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 much as we did.

Sensei Russ also has a new book out which is highly recommended (link below)

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In this bonus episode we’re joined by Sensei Joe Andrews to recap his and Greg’s recent grading under Sensei Iain Abernethy.

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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!

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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.

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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 us.

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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.

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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 over Superman instead!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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