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, 8th Dan, has taught t... more

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How many episodes does Hanratty on Karate have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.

Hanratty on Karate episodes:

May 20, 2024 Episode 8: Dealing With Training Plateaus
Sensei Hanratty discusses how to overcome training plateaus. He also shares memories of the 1997 WSKA competition in Riverside, California. Also, mountain camps and the benefits of elevation training are covered.
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26min
May 07, 2024 Episode 7: Memorable Karate Competitions
Sensei Hanratty provides a recap of the 40th Annual Competition held this week by the Canadian Shotokan Karate Association (CSKA) and offers some tips for effective refereeing. Hanratty also reminisces about hosting the first WSKA competition in Calgary in 1991, along with some other memorable competitions in which he has participated.
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31min
April 30, 2024 Episode 6: Exploring the Power of Kime and Chi
Sensei Hanratty discusses the often misunderstood concept of kime, as well as the related concept of chi.
Hanratty also discusses karate’s role in building mental and physical resilience. From this episode: “It’s such a shame that [couch potatoes] are never going to experience the absolute joy of making a technique work and being at your absolute fittest.”
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20min
April 23, 2024 Episode 5: One of the Best Fights I Ever Saw
Sensei Hanratty describes one of the best fights he ever saw, which took place in 1977 at Crystal Palace, in south London, between Shotokan legends Steve Cattle and Terry O’Neill. He also discusses the differences between KUGB (Karate Union of Great Britain) rules and sport karate rules.
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16min
April 16, 2024 Episode 4: Grading the Tournaments
Sensei Hanratty delves into the history of karate competitions, including some of the more controversial and colourful individuals involved. He also discusses the purpose of competition and the variations in how points are awarded by different organizations, particularly the JKA and the WKF, as well as in the Olympics.
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25min
April 09, 2024 Episode 3: Introduction to Karate Stances
Sensei Hanratty discusses the principles of basic karate stances, looking at the distinguishing features of inside tension and outside tension stances.
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19min
April 08, 2024 Episode 2: History of the CSKA and WSKA
Sensei Hanratty discusses how the Canadian Shotokan Karate Association (CSKA) and the World Shotokan Karate Association (WSKA) got their starts. He offers an inside look at the personalities and politics.
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22min
April 02, 2024 Episode 1: Starting the Karate Journey
Sensei Hanratty discusses what first attracted him to karate and the tough upbringing in post-war Liverpool that preceded his karate journey. Dan Kostka with Deep Stance Media, a longtime student of Hanratty's, conducts the interview.
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29min

FAQs about Hanratty on Karate:

How many episodes does Hanratty on Karate have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.