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Hanratty on Karate

  • Exploring the Power of Kime and Chi

    30 APR 2024 · 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.”
    18m 24s
  • One of the Best Fights I Ever Saw

    23 APR 2024 · 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.
    14m 32s
  • Grading the Tournaments

    16 APR 2024 · 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.
    23m 39s
  • Introduction to Karate Stances

    9 APR 2024 · Sensei Hanratty discusses the principles of basic karate stances, looking at the distinguishing features of inside tension and outside tension stances.
    17m 46s
  • The History of the CSKA and WSKA

    8 APR 2024 · 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.
    20m 52s
  • Starting the Karate Journey

    2 APR 2024 · 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 conducts the interview.
    27m 37s

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 thousands of students...

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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 thousands of students over the past 50+ years at seminars all over the world. 
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