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Anxious Black Belt Podcast

Karate is not what you think! This martial art can be used in many ways, to build your physical strength or mental fortitude. It can be a dynamic sport or a recreational hobby, a self-defense or self-development tool. Join Les Bubka to explore the possibilities within Karate and its connection to mental health, and listen to conversations with different martial artists on various subjects.

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9:07

#190 Is it Karate?

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/10/29

If you’re unhappy with karate, perhaps it’s time to step away and see where that leads you. I did, and I found my way back to karate with a deeper understanding and appreciation for it.Shirt https://lesshop.ammhub.com/clothing/anxious-black-belt-black-t-shirt Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it

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53:07

#189 Budo Collective with Daljit Virdee Sensei

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/10/24

In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking to my friend Daljit Virdee Sensei from Budo Collective. Daljit fell in love with Karate as a child and trained under Shihan Gurmit Singh in West London for 11 years. After moving to Bedford he continued training under Sam Nelstrop Sensei for 4 years and since 2018 continues under Shihan Ben Craft, Kyoshi, and Shihan Fernando Mahamud. Opening Virdee Goju Karate was the fulfilment of a long-held dream. Daljit loves sharing his knowledge with others as

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18:05

#188 Development of Taiso

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/10/22

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11:51

#187 Knight in Shining Armour

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/10/17

In the karate community, the image of the sensei as a knight in shining armor is a powerful metaphor. It conjures up ideals of honor, discipline, and diligence—qualities that many of us aspire to embody in our practice and in our lives. Senseis are viewed as guardians and mentors, guiding students through the complexities of both martial arts and personal growth. But when we examine the culture surrounding this image more closely, we find that it’s not always as noble as it appears. The Dark Side of

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11:24

#186 KFMH Sound Bite with Bobby Coate Sensei

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/10/14

I started training in martial arts in 2017, training in Aikido with Airenjuku at SOAS University. I trained there for 2.5 years (achieving 3rd Kyu) before I caught the Karate bug when I began training with the renowned Prof Stephen Chan at SOAS Jindokai club.Although the training in both clubs was of a high, traditional standard, I made the decision to develop my skills in practical self-defence. Having trained for a while with Urban Krav Maga Instructor Stewart McGill (of Martial Arts Illustrated

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58:46

#185 Finding Unique Voice with Don Came Sensei

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/10/10

It took us some time to overcome obstacles to record this episode, but it was worth it. Sensei Don Came and I discuss the syllabus, finding one's unique voice, and improving one's teaching. Please check out Don's website for all the courses, videos and seminars: https://www.doncame.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends

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13:07

#184 KFMH Sound Bite with Peter Jones Sensei

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/10/07

This is another sound bite from our KFMH seminar with Peter Jones Sensei. Sensei Peter is a health professional martial artist and author, during our seminar, Peter gave very interesting talk about injury prevention. Check out Peter's book on Amazon and use the links below to get in touch. Ninja Nurse Book: https://amzn.to/3zPKcuQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kajuenryu Website: https://www.kajuenryu.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate

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12:04

#183 KFMH SOund Bite with Brian Bates

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/10/03

During our Karate For Mental Health event, I talked to instructors who have kindly donated their time and picked their brains. The second sound bite is with Brian Bates Sensei from Zanshin Applied Karate. https://www.zanshinkarateacademy.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate

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9:35

#182 KFMH Sound Bite with Somerset Applied Karate

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/09/30

During our Karate For Mental Health event, I talked to instructors who have kindly donated their time and picked their brains. The first sound bite was with Somerset Applied Karate instructors Greg and Joe. https://somersetappliedkarate.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate

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43:12

#181 Zendo Kai Karate with Brett Ritchie

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/09/26

Brett Ritchie is an ex-police officer whose life was changed after a near-death experience, he is also a Zendo Kai practitioner, works in radio and helps promote mental health awareness and meditation. Help support Brett's mental health tour via the Buy Me a Coffee link under: https://buymeacoffee.com/brettritchie45 Connect with Brett in the links below: https://www.instagram.com/brettritchie45/ https://www.tiktok.com/@brettritchie45 www.brettritchie.au www.br45.au www.lifescookbook.au Don't

