Episode 38: Karate Answers for Beginners
Sensei Hanratty answers questions that new karate students, as well as those thinking of starting training, might have. The questions are posed by his former student (and producer of this podcast) Dan...
18 Mar 202525min
Episode 37: The Ancient History of Japan (Part 1 of 4)
Sensei Hanratty goes deep into the past to discuss the pre-historical roots of the Japan that would later give rise to Samurai and eventually karate.
13 Mar 202514min
Episode 36: Secrets of Timing and Distance
Sensei Hanratty discusses the role of timing and distance in fighting, whether at a competition or in a self-defense situation. He also covers the following:-What’s meant by “personal space”-The diffe...
5 Mar 202518min
Episode 35: Does it Work in the Street? (Part 2 of 2)
Sensei Hanratty continues his discussion of using martial arts in the real world. Some points he covers:-Adrenaline’s effect on fine motor skills-What soccer hooliganism and skydiving can teach us abo...
25 Feb 202523min
Episode 34: Does it Work in the Street? (Part 1 of 2)
Sensei Hanratty explains the differences between fighting in the dojo and fighting in the real world. He uses examples of real confrontations he's been in to illustrate his points.
20 Feb 202525min
Episode 33: Stretching for Martial Arts
Sensei Hanratty discusses the importance of a proper stretching routine. He covers the benefits and risks of various types of stretching, including static stretching, PNF stretching, ballistic stretch...
11 Feb 202515min
Episode 32: The Biomechanics of Karate
Sensei Hanratty discusses how understanding biomechanics can help you develop safer and more effective techniques.
5 Feb 202521min
Episode 31: Origins of Shotokan Karate - Part 3
Sensei Hanratty discusses the introduction and growth of Shotokan karate in North America. Also discussed:-The two main reasons karate organizations split up.-The best karate practitioner he ever saw,...
28 Jan 202521min
