Why do you like karate? That's a question nearly every karate practitioner has been asked multiple times. I have been asked that question multiple times and I have given multiple answers. Well on one such occasion I gave an answer that was terrible and it's haunted me for four years. So I'd like to take the time to give a better answer than I did those four years ago in room full of well known and well respected karate masters. I really appreciate hearing from the Okinawa Karate Podcast listeners as well. I try to provide you some value in this podcast and please know that I greatly value the feedback I get from you. So why do you like karate? If you care to share your response with me I'd be more than happy to read it. Send to: josh@okinawakaratepodcast.comAs always, thank you for listing to the Okinawa Karate Podcast!Josh Simmershttps://linktr.ee/OkinawaKaratePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do you like karate? That's a question nearly every karate practitioner has been asked multiple times. I have been asked that question multiple times and I have given multiple answers. Well on one such occasion I gave an answer that was terrible and it's haunted me for four years. So I'd like to take the time to give a better answer than I did those four years ago in room full of well known and well respected karate masters. I really appreciate hearing from the Okinawa Karate Podcast listeners as well. I try to provide you some value in this podcast and please know that I greatly value the feedback I get from you. So why do you like karate? If you care to share your response with me I'd be more than happy to read it. Send to: josh@okinawakaratepodcast.comAs always, thank you for listing to the Okinawa Karate Podcast!Josh Simmers<a href="https://linktr.ee/OkinawaKaratePodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/OkinawaKaratePodcast</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP # 41 Why Do I Like Karate

I am a white belt again and dang it feels good. In April 2022 I joined a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu dojo here on Okinawa so I thought I would begin sharing some of these experiences with the OKP Family. Please let me know your own experiences branching out of karate and trying a new discipline. Or maybe you are coming to karate from another discipline. I'd really like to hear from you regarding your experiences. As always, thank you for supporting the Okinawa Karate Podcast. Josh Simmershttps://linktr.ee/OkinawaKaratePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am a white belt again and dang it feels good. In April 2022 I joined a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu dojo here on Okinawa so I thought I would begin sharing some of these experiences with the OKP Family. Please let me know your own experiences branching out of karate and trying a new discipline. Or maybe you are coming to karate from another discipline. I'd really like to hear from you regarding your experiences. As always, thank you for supporting the Okinawa Karate Podcast. Josh Simmers<a href="https://linktr.ee/OkinawaKaratePodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/OkinawaKaratePodcast</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP # 40 Being a White Belt Again

It's been a minute, er um more like one year, since I recorded an audio only episode of the Okinawa Karate Podcast. I may have taken a long hiatus but I am back. A sincere thank you to those that have stuck around and checked in on me by asking "when is the next episode?" Well here it is. Just a short recording to remind you that I am still here in the Birthplace of Karate and still hosting the only Karate podcast from the Birthplace of Karate, Okinawa Japan. Thanks again for all of the support. Josh SimmersOkinawa Karate Podcasthttps://linktr.ee/OkinawaKaratePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a minute, er um more like one year, since I recorded an audio only episode of the Okinawa Karate Podcast. I may have taken a long hiatus but I am back. A sincere thank you to those that have stuck around and checked in on me by asking "when is the next episode?" Well here it is. Just a short recording to remind you that I am still here in the Birthplace of Karate and still hosting the only Karate podcast from the Birthplace of Karate, Okinawa Japan. Thanks again for all of the support. Josh SimmersOkinawa Karate Podcast<a href="https://linktr.ee/OkinawaKaratePodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/OkinawaKaratePodcast</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP #39  Back in Action

In this episode I talk about choosing a dojo that is right for you. This episode is dedicated to "R" for asking me a question on my YouTube video with Ron Nix Sensei: https://youtu.be/8EjHt0bOspgTrust me when I say the Sensei is way more important than the style. There's great Sensei's in every style, and sadly there's bad Sensei's too. Shoot me a message at josh@okinawakaratepodcast.com and let me know how you choose the correct dojo.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I talk about choosing a dojo that is right for you. This episode is dedicated to "R" for asking me a question on my YouTube video with Ron Nix Sensei: <a href="https://youtu.be/8EjHt0bOspg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/8EjHt0bOspg</a>Trust me when I say the Sensei is way more important than the style. There's great Sensei's in every style, and sadly there's bad Sensei's too. Shoot me a message at josh@okinawakaratepodcast.com and let me know how you choose the correct dojo. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP #38 - It's All About The Sensei 

