Apex Karate Performance Podcast

In today's Thursday Thoughts episode, I discuss why we need to control our environment, to be the master of your domain, in order to achieve our goals, to achieve excellence. Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information. Help support the channel and get your Team Apex gear here: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/apexkarateperformance/ Check out our Youtube Channel for our Technical Training Tips, Train at Home, and interview series videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/ApexKaratePerformance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/ Visit our Website: https://www.apexkarateperformance.com

I'm pleased to bring you Part Two of our interview with Ariel Torres, USA National Team member, and Tokyo Olympic Karate Bronze Medalist.  In Part Two, he discusses winning the Paris Qualifying tournament, competing at the Tokyo Olympic Games and some of his challenges as a karate athlete. We want to give a big thank you to Ariel for taking the time to sit and chat with us as well as wish him congratulations on an amazing year.   Ariel's social media is: https://www.instagram.com/arielkarate1/ https://www.facebook.com/arielkarate1 https://www.youtube.com/user/arielkarate1 Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on all new content. Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information. Help support the channel and get your Team Apex gear here: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/apexkarateperformance/ Visit our Website:  https://www.apexkarateperformance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/

I'm pleased to bring you Part One of a two part interview with Ariel Torres, USA National Team member, and Tokyo Olympic Karate Bronze Medalist.  He discusses beginning the Olympic Qualifying process, winning the Pan American Continental Championships for the first time, and his training during the pandemic. Part Two coming soon! Ariel's social media is: https://www.instagram.com/arielkarate1/ https://www.facebook.com/arielkarate1 https://www.youtube.com/user/arielkarate1 Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on all new content. Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information. Help support the channel and get your Team Apex gear here: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/apexkarateperformance/ Visit our Website:  https://www.apexkarateperformance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/

Today, Jonathan and I discuss the upcoming WKF World Championships in Dubai. We give a brief rundown on some of the notable athletes attending as well as some athletes who won't be attending. Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information. Check out our Youtube Channel for our Technical Training Tips, Train at Home, and interview series videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/ApexKaratePerformance Help support the channel and get your Team Apex gear here: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/apexkarateperformance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/ Visit our Website: https://www.apexkarateperformance.com

In today's Thursday Thoughts episode, I discuss why we shouldn't idolize our opponents and fellow competitors and place them on a pedestal. Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information. Check out our Youtube Channel for our Technical Training Tips, Train at Home, and interview series videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/ApexKaratePerformance Help support the channel and get your Team Apex gear here: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/apexkarateperformance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/ Visit our Website: https://www.apexkarateperformance.com

Here is part 2 of my conversation with Kenji Hirai. Kenji is a fellow student of Oshiro Toshihiro Sensei. Kenji discusses some of his training methodologies and philosophy, some of the things that make up a good instructor, judging student knowledge and what his ideal dojo would be like. Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information. Check out our Youtube Channel for our Technical Training Tips, Train at Home, and interview series videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/ApexKaratePerformance Help support the channel and get your Team Apex gear here: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/apexkarateperformance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/ Visit our Website: https://www.apexkarateperformance.com

Here is part one of my conversation with Kenji Hirai. Kenji is a fellow student of Oshiro Toshihiro Sensei. Kenji discusses his training in preparation for the Okinawa Prefectural tournament. Come back for part two, releasing soon. Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information. Check out our Youtube Channel for our Technical Training Tips, Train at Home, and interview series videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/ApexKaratePerformance Help support the channel and get your Team Apex gear here: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/apexkarateperformance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/ Visit our Website: https://www.apexkarateperformance.com

Age is a state of mind. But are we thinking about it all the ways we could be? Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information. Check out our Youtube Channel for our Technical Training Tips, Train at Home, and interview series videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/ApexKaratePerformance Help support the channel and get your Team Apex gear here: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/apexkarateperformance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/ Visit our Website: https://www.apexkarateperformance.com

Courage. Do you have the courage? Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information. Check out our Youtube Channel for our Technical Training Tips, Train at Home, and interview series videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/ApexKaratePerformance Help support the channel and get your Team Apex gear here: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/apexkarateperformance/ Visit our Website: https://www.apexkarateperformance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/

