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Anxious Black Belt Podcast
By Les BubkaSports
Anxious Black Belt Podcast episodes
- #331 Most Martial Arts Don't Work?
“Most martial arts don't work.”
This is a phrase we often hear from self-defence and combatives experts.
The argument usually goes something like this: martial arts are designed for sport, tradition, or competition, and therefore they don't prepare you for the reality of violence. If you really want to protect yourself, you need a dedicated self-defence or combatives system.
Now, obviously, people have an interest in promoting their own business, their own system and their own tribe.
We all do.
But I want to present a counterargument.
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17 min - #330 It Can be Done
The Dark Side Of Karate Book: https://amzn.to/4ymejDl
It only takes 30 seconds online to find martial artists arguing over which style is the best. Style vs. style, endless debates, and unnecessary division.
But my experience at an open mat showed something completely different.
Martial artists from different backgrounds trained together, shared knowledge, challenged each other with respect, and left as better martial artists. No egos. No arguments. Just people united by a passion for learning.
Imagine how much stronger our martial arts community could be if more clubs opened their doors to each other instead of building walls.
I believe every martial artist should visit other clubs, attend open mats, and train with people from different styles. We have far more to learn from one another than to argue about.
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Ever wondered what your karate grading panel is really thinking?
In this episode of Anxious Black Belt, Les Bubka takes you behind the grading table to reveal what examiners look for during a karate grading, why a black belt is only the beginning of the journey, and how anxiety can distort our perception of being judged.
Whether you're preparing for your first belt, a black belt grading, or simply struggle with performance anxiety, this episode offers reassurance, practical insights, and a unique perspective from someone who has experienced both sides of the examination.
Topics covered:
- Karate grading tips
- Black belt grading explained
- What karate examiners look for
- Overcoming grading anxiety
- Martial arts mindset
- The truth about earning a black belt
- Confidence under pressure
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14 min - #329 From The Other Side
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Ever wondered what your karate grading panel is really thinking?
In this episode of Anxious Black Belt, Les Bubka takes you behind the grading table to reveal what examiners look for during a karate grading, why a black belt is only the beginning of the journey, and how anxiety can distort our perception of being judged.
Whether you're preparing for your first belt, a black belt grading, or simply struggle with performance anxiety, this episode offers reassurance, practical insights, and a unique perspective from someone who has experienced both sides of the examination.
Topics covered:
- Karate grading tips
- Black belt grading explained
- What karate examiners look for
- Overcoming grading anxiety
- Martial arts mindset
- The truth about earning a black belt
- Confidence under pressure
🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AAB15 👉 Special Offer: Get 15% off at Benson & Clegg with the code KARATE15 at checkout. Or use this direct link: https://bensonandclegg.com/discount/KARATE15🧠 Karate for Mental Health – Train your body and mind!📘 Book: https://amzn.to/3IXWB4w 🎓 Course: https://payhip.com/KFMH✅ Free Action Plan: https://payhip.com/KFMH🥋 Level up your training – Explore all our courses:https://payhip.com/LesBubka 👕 Support the mission – Grab some merch!T-shirts & gear: https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/collections/allGet vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀https://vidiq.com/AllRoundKarateGu📓 Track your journey with the Karate Journal:https://amzn.to/4isFzsy🛒Support us at no extra cost by shopping via Amazon:https://amzn.to/3WhV2Bo#Karate #BlackBelt #MartialArts #KarateGrading #PerformanceAnxiety #Mindset #AnxiousBlackBelt #MentalStrength #PersonalGrowth
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12 min - #328 Karate kinetics Unleashed with Patrick Visnovsky Sensei
