By Les Bubka
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In this episode, I sit down with martial arts expert Brian Bates Sensei to explore the evolving role of kata in modern training. Brian, known for his innovative approach to martial arts, shares his perspective on why traditional kata might be holding back real-world application and how removing it from training can lead to more functional, adaptable skills.
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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: [email protected]
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We have all been there, feeling that we do deserve more.
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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: [email protected]
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"How many kata are enough?" Many martial arts instructors, including myself, constantly grapple with this question. In my dojo, I've been reassessing the number of kata we teach, aiming for quality and depth over quantity. To dive deeper into this topic, I reached out to a few seasoned martial artists for their perspectives—and was fortunate enough to have Dr. John Titchen join me on the podcast to explore this subject.
Memory Huberman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z2vWpdMo8k&fbclid=IwY2xjawGipBBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcb-39rLHAv0aUq8Szsd77DPTpXv_L0r-S0-iTZMRNQt-wJwWLLwMzCKTA_aem_RC9YcFypdYpNKz9PAxv1RQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQlTmOFM4Qs
Visualisation Study https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372371931_Exploring_the_Effect_of_Six_Weeks_of_Mental_Visualization_on_the_Three-Shot_Accuracy_in_Basketball
Bill Burgar: https://www.asensei.ai/
Connect with John Sensei:
https://titchen.com/
https://dart-selfdefence.com/
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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: [email protected]
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This is a quick episode explaining what projects are in the making. We hope you will enjoy it and can support us by participating in or recommending our seminars and workshops to others.
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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: [email protected]
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In life, it's not always easy to know exactly what you want
to do, especially when you're faced with a series of unexpected opportunities.
For many years, I didn’t know what my professional path would look like, but I
eventually found a way to carve out a meaningful career that aligned with both
my passions and skills. Through a blend of curiosity, perseverance, and some
unexpected twists, I created my own job and found that sometimes, the best
opportunities are the ones you design for yourself.
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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!
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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: [email protected]
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Martial arts have been revered for centuries as disciplines
that foster self-mastery, respect, and authentic skill. However, in recent
years, as martial arts have surged in popularity, something essential has been
lost in the growth process. Judo, taekwondo, karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ),
and kickboxing—all once rooted in intense tradition and rigorous standards—are
now facing what some martial artists call “the price of success.”
As more people flock to these arts, lured by their potential for fitness, self-defense,
and social standing, there has been a noticeable drop in quality, often marked
by “fake” black belts, commercialization, and schools compromising their
standards to cater to a wider, less-disciplined audience. In contrast, combat
sports like Boxing, Muay Thai, and Wrestling appear to have weathered this
trend more resiliently. Let’s explore why traditional martial arts have
struggled to maintain their integrity amid soaring popularity, and what it
means for the future of martial arts as a whole.
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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!
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You can also support the Karate For Mental Health CIC Programme by donating via Buy Me a Coffee:
https://buymeacoffee.com/kfmhcic
And check out our shop for exclusive merchandise, including the Anxious Black Belt Mug:
Les Bubka's Shop: https://lesshop.ammhub.com/accessories/anxious-black-belt-mug
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: [email protected]
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Are the comforts of living making your Karate weaker?
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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!
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You can also support the Karate For Mental Health Programme by purchasing our merchandise or donating via Buy Me a Coffee:
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And check out our shop for exclusive merchandise, including the Anxious Black Belt Mug:
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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: [email protected]
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If you’re unhappy with karate, perhaps it’s time to step away and see where that leads you. I did, and I found my way back to karate with a deeper understanding and appreciation for it.
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Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey:
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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
You can also support the Karate For Mental Health Programme by purchasing our merchandise or donating via Buy Me a Coffee:
www.buymeacoffee.com/KFMH
And check out our shop for exclusive merchandise, including the Anxious Black Belt Mug:
Les Bubka's Shop: https://lesshop.ammhub.com/accessories/anxious-black-belt-mug
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: [email protected]
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In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking to my friend Daljit Virdee Sensei from Budo Collective.
Daljit fell in love with Karate as a child and trained under Shihan Gurmit Singh in West London for 11 years.
After moving to Bedford he continued training under Sam Nelstrop Sensei for 4 years and since 2018 continues under Shihan Ben Craft, Kyoshi, and Shihan Fernando Mahamud.
Opening Virdee Goju Karate was the fulfilment of a long-held dream. Daljit loves sharing his knowledge with others as well as continuing to learn and develop his own skills.
https://www.budocollective.com/
https://www.virdeegojukarate.co.uk/
Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey:
Amazon 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
You can also support the Karate For Mental Health Programme by purchasing our merchandise or donating via Buy Me a Coffee:
www.buymeacoffee.com/KFMH
And check out our shop for exclusive merchandise, including the Anxious Black Belt Mug:
Les Bubka's Shop: https://lesshop.ammhub.com/accessories/anxious-black-belt-mug
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: [email protected]
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Upon request, I have a short story about how I got into teaching the elderly.
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