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Conversations on Karate
by Conversations on Karate
Sue is the student, Greg is the teacher, together they talk about all things Karate and Martial Arts.
Episodes
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Episode 106 - South West Martial Arts Show & More
Were back and chatting about the recent South West Martial Arts Show that was held in Bristol, and Sue is throwing questions at Greg left, right and centre! Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate...
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Episode 105 - Self Defence, Wrestling & A.I with Joe Saunders
We’re joined once again after far too long by Joe Saunders! We talk martial arts, self defence, AI, the world of professional wrestling and much more! Hope you enjoy this one. Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate...
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Episode 104 - What’re your sparks?
We asked you to send in your “sparks” that got you into Karate and you delivered, so this episode we’re reading them! Thank you to all who sent them in, but there’s no time limit on sparks, so whenever you feel like it please send us one! We will always enjoy reading and sharing them. Socials and...
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Episode 103 - Okinawa Kenpo with Matthew Apsokardu
We are joined by Karate practitioner, teacher, researcher and author Sensei Matthew Apsokardu. We talk about the style of Okinawa Kenpo, kata, training, and much more! Thanks to Matthew for coming on and to everyone listening check out his blog linked below, it’s well worth it!...
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Episode 102 - Japanese Jack Bauer with Sensei Joe Swift
We are once again joined by everyone’s favourite guest, Sensei Joe Swift! We chat about Joes forthcoming book “The essence of Naha Te Volume 2”, other projects he has in the works and most importantly his first novel “Obsidian Tide: Where gods drown” which you can buy and read right now! We also...
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Episode 101 - Remembering Sensei Peter Consterdine with Sensei Iain & Mary Abernethy
In this episode we are joined by Sensei Iain & Mary Abernethy. We’ve had them on separately but this is the first time we’ve had them both together for a great episode. We talk about training as you get older, and most importantly hear some wonderful memories of the late Sensei Peter Consterdine....
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Episode 100 - with Ken Knight & Joe Andrews
It’s finally here….Episode 100! Which can mean only one thing, we’re once again joined by Ken Knight and Joe Andrews. Beards are glittery, pink and full of lights and we talk about pretty much anything you can think of for nearly 3 hours. A big thank you from us to all of you who have listened…
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Episode 99 - “A walk through the martial forest” With Sensei Russ Smith & Sensei Marcus Davila
In this episode we’re joined once again by Sensei Russ Smith and Sensei Marcus Davila, who have now started their own fantastic podcast. We talk about teaching, testing, kata, self defence and much much more. Always a pleasure chatting and learning from both of these guys, we hope you enjoy it as...
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BONUS #4 - Greg and Joes grading recap
In this bonus episode we’re joined by Sensei Joe Andrews to recap his and Greg’s recent grading under Sensei Iain Abernethy. Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21...
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Episode 98 - We’re back for 2026
We’re back for 2026! In this episode we chat about warm ups, training, goal setting, gradings and much more. Let us know your warm ups, grading structures or anything else you want to ask or say in the comments! Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/...
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Episode 97 - Merry Christmas with Sue, Greg and Joe Andrews
Merry Christmas to all of you who have listened and supported us this year! And to all of our amazing guests. Here’s to many more great chats in 2026. Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21...
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Episode 96 - Sensei Marcus Davila
We’re joined in this episode by Goju Ryu expert Sensei Marcus Davila. We talk teaching, training, kata, sparring and whole lot more! It was an absolute pleasure to talk with Sensei Davila and we’ll look forward to chatting again soon. Also a massive thank you to Sensei Russ Smith for connecting…
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Episode 95 - “There’s nothing more authentic than cocking up” with Sensei Les Bubka
We’re joined by Sensei Les Bubka to talk syllabus, kata, tradition, competition, even jealousy, and so much more! You can check out everything Les has going on including seminars, his books, podcasts and more on his website below. https://www.lesbubka.co.uk Socials and Merch...
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Episode 94 - It’s Never a bad thing to be hugged by Superman with Randel Davis
In this one we are joined once again by everyone’s favourite Kung Fu bus driver Randel Davis! This time is not about punches, kicks, kata or bunkai but capes, kryptonite, green lanterns and everything Superman as we review the latest Superman movie! Hope you enjoy 3 martial arts nerds nerd out…
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BONUS #3 - Catching up with Gus Rogers at the Southwest Martial Arts & Wellbeing Show
In this brief bonus episode we catch up with Gus Rogers. Greg and Gus both attended each others sessions at the Southwest Martial Arts & Wellbeing Show, and in this review Sue, Greg and Gus talk about the show, favourite sessions and more. Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990...
