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.

Sensei Hanratty discusses the principles of basic karate stances, looking at the distinguishing features of inside tension and outside tension stances.

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.

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.