Anxious Black Belt Podcast

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November 14, 2025 #291 Imposter Syndrome Attacks
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November 11, 2025 #290 Adaptibility in Karate
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In this episode, we explore how karate can be tailored to suit people of all ages and abilities. From young beginners building confidence to seniors improving balance and flexibility, karate’s adaptable nature makes it more than just a martial art — it’s a lifelong journey of growth. Join us as we talk with instructors and students who prove that karate truly is for everyone.
Stronger Together: How Karate Communities Build Mental Resilience
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November 07, 2025 #289 Resilience with Kris Wilder Sensei
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Kris Wilder Sensei is an award-winning author and coauthor of more than 20 influential martial arts books. His titles include The Way of Sanchin Kata and How to Win a Fight: A Guide to Avoiding and Surviving Violence. These two definitive works earned him international recognition in the martial arts world.
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1 hr 32 min
November 04, 2025 #288 Stronger Together: How Karate Communities Build Mental Resilience
Stronger Together: How Karate Communities Build Mental Resilience
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12 min
October 31, 2025 #287 The Power of Controlled Failure in Karate
In this episode, we explore how the dojo becomes more than a place to perfect kicks and punches — it’s a laboratory for failure. In karate, every stumble, missed block, or failed belt test is a chance to build resilience, patience, and self-awareness. But what happens when we take that mindset outside the dojo?
Join us as we discuss the concept of controlled failure — how structured challenges and safe setbacks in martial arts can strengthen mental health, boost confidence, and reshape the way we face obstacles in everyday life. From classrooms to workplaces, the lessons learned on the mat translate into powerful tools for growth, emotional balance, and courage.
Whether you’re a martial artist, a teacher, or just someone curious about turning failure into fuel, this episode will help you see the beauty in falling down — and the strength in getting back up.
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October 28, 2025 #286 Martial Arts Circle of Life
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As martial arts explode in popularity across social media, gyms, and global competitions, many lifelong practitioners are asking: has something been lost along the way? In this episode, we dive deep into how commercialisation, online trends, and mass appeal have reshaped the world of martial arts — for better and for worse. From the fading discipline of traditional dojos to the rise of flashy “content-driven” training, we explore whether accessibility and fame have diluted the art’s true essence or simply evolved it for a new era.
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October 23, 2025 #285 Through Trauma: William Person’s Journey to Recovery
In this episode, we sit down with William Person, a former bobsled athlete who faced a life-changing traumatic brain injury. William shares his journey to recovery and how hyperbaric therapy has offered him relief.
Beyond his own healing, he’s become a passionate advocate for greater transparency in bobsled, highlighting the hidden impact of the sport’s intense shaking on athletes’ brains.
William is also raising funds to open a specialized clinic to help others suffering from brain injuries, turning his personal struggle into a mission to support the wider community.
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October 20, 2025 #284 Positive Aspects of Karate - Challanges
Through challenges, we build character, resiliency and courage.
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October 16, 2025 #283 What is KaratePraxis with Christian Wedewardt Sensei
Discover the essence of Karatepraxis — where traditional karate meets modern, practical self-defence. 🥋
In this video, we explore how Karatepraxis transforms kata into real-world applications, blending discipline, awareness, and effective movement. Learn what makes this approach unique, why it matters for personal protection, and how it keeps the true spirit of karate alive today.
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16 min
October 13, 2025 #282 KaratePraxis Castle Retreat
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Karatepraxis stands for karate with substance and impact.
Founder Christian Wedewardt (7th Dan) and the experienced karatepraxis team stand for sustainable quality in practical, application-oriented karate. Their goal is not only to teach karate, but to make it understandable – and to convey it in a way that works in everyday life.
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14 min

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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…