Episode 86: What's the Purpose of Stances?
Sensei Hanratty explains why you rarely see stances in competition or on the street. He also describes a stance drill he’s designed.Key quote: “When you’re delivering a technique, that’s when you need...
10 Jun 15min
Episode 85: Origins of the Heian Katas
Sensei Hanratty discusses the origins of the Heian katas, including the weapons bans in medieval Japan.
3 Jun 19min
Episode 84: Longevity in the Martial Arts
Sensei Hanratty discusses how to adjust your training as you age.
18 Mai 18min
Episode 83: Review of "Meditations on Violence"
Sensei Hanratty offers his thoughts on the book Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence, by Sgt. Rory Miller.
4 Mai 19min
Episode 82: The Use of Safety Equipment in Competitions
Sensei John Hanratty discusses the use of safety equipment in competitions.
23 Apr 15min
Episode 81: Effective Officiating
Sensei John Hanratty with the Canadian Shotokan Karate Association offers his thoughts on effective officiating for karate competitions.
13 Apr 18min
Episode 80: Master Funakoshi's 20 Precepts (Part 5)
Sensei Hanratty wraps up his discussion of the 20 precepts, focusing on numbers 11 through 20:11) Karate is like boiling water; without heat, it returns to its tepid state.空手は湯の如し、絶えず熱度を与えざれば元の水に戻る___...
6 Apr 28min
