Episodes

  • Australian Karate Academy's Cheyne McMahon

    Australian Karate Academy's Cheyne McMahon
    Sep 27 2024

    Cheyne McMahon Sensei and I talk karate, Brazilian JiuJitsu, promotions, teaching children and adults, Cheyne's nearly 40 year history and how he stays motivated to continue training, teaching, his thoughts on how karate should evolve.


    Cheyne also confirms they do not hold birthday parties at his dojo.


    Find out more about Cheyne and the Australian Karate Academy here:

    https://aka.com.au


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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • That Lying Mind's Eye

    That Lying Mind's Eye
    Jul 16 2024

    We all have a mind’s eye. It’s the eye that our mind uses to create an image how we are doing something or more specifically, what we look like when we are doing something. Think about those times when sensei says “Do it like this” and you respond “I am doing it like that.” That’s because your mind’s eye has you convinced that is how you are doing it and gosh dang it, you look damn good doing it.


    Sadly your mind’s eye is probably lying to you.



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    10 mins
  • The Pot Stirring Friend

    The Pot Stirring Friend
    Jul 14 2024
    We all have that one friend that always has the good ideas for creating some fun, that might be a bit on the edge and could come across as not appropriate or down right controversial. That friend that seems to always have a great idea that somehow ends you in the hot seat while they sit by looking like the perfect angel. You know who you are. Well I am not falling for it, buddy. You can discuss those topics on your own podcast. Or, if you're not scared, we can do a collaboration where we discuss some of these touchy subjects together. This time you're throwing the toilet paper too.

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    5 mins
  • Is That Your Sensei?

    Is That Your Sensei?
    Jul 7 2024

    We all know and can define a Sensei and Student relationship. One is teaching and the other is learning. Typically our sensei is the one we learn from and also from whom we receive rank or promotions. What if you learn from someone, not once or twice, but very often, however you do not receive rank or any recognition of a rank, title, or anything else? Is that person your sensei, just 'a' sensei, a training partner, or some person you bounce around with while wearing white pajamas?




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    16 mins
  • Irei No Hi

    Irei No Hi
    Jun 23 2024

    June 23 is known as Irei no Hi here on Okinawa. Irei no Hi is the Okinawa Memorial Day and, just like Memorial Day observed in many other countries, is held to honor those that perished during war.


    I cannot imagine a karate-ka around the world that does not know at least something about World War II. But I think many do not understand the significance World War II, and specifically the Battle of Okinawa (aka The Typhoon of Steel), had on the spread of Okinawa Karate around the world.


    As always, thank you for listening to the Okinawa Karate Podcast.


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    12 mins
  • Training Should Be Fun

    Training Should Be Fun
    Jun 16 2024
    Training in martial arts should be fun. If it’s not fun, something needs to change, and that might be you.

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    9 mins
  • 10 Minutes with the Right Sensei

    10 Minutes with the Right Sensei
    Jun 9 2024
    There's a meme that bounces around the social media platforms that reads "10 minutes with the right sensei is worth more than 10 years with the wrong sensei." Here I discuss my thoughts on that meme and my 10 minute conversation with the right sensei. Or was it just the right 10 minute conversation?

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    8 mins
  • Invisible Sensei's Okinawa 2023 Recap w/James Pankiewicz

    Invisible Sensei's Okinawa 2023 Recap w/James Pankiewicz
    Jun 2 2024

    In November 2023 my very good friend and budo brother, Tuari Dawson, visited Okinawa. Tuari is the host of The Invisible Sensei and A Life Indigenous Podcasts, two podcasts I encourage you to subscribe, listen and support.


    Shortly after Tuari returned to New Zealand I gathered him and James Pankiewicz to record this recap and to discuss some very exciting events coming up in New Zealand in October 2024. Watch and listen for all of the details.


    Find all of Tuari's information here: https://linktr.ee/Invisen/

    Interested in the Kizuna New Zealand Seminar? Go here: https://linktr.ee/Kizuna2024


    Asato Dojo: https://asatodojo.com/

    BujinTV: https://bujin.tv/



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    53 mins