In this episode we are joined by author, martial artists and all round great guy Matt Jardine.

We talk about Matts journey in the martial arts, his travelling, writing career and much more.

We’ve linked Matts books below, go and check them out and support him, we sure will be!

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In this episode we chat to Sensei Mike Stone about his fascinating journey in the Martial Arts. From his early training, to his 91 fight winning streak, to meeting Bruce Lee and much much more! Hope you enjoy it. www.conversationsonkarate.com https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990

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There's no stopping sue and Greg. The best podcast ever just gets better and better.......with the return of Sensei Joe Andrews! Why spend a lifetime just raking gravel when you can tend to a whole garden? This and more is all answered in the first episode of 2021! We hope you enjoy. www.conversationsonkarate.com. https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990

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Sue and Greg bust some martial myths about trained fighters vs untrained fighters, is there an age limit for martial arts and more! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarateMusic courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode Sue & Greg breakdown the recent UFC main event between Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa, talk about their current training and more!

Links to videos discussed in the podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPKQ4m1zw5w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YlGbh2vlQs&t=1222s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHgFwQiRuSM

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In this episode Sue and Greg chat with Sensei Chuck Merriman about his extensive martial history, time in Okinawa, competitions, kata and much more! https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990

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Please welcome Andi Kidd. 5th dan, Practical Karateka par excellence, fantastic teacher, mega swearer and cake appreciator. Once we got got talking there wasnt any point stopping so this is long and packed with interest. It has to be said that this is a massive CoK. Get a brew or a beer and enjoy.

Lots of swearing so you have been warned!

(This glowing description was written by Sue who may well be graded by Andy in the future so you can decide for yourselves how truthful it is). https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990

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In this episode Sue and Greg chat with Karate researcher, historian, author and teacher, Sensei Joe Swift.

We have a super interesting chat about Karate history, kata, myths, his bookend research on Itosu Anko, movies and much more!

Links below for things we discussed in the episode. Hope you all enjoy!

Joe Swift - Itosu Anko Saviour of a Cultural Heritage:

https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/joe-swift/itosu-anko-savior-of-a-cultural-heritage-deluxe-edition/hardcover/product-1mkvg94d.html

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Itosu-Anko-Savior-Cultural-Heritage/dp/1387902385

The kentucky fried movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrOJH8uwim4&t=28s

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We had a fantastic conversation with Andy Allen. If you are working on a syllabus right now and adding more practical aspects this is an episode you will not want to miss as Andy has a wealth of experience teaching and studying karate.

Tune in to hear his legendary opinions on hikite and all about his favourite Martial Art movie. https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990

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In our 20th episode we are joined once again by the great and powerful Sensei James Hatch!

We chat about Kobudō, black training gis, superheroes, modern day weapons and a bit of karate too!

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