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Episode 93 - Ryuho Ryu with Sensei Scot Mertz
In this episode we are joined by Sensei Scot Mertz, practitioner of Goju Ryu, Kojo Ryu, Karate researcher and historian, and the founder of Ryuho Ryu. We dive deep into some Karate myths, styles, kata, curriculum and so much more. Hope you enjoy this one! Socials and Merch...
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Episode 92 - Evolution
In this episode it’s a throw back to the early days as Greg and Sue chit chat about anything and everything, including how Greg has evolved as a martial artist over the years since the podcast started. Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/...
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Episode 91 - Legends of Karate Roundtable with Hanshi Patrick McCarthy & Sensei Joe Swift
We are honoured to be joined in this episode by not one but two legends of Karate in this special roundtable discussion! Hanshi Patrick McCarthy and Sensei Joe Swift join us to chat about Karate history, rare kata, martial arts research and much much more. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we...
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Episode 90 - The return of KEN FU
There have been many returns in pop culture over the years, the Jedi, the King, the living dead….but none of them compare to the return of our dear friend Ken of Kenfu TV! Not only is Ken back on the podcast but he’s back on YouTube as well. In this one we chat about everything Ken’s…
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Episode 89.5 - All star conversations (Part 1) with Randel Davis
Today we're joined once again by one host of the Kung Fu Conversations podcast, Randel Davis. We talk curriculum, training, teaching and Superman! Keep an eye out for part 2 coming soon when we have Randel again to review the upcoming Superman movie. Hope you enjoy this one! Check out Randel on…
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Episode 89 - A conversation with Cheyne McMahon
In this episode we’re joined by Cheyne McMahon of the Australian Karate Academy. We chat about his Karate history, kata, modern sport karate, his custom karate gis and much more! https://www.aka.com.au Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/...
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Episode 88 - “Stamping on the central palace” with Sensei Russ Smith
The first chat was so good we had to have him back so we are joined once again by Sensei Russ Smith! In this episode we dive into 5 Ancestor Boxing and its similarities to Karate, the tactics of various arts, evolving as martial artists and much much more! https://www.burinkan.org/burinkan/…
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Episode 87 - Geez A Gi with Matt Law
In this episode we are joined by Matt Law who is the founder of the charity “Geez A Gi”. Matt tells us all about how the charity came about, what its mission is, and most importantly how you can support it! The charity is doing some fantastic work so please check them out and support them at the...
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Episode 86 - Violence Prevention with Richard Dimitri & Pamela Armitage
We are joined once again by Rich Dimitri and Pam Armitage to talk all things violence prevention. If real self defence is something you’re interested in then Rich and Pam are the people you need to listen to! Hope you enjoy this one as much as we did……because they will be returning later on this...
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Episode 85 - “Martial arts is my garden” with Gus Rogers
In this episode we’re joined by Gus Rogers of Heads of the Valleys Tang Soo Do. Gus talks about his early Tang Soo Do training, and what led up to him deciding to write his book “Recipes do not make delicious meals”. Please go and support Gus by liking and subscribing to his YouTube channel or…
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Episode 84 - Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio with Andrew Adams & Jeremy Lesniak
In this episode we’re joined by Andrew Adams and Jeremy Lesniak of Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio. If you don’t know of Whistlekick then where have you been?! Whistlekick is the largest martial arts podcast out there and has recently surpassed 1000 episodes. They’ve featured over 500 guests...
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Episode 83 - A conversation with Sensei Russ Smith
In this episode we’re joined by Sensei Russ Smith. Russ is an expert in various styles of martial arts including Goju Ryu Karate, 5 Ancestor Boxing and Matayoshi Kobudo to name a few. We talk karate, Kung fu, principle based learning, teaching and much more! We hope you get as much out of this as...
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Episode 82 - Happy New Year
We’re finally back after a busy Christmas and New Year period! Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Our training...
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Episode 81 - Merry Christmas!
The final episode of 2024 is here! Thank you all for your continued support, we both very much appreciate it. Merry Christmas! Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21...
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Episode 80 - Randy cakes & comic books with Ken Knight
It’s episode 80, which can mean only one thing…..the return of Ken Knight of Kenfu! We talk about Ken’s recovery, his trip to the UK earlier in the year, martial arts curriculums and so much more. Listen, enjoy and then go and subscribe to Ken’s YouTube channel....
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Episode 79 - More life advice with Mary Stevens
This episode we are joined once again by Mary Stevens! We talk about her joint venture with Jamie Clubb, her course around women in Karate and much much more! We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. Important Links from Mary https://www.facebook.com/athenakarate...
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Episode 78 - Combative Karate with Steve Goodhand
This episode we’re joined by owner and chief instructor of Applied Karate Academy, Steve Goodhand. We talk competition, bunkai, cross training and much more! https://appliedkarateacademy.co.uk Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/…
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Episode 77 - Guess who’s back?