Stay in your lane and FOCUS. What does this mean to me both in and out of the dojo? Well you have to listen to find out. I am curious to know what you think. Does this make any sense or is Josh off his rocker again? Shoot me a message. Oh an if it's not too much trouble can I please ask for a review on whatever podcast app you are listening on at this time? Thank you as always, Josh Simmers  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stay in your lane and FOCUS. What does this mean to me both in and out of the dojo? Well you have to listen to find out. I am curious to know what you think. Does this make any sense or is Josh off his rocker again? Shoot me a message. Oh an if it's not too much trouble can I please ask for a review on whatever podcast app you are listening on at this time? Thank you as always, Josh Simmers Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP #37 - Stay in Your Lane & FOCUS

As a follow-up to episode 35, "Be a Good Uke," I will describe the nicest, kindest training partner I had. If only I could remember his name.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a follow-up to episode 35, "Be a Good Uke," I will describe the nicest, kindest training partner I had. If only I could remember his name. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP #36 - He Could Have Kicked Off My Head

Are you a good training partner? Have you partnered with that bad uke?Are you that bad uke? Don't be a bad uke!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a good training partner? Have you partnered with that bad uke?Are you that bad uke? Don't be a bad uke!!!! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP #35 - Be A Good Uke

My Sensei's wife passed away. She was a pillar in the dojo. No need to elaborate any more than that. We all have pillars in the dojo.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My Sensei's wife passed away. She was a pillar in the dojo. No need to elaborate any more than that. We all have pillars in the dojo. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP #34 - Pillars in The Dojo

Doug Perry

I am pleased to bring you this book interview and discussion with Jason Perry Sensei as we discuss "An Old Man's Way - Doug Perry's Unlikely Journey Through Karate, War, and Life." If you haven't already watched my first interview with Jason Perry Sensei, I suggest watching that first to get a taste of his own story and journey in the arts. Jason Perry Sensei is a 7th Dan in Shorin-Ryu and the son of Doug Perry, 10th Dan, Shorin-Ryu. I hope you enjoy this video and if you are interested in purchasing the book or just learning more about the author and his father you can visit the following:Softbound: www.amazon.comHardbound: www.lulu.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/OldManWay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am pleased to bring you this book interview and discussion with Jason Perry Sensei as we discuss "An Old Man's Way - Doug Perry's Unlikely Journey Through Karate, War, and Life." If you haven't already watched my first interview with Jason Perry Sensei, I suggest watching that first to get a taste of his own story and journey in the arts. Jason Perry Sensei is a 7th Dan in Shorin-Ryu and the son of Doug Perry, 10th Dan, Shorin-Ryu. I hope you enjoy this video and if you are interested in purchasing the book or just learning more about the author and his father you can visit the following:Softbound: <a href="http://www.amazon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.amazon.com</a>Hardbound: <a href="http://www.lulu.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lulu.com</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OldManWay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/OldManWay</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP #33 - "An Old Man's Way - Doug Perry's Unlikely Journey Through Karate, War, and Life."

Jason Perry

I am pleased to present my video interview with Jason Perry, Shorinryu Kensankai. Jason Perry is the son of Doug Perry, Hanshi 10th Dan, and was practically born in the dojo. He literally cannot remember his first days because they go beyond his earliest memories of growing up on Marine Corps Bases along the East Coast, often being the only child in a dojo full of Marines, Soldiers and Sailors. He has nearly four full decades of martial arts training, he is a pure gentleman, and a Sensei in the truest sense.https://shorinryukensankai.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am pleased to present my video interview with Jason Perry, Shorinryu Kensankai. Jason Perry is the son of Doug Perry, Hanshi 10th Dan, and was practically born in the dojo. He literally cannot remember his first days because they go beyond his earliest memories of growing up on Marine Corps Bases along the East Coast, often being the only child in a dojo full of Marines, Soldiers and Sailors. He has nearly four full decades of martial arts training, he is a pure gentleman, and a Sensei in the truest sense.<a href="https://shorinryukensankai.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shorinryukensankai.org</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP #32 – Jason Perry, Kensankai Shorin-Ryu

The Okinawa Karate Podcast is the only Karate podcast from the Birthplace of Karate, Okinawa Japan.Many listeners know that Okinawa is a very small island with a very large heart. This is ever true in the circle of Okinawa Karate. My goal with this podcast is to share some of this beauty with you. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy. Best Regards,Josh Simmershttps://linktr.ee/OkinawaKaratePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You would think that karate would be a popular podcast subject but it isn’t. One of the few examples though is this podcast, Okinawa Karate Podcast (OKP). OKP provides a great all around karate podcast covering topics from Dogi reviews to history, old school masters to the next generation’s stars, and from traditional methods to modern applications. If you want to learn more about karate in the broadest sense this is the podcast for you.