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15:05

#180 KFMH Guildford 2024

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/09/24

After a short review of a recent seminar and plans, we raised £600 towards registration of KFMH CIC.Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel free to pass it along to your enemies – perhaps they'll find it enlightening! Support the show at no extra cost to you by

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58:12

#179 One Step at the Time with Che Jagger

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/09/20

Ché has been a student, competitor, in-house deshi, coach, sempai (big brother/mentor) and sensei in the Goju Ryu Karate Centre since 1999. He started in this dojo under Paul Andre Sensei and received his Shodan-ho at 14 under Aubrey Pieterse Sensei. His current instructors are Sensei Lilian and Sensei Elias, who are the Shibo-cho instructors for Africa OGKK, and who train under Hanshi Kikugawa, based in Naha, Okinawa. Over his forty-plus years of training, Ché has been fortunate to train with many

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41:45

#178 Happy Where You Are

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/09/17

It took me a long time to become happy where I am, let me tell you what has changed.If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel free to pass it along to your enemies – perhaps they'll find it enlightening! Support the show at no extra cost to you by shopping on Amazon through my affiliate link, where I receive a small commission on your purchases. It's a win-win! Find the link below. Amazon

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71:31

#177 Complete Care Geelong with Troy Koerntjes

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/09/13

Troy Koerntjes is a martial artist, biker and mental health therapist at Complete Health Geelong provides support to people with mental or physical disabilities, disorders, injuries, and drug and alcohol problems, who have been through abusive relationships as well as those who simply want to improve their mental & physical health. https://www.facebook.com/completehealthgeelong?mibextid=ZbWKwL https://www.tiktok.com/@UCEQ_Dwdmjb4ACEyjplON7Tw

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88:11

#176 The Martial Way with Scott Heaney

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/09/06

In this episode, I had the pleasure of learning more about Scotts' journey in martial arts and the impact of stem cell therapy.Scott has shared his recovery on social media follow the links below to learn more: Blog : https://the-martial-way.com/about-us/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_themartialway/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/budothemartialway Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in

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12:23

#175 Martial Legends - Gichin Funakoshi

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/09/04

#175 Martial Legends - Gichin FunakoshiSecond short episode of martial legends, this time we have a glance at the life of Gichin Funakoshi - Father of modern karate. Please let me know if that resonates with you or if I should do more in-depth episodes. Link to Anxious Black Belt Book : https://amzn.to/4dGMbjw Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider

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15:31

#174 Martial Legends - Mas Oyama

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/08/30

#174 Martial Legends - Mas OyamaFor some time I have been thinking about starting the martial legends, I'm not sure in what format exactly to do it, so I've started with a brief description and introduction of Matsutatsu Oyama. Please let me know if that resonates with you or if I should do more in-depth episodes. Link to Anxious Black Belt Book : https://amzn.to/4dGMbjw Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you

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16:41

#172 The Mindful Warrior

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/08/21

#172 The Mindful WarriorIn this episode, I share my experience of working with disabled people and those who suffer from ill mental health. Positive and negative aspects of it and how it affects me. Karate For Mental Health Book Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel

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13:52

#171 Principles of Kata

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/08/15

A short podcast focusing on the Principles of Kata that I'm using in my training.Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel free to pass it along to your enemies – perhaps they'll find it enlightening! Support the show at no extra cost to you by shopping on Amazon through

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23:30

#170 Principles of Karate

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2024/08/09

Karate's self-defense principles focus on awareness, prevention, and effective techniques, while its sporting variants, such as Kudo and WKF, offer diverse approaches to competition, each with unique rules and emphasis on safety and skill. Beyond the physical, karate significantly benefits mental health by providing regular physical activity, fostering structure and routine, and promoting social interaction and community. It enhances mindfulness, offers stress relief, builds self-esteem, and teaches

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