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  • #241 Beyond the Belt: Practical Karate, Writing, and Wellbeing

    #241 Beyond the Belt: Practical Karate, Writing, and Wellbeing
    May 1 2025
    In this episode of Anxious Black Belt, Les Bubka sits down for a candid, unscripted conversation with the insightful Don Came Sensei. Together, they dive into the rich layers of karate beyond the dojo floor—exploring kata, practical applications, and how martial arts can be a lifelong tool not just for self-defense, but for longevity, mobility, and personal growth. From dissecting combative strategies to reflecting on writing courses and books, Les and Don discuss how karate influences both the mind and body over a lifetime. They also touch on the state of the karate community, the value of open dialogue, and how sharing knowledge helps keep the art alive and evolving. If you're passionate about karate as a holistic practice—or curious about the deeper conversations behind the gi—this episode is for you. Mental health course: ⁠https://payhip.com/b/2hNUD⁠ Free Action Plan: ⁠https://payhip.com/b/1b0Mk⁠ 🔗 Explore our full range of Karate courses and deepen your practice: ⁠⁠https://payhip.com/LesBubka⁠⁠ Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Support when you shop via Easy Funding ⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/8wYJZ⁠⁠ Grab a t-shirt! ⁠⁠https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/⁠⁠ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: 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 my affiliate link, where I receive a small commission on your purchases. It's a win-win! Find the link below. Amazon Affiliate Link: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3qqfuhy ⁠⁠ Les Bubka's Shop: ⁠⁠https://lesshop.ammhub.com⁠⁠ About Les Bubka: Author, Karate coach, entrepreneur, and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Les promotes inclusive Karate with a focus on the mental health aspects of training. Teaching nationally and internationally. Let's connect: info@lesbubka.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 m
  • #240 The True Path to Black Belt

    #240 The True Path to Black Belt
    Apr 28 2025
    The true path to a black belt is full of obstacles, not only technical proficiency but also dedication. For those willing to put in hard work, there is a reward; it is not the black belt. Kuro obi is just one of the milestones on the journey. Mental health course: https://payhip.com/b/2hNUD Free Action Plan: https://payhip.com/b/1b0Mk 🔗 Explore our full range of Karate courses and deepen your practice: ⁠https://payhip.com/LesBubka⁠ Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Support when you shop via Easy Funding ⁠https://shorturl.at/8wYJZ⁠ Grab a t-shirt! ⁠https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/⁠ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: 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 my affiliate link, where I receive a small commission on your purchases. It's a win-win! Find the link below. Amazon Affiliate Link: ⁠https://amzn.to/3qqfuhy ⁠ Les Bubka's Shop: ⁠https://lesshop.ammhub.com⁠ About Les Bubka: Author, Karate coach, entrepreneur, and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Les promotes inclusive Karate with a focus on the mental health aspects of training. Teaching nationally and internationally. Let's connect: info@lesbubka.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 m
  • #239 What is Burinkan Dojo? with Russ Smith Sensei

    #239 What is Burinkan Dojo? with Russ Smith Sensei
    Apr 24 2025
    Russ expressed an interest in fighting traditions as a young teenager, and began learning Karate basics with a family friend. It wasn't until Russ was on extended visit to the Philippines nearly forty years ago that he began his formal training in Japanese Goju-Ryu under an Australian instructor, Sensei Iyan Mackenzie. Books: Principle-Driven Skill Development: In Traditional Martial Arts: https://amzn.to/4jKghFB Overview of Fujian Taizu Boxing: https://amzn.to/3YNHjDV Check out Sensei's website: https://www.burinkan.org/ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/BurinkanDojo 🔗 Explore our full range of Karate courses and deepen your practice: https://payhip.com/LesBubka Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Support when you shop via Easy Funding https://shorturl.at/8wYJZ Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: 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 my affiliate link, where I receive a small commission on your purchases. It's a win-win! Find the link below. Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3qqfuhy Les Bubka's Shop: https://lesshop.ammhub.com About Les Bubka: Author, Karate coach, entrepreneur, and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Les promotes inclusive Karate with a focus on the mental health aspects of training. Teaching nationally and internationally. Let's connect: info@lesbubka.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 18 m
  • #238 The Continuum Connection: Martial Arts & Mental Health

    #238 The Continuum Connection: Martial Arts & Mental Health
    Apr 22 2025
    Today, we are diving into a topic close to home for many of us - the connection between mental health and the training continuum. Earpods: https://amzn.to/42FAqWf Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Support when you shop via Easy Funding https://shorturl.at/8wYJZ Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: 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 my affiliate link, where I receive a small commission on your purchases. It's a win-win! Find the link below. Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3qqfuhy Les Bubka's Shop: https://lesshop.ammhub.com About Les Bubka: Author, Karate coach, entrepreneur, and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Les promotes inclusive Karate with a focus on the mental health aspects of training. Teaching nationally and internationally. Let's connect: info@lesbubka.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 m
  • #237 Recepies Do Not Make Delicious Meals with Gus Rogers