Best all-around Karate Podcast

Josh is doing an awesome service for all practitioners of Okinawa Karate.  Regardless of system there is always something to learn.

Outstanding

The Okinawa Karate Podcast is the only Karate podcast from the Birthplace of Karate, Okinawa Japan.Many listeners know that Okinawa is a very small island with a very large heart. This is ever true in the circle of Okinawa Karate. My goal with this podcast is to share some of this beauty with you. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy. Best Regards,Josh Simmers<a href="https://linktr.ee/OkinawaKaratePodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/OkinawaKaratePodcast</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Okinawa Karate Podcast 

Michael Hagen

Welcome back to the interview series with Michael Hagen Sensei. This is Part 2 of the series and in this episode, we get to listen to Michael describe his rise to a National Team Kata Champion and his competition in the WKF. Although by listening to Michael talk you would never know he is a multi-time Team USA National Champion. He definitely maintains the humble attitude of a beginner’s mind.  Please enjoy Part 2 with Michael Hagen, Sensei.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the interview series with Michael Hagen Sensei. This is Part 2 of the series and in this episode, we get to listen to Michael describe his rise to a National Team Kata Champion and his competition in the WKF. Although by listening to Michael talk you would never know he is a multi-time Team USA National Champion. He definitely maintains the humble attitude of a beginner’s mind.  Please enjoy Part 2 with Michael Hagen, Sensei.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP #30 - Michael Hagen - Part 2 National Kata Champion and more

Andy Sloane

EP13 - Andy Sloane - The Isshin-Ryu Chronicles Pt1 Interview Date: January 12, 2019Andy Sloane is a 6th Degree Black Belt in Isshin-Ryu Karate. He has almost three decades of martial arts experience and is likely in the top three of most knowledgeable sources for Isshin-Ryu history. In this episode of the Okinawa Karate Podcast Andy Sensei gives us his background and history in the martial arts as well as the foundational history of Isshin-Ryu and the founder Shimabuku, Tatsuo. Please enjoy the show. You can reach Andy at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andy.sloane.79Or at email: karateusa@hotmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EP13 - Andy Sloane - The Isshin-Ryu Chronicles Pt1 Interview Date: January 12, 2019Andy Sloane is a 6th Degree Black Belt in Isshin-Ryu Karate. He has almost three decades of martial arts experience and is likely in the top three of most knowledgeable sources for Isshin-Ryu history. In this episode of the Okinawa Karate Podcast Andy Sensei gives us his background and history in the martial arts as well as the foundational history of Isshin-Ryu and the founder Shimabuku, Tatsuo. Please enjoy the show. You can reach Andy at Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/andy.sloane.79" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/andy.sloane.79</a>Or at email: <a href="mailto:karateusa@hotmail.com">karateusa@hotmail.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP#13 - Andy Sloane - The Isshin-Ryu Chronicles Pt1 

