Episode 14: The Roots of Shotokan Karate
Sensei Hanratty discusses the origins of Shotokan Karate, including Master Funakoshi's role in introducing Okinawan martial arts to the Japanese mainland.
19 Sep 202414min
Episode 13: Karate Belts and the Grading System
Sensei Hanratty discusses the reason there are so many belt levels and how karate's grading system was first adopted by Master Funakoshi. He also discusses the advanced titles of Renshi, Shihan, and H...
13 Sep 202416min
Episode 12: The Difference Between Coaching and Teaching
Sensei Hanratty discusses the differences between coaching and teaching, as well as: -The importance of distance exercises-Developing your favourite techniques-Dangers of being a "passive aggressor"-T...
2 Jul 202425min
Episode 11: Benefits of Karate as You Age
In addition to the benefits of karate as you age, Sensei Hanratty discusses the following:-The roots of karate in Okinawa.-Why there are so many karate organizations.-Author Patrick McCarthy's Habitua...
25 Jun 202418min
Episode 10: JKA Seminar with Sensei Tatsuya Naka
Sensei Hanratty discusses a Shotokan seminar he recently attended in Toronto, Ontario. The seminar was hosted by the Toronto JKA and was taught by Sensei Tatsuya Naka, 7th Dan, a full-time JKA instruc...
4 Jun 202419min
Episode 9: Facing Adversity – The 2001 WSKA Tournament and 9/11
Sensei Hanratty and his guest Robert Hargreaves, president of the CSKA, reminisce about the 2001 WSKA Tournament held in Prague, Czech Republic. Sensei Hargreaves offers a fascinating account of how C...
28 Mai 202431min
Episode 8: Dealing With Training Plateaus
Sensei Hanratty discusses how to overcome training plateaus. He also shares memories of the 1997 WSKA competition in Riverside, California. Also, mountain camps and the benefits of elevation training ...
20 Mai 202425min
Episode 7: Memorable Karate Competitions
Sensei Hanratty provides a recap of the 40th Annual Competition held this week by the Canadian Shotokan Karate Association (CSKA) and offers some tips for effective refereeing. Hanratty also reminisce...
7 Mai 202430min
