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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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91:26

#289 Resilience with Kris Wilder Sensei

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/11/07

🥋 Level up your training – Explore all our courses:https://payhip.com/LesBubka Kris Wilder Sensei is an award-winning author and coauthor of more than 20 influential martial arts books. His titles include The Way of Sanchin Kata and How to Win a Fight: A Guide to Avoiding and Surviving Violence. These two definitive works earned him international recognition in the martial arts world. The Way of the Kata Book: https://amzn.to/4omXSRZ The Way of Sanchin Kata: https://amzn.to/3X919YX Connect with

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11:54

#288 Stronger Together: How Karate Communities Build...

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/11/04

Stronger Together: How Karate Communities Build Mental Resilience 👉 Special Offer: Get 15% off at Benson & Clegg with the code KARATE15 at checkout. Or use this direct link: ⁠⁠https://bensonandclegg.com/discount/KARATE15⁠⁠ 🧠 Karate for Mental Health – Train your body and mind! 📘 Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3IXWB4w⁠⁠ 🎓 Course: ⁠⁠https://payhip.com/KFMH⁠⁠ ✅ Free Action Plan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/KFMH⁠⁠ 🥋 Level up your training – Explore all our

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23:53

#287 The Power of Controlled Failure in Karate

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/10/31

In this episode, we explore how the dojo becomes more than a place to perfect kicks and punches — it’s a laboratory for failure. In karate, every stumble, missed block, or failed belt test is a chance to build resilience, patience, and self-awareness. But what happens when we take that mindset outside the dojo?Join us as we discuss the concept of controlled failure — how structured challenges and safe setbacks in martial arts can strengthen mental health, boost confidence, and reshape the way we

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14:02

#286 Martial Arts Circle of Life

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/10/28

🥋 Level up your training – Explore all our courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/LesBubka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ As martial arts explode in popularity across social media, gyms, and global competitions, many lifelong practitioners are asking: has something been lost along the way? In this episode, we dive deep into how commercialisation, online trends, and mass appeal have reshaped the world of martial arts — for better and for worse. From the fading discipline of traditional dojos to the rise of

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44:44

#285 Through Trauma: William Person’s Journey to...

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/10/23

In this episode, we sit down with William Person, a former bobsled athlete who faced a life-changing traumatic brain injury. William shares his journey to recovery and how hyperbaric therapy has offered him relief. Beyond his own healing, he’s become a passionate advocate for greater transparency in bobsled, highlighting the hidden impact of the sport’s intense shaking on athletes’ brains. William is also raising funds to open a specialized clinic to help others suffering from brain injuries,

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10:05

#284 Positive Aspects of Karate - Challanges

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/10/20

Through challenges, we build character, resiliency and courage.👉 Special Offer: Get 15% off at Benson & Clegg with the code KARATE15 at checkout. Or use this direct link: ⁠https://bensonandclegg.com/discount/KARATE15⁠ 🧠 Karate for Mental Health – Train your body and mind! 📘 Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/43FgMf5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎓 Course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/b/2hNUD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✅ Free Action Plan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/b/1b0Mk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥋

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#283 What is KaratePraxis with Christian Wedewardt...

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Discover the essence of Karatepraxis — where traditional karate meets modern, practical self-defence. 🥋In this video, we explore how Karatepraxis transforms kata into real-world applications, blending discipline, awareness, and effective movement. Learn what makes this approach unique, why it matters for personal protection, and how it keeps the true spirit of karate alive today. https://karatepraxis.com/en Heian Phenomenon Book: https://amzn.to/4712MMT 👉 Special Offer: Get 15% off at Benson &

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#282 KaratePraxis Castle Retreat

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/10/13

Karatepraxis stands for karate with substance and impact.Founder Christian Wedewardt (7th Dan) and the experienced karatepraxis team stand for sustainable quality in practical, application-oriented karate. Their goal is not only to teach karate, but to make it understandable – and to convey it in a way that works in everyday life. Check the Events: https://karatepraxis.com/en/events Heian Phenomenon Book: https://amzn.to/4712MMT 👉 Special Offer: Get 15% off at Benson & Clegg with the code

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66:47

#277 Mental Health Chat

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/09/18

Title 1The Mental Health Catch Up T-shirts & gear: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🧠 Karate for Mental Health – Train your body and mind! 📘 Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/43FgMf5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎓 Course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/b/2hNUD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✅ Free Action Plan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/b/1b0Mk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥋 Level up your training – Explore all our courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/LesBubka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👕 Support the

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19:39

#276 Dojo Etiquette

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Dojo etiquette refers to the customs and respectful behaviours practised in martial arts training spaces. While the core values of discipline, respect, and safety are universal, the exact etiquette can vary between clubs, organisations, and styles. For example, some dojos may emphasise formal bowing rituals, while others adopt a more relaxed approach. Similarly, expectations around uniforms, addressing instructors, and training rituals often reflect the traditions of the specific martial art and

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#275 Finding the Way: A Path Through Karate Styles...

