Edmond Otis sensei, chairman of the Shotokan International Alliance, discusses his long and storied karate career, which began at age 12 and is still going strong.

What is a karate master? How do we distinguish between the three branches of karate: karate-jitsu, karate-do, and sport karate? What does it mean to attack the intention? What's with all the McDojos out there? Sensei Hanratty discusses all this and more.

Sensei Hanratty discusses the difference between budo and sport karate with Robert Hargreaves, president of the Canadian Shotokan Karate Association (CSKA). They express their views on how karate, in some organizations, seems to be drifting away from traditional methods of training and competing.

Sensei Hanratty discusses the JKA's Funakoshi Gichin Cup tournament, his own experiences as a longtime (former) JKA member, and the issue of "refinement" of techniques. He also explains how everyone has their own way of doing karate and their own reasons for doing it.

Sensei Hanratty continues his conversation with Kevin Warner, 7th Dan, with the two of them reminiscing about past karate camps in the U.S. and Hungary. Sensei Warner describes his successful use of ura mawashi geri (hook kick) in competitions. Hanratty and Warner also discuss the importance of resilience in karate and life.

Sensei Hanratty interviews Kevin Warner, 7th Dan, in Riverside, California. Sensei Warner shares how he became introduced to karate and what it was like in his first years of competing in kata and kumite. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview.

Sensei Hanratty discusses the reasons people quit karate, the issue of loyalty, and the special relationship between instructor and student. While admitting that it's painful when a longtime student leaves, “An instructor has to realize that it’s not personal," he says.

Sensei Hanratty continues his discussion of a legendary tournament at Crystal Palace, including an epic battle in the finals between Steve Cattle and Terry O’Neill. He explains how competitions in the 1970s were different from today, particularly regarding intensity.

Sensei Hanratty revisits some classic matchups that occurred at the 1978 Nationals at Crystal Palace in Liverpool, England.

Sensei Hanratty describes a recent open tournament that he directed, which included karate and kung fu practitioners, among others. He then delves into the role that kata plays in karate training and how kata has evolved over the years. He also discusses how karate training shaped his responses to the frequent violent confrontations he experienced as a young taxi driver in Liverpool, England.