For decades, Mariko trains year round, jogging even in the cold winters. Naturally brave, she triumphed in battles both inside & outside of the hospital. Mariko keeps up with daily training plus annual Karate Pilgrimage to Tokyo taking home medals for the senior-senior competition leagues proving that there is no end in this journey.

Its no pretend that life is not all sunshine & butterflies - as with everything you take the good with the bad & nothing is perfect. We have talked tons of positivity with martial arts, lets also honour the crap coaches

Zoobear tells us his 6month plan formed by the average-Joe who wants to get in shape for wedding day with weight tracking being his measure. Sounds of snacking in the background as Zoobear tells us his mindset & methods

Topic was “favourite action anime for martial arts” but unfortunately Vegeetable fanboys took over the chat & DBZ once again used up more time than it should. Some interesting bro-science theories here & there from Ruru & Sam…but mostly Anime Banter. Caveat: Do not rely on any information here as medical advice. Please see a Doctor immediately if you even consider its appropriate to rely on content from a podcast about Anime (such as this one)

Bonus mini chat amongst friends about something relevant to all training indoors. Featuring audible experiences of MMA Sam, Atekara & state the obvious science analysis from Dr Ruru

What does it take to take competition to the World Stage? How often should one train? Endri takes the competitive mindset all the way back to Japan

Claudio the Kyokushin coach provides background and insight into the hard side of Karate. Hand vs Rock Pebble: Nuff said

Sifu Kevin Cane best efforts to give a textbook definition of Tai Chi with reference to “Way of the Warrior” - its no easy feat in describing this practice given its cultural depth

Popular HipHop group spells it as WuTang - inspired by Kung Fu movies referencing the same clan. Wudang Kung Fu is real in history with Tai Chi being popularised around the world. Note: please excuse sound quality issues as this ep was recorded remotely back in lockdown days

Chess, Yep. Chess with Boxing? Weird…but in a good way! K1 Yordan attends event as audience member then ends up in a ring delivering one of the best broadcasted chess boxing fight of the year