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Sue and Greg chat absolute nonsense…..with a fair bit of gold thrown in for good measure! Listen to Greg’s brain slowly deteriorate while they talk Karate and onions for some reason.https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkaratewww.conversationsonkarate.comOur tra…

The third host is back! Matt Jardine (aka The Casual) joins us to break down the main card of UFC 264. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Matt-Jardine/e/B07HQK4D4R%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_sharehttps://mobile.twitter.com/jardinekarate?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://www.facebook.com/convers…

We are joined once again by Joe Andrews to talk Somerset Applied Karate’s brand new syllabus and the process of creating it! If you’re looking into updating or adjusting your syllabus then this is one to listen to! https://www.somersetappliedkarate.comhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://www.…

I’m this episode we are joined by Rob of McDojo life! We talk social media, martial arts movies, weapons, martial arts cults and of course mcdojos! Have a listen and in the words of Rob “Help keep Martial Arts legit!”https://instagram.com/mcdojolifehttps://youtube.com/c/McDojoLifehttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conver…

In this episode we are joins once again by Les Bubka to talk Karate journals! 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

In this episode we are joined by Chris Hanson of Karate Unity! We chat about kata, cross training, Bruce Lee, journaling (shameless plug, we’ve made one, buy it when it’s out, it’s awesome) and much more! Go checkout the Karate Unity YouTube channel : https://youtube.com/c/KarateUnityFight tips Shane Fazen: https://youtube.com/c/FighttipsBudo Broth…

Episode 33 - Just be free man!Sue is grumpy and Greg is delirious yet somehow they manage to drop some seeds of advice about pad holding! Have a listen, and if you enjoy then leave us a review! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkaratewww.conversationsonkarat…

Sue and Greg give their thoughts on the recent UFC, the first in over a year with a full crowd and what a way to start!https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkaratewww.conversationsonkarate.comMusic courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com…

In this episode we chat to Sensei Mike Clarke about training in Okinawa, the current state of karate, his time interviewing for some classic martial arts magazines, real violence compared to “self defence” and much more! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Hojo-Undo-Training-Traditional/dp/159439136X/ref=nodl_https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://w…

In this episode we are joined once again by Matt Jardine to talk about grappling in a karate syllabus. Syllabus construction has been on a lot of minds recently, including ours, so if that’s something you’re thinking about then get your notebook ready and give this one a listen! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Matt-Jardine/e/B07HQK4D4R%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt…

In this episode we are joined by Ken Knight of KenFu TV (Aka Joe Andrews’ American twin). We talk all things Karate, Kobudo, Escrimma, how Ken controversially abandoned ALL kata (he didn’t, we just want you traditionalists to listen and complain) and much more. Everyone go and check out and subscribe to Ken’s youtube channel (https://youtube.com/c/…

We are once again joined by Matt Jardine as we give our thoughts on UFC 259. Hope you all enjoy this bonus episode. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Matt-Jardine/e/B07HQK4D4R%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_sharehttps://mobile.twitter.com/jardinekarate?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://www.faceboo…

In this episode we are joined by author, martial artists and all round great guy Matt Jardine. We talk about Matts journey in the martial arts, his travelling, writing career and much more. We’ve linked Matts books below, go and check them out and support him, we sure will be! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Matt-Jardine/e/B07HQK4D4R%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_s…

In this episode we chat to Sensei Mike Stone about his fascinating journey in the Martial Arts. From his early training, to his 91 fight winning streak, to meeting Bruce Lee and much much more! Hope you enjoy it. www.conversationsonkarate.com https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://www.facebook.…

There's no stopping sue and Greg. The best podcast ever just gets better and better.......with the return of Sensei Joe Andrews! Why spend a lifetime just raking gravel when you can tend to a whole garden? This and more is all answered in the first episode of 2021! We hope you enjoy. www.conversationsonkarate.com. https://www.instagram.com/glynham1…

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=CPKQ4m1zw5whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YlGbh2vlQs&t=1222shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHgFwQiRuSMhttps://www.instagram.com…

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/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate. www.conversationsonkarate.comMusic courtesy of https://www.purple-p…

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 glo…

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 …

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.instag…

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/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarateMusic courtesy of https://ww…

In this episode Sue and Greg ramble about lockdown, UFC and the 1978 classic....Drunken Master! 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 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/glynham1990https://www.instagram.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/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps…

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: “Wh…

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/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkaratehttps://w…

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 http…

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-For…

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/UCzFOXkiyQiqdq2r5aUPF6A…

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…

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.pur…

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

Student and Sensei talk about what makes a good Karate teacher,modern vs traditional methods and more in the debut episode of Conversations on Karate. Music provided by https://www.purple-planet.com.