    #237 Recepies Do Not Make Delicious Meals with Gus Rogers
    Apr 18 2025
    Angus Rogers has been practising Tang Soo Do for over 30 years. He founded Heads of the Valleys Tang Soo Do to share his love for the martial art with others. He is a 4th-degree Master belt and has competed in numerous tournaments throughout his career. Gus has also just written and published his book: Recipes Do Not Make Delicious Meals Book https://www.hovtsd.com/product-page/recipes-do-not-make-delicious-meals-book Check Out His YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCXzTQu6VvsuGtIFFsouYZ2w Connect on FB: https://www.facebook.com/EbbwValeTangSooDo Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Support when you shop via Easy Funding https://shorturl.at/8wYJZ Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: 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 my affiliate link, where I receive a small commission on your purchases. It's a win-win! Find the link below. Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3qqfuhy Les Bubka's Shop: https://lesshop.ammhub.com About Les Bubka: Author, Karate coach, entrepreneur, and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Les promotes inclusive Karate with a focus on the mental health aspects of training. Teaching nationally and internationally. Let's connect: info@lesbubka.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 2 m
  • #236 From trolls to Training Exciting Weekend

    #236 From trolls to Training Exciting Weekend
    Apr 14 2025
    #236 From trolls to Training Exciting Weekend, indeed it was an exciting weekend, started of with array of comments on youtube, we had open mat event followed by my visit to Tanoshi Karate. Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Support when you shop via Easy Funding https://shorturl.at/8wYJZ Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: 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 my affiliate link, where I receive a small commission on your purchases. It's a win-win! Find the link below. Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3qqfuhy Les Bubka's Shop: https://lesshop.ammhub.com About Les Bubka: Author, Karate coach, entrepreneur, and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Les promotes inclusive Karate with a focus on the mental health aspects of training. Teaching nationally and internationally. Let's connect: info@lesbubka.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 m
  • #235 Behind The Scenes of Pretty Flowers & Power Project with Emily Sensei

    #235 Behind The Scenes of Pretty Flowers & Power Project with Emily Sensei
    Apr 10 2025
    In this episode of Anxious Black Belt, we sit down with Emily Musolf Sensei, a martial artist, self-defence expert, and the slightly caffeinated brain behind Kitsune Defense—a nonprofit dedicated to helping people unleash their inner warrior through martial arts, empowerment, and just the right amount of sass. With over 20 years of kicking, blocking, and coaching under her (black) belt, Emily has a knack for blending traditional discipline with real-world confidence-building strategies. Book: https://amzn.to/4i9iGIK FB: https://www.facebook.com/shotokanheiankaratedo website: https://www.heiankaratedo.net/ Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Support when you shop via Easy Funding https://shorturl.at/8wYJZ Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: 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 my affiliate link, where I receive a small commission on your purchases. It's a win-win! Find the link below. Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3qqfuhy Les Bubka's Shop: https://lesshop.ammhub.com About Les Bubka: Author, Karate coach, entrepreneur, and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Les promotes inclusive Karate with a focus on the mental health aspects of training. Teaching nationally and internationally. Let's connect: info@lesbubka.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 2 m
  • #234 Invisible Sensei with Tuari Dawson Sesnei

    #234 Invisible Sensei with Tuari Dawson Sesnei
    Apr 3 2025
    In this episode of Anxious Black Belt, we sit down with Tuari Dawson Sensei, a Māori martial arts master who seamlessly blends his passion for Māori culture with the discipline of traditional martial arts. A dedicated practitioner of Goju-ryu karate. Beyond his expertise in Māori martial arts and weaponry, Tuari is a storyteller, educator, and host of The Invisible Sensei podcast and YouTube channel, where he shares his insights on martial arts, culture, and philosophy. Join us as we explore his journey, his teachings, and the wisdom that comes from embracing both heritage and discipline. Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBW5uEP5zPcDwC0N5DKsQrw Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DgYWciduqusvuos6k5gQ3?si=896d74c8b95841a9 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Invisen Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Support when you shop via Easy Funding https://shorturl.at/8wYJZ Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: 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 my affiliate link, where I receive a small commission on your purchases. It's a win-win! Find the link below. Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3qqfuhy Les Bubka's Shop: https://lesshop.ammhub.com About Les Bubka: Author, Karate coach, entrepreneur, and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Les promotes inclusive Karate with a focus on the mental health aspects of training. Teaching nationally and internationally. Let's connect: info@lesbubka.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 29 m
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