Jesse Enkamp

On January 2, 2019, fresh on the heels of the KNX18 in none other than Okinawa Japan, I had the opportunity to sit down for my second interview with The Karate Nerd, Jesse Enkamp. It was Jesse Sensei's last day on Okinawa before heading back home to Sweden. I cannot thank him enough for taking some time to sit down with me for this interview. I must admit though that my brain was a little fried after just completing a six hour seminar on Naihanchi kata just before the interview (yes, you should study kata so in-depth that your mental state melts as much as your physical state) and I was not as prepared with questions as I hoped. Means there must be a round three in the future.An enormous thank you to my friend and Senpai, James Pankiewicz, Kaicho of the Asato Dojo in Naha for allowing me the opportunityto conduct the interview at his dojo.http://asatodojo.okinawa/en/about/Please visit and Subscribe to Jesse Enkamp's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/jesseenkampKNX18 info can be found here: http://www.karatebyjesse.com/knx18-ok...And of course I suggest you refer back to the first interview which can be found here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On January 2, 2019, fresh on the heels of the KNX18 in none other than Okinawa Japan, I had the opportunity to sit down for my second interview with The Karate Nerd, Jesse Enkamp. It was Jesse Sensei's last day on Okinawa before heading back home to Sweden. I cannot thank him enough for taking some time to sit down with me for this interview. I must admit though that my brain was a little fried after just completing a six hour seminar on Naihanchi kata just before the interview (yes, you should study kata so in-depth that your mental state melts as much as your physical state) and I was not as prepared with questions as I hoped. Means there must be a round three in the future.An enormous thank you to my friend and Senpai, James Pankiewicz, Kaicho of the Asato Dojo in Naha for allowing me the opportunityto conduct the interview at his dojo.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=AnNfLZn8--djHJdCa4PZA8nuTTt8MTU0NzEwOTMyNUAxNTQ3MDIyOTI1&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fasatodojo.okinawa%2Fen%2Fabout%2F&amp;v=HU57B50fHGc&amp;event=video_description" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://asatodojo.okinawa/en/about/</a>Please visit and Subscribe to Jesse Enkamp's YouTube Page: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/jesseenkamp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/jesseenkamp</a>KNX18 info can be found here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=AnNfLZn8--djHJdCa4PZA8nuTTt8MTU0NzEwOTMyNUAxNTQ3MDIyOTI1&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.karatebyjesse.com%2Fknx18-okinawa%2F&amp;v=HU57B50fHGc&amp;event=video_description" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.karatebyjesse.com/knx18-ok...</a>And of course I suggest you refer back to the first interview which can be found here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=AnNfLZn8--djHJdCa4PZA8nuTTt8MTU0NzEwOTMyNUAxNTQ3MDIyOTI1&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fokinawa-karate-podcast%2Fid1399905219%3Fmt%3D2&amp;v=HU57B50fHGc&amp;event=video_description" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o...</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP#11 - Jesse Enkamp "The Karate Nerd" Part 2

Okinawa Kenpo

Pat McGale started training at the age of five with Master Odo Seikichi of Okinawa Kenpo. By age seven he had already cut himself badly with kama, by age 13 he was competing in the black belt division in karate and kobudo tournaments and bringing home hardware.Five decades later he is still training and teaching Okinawa Karate.In Episode 1 with Pat Sensei we learn about his time in Okinawa Kenpo from age 5 to 23. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat McGale started training at the age of five with Master Odo Seikichi of Okinawa Kenpo. By age seven he had already cut himself badly with kama, by age 13 he was competing in the black belt division in karate and kobudo tournaments and bringing home hardware.Five decades later he is still training and teaching Okinawa Karate.In Episode 1 with Pat Sensei we learn about his time in Okinawa Kenpo from age 5 to 23. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP # 25 - Pat McGale Pt1 - Okinawa Kenpo

Jonathan Seavey

This #OKP interview is with the amazingly talented Jonathan Seavey of the Shobukan Goju-Ryu Dojo. Jonathan got his start in Tang So Doo (in my hometown of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania) and after moving around a bit he found his belonging in a traditional Goju-Ryu Dojo. Take a listen to his journey and please follow his Instagram and Dojo Homepage for updated information. Jonathan is on fire https://shobukanva.com/https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This #OKP interview is with the amazingly talented Jonathan Seavey of the Shobukan Goju-Ryu Dojo. Jonathan got his start in Tang So Doo (in my hometown of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania) and after moving around a bit he found his belonging in a traditional Goju-Ryu Dojo. Take a listen to his journey and please follow his Instagram and Dojo Homepage for updated information. Jonathan is on fire <a href="https://shobukanva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shobukanva.com/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jseavey67/</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP#22 Jonathan Seavey - Shobukan Goju-Ryu

Ron Nix

Ryukoku Seidokan

A very special thank you to Ron Nix Sensei, Miss Akemi Nix and Brandon Nix for taking time for this interview. This interview was filmed at the Nix Family Dojo in January 2020.  https://www.seidokankarate.org  Please standby for that footage from OkiLife. After recording this interview, I learned they were able to salvage most of the footage from our October 2019 visit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A very special thank you to Ron Nix Sensei, Miss Akemi Nix and Brandon Nix for taking time for this interview. This interview was filmed at the Nix Family Dojo in January 2020.  <a href="https://www.seidokankarate.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.seidokankarate.org</a> Please standby for that footage from OkiLife. After recording this interview, I learned they were able to salvage most of the footage from our October 2019 visit. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP#23 Ron Nix - Ryukoku Seidokan

