Hanratty on Karate

By Deep Stance Media

The Hanratty on Karate Podcast features fascinating conversations with Sensei John Hanratty and guests about karate techniques, training methods, and philosophy. Sensei Hanratty, 9th Dan, has taught t... more

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How many episodes does Hanratty on Karate have?

The podcast currently has 64 episodes available.

Hanratty on Karate episodes:

February 20, 2025 Episode 34: Does it Work in the Street? (Part 1 of 2)
Sensei Hanratty explains the differences between fighting in the dojo and fighting in the real world. He uses examples of real confrontations he's been in to illustrate his points.
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26min
February 11, 2025 Episode 33: Stretching for Martial Arts
Sensei Hanratty discusses the importance of a proper stretching routine. He covers the benefits and risks of various types of stretching, including static stretching, PNF stretching, ballistic stretching, and dynamic stretching.

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16min
February 05, 2025 Episode 32: The Biomechanics of Karate
Sensei Hanratty discusses how understanding biomechanics can help you develop safer and more effective techniques.
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22min
January 28, 2025 Episode 31: Origins of Shotokan Karate - Part 3
Sensei Hanratty discusses the introduction and growth of Shotokan karate in North America. Also discussed:
-The two main reasons karate organizations split up.-The best karate practitioner he ever saw, the best teacher, and the one with the best spirit.

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22min
January 21, 2025 Episode 30: Origins of Shotokan Karate - Part 2
Sensei Hanratty continues his discussion of the history of Shotokan karate, focusing on the post-World-War II era, including the establishment of the JKA in 1948.
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35min
January 14, 2025 Episode 29: Origins of Shotokan Karate - Part 1
Sensei Hanratty explores the origins of Shotokan karate, from its pre-Okinawa roots to its spread to mainland Japan, and then to America and the rest of the world.
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26min
January 07, 2025 Episode 28: The Marketing and Monopolizing of Karate
Sensei Hanratty offers his thoughts on the recently published letter by Takeshi Oishi, chief instructor of the Japan Karate Association (JKA).

Key quotes by Sensei Hanratty:

“You can’t be proprietary about rules.”

“I don’t think it’s going to do anything for the unity of karate and I don’t think it’s going to do anything for the good of martial arts."
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18min
December 17, 2024 Episode 27: The Japanese Concept of Shuhari
Sensei Hanratty discusses the Japanese concept of Shurahi and the philosophy behind it.
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16min
December 10, 2024 Episode 26: Conversation With Sensei Edmond Otis, 8th Dan (Part 3 of 3)
Senseis Hanratty and Otis discuss a wide variety of topics, including:

-Where karate as a whole is at, and where it’s going.
-The three key components of quality of technique, timing, and distance.
-How karate training gives you more options and helps you be more decisive in real-world confrontations.
-Frustrations with kata as performed in sport karate.
-How competition prepares you for situations where you don’t know the outcome.
-The central role of intensity in karate training and competition.

Key quote: “The basics are the most important thing because that’s what happens spontaneously.”
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31min
December 03, 2024 Episode 25: Conversation with Sensei Edmond Otis, 8th Dan (Part 2 of 3)
Sensei Otis discusses his tournament experiences and the role intensity plays in training and competition.

Key quotes:

“Normal kids aren’t supposed to make black belt. It’s supposed to be something deep that you ask of yourself."

“The goal is not to get your black belt, it’s to be a black belt.”
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25min

FAQs about Hanratty on Karate:

How many episodes does Hanratty on Karate have?

The podcast currently has 64 episodes available.