Karate's debut as an Olympic sport was full of high drama. For this week's Thursday Thoughts, I give my After Action Review and some of the areas where I thought there is room for improvement. Thanks as always for tuning in. Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information. Help support the channel and get your Team Apex gear here: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/apexkarateperformance/ Visit our Website: https://www.apexkarateperformance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/

Competition karate can often become a divisive topic. Today I talk a little about how I think aspects of cometiton karate can be useful in more traditional karate training. Visit our Website:  https://www.apexkarateperformance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/

Achieving our goals can be difficult, to accomplish our goals we need to make friends with the Uncomfortable. Visit our Website:  https://www.apexkarateperformance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/

We should always keep in mind the importance of both respect and humility in our martial arts. Here is the video to the incident I referenced in the podcast: https://youtu.be/4jJoQbgLWS8?t=1252 Visit our Website:  https://www.apexkarateperformance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/

Life can throw little twists at you and make you reevaluate your plans. Visit our Website: https://www.apexkarateperformance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/

We can't do it alone. We need a karate community to help us achieve our goals. Visit our Website: https://www.apexkarateperformance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/

Here is Part Two of our interview with Gakuji Tozaki, USA National Team member, currently ranked 18th in World Karate Federation rankings. He discusses becoming a USA National team member, competing at the WKF World Championships, climbing the ranks in the WKF standings and gives his advice to aspiring athletes. Thank you for the great interview!

I'm pleased to bring you Part One of a two part interview with Gakuji Tozaki, USA National Team member, currently ranked 18th in World Karate Federation rankings. He discusses his beginnings in karate and love of kickboxing, competition and his journey to becoming a USA National team member.

In this weeks Thursday Thoughts, I discuss my favorite kata and how having a favorite kata can help improve all your other kata. Released on YouTube on December 10, 2020.

In this weeks Thursday Thoughts, I switch gears and talk about my favorite karate book, Moving Zen by C.W. Nicol. Released on YouTube on December 3, 2020.

In this weeks Thursday Thoughts, I discuss the importance of physical self awareness. In order to improve your techniques, you need to know exactly what your body is doing before you're able to make changes. Released on YouTube on November 19, 2020.

This week I discuss finding your "Why", the thing that keeps you moving forward during this difficult time. Released on YouTube on April 16, 2020.

This week I discuss the factors that can impact your performance and ways to enhance your training to better prepare you for competition. Released on YouTube on March 26, 2020.

This week I discuss the necessity for you as an athlete to be able to accept and implement feedback and critique and how that can impact your success as an Elite Karate Athlete. Released on YouTube on March 19, 2020.

Having a detailed and specific training plan is vital to your success in becoming an Elite Karate Athlete. Released on YouTube on March 5, 2020.

In this week's Thursday Thoughts I go over several different facets of goal setting and and how we can apply them to our training to help us be successful. Released on YouTube on February 27, 2020.

In today's Thursday Thoughts I discuss how Red Light Thoughts and Green Light thought can have a positive or negative impact on your success and performance as an Elite Karate Athlete. Previously released on YouTube on February 6, 2020.

Tonight I go over the importance of why doing kihon, basic fundamental movements are so important. How much time do you spend on training kihon? Filmed in Okinawa, Japan. Released on YouTube on January 30, 2020

Tonight I go over the importance of self-analysis and how it can help or hinder your growth in karate and as a karate athlete. Previously released on YouTube on January 16, 2020.

In today's Thursday Thoughts I touch on one of the most important mental aspects of becoming an Elite Athlete. Originally released on YouTube on January 9, 2020.

In today's Thursday Thoughts I give a brief overview of one aspect of my approach to learning new techniques or getting feedback/critiques. Think of it a simplified version of the Shu-Ha-Ri concept in Japanese martial arts/culture. Originally released on YouTube on January 2, 2020.

As promised here are some of my ideas about karate becoming an Olympic sport next summer at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games. Originally released on YouTube on December 26, 2019.

Today I give my reaction and analysis of the male and female kata competition of the 47th Emperor's Cup Japan Karatedo Federation All Japan Karate Championships, December 2019. Originally released on YouTube on December 19, 2019.

This is my first Thursday Thoughts episode. In this series I plan to share some of my thoughts about being an Elite Karate athlete. Tonights topic is my first about mindset. I don't get too in-depth tonight, but just a brief introduction to the series and one of the key concepts here at Apex Karate Performance. Originally released on YouTube on December 12, 2019.

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