This is episode one of a three-episode series with Michael Hagen, Sensei. Michel began his martial arts training in Taekwon Do in his home state of Alaska. In his university days he was able to travel to Japan and he of course kept training. This was his introduction to Shito-Ryu. Many years later he hasn’t looked back.  Please enjoy Part 1 with Michael Hagen, Sensei and as always thank you very much for tuning in to the Okinawa Karate Podcast. BABu65SiFAfCcuYiXwcR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is episode one of a three-episode series with Michael Hagen, Sensei. Michel began his martial arts training in Taekwon Do in his home state of Alaska. In his university days he was able to travel to Japan and he of course kept training. This was his introduction to Shito-Ryu. Many years later he hasn’t looked back.  Please enjoy Part 1 with Michael Hagen, Sensei and as always thank you very much for tuning in to the Okinawa Karate Podcast. BABu65SiFAfCcuYiXwcR Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP #29 - Michael Hagen - Part 1 TKD to Shito-Ryu

Kevin Robinson

What’s this? The Okinawa Karate Podcast visits a Tang Soo Do Dojang? That’s right. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, here it is: Here’s the full interview I conducted with Master Kevin Robinson, Tang Soo Do, while visiting my hometown over the summer. Master Robinson is one of the coolest, down to earth, honest and authentic people I have ever met let alone interviewed for the #OKP. My high school friend, who also happens to be a Master Level practitioner in Tang Soo Do, Drew Hobbs, invited me to visit Robinson’s Martial Arts for a training session and interview. I was blown away by their level of training, the skill set of Master Robinson and his students, the fact that they didn’t use air conditioning, but most of by the man that is Kevin Robinson. We trained for an hour, talked for over two hours, and then compared ideas and concepts of kata. They finally had to kick me out. No, I am not a Tang Soo Do convert but I sure do look forward to the day I can train with Master Robinson and his students again. http://www.robinsonsmai.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s this? The Okinawa Karate Podcast visits a Tang Soo Do Dojang? That’s right. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, here it is: Here’s the full interview I conducted with Master Kevin Robinson, Tang Soo Do, while visiting my hometown over the summer. Master Robinson is one of the coolest, down to earth, honest and authentic people I have ever met let alone interviewed for the #OKP. My high school friend, who also happens to be a Master Level practitioner in Tang Soo Do, Drew Hobbs, invited me to visit Robinson’s Martial Arts for a training session and interview. I was blown away by their level of training, the skill set of Master Robinson and his students, the fact that they didn’t use air conditioning, but most of by the man that is Kevin Robinson. We trained for an hour, talked for over two hours, and then compared ideas and concepts of kata. They finally had to kick me out. No, I am not a Tang Soo Do convert but I sure do look forward to the day I can train with Master Robinson and his students again. <a href="http://www.robinsonsmai.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.robinsonsmai.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP#21 - Tang Soo Do, Master Kevin Robinson

Kishaba Juku

This is the final episode of my interview with Sensei Pat McGale. In Part 1 we learned about his time in Okinawa Kenpo growing up here on Okinawa. In Part 2 we learned about his days of WuShu in the San Francisco area. In Part 3 we learned about his return to the Okinawa arts when he was introduced to the Omine Karate Dojo. In this final episode we learn more about his teaching and training methods at the Omine Okinawa Karate &amp; Kobudo Dojo and the study of Kishaba Juku with 10th Dan Sensei Katsuhiko Shinzato. This 4 part series is dedicated to the memory of Sensei Susan Budge.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the final episode of my interview with Sensei Pat McGale. In Part 1 we learned about his time in Okinawa Kenpo growing up here on Okinawa. In Part 2 we learned about his days of WuShu in the San Francisco area. In Part 3 we learned about his return to the Okinawa arts when he was introduced to the Omine Karate Dojo. In this final episode we learn more about his teaching and training methods at the Omine Okinawa Karate &amp; Kobudo Dojo and the study of Kishaba Juku with 10th Dan Sensei Katsuhiko Shinzato. This 4 part series is dedicated to the memory of Sensei Susan Budge. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP # 28 - Pat McGale Pt4 - Kishaba Juku

