Hanratty on Karate

Sensei Hanratty discusses the following:-Some of the nicest dojos he’s seen-Things to consider if thinking of running a full-time dojo-Why running a dojo is a huge responsibilityKey quote: “It’s a bal...

29 Jan 18min

Sensei Hanratty discusses the following:-Why the focus in your first year of training is going to be 90% physical-The role of self discipline at the start-How too much focus on competition can be to t...

8 Jan 19min

Sensei Hanratty offers coaching tips. Among the topics discussed: -The difference between coaching and instructing-How to build a good team-Tips for teaching kids, including the role that parents play...

20 Des 202526min

Sensei Hanratty looks at the differences between the Shotokan and Goju Ryu styles. He also discusses the following:-Difference between inside tension and outside tension stances-Urban myths surroundin...

6 Des 202520min

In the 66th episode of the Hanratty on Karate Podcast, Sensei John Hanratty discusses the following:-A trip some of his students just took to Okinawa, where they trained with a Gōjū-ryū grandmaster.-C...

26 Nov 202517min

Sensei Hanratty discusses ethics, morals, standards, and responsibilities in the dojo. He touches on the following:-Certification of instructors-Why there should be a governing body for martial arts s...

19 Nov 202521min

Sensei Hanratty discusses how katas evolve. He also touches on:-Teaching Jitte kata-Using a bō in the kata-Whether some katas are meant to be done with a weapon-Doing variations on kata for demonstrat...

12 Nov 202517min

Sensei Hanratty breaks down the application of the katas Kanku Dai and Heian Shodan.

3 Nov 202522min