Episode 30: Origins of Shotokan Karate - Part 2
Sensei Hanratty continues his discussion of the history of Shotokan karate, focusing on the post-World-War II era, including the establishment of the JKA in 1948.
21 Jan 202534min
Episode 29: Origins of Shotokan Karate - Part 1
Sensei Hanratty explores the origins of Shotokan karate, from its pre-Okinawa roots to its spread to mainland Japan, and then to America and the rest of the world.
14 Jan 202525min
Episode 28: The Marketing and Monopolizing of Karate
Sensei Hanratty offers his thoughts on the recently published letter by Takeshi Oishi, chief instructor of the Japan Karate Association (JKA).Key quotes by Sensei Hanratty:“You can’t be proprietary ab...
7 Jan 202517min
Episode 27: The Japanese Concept of Shuhari
Sensei Hanratty discusses the Japanese concept of Shurahi and the philosophy behind it.
17 Des 202415min
Episode 26: Conversation With Sensei Edmond Otis, 8th Dan (Part 3 of 3)
Senseis Hanratty and Otis discuss a wide variety of topics, including:-Where karate as a whole is at, and where it’s going.-The three key components of quality of technique, timing, and distance.-How ...
10 Des 202430min
Episode 25: Conversation with Sensei Edmond Otis, 8th Dan (Part 2 of 3)
Sensei Otis discusses his tournament experiences and the role intensity plays in training and competition.Key quotes:“Normal kids aren’t supposed to make black belt. It’s supposed to be something deep...
3 Des 202424min
Episode 24: Conversation with Sensei Edmond Otis, 8th Dan (Part 1 of 3)
Edmond Otis sensei, chairman of the Shotokan International Alliance, discusses his long and storied karate career, which began at age 12 and is still going strong.
26 Nov 202423min
Episode 23: What is a Karate Master?
What is a karate master? How do we distinguish between the three branches of karate: karate-jitsu, karate-do, and sport karate? What does it mean to attack the intention? What's with all the McDojos o...
19 Nov 202416min