Hombu Dojo

*** Note *** Use external speakers for better audio quality. It was a very rainy Okinawa day and there is terrible background noise from the rain (windows were open and fans running in the dojo) . In this interview I had the pleasure to visit the Ryukyu Kobudo Shimbukan Hombu Dojo on Tomigusuku Okinawa for a tour and interview with Dell Hamby Sensei. Dell Sensei lives on Okinawa and is a very knowledgeable, funny, humble, and all-around great person. I truly enjoyed our time together.For more information about Ryukyu Kobudo Shimbukan please visit:http://ryukyu-kobudo.com/In this video we also learn about the Shimbukan approved line of Dreametal Kobudo weapons. For more details please go to:http://www.weaponskobudo.com/During the interview we discussed another video of Akamine, Hiroshi Kaicho available on YouTube that was filmed at a seminar in Russia. That video is here:https://youtu.be/oKW1z77E508As always, thank you for listening to the Okinawa Karate Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*** Note *** Use external speakers for better audio quality. It was a very rainy Okinawa day and there is terrible background noise from the rain (windows were open and fans running in the dojo) . In this interview I had the pleasure to visit the Ryukyu Kobudo Shimbukan Hombu Dojo on Tomigusuku Okinawa for a tour and interview with Dell Hamby Sensei. Dell Sensei lives on Okinawa and is a very knowledgeable, funny, humble, and all-around great person. I truly enjoyed our time together.For more information about Ryukyu Kobudo Shimbukan please visit:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fryukyu-kobudo.com%2F&amp;redir_token=HkRBTnPxU_6X_Kbx9JIpkkMWkLd8MTU2MTUyMDcwM0AxNTYxNDM0MzAz&amp;event=video_description&amp;v=SkzvLZ2fr-8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ryukyu-kobudo.com/</a>In this video we also learn about the Shimbukan approved line of Dreametal Kobudo weapons. For more details please go to:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.weaponskobudo.com%2F&amp;redir_token=HkRBTnPxU_6X_Kbx9JIpkkMWkLd8MTU2MTUyMDcwM0AxNTYxNDM0MzAz&amp;event=video_description&amp;v=SkzvLZ2fr-8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.weaponskobudo.com/</a>During the interview we discussed another video of Akamine, Hiroshi Kaicho available on YouTube that was filmed at a seminar in Russia. That video is here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKW1z77E508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/oKW1z77E508</a>As always, thank you for listening to the Okinawa Karate Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP#18 - Dell Hamby @ Ryukyu Kobudo Shimbukan Hombu Dojo

Myobukan Shorin-Ryu

Manza Awamori

In this episode I discuss a variety of topics. First up is a shoutout to a great dojo called The Karate Edge. The Karate Edge is located in Edgewood Washington which sits just on the east side of Tacoma and about 1 1/2 hours south of Seattle. Check them out at the link below.I also discuss two visitors from the USA that found my podcast and reached out to me for before their visit to Okinawa, my visit to the Myobukan Shorin-Ryu Yomitan Branch, my broke back and some delicious and strong awamori.As always, thank you for tuning in to the Okinawa Karate Podcast.https://www.thekarateedge.comhttps://www.facebook.com/KarateEdge/https://okinawakaratepodcast.comFacebook: @okinawakaratepodcast Twitter: @PodcastKarate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I discuss a variety of topics. First up is a shoutout to a great dojo called The Karate Edge. The Karate Edge is located in Edgewood Washington which sits just on the east side of Tacoma and about 1 1/2 hours south of Seattle. Check them out at the link below.I also discuss two visitors from the USA that found my podcast and reached out to me for before their visit to Okinawa, my visit to the Myobukan Shorin-Ryu Yomitan Branch, my broke back and some delicious and strong awamori.As always, thank you for tuning in to the Okinawa Karate Podcast.<a href="https://www.thekarateedge.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thekarateedge.com</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/KarateEdge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/KarateEdge/</a><a href="https://okinawakaratepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://okinawakaratepodcast.com</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/okinawakaratepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@okinawakaratepodcast</a> Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PodcastKarate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@PodcastKarate</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP#16 - The Karate Edge, Visitors from USA, Myobukan Shorin-Ryu, Manza Awamori

