Conversations on Karate

Sue and Greg bust some martial myths about trained fighters vs untrained fighters, is there an age limit for martial arts and more! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarateMusic courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode Sue & Greg breakdown the recent UFC main event between Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa, talk about their current training and more! Links to videos discussed in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPKQ4m1zw5w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YlGbh2vlQs&t=1222s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHgFwQiRuSM https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990  https://www.instagram.com/conve...

In this episode Sue and Greg chat with Sensei Chuck Merriman about his extensive martial history, time in Okinawa, competitions, kata and much more! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate. www.conversationsonkarate.com Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

Please welcome Andi Kidd. 5th dan, Practical Karateka par excellence, fantastic teacher, mega swearer and cake appreciator. Once we got got talking there wasnt any point stopping so this is long and packed with interest. It has to be said that this is a massive CoK. Get a brew or a beer and enjoy. Lots of swearing so you have been warned! (This glowing description was written by Sue who may well b...

In this episode Sue and Greg chat with Karate researcher, historian, author and teacher, Sensei Joe Swift. We have a super interesting chat about Karate history, kata, myths, his bookend research on Itosu Anko, movies and much more! Links below for things we discussed in the episode. Hope you all enjoy! Joe Swift - Itosu Anko Saviour of a Cultural Heritage: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/joe-swif...

We had a fantastic conversation with Andy Allen. If you are working on a syllabus right now and adding more practical aspects this is an episode you will not want to miss as Andy has a wealth of experience teaching and studying karate. Tune in to hear his legendary opinions on hikite and all about his favourite Martial Art movie. https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conv...

In our 20th episode we are joined once again by the great and powerful Sensei James Hatch! We chat about Kobudō, black training gis, superheroes, modern day weapons and a bit of karate too! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode Sue and Greg ramble about lockdown, UFC and the 1978 classic....Drunken Master! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode we chat to Les about structuring a class to suit your students specific needs, making karate accessible to all physical abilities, the benefit of karate to mental health, his book “The anxious black belt” and much more! Plus, you will NOT guess what his favourite movie is! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.c...

Join us as lockdown takes it toll on Sue, Greg and returning guest Joe Andrews! Greg does an epic impression of Khabib, Joe battles crying children and Sue actually contributes by telling us about her online class with Les Bubka (who is appearing very soon!) https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate Music...

In this episode (recorded pre lockdown) Sue and Greg talk about the now cancelled fight between Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov, pre emptive striking, the fence and more! Hope everyone is doing well during this tough time and is most importantly keeping themselves safe. Gichin Funakoshi quote on Pre Emptive striking from Karate-Do Kyohan: “When there are no avenues of escape or one is caught...

This is part 2 of a long and incredibly informative conversation with Hanshi Patrick McCarthy. There is so much discussed that we couldn't even begin to do it justice here, so just have a listen for yourselves! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate https://www.koryu-uchinadi.com Music courtesy of https...

This is part 1 of a long and incredibly informative conversation with Hanshi Patrick McCarthy. There is so much discussed that we couldn't even begin to do it justice here, so just have a listen for yourselves! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate https://www.koryu-uchinadi.com Music courtesy of https...

In this episode Sue & Greg talk about movies, books, comics and some martial arts at some point as well! https://www.instagram.com/fightperfecttv/?hl=en - Fight Perfect TV https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karate https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shotokan-Myths-Forbidden-Answers-Mysteries/dp/0692563989 - Books Gre...

In this episode Sue and Greg are joined by Sensei Joe Andrews of Street Shotokan Karate. We talk about Joes recent nightclub training with Andi Kidd, the idea of purity in Karate, Joes metal band MirrorGrinn, and we bust a few myths along the way! Here are some links for things discussed: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Karate-Stupid-True-Story-Survival-ebook/dp/B00ICOOBQU - Karate Stupid by Scott Langle...

We've had the absolute privilege of having a wide ranging conversation with Sensei James Hatch who lives and works in Tokyo. We covered his experiences of Karate, in comparison to both western and Japanese culture, not only how it is practiced but also viewed broadly and taught. As a historian he also gave us a great deep dive on the history of Japanese martial arts and Karate in particular. It's...

In the Christmas episode of Conversations on Karate Sue and Greg discuss the Bassai and Seisan family of kata as well as Sues recent grading. Also Greg plugs his “amazing” instagram (@glynham1990) and our new Conversations on Karate Facebook page (@conversationsonkarate) Here are some links to things discussed: https://www.ikigaiway.com/2012/a-historical-walking-tour-of-seisan-kata/ Article on var...

Sue congratulates Greg on his recent 4th Dan grading before panicking about her own upcoming belt test. Follow Greg on instagram: @glynham1990 Follow Sue on Twitter: @SusanBrooks_1 Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

Chaos drills, throws and takedowns, Sue & Greg battle fried brains to tell you about the latest seminar by Andi Kidd and Iain Abernethy! Links from the episode: Peter Consterdine A Bad Photocopy - https://www.britishcombatkarate.co.uk/view-article/A-Bad-Photocopy Firas Zahabi Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFOXkiyQiqdq2r5aUPF6Aw Joe Rogan & John Danaher Podcast - https://www.y...

Sue and Greg talk Muay Thai and its influence in old school Karate, BJJ, Mc Dojos and Karate being the original MMA. Here are some links to videos we talked about in the episode. Keenan Cornelius rolling with an entire class - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpdYeCSKOgg&t=76s Shane Fazen Muay Thai 101 -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXv6uvrUjKo&t=1713s Music courtesy of https://www.purple-plane...

Sue and Greg chat to world renowned Karate expert Iain Abernethy to talk Bunkai, self defence, heavy contact sparring, three step kumite and more! Please head over to www.iainabernethy.co.uk (if for some strange reason you haven't before) and check out the podcasts, articles and other great content Iain has to offer. Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

Sue raves to Greg about her time training with world renowned Bunkai expert Iain Abernethy! Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

Greg and Sue talk about how to keep up with training when you're injured, fitness, best exercises to keep yourself strong and flexible. Plus discover Greg's favourite kata and find out why! Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

Sue, Greg and Brad talk about lightness, flow and connectedness in training to improve speed and power. How to succeed in a grading, what the examiners are looking for and how to manage a mistake. Also in this episode, drills, bunkai, and cake. Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

In episode 2 of Conversations on Karate student and Sensei discuss how to overcome bad training sessions, the grading system, sparring with multiple partners and Return of the Jedi! Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com