynamic sport or a recreational hobby, a self-defense or self-development tool. Join Les Bubka to explore the possibilities within Karate and its connection to mental health, and listen to conversations with different martial artists on various subjects.

Author

Les Bubka

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.lesbubka.co.uk

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

There can be only one Sensei! 24.03.2023

My students asked me what I think about people training in the different dojo. My answer is: There can be only one Sensei! If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, plea...

Finland Car Chat 13.03.2023

Apologies for background noise, we had conversations during our long drive from Vaasa to Helsinki after amazing time in Finland. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lesbubka/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sugar, Seminars and Anxiety 02.03.2023

In this episode, I share my experience with cutting out sugar, a recent seminar, and anxiety that crept in. If you got some value from this episode or simply liked it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free t...

Ai opinion on becoming Karate Master! 03.02.2023

Unlock the Secrets of Karate with AI 🥋 I asked Artificial intelligence what it takes to become a master of Karate! Watch to discover the secrets! If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and yo...

Women, Karate & Menopause with Raquel 25.01.2023

In this episode, we chat about menopause and what impact it has on women karate-ka.  If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link,...

Gavin Mulholland Interview 14.01.2023

Gavin Mulholland Sensei is the Chief Instructor of Daigaku Karate Kai alongside Shihan Dan Lewis of Bristol Combat Goju Ryu and is also a regular on the UK MMA scene with his team DKK Fighters who compete successfully in Cage Rage, Ultimate Challenge, and BAMMA. One student even made it as far as the UFC. http://www.goju-karate.co.uk/ If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, plea...

Karate Combat: Is it Helping Karate’s Image? 05.01.2023

Karate Combat: Is It Helping Karate's Image? I believe so! But it's not perfect, there are a few amazing things and a few things that I don't like. Check out what I'm talking about. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lesbubka/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Year’s Ramblings 01.01.2023

Random thoughts on 2023 If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase somethi...

Deadly Karate with Dr. James Hatch 28.12.2022

In this episode, we investigate the historical evidence of karate being a deadly martial art with Dr. James Hatch.   James is an educator, author, and martial arts historian if you would like to check out his blog, check it out below:  https://www.jamesmhatch.com/  If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy i...

Christmas Q&A with Les 23.12.2022

In this episode, I’ll answer your questions! If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when...

Sensei Pain -Tommy Joe Moore 14.12.2022

Tommy Joe Moore is a martial artist, combative instructor, author, and genuinely nice person with a great sense of humour.  In this episode, we are discussing the mental health impact of martial arts on students, self-protection, and the historical reconstruction of Bartitsu. We also talk about Tommie's new book Boxing on the Cobbles which will be published in near future. Please check out Tommy's...

Trolls, Bullies, Haters & How To Deal With Them 11.12.2022

In this episode, I’ll share with you how I deal with online bullies and haters. If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for...

Tommy Joe Moore Interview 01.12.2022

Short interview with Tommy Joe Moore, recorded during Fight Like Your Grandad Seminar by Mike Stilgoe from Self Defence and Survival. Tommy is a highly renowned martial artist, Bartitsu practitioner, combative expert, and author. Funny and kind person with tons of knowledge.  If you would like to get in touch with him or book him for the fantastic seminar please use the link below: Webpage: https:...

Karate for Mental Health talk at the Guildford Library 26.11.2022

Recording from my talk at the Guildford Library 📚 If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commissio...

Rory Miller Seminar 03.11.2022

I had the pleasure to host a seminar with Rory Miller in Guildford in association with Stephen Hollingdale from 1st Response Personal Protection and Self Defence Global. In summary, if you have a chance to attend the seminar with Rory I recommend you to join in. If you want details on why Rory Miller Seminar is such a good event please listen to the podcast. If you got some value from this episode...

Keep Your Mouth Shut 28.10.2022

Should we fight back the trolls or ignore them?  What is your view? If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get...

Karate Black Belt with Sue Roberts 15.10.2022

today's guest is Sue from Conversations on Karate and we are discussing Karate black belt! Sue achieved not so long ago her first black belt rank, she shares with us her feelings, expectations, and changes that happened after the grading, including levitation! fun half-hour conversation with an amazing person.  If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, pleas...

Karate For Life 05.10.2022

In this episode, we talk about Karate for life. My not-so-young group of students expresses their feelings and experience with Karate and what impact it had on their health. If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the sh...

Living in the Slow Lane - Caffeine Free 29.09.2022

Few thoughts about my experience with dropping caffeine. How my life changed being caffein free and living in a slow lane of life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lesbubka/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karate at Kilimanjaro with Martin Marshall 21.09.2022

Conversation over Athletic brew about Martin's journey to the top of Kilimanjaro. Challenges he faced on the ascend and how Karate helped to build mental fortitude in a difficult environment.  I hope you will enjoy this fascinating story of a karateka taking himself out of his comfort zone and testing his limits. All this was done in support of Macmillan Cancer Support if you would like to make a...

Karate For All with Kevin Cooke 15.09.2022

First please accept my apologies for the poor audio quality on my side you can hear Kevin cristal clear.  We talked about Karate for all (Shuko kai), teaching people with disabilities, and the impact of karate on mental health. Hope you will enjoy this episode despite the sound hiccup.  If you would like to connect with Kevin please check out the links below: Website: https://www.cornwallkarate.co...

Makeshift karate,broken lineage and my independence. 07.09.2022

Hello I’m very happy that you are here, I’m Les Bubka, and let me take you on the journey into my karate world. The world with broken lineage, mysterious masters, and a strong focus on independence. Joe Andrews Story https://link.chtbl.com/t2UrTneM?fbclid=IwAR28srXrShNSECufvGpAG4eqP9pWQNwNURoFav4qOePejbBsfmJCZkhl9aY If you would like to grab a copy of the book The Dark Side of Karate use link belo...

Past, Present and Future with Joe Andrews Sensei 02.09.2022

Departure from you’re teacher and organisation can be a painful and emotional experience. Listen to Joe Sensei about how it went for him, the emotional rollercoaster, and the confusion. If you would like to connect with Joe Andrews Sensei  please use links below: https://www.facebook.com/somersetappliedkarate https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_1OtN17J3Kp2GxHfdBA9Iw --- Send in a voice message: htt...

Happy New Year 2022 02.01.2022

Wishing you all the best for new year 2022! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lesbubka/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reflections on COVID 06.09.2021

Few thoughts on COVID, all family went through it and managed to recover. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lesbubka/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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