Hey there OKP listeners, As always, thank you for tuning it. It is June 30, 2019 and in this episode I talk about some upcoming events in July that are taking place at the Okinawa Karate Kaikan (some great seminars and two very important anniversaries) and I will share my thoughts on training outside the dojo with the help of a very cool blog post from a man named Adam Cave.Lastly I ask you the listeners for some help creating a Top 10 Tips List for visitors to Okinawa.Send those tips to me here: josh@okinawakaratepodcast.com or a PM on Facebook or a DM on twitter.Links for this show:Adam Cave's blog Solo Keiko can be found here: https://solokeiko.com/introduction/The link for the amazing Okinawa Karate Information Center can be found here: http://okic.okinawa/en/Thank you once again for your support of the Okinawa Karate Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey there OKP listeners, As always, thank you for tuning it. It is June 30, 2019 and in this episode I talk about some upcoming events in July that are taking place at the Okinawa Karate Kaikan (some great seminars and two very important anniversaries) and I will share my thoughts on training outside the dojo with the help of a very cool blog post from a man named Adam Cave.Lastly I ask you the listeners for some help creating a Top 10 Tips List for visitors to Okinawa.Send those tips to me here: josh@okinawakaratepodcast.com or a PM on Facebook or a DM on twitter.Links for this show:Adam Cave's blog Solo Keiko can be found here: <a href="https://solokeiko.com/introduction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://solokeiko.com/introduction/</a>The link for the amazing Okinawa Karate Information Center can be found here: http://okic.okinawa/en/Thank you once again for your support of the Okinawa Karate Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP#19 - July Events on Okinawa, Life Protection Is Not A Team Sport, Top 10 Tips Creation

Harvey Kennedy

In Episode 17 of the Okinawa Karate Podcast I bring you Part 2 of the Isshin-Ryu Chronicles with Sensei Harvey Kennedy. Kennedy Sensei has over 50 years training in the martial arts, most of which is in Isshin-Ryu. He had quite a time in the tournament days and has some interesting stories to share. An absolutely pure gentlemen, Kennedy Sensei was kind enough to share some of his stories with me for this interview conducted on April 18, 2019.This interview was conducted at the Miyanchi Studio &amp; Coffee located in Okinawa City. The Miyanchi is a top notch cafe offering the finest coffee, tea and desserts. It just so happens to be owned by a famous musician too. Take a listen to the podcast to find out.http://miyanchi.jpFor more information about Kennedy Sensei please contact him directly via email or by following the contacts link on his website:kkarate@bellsouth.nethttps://www.kennedyskarateusa.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 17 of the Okinawa Karate Podcast I bring you Part 2 of the Isshin-Ryu Chronicles with Sensei Harvey Kennedy. Kennedy Sensei has over 50 years training in the martial arts, most of which is in Isshin-Ryu. He had quite a time in the tournament days and has some interesting stories to share. An absolutely pure gentlemen, Kennedy Sensei was kind enough to share some of his stories with me for this interview conducted on April 18, 2019.This interview was conducted at the Miyanchi Studio &amp; Coffee located in Okinawa City. The Miyanchi is a top notch cafe offering the finest coffee, tea and desserts. It just so happens to be owned by a famous musician too. Take a listen to the podcast to find out.<a href="http://miyanchi.jp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://miyanchi.jp</a>For more information about Kennedy Sensei please contact him directly via email or by following the contacts link on his website:kkarate@bellsouth.net<a href="https://www.kennedyskarateusa.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kennedyskarateusa.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP#17 - Harvey Kennedy - Isshin-Ryu Chronicles Pt2

