Sensei Hanratty discusses the principle of loyalty to your instructor, to your fellow students, and to your dojo. He also shares some of the lifelong relationships he's formed in the dojo, including with his wife, Julie.

Sensei Hanratty, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday and also received his 9th Dan, discusses the following:-The best way to handle a return to training after an extended break. -Students who visit dojos other than their own. -The importance of staying relaxed and fluid during kumite. -Developing your full physical potential.Key quote: “Classes are kind of like a living thing.”

Sensei Hanratty discusses the following:-importance of looking at the weapon used in each kick-stretches to help your kicks-value of kicking pads-kicking drills, particularly for front kicks-when to make kime during a front snapping kick

Sensei Hanratty discusses why he started training, what new students should look for in a karate club, what he covers in a typical class, and the process of discovering your "why."

Sensei Hanratty describes the intense training he endured in the early years of his karate career alongside many legendary karateka.

Sensei Hanratty reflects on the storied history of Liverpool's Red Triangle Karate Club where he began his karate career more than 50 years ago.

Key quote: "It was a place where the echoes of your training mixed with the ghosts of the military past."

Sensei Hanratty explains why you rarely see stances in competition or on the street. He also describes a stance drill he’s designed.Key quote: “When you’re delivering a technique, that’s when you need your platform.”

Sensei Hanratty discusses the origins of the Heian katas, including the weapons bans in medieval Japan.

Sensei Hanratty discusses how to adjust your training as you age.

Sensei Hanratty offers his thoughts on the book Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence, by Sgt. Rory Miller.