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/09/11

Join us as we sit down with one of our students to hear his unique journey through three karate styles — starting with Goju Ryu, moving to Shorin Ryu, and finally finding his home in our style, Shin Ai Do, at All Round Karate. A story of growth, discipline, and discovering where you truly belong in martial arts.T-shirts & gear: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🧠 Karate for Mental Health – Train your body and mind! 📘 Book:

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26:45

#274 Responding To Your Comments

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/09/08

Responding to your comments !🧠 Karate for Mental Health – Train your body and mind! 📘 Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/43FgMf5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎓 Course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/b/2hNUD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✅ Free Action Plan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/b/1b0Mk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥋 Level up your training – Explore all our courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/LesBubka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👕 Support the mission – Grab some merch! T-shirts & gear: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📓 Track your

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15:16

#273 KFMH Update

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/09/04

We have started our Open Session project funded by the Community Foundation for Surrey, where people can come and experience the benefits of Karate 🧠 Karate for Mental Health – Train your body and mind! 📘 Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/43FgMf5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎓 Course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/b/2hNUD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✅ Free Action Plan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/b/1b0Mk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥋 Level up your training – Explore all our courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/LesBubka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👕 Support the mission – Grab some

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13:52

#272 This is not Sparring!

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/09/02

🧠 Karate for Mental Health – Train your body and mind!📘 Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/43FgMf5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎓 Course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/b/2hNUD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✅ Free Action Plan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/b/1b0Mk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥋 Level up your training – Explore all our courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/LesBubka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👕 Support the mission – Grab some merch! T-shirts & gear: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📓 Track your journey with the Karate

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51:24

#271 Wing Chun with Sifu Vik Hothi

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/08/29

Sifu Vik is the longest serving practitioner of Wing Tsun in the UK , completing the whole Wing Tsun system. and is the most experienced instructor in the practical use of the art, both in the competitive arena and on the ‘street’, having worked as a Door Supervisor for a number of years.website: https://kungfuslough.com Vik's book: https://www.doctrineofwck.com/buynow 🧠 Karate for Mental Health – Train your body and mind! 📘 Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/43FgMf5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎓 Course:

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54:24

#269 Sports Karate with John Gardiner

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/08/14

Sensei John Gardiner, chief instructor and founder of JKG Karate, has had a very successful competitive career having competed for the England National team from the under 21 team through to being Senior England number 1 at the WKF World and European Championships in addition to being English and British Champion.https://www.jkgkarate.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/john.gardiner.18 🧠 Karate for Mental Health – Train your body and mind! 📘 Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/43FgMf5⁠⁠⁠ 🎓 Course:

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11:11

#268 Upsetting Karate Folk

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/08/11

It is so easy to upset Karate folk, even if you do Karate yourself, it might not be thw right Karate!🧠 Karate for Mental Health – Train your body and mind! 📘 Book: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/43FgMf5⁠⁠ 🎓 Course: ⁠⁠https://payhip.com/b/2hNUD⁠⁠ ✅ Free Action Plan: ⁠⁠https://payhip.com/b/1b0Mk⁠⁠ 🥋 Level up your training – Explore all our courses: ⁠⁠https://payhip.com/LesBubka⁠⁠ 👕 Support the mission – Grab some merch! T-shirts & gear: ⁠⁠https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠⁠ 📓

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20:15

#267 Out of Comfort Zone

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/08/08

Short chat after men's flu, clip with Tommy Joe Moore here: https://youtu.be/d7D89iiHajU?feature=shared 🧠 Karate for Mental Health – Train your body and mind! 📘 Book: ⁠https://amzn.to/43FgMf5⁠ 🎓 Course: ⁠https://payhip.com/b/2hNUD⁠ ✅ Free Action Plan: ⁠https://payhip.com/b/1b0Mk⁠ 🥋 Level up your training – Explore all our courses: ⁠https://payhip.com/LesBubka⁠ 👕 Support the mission – Grab some merch! T-shirts & gear: ⁠https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠ 📓 Track your

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78:53

#266 Invest in Young Generation with the UK Karate...

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/07/31

Chris and Andy are the hosts of the UK Karate Podcast. They had the unfortunate experience of discovering just how tyrannical some karate organisations can be. Luckily, they have since found a new, supportive organisation that encourages them instead of holding them back.Listen to their story and subscribe to their channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UKKaratePodcast 🧠 Karate for Mental Health – Train your body and mind! 📘 Book: https://amzn.to/43FgMf5 🎓 Course: https://payhip.com/b/2hNUD ✅ Free

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18:04

#265 We've Always Done That in Karate

Anxious Black Belt Podcast ·

2025/07/28

We've Always Done That in Karate is the most heard answer in relation to other sports and arts techniques.Whether you're curious about martial arts or seeking new approaches to mental wellness, this video offers insight, inspiration, and a fresh way to look at Karate—not just as a fighting skill, but as a potential mental health ally. Karate for Mental Health Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/43FgMf5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mental health course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/b/2hNUD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Free

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