This is the 10th Episode of the Okinawa Karate Podcast but the first that I have recorded in video which can be found on YouTube (https://youtu.be/5DyTQwK5tmQ). This is of course the audio only portion. In this episode I interview Ben Eayrs aka The Kilted Karateka. Ben is a super cool dude and a fine karate-ka that is living life to the fullest. He will be around for many years training, teaching, traveling, blogging and much more. Keep him in your sights.You can find out more about Ben at the following:https://thekiltedkarateka.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TheKiltedKar...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmy6...https://twitter.com/KiltedKaratekahttps://www.instagram.com/thekiltedka... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the 10th Episode of the Okinawa Karate Podcast but the first that I have recorded in video which can be found on YouTube (<a href="https://youtu.be/5DyTQwK5tmQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/5DyTQwK5tmQ</a>). This is of course the audio only portion. In this episode I interview Ben Eayrs aka The Kilted Karateka. Ben is a super cool dude and a fine karate-ka that is living life to the fullest. He will be around for many years training, teaching, traveling, blogging and much more. Keep him in your sights.You can find out more about Ben at the following:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fthekiltedkarateka.com&amp;event=video_description&amp;v=5DyTQwK5tmQ&amp;redir_token=fpinwL9S2l9B2rB3Ll9Lh41ZZRB8MTU0NzEwNDM5MkAxNTQ3MDE3OTky" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thekiltedkarateka.com</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheKiltedKarateka%2F&amp;event=video_description&amp;v=5DyTQwK5tmQ&amp;redir_token=fpinwL9S2l9B2rB3Ll9Lh41ZZRB8MTU0NzEwNDM5MkAxNTQ3MDE3OTky" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheKiltedKar...</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmy6EeT5ossfoS7wCTr9HlA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmy6...</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FKiltedKarateka&amp;event=video_description&amp;v=5DyTQwK5tmQ&amp;redir_token=fpinwL9S2l9B2rB3Ll9Lh41ZZRB8MTU0NzEwNDM5MkAxNTQ3MDE3OTky" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/KiltedKarateka</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fthekiltedkarateka%2F&amp;event=video_description&amp;v=5DyTQwK5tmQ&amp;redir_token=fpinwL9S2l9B2rB3Ll9Lh41ZZRB8MTU0NzEwNDM5MkAxNTQ3MDE3OTky" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thekiltedka...</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP#10 - Ben Eayrs - The Kilted Karateka 

James Pankiewicz

Hello again OKP listeners! Thank you for tuning in to Episode 14 of the Okinawa Karate Podcast. For this episode I get to sit down with my friend and Senpai, who happens to be one heck of a karate-ka, Mr. James Pankiewicz. James is the owner of the Dojo Bar, Asato Dojo, and also runs the website www.challengeokinawa.com Up front I need to apologize on the poor audio quality in this interview. In short, I used the wrong microphone for the environment and the echo along with street noise (we were inside but still very close to a street) is strong at times. Apologies to James and to the listeners. It won’t happen again. My advice, do not listen to this on your computer. Your smart phone or external speakers will sound much better (sounds terrible on my MacBook but much better on external speakers).Please visit the below links for contact information and more details about what James has been up to here in the Birthplace of Karate and for future events he is planning. As always, thank you for listening. Dojo Bar http://www.dojobarnaha.comhttps://www.facebook.com/DOJObarnaha/?epa=SEARCH_BOXAsato Dojo   http://asatodojo.okinawahttps://www.facebook.com/asatodojookinawa/Challenge Okinawahttp://challengeokinawa.com/en_US/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello again OKP listeners! Thank you for tuning in to Episode 14 of the Okinawa Karate Podcast. For this episode I get to sit down with my friend and Senpai, who happens to be one heck of a karate-ka, Mr. James Pankiewicz. James is the owner of the Dojo Bar, Asato Dojo, and also runs the website <a href="http://www.challengeokinawa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.challengeokinawa.com</a> Up front I need to apologize on the poor audio quality in this interview. In short, I used the wrong microphone for the environment and the echo along with street noise (we were inside but still very close to a street) is strong at times. Apologies to James and to the listeners. It won’t happen again. My advice, do not listen to this on your computer. Your smart phone or external speakers will sound much better (sounds terrible on my MacBook but much better on external speakers).Please visit the below links for contact information and more details about what James has been up to here in the Birthplace of Karate and for future events he is planning. As always, thank you for listening. Dojo Bar <a href="http://www.dojobarnaha.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dojobarnaha.com</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DOJObarnaha/?epa=SEARCH_BOX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DOJObarnaha/?epa=SEARCH_BOX</a>Asato Dojo   <a href="http://asatodojo.okinawa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://asatodojo.okinawa</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/asatodojookinawa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/asatodojookinawa/</a>Challenge Okinawa<a href="http://challengeokinawa.com/en_US/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://challengeokinawa.com/en_US/</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

OKP#14 - James Pankiewicz, Owner of Dojo Bar & Asato Dojo

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