Back in the ring for another amateur kickboxing bout, before and after.

We are joined in this episode by Sensei Noah Legel. We talk about his martial arts history, his late sensei, waza Wednesdays, Kishimoto Di and more! Neo Classical Karate Kobudo Society https://www.inkks.org Noah’s Website https://ilpracticalkarate.com Waza Wednesday https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOtJuscqh_GVFSaJTqhPkV8-ELWm-Ymen&si=HZNkzFwH-Dj…

We’re live from Les Bubka’s garden in this all star episode! Were joined by Joe, Les, Ken and Liz in this post seminar chat. We talk the brewing budo seminar and much more. Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21https://www.facebook.com/conversations…

In this episode, Gary Harper talks about his recent journey of research and discovery into the life of early Jujutsu (or ju-jitsu as it was known back then) pioneer, James Hipkiss. Anyone interested in getting hold of a copy of the republished version of "Self Defence Made Simple" by Hipkiss, can contact Gary directly at GHarper@hamerchilds.co.uk F…

In this episode, we answer some questions and address some comments from the community. Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated. Join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo to gain access to all of our continuing content and please consider donating more than the $5/mo:www.patreon.co…

In this episode, Valadez Sensei, along with two of his deshi, revisits and expands upon his ascetic prescriptions, The Four Disciplines. Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated. Join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo to gain access to all of our continuing content:www.patreon.co…

In this episode, Valadez Sensei concludes his three-part series "On Kihon Waza." The episode was previously restricted to our Patreon Community. Please consider joining using the information below. Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated. Join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo t…

This is Part II of a discussion on Kihon Waza. Part I was Episode 105 - be sure to check it out. This episode was previously available to Patreon supporters only. To gain access to all of our continuing content, join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPurchase our book: "Budo Contemplations: Life within a Warrior …

It’s Conversations on BJJ in this episode as we’re joined by Professor Roy Dean. Roy is a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and holds black belts in Judo, Seibukan Jiu Jitsu and Aikido. Enjoy as we discuss traditional martial arts for the modern day, avoiding injury as an older martial artist, how to choose the right training partners a…

After 4 years we are joined once again by Sensei Joe Swift! We dive into Kobudo, Karate history, kata application and so much more. Here is a link to Joes new Patreonhttps://patreon.com/Bujutsu_Translations?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/gl…

Today we’re joined by one host of the Kung Fu Conversations podcast, Randel Davis. We talk all things Kung Fu and Chinese martial arts, the difference between external and internal arts, Kung Fu movies and more. Check out Randel on his Instagram and his podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ejzo2maV4f4TKXrP86Hjw?si=ZhekhqM6RAe_kBaWCTNgCAhttps://w…

In the latest episode we chat to Jamie Clubb about his and Mary Stevens new child focused self protection course, Animal Instincts. https://animalinstincts.ai/Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkaratewww.co…

In this episode, Valadez Sensei, along with two of his deshi, revisits and expands upon his ascetic prescriptions, the four disciplines. To gain access to all of our continuing content, join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPurchase our book: "Budo Contemplations: Life within a Warrior Ascetic"https://www.amazon…

My mantra during sparring and competition, develop your own, program yourself.

It’s episode 70, which can mean only one thing….the return of Ken of Kenfu! Join us as we talk everything from A.I, books, Star Wars, technology and even a bit of Martial Arts. Ken also tells us about the struggles he’s been going through after a nasty injury, and the inspiring way he’s been dealing with it. Hope you enjoy!Links from our chathttps:…

In this episode, Valadez Sensei answers a request for more detail on how the energetic and the spiritual components are integrated and utilized in Aikido praxis. Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated. Join our Entry Membership Tier for only $5/mo to gain access to all of our continui…

Strap yourselves in for the most controversial martial arts chat of all time!! Well not quite, but Sue & Greg go over some hard truths of Karate and martial arts in episode 69 of Funakoshis favourite podcast. Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21ht…

In this episode, one of our most popular guests, Iaidoka Robert Boyd, is back! This time, Robert and Craig discuss all manner of things Iaido and budo related but specifically Robert's experiences of his first training visit to Japan. Check out Robert @scottish_kenshi on Instagram (and don't forget to follow @budoetc, too)! Follow us at @budoetc on…

In this episode, Valadez Sensei answers questions posed by a follower of his content. In doing so, Valadez Sensei addresses specifically the "Epistemic Rift" he has referred to many times throughout this podcast. Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated. Join our Entry Membership Tier f…

Before and after, preparation and debrief of my first amateur MMA fight in Japan.

Sue and Greg answer questions from the listeners in the final episode of 2023! Thank you to everyone who sent in questions and to all of you for the support this year. Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkar…

Sue and Greg talk about British UFC champions, class distractions, the dreaded hikite and more! Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkaratewww.conversationsonkarate.comOur training notebook! https://amzn.to/3…

Sue and Greg talk about UFC 294, the recent Karate Combat course held by AKA in Poole, Francis Nganou shocking the combat sports world and more! Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkaratewww.conversationsonk…

What would be your legacy, were you to disappear now? What lessons would I leave for my son?

Sue and Greg talk about YouTuber boxing, feeling burnt out on Karate, Muay Thai, BJJ and everything else in between! Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkaratewww.conversationsonkarate.comOur training notebo…

Sue and Greg have a long over due catch up on the world of Karate and martial arts! Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkaratewww.conversationsonkarate.comOur training notebook! https://amzn.to/3zTtAwuOur Me…

Please join us on Patreon at $5/Month for all our future podcast episodes, as well as our continuing videos, articles, and writings. Additionally, on Patreon, we will be working together through the whole community there and through access to me to deepen all of our practice and to increase our skill in our art and in our lives. We hope to see you …

Pre and post fight record of my second amateur kickboxing fight, lessons learnt, how to improve.

