Amelia Senft & Natalie Böttcher Sensei | HDKI, Competition & Shotokan Karate | UK Karate Podcast

Two of HDKI’s rising instructors join the UK Karate Podcast for a special episode.In this episode, we sit down with Amelia Senft Sensei and Natalie Böttcher Sensei from HDKI (Hombu Dojo Karate International) for an in-depth conversation about Shotokan karate, competition, coaching, grading, women in karate and the future of karate training.Both HDKI GB Southern Squad Coaches, Amelia and Natalie discuss their karate journeys, experiences competing and coaching, the lessons they’ve learned through training, and their passion for helping the next generation of karateka develop.Whether you train in Shotokan Karate, HDKI, JKA, WKF, WUKF, SKIF, or simply love martial arts, this episode offers valuable insights into karate coaching, kata, kumite, competition mindset, dojo culture and lifelong training.🥋 In this episode we discuss:✅ How Amelia Senft Sensei started karate✅ Natalie Böttcher Sensei’s karate journey & competition success✅ HDKI GB Squad Coaching & developing young karateka✅ Women in karate & leadership in martial arts✅ Shotokan karate training, kata & kumite✅ Competition mindset & tournament experiences✅ The future of karate in the UK✅ Advice for karate students, instructors and competitorsNatalie Böttcher Sensei has built an impressive competition résumé, while Amelia Senft Sensei has become an important part of HDKI coaching and squad development — making this an essential watch for anyone interested in Shotokan karate and modern karate training.🎙️ Welcome to the UK Karate Podcast — where every karate journey has a story.🎧 Listen & Watch the UK Karate Podcast:▶️ YouTube: @ukkaratepodcast🎵 Spotify🍎 Apple Podcasts📩 Business enquiries / guest requests:[email protected]🥋 Subscribe for more episodes featuring top karate instructors, world champions, Sensei, dojo leaders and inspiring martial arts stories from across the UK and around the world.#UKKaratePodcast #KaratePodcast #ShotokanKarate #HDKI #HDKIGB #AmeliaSenft #NatalieBottcher #Karate #MartialArts #Kata #Kumite #Shotokan #KarateTraining #WomenInKarate #KarateCompetition #WKF #WUKF #JKA #SKIF #KarateLife #Sensei #Dojo #MartialArtsPodcast