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In this episode, I'm hosting Patric Visnovsky Sensei, author of the Karate Kinetics book series.Karate Kinetics book: https://amzn.to/4vAzz6sKarate Kinetics Unleashed: https://amzn.to/4w0sSdP🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AAB15 👉 Special Offer: Get 15% off at Benson & Clegg with the code KARATE15 at checkout. Or use this direct link: https://bensonandclegg.com/discount/KARATE15🧠 Karate for Mental Health – Train your body and mind!📘 Book: https://amzn.to/3IXWB4w 🎓 Course: https://payhip.com/KFMH✅ Free Action Plan: https://payhip.com/KFMH🥋 Level up your training – Explore all our courses:https://payhip.com/LesBubka 👕 Support the mission – Grab some merch!T-shirts & gear: https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/collections/allGet vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀https://vidiq.com/AllRoundKarateGu📓 Track your journey with the Karate Journal:https://amzn.to/4isFzsy🛒Support us at no extra cost by shopping via Amazon:https://amzn.to/3WhV2BoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 min - #327 Listners Questions, Troll Comments, Answering your Youtube Comments✅ Free Action Plan: https://payhip.com/KFMHAnswering your comments is always fun. I get so many Trolls getting frustrated with my clips.Enjoy the clip. If you do, please Subscribe!🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AAB15 👉 Special Offer: Get 15% off at Benson & Clegg with the code KARATE15 at checkout. Or use this direct link: https://bensonandclegg.com/discount/KARATE15🧠 Karate for Mental Health – Train your body and mind!📘 Book: https://amzn.to/3IXWB4w 🎓 Course: https://payhip.com/KFMH✅ Free Action Plan: https://payhip.com/KFMH🥋 Level up your training – Explore all our courses:https://payhip.com/LesBubka 👕 Support the mission – Grab some merch!T-shirts & gear: https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/collections/allGet vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀https://vidiq.com/AllRoundKarateGu📓 Track your journey with the Karate Journal:https://amzn.to/4isFzsy🛒Support us at no extra cost by shopping via Amazon:https://amzn.to/3WhV2Bo
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26 min - #326 Atemi: A Deep Dive with Author Andreas Quast
In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with the author Andreas Quast about his new book Atemi.
Atemi Book - https://amzn.to/442VIy9
Martial Artists of Ryukyu: A Legacy by Motobu Choki: Volume 3 (Ryukyu Bugei) - https://amzn.to/4g8wdTl🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AAB15 👉 Special Offer: Get 15% off at Benson & Clegg with the code KARATE15 at checkout. Or use this direct link: https://bensonandclegg.com/discount/KARATE15🧠 Karate for Mental Health – Train your body and mind!📘 Book: https://amzn.to/3IXWB4w 🎓 Course: https://payhip.com/KFMH✅ Free Action Plan: https://payhip.com/KFMH🥋 Level up your training – Explore all our courses:https://payhip.com/LesBubka 👕 Support the mission – Grab some merch!T-shirts & gear: https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/collections/allGet vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀https://vidiq.com/AllRoundKarateGu📓 Track your journey with the Karate Journal:https://amzn.to/4isFzsy🛒Support us at no extra cost by shopping via Amazon:https://amzn.to/3WhV2BoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hr 16 min - #325 Ryukyukan with Alison and Ben Sensei
Garden interview with Sensei Alison and Sensei Ben from Ryukyukan Shorin Ryu Matsuri Dojo.
https://matsuri-karate-essex.co.uk/
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30 min - #324 Neil O’Connor on Cancer, Karate, Firefighting & Never Giving Up
In this episode of the Anxious Black Belt Podcast, I sit down with Sensei Neil O’Connor — martial artist, firefighter, bodybuilder, and cancer survivor.
Now over 70 years old and still actively training, Neil shares his incredible life journey through karate, strength training, emergency service, and his battle with cancer. We talk about resilience, discipline, mindset, aging, health, martial arts philosophy, and what keeps him moving forward when most people would slow down.
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44 min - #323 The Timeline of Self-Defence with Randy King
In this episode, we explore the creative process behind Randy's new book " The Timeline of Self -Defence" and discuss effective strategies for how to get the best out of it. Randy is renown self protection teacher, speaker and author.
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1 hr 7 min - #322 I'm Tired
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About Anxious Black Belt Podcast
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Karate is not what you think! This martial art can be used in many ways, to build your physical strength or mental fortitude. It can be a dynamic sport or a recreational hobby, a self-defense or…
self-development tool. Join Les Bubka to explore the possibilities within Karate and its connection to mental health, and listen to conversations with different martial artists on various subjects.
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