Craig is joined by the amazing Chris Hanson of Karate Unity for a lively discussion covering a whole range of things from karate to cross training, and more! If you haven't already, check out Chris on Instagram @karateunity, on YouTube, and on facebook, as well as his website https://www.karateunity.ca/ Follow us at @budoetc on Instagram and don't …

Sue and Greg are joined by longtime friend of the podcast Dr James Hatch to talk all things Karate, Kobudo and everything else in between. Also we wanted to say a massive shoutout to long time listener Ben Holbrook who came to train with us a couple of weeks ago. This was recorded before then so we couldn’t shout him out during the episode, but the…

In this episode, Valadez Sensei begins a discussion on Kihon Waza - what it is and what it is not. The discussion begins with a reading and commenting upon his blog, "On Self-Defense." (See below for link.)Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease visi…

Sue and Greg are joined by Joe Andrews to talk about the recent Martial Arts festival hosted by Matt Stait (who joins us as the end of the episode). Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkaratewww.conversation…

The three most vital chapters from Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, required reading for every warrior who walks the path.

We had the absolute pleasure to talk about martial arts, mindset and lifestyle with Ryron Gracie. We hope you enjoy! Ryron Gracie, the eldest grandson of Grand Master Helio Gracie, grew up in a family deeply rooted in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Under the guidance of his father, Rorion Gracie, and his uncles, Ryron witnessed the effectiveness of the art firs…

Since we last spoke to Hanshi there’s been a global pandemic and he’s moved countries twice which means there’s a lot to catch up on! Join us as we have another fantastic chat with the legendary Patrick McCarthy who joins us all the way from Okinawa. https://instagram.com/koryuuchinadi?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==https://youtube.com/@EastWestFightingArt…

We recently came across the philosophy Wabi Sabi. Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese aesthetic philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity. It embraces the natural cycle of growth, decay, and aging, appreciating the unique characteristics and flaws that make an object or a moment in time truly special. Wabi-Sabi values the authe…

In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, starting a business or embarking on a new venture requires more than just a great idea or a solid product. To truly succeed and make a meaningful impact, it is essential to start with service and focus on providing value for people. This customer-centric approach emphasizes understanding individuals' …

So what is wisdom? What makes words wise? And why is wisdom so valuable? Working with so many incredible martial artists over the years made us realize how every single person with life experience has wisdom... it's just up to you to extract it! Whether it's from our elders, our teachers, or simply those that have gone before and lived to tell the …

Life is a thrilling adventure that unfolds like a captivating video game, except there's one crucial difference: you have only one life to live. Each day presents a new opportunity to navigate through uncharted territories, face formidable challenges, and unlock the mysteries of existence. Just like in a game, you start at a certain level and progr…

When shit hits the fan, it is important to know your rules of engagement: knowing when it's time to fight, run, or if you're the type of person who generally freezes. We discuss how we handle people committing robberies and whether we act as good Samaritans.द्वारा Budo Brothers

Why is it that the best in business always say focus on the fundamentals? Though we all know that advice why is it so hard to do? In this podcast, we discuss the importance of sticking to the basics and why it can be considered boring.द्वारा Budo Brothers

In this episode, Valadez Sensei discusses and explains his latest Gateway Aikido (#12) on Maai. This episode also goes deeper into Jiyu Waza and the three identifying markers of Aikido: The Mystical Experience, Aiki, and Takemusu Aiki. Be sure to follow all the links provided below so you can gather all the related information to this podcast episo…

As a mature and discerning adult, there are certain topics that are best avoided when in the company of those you care about, and one of those topics is politics, which can cause unnecessary conflict and division whether in the workplace, on the playing field, or even within the confines of a martial arts dojo. In this week's podcast, we delve into…

In this episode, Valadez Sensei discusses the Energetic Component of Aikido training, particularly in reference to Kihon Waza.Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos:www.senshincenter…

In this episode, Valadez Sensei answers three questions from three different followers. The topics discussed are Karma Yoga, The Way of Loneliness, and Identifying Authentic Internal Skills, and much much more. Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPlease…

It’s episode 60 which can mean only one thing, the return of Ken Andrews!! No that’s not right, the return of Joe Knight!! They look so similar it’s an easy mistake to make….it’s the return of Ken Knight and Joe Andrews! Join us as we talk about all things martial arts, beards, teaching and so much more. Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/g…

Sue and Greg chat about the amazing UFC 287 event! Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkaratewww.conversationsonkarate.comOur training notebook! https://amzn.to/3zTtAwuOur Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/us…

We have some exciting news! We are going to be attending the ProMac conference in Sacramento. We first met Dave Kovar and Brian Nay way back in 2018 at the Martial Arts Supershow. We got to train in one of their seminars and had an absolute blast! In this episode, we dig into some of the challenges of running a school and pick their brains on what …

This podcast is about the charity event we are holding on April 14th, 2023 in Calgary AB, Canada with Sifu Singh called Master Your Center. DO YOU WISH YOU COULD DO MORE? Do you feel like you do not have enough energy and time to be able to perform at work and be present at home? Are you tired of living in a constant state of overwhelm, exhaustion,…

In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei discusses how "Founders" work within modern institutions to limit us and to reduce our individuality and the scrutiny we can cultivate through our own experience.Please donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated:www.patreon.com/SenshinCenterPl…