We’re back after a break to talk superheroes, action heroes, martial arts movies, and a little bit of Karate! Steven Segal “Me want the punani” (yes that is the name of the song!!) https://youtu.be/vLe_BZ1mo3I?si=5uP6zqhw1HG5lpIg Napoleon Blownapart...
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Episode 76 - A conversation with Noah Legel
We are joined in this episode by Sensei Noah Legel. We talk about his martial arts history, his late sensei, waza Wednesdays, Kishimoto Di and more! Neo Classical Karate Kobudo Society https://www.inkks.org Noah’s Website https://ilpracticalkarate.com Waza Wednesday...
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Episode 75 - Brewing Budo with Ken, Les, Joe and Liz
We’re live from Les Bubka’s garden in this all star episode! Were joined by Joe, Les, Ken and Liz in this post seminar chat. We talk the brewing budo seminar and much more. Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate...
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Episode 74 - Conversations on BJJ with Professor Roy Dean
It’s Conversations on BJJ in this episode as we’re joined by Professor Roy Dean. Roy is a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and holds black belts in Judo, Seibukan Jiu Jitsu and Aikido. Enjoy as we discuss traditional martial arts for the modern day, avoiding injury as an older…
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Episode 73 - “Karate is the secret to eternal life” With Sensei Joe Swift
After 4 years we are joined once again by Sensei Joe Swift! We dive into Kobudo, Karate history, kata application and so much more. Here is a link to Joes new Patreon...
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Episode 72 - Kung Fu Conversations with Randel Davis
Today we’re joined by one host of the Kung Fu Conversations podcast, Randel Davis. We talk all things Kung Fu and Chinese martial arts, the difference between external and internal arts, Kung Fu movies and more. Check out Randel on his Instagram and his podcast!...
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Episode 71 - Animal Instincts with Jamie Clubb
In the latest episode we chat to Jamie Clubb about his and Mary Stevens new child focused self protection course, Animal Instincts. https://animalinstincts.ai/ Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate...
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Episode 70 - “Cutting my finger off was a really good thing” with Ken Knight
It’s episode 70, which can mean only one thing….the return of Ken of Kenfu! Join us as we talk everything from A.I, books, Star Wars, technology and even a bit of Martial Arts. Ken also tells us about the struggles he’s been going through after a nasty injury, and the inspiring way he’s been...
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Episode 69 - Hard Truths
Strap yourselves in for the most controversial martial arts chat of all time!! Well not quite, but Sue & Greg go over some hard truths of Karate and martial arts in episode 69 of Funakoshis favourite podcast. Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/...
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Episode 68 - Q&A with the listeners
Sue and Greg answer questions from the listeners in the final episode of 2023! Thank you to everyone who sent in questions and to all of you for the support this year. Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate...
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Episode 67 - Distractions and perky mornings
Sue and Greg talk about British UFC champions, class distractions, the dreaded hikite and more! Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate...
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Episode 66 - UFC, Boxing, Karate Combat and more!
Sue and Greg talk about UFC 294, the recent Karate Combat course held by AKA in Poole, Francis Nganou shocking the combat sports world and more! Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21...
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Episode 65- Tapped out on Karate
Sue and Greg talk about YouTuber boxing, feeling burnt out on Karate, Muay Thai, BJJ and everything else in between! Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21...
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Episode 64 - A random chat
Sue and Greg have a long over due catch up on the world of Karate and martial arts! Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate...
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Episode 63 - Weird things in pyjamas with Dr James Hatch
Sue and Greg are joined by longtime friend of the podcast Dr James Hatch to talk all things Karate, Kobudo and everything else in between. Also we wanted to say a massive shoutout to long time listener Ben Holbrook who came to train with us a couple of weeks ago. This was recorded before then so…
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Episode 62 - The festival of Martial Arts with Joe Andrews & Matt Stait
Sue and Greg are joined by Joe Andrews to talk about the recent Martial Arts festival hosted by Matt Stait (who joins us as the end of the episode). Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21...
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Episode 61 - The return of Hanshi Patrick McCarthy
Since we last spoke to Hanshi there’s been a global pandemic and he’s moved countries twice which means there’s a lot to catch up on! Join us as we have another fantastic chat with the legendary Patrick McCarthy who joins us all the way from Okinawa....
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Episode 60 - Glitterbeards and Karate with Ken Knight & Joe Andrews
It’s episode 60 which can mean only one thing, the return of Ken Andrews!! No that’s not right, the return of Joe Knight!! They look so similar it’s an easy mistake to make….it’s the return of Ken Knight and Joe Andrews! Join us as we talk about all things martial arts, beards, teaching and so…
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