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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#330 It Can be Done
The Dark Side Of Karate Book: https://amzn.to/4ymejDl It only takes 30 seconds online to find martial artists arguing over which style is the best. Style vs. style, endless debates, and unnecessary division. But my experience at an open mat showed something completely different. Martial artists from different backgrounds trained together, shared knowledge, challenged each other with respect, and…
✅ Free Action Plan: https://payhip.com/KFMH Ever wondered what your karate grading panel is really thinking? In this episode of Anxious Black Belt, Les Bubka takes you behind the grading table to reveal what examiners look for during a karate grading, why a black belt is only the beginning of the journey, and how anxiety can distort our perception of being judged. Whether…
#328 Karate kinetics Unleashed with Patrick Visnovsky Sensei
✅ Free Action Plan: https://payhip.com/KFMH In this episode, I'm hosting Patric Visnovsky Sensei, author of the Karate Kinetics book series. Karate Kinetics book: https://amzn.to/4vAzz6s Karate Kinetics Unleashed: https://amzn.to/4w0sSdP 🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15 https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AAB15…
#327 Listners Questions, Troll Comments, Answering your Youtube Comments
✅ Free Action Plan: https://payhip.com/KFMH Answering your comments is always fun. I get so many Trolls getting frustrated with my clips. Enjoy the clip. If you do, please Subscribe! 🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15 https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AAB15 👉 Special Offer: Get 15% off at Benson & Clegg with the…
In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with the author Andreas Quast about his new book Atemi. Atemi Book - https://amzn.to/442VIy9 Martial Artists of Ryukyu: A Legacy by Motobu Choki: Volume 3 (Ryukyu Bugei) - https://amzn.to/4g8wdTl 🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15 https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AAB15 👉 Special…
Garden interview with Sensei Alison and Sensei Ben from Ryukyukan Shorin Ryu Matsuri Dojo. https://matsuri-karate-essex.co.uk/ 🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15 https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AAB15 👉 Special Offer: Get 15% off at Benson & Clegg with the code KARATE15 at checkout. Or use this direct link:…
#324 Neil O’Connor on Cancer, Karate, Firefighting & Never Giving Up
In this episode of the Anxious Black Belt Podcast, I sit down with Sensei Neil O’Connor — martial artist, firefighter, bodybuilder, and cancer survivor. Now over 70 years old and still actively training, Neil shares his incredible life journey through karate, strength training, emergency service, and his battle with cancer. We talk about resilience, discipline, mindset, aging, health, martial arts…
In this episode, we explore the creative process behind Randy's new book " The Timeline of Self -Defence" and discuss effective strategies for how to get the best out of it. Randy is renown self protection teacher, speaker and author. Interested in his new book? link here: https://amzn.to/4tXwgWg 🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15…
🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15 https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AAB15 👉 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:…
Anxious Black Belt Podcast – Episode: Chrissie Howard Sensei (Gambukai Karate) In this episode, Les Bubka sits down with Chrissie Howard Sensei for an honest and powerful conversation about a lifetime in karate. From starting training in the early 1980s and rising through the competitive ranks on regional, national, and international stages, to building and relocating dojos while balancing life,…