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Apex Karate Performance was founded as a means to provide specialized coaching to athletes who wish to compete at the highest levels of Elite Karate competition. Our methods and training are designed to help a karate practitioner or athlete of any level o

Apex Karate Performance


    • Feb 3, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    Become the Master of your Domain | Thursday Thoughts 026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 13:20


    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

    Interview with Ariel Torres | USA Karate Olympic Bronze Medalist, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 39:42


    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/

    Interview with Ariel Torres | USA Karate Olympic Bronze Medalist, Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 51:46


    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/

    2021 WKF World Championships preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 24:20


    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

    Don't idolize your opponent | Thursday Thoughts 025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 9:52


    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

    Conversation with Kenji Hirai, Part 2 | Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu/Yamanni Chinen Ryu

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 65:56


    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

    Conversation with Kenji Hirai, Part 1 | Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu/Yamanni Chinen Ryu

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 30:43


    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 | Thursday Thoughts 024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 10:24


    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

    Do you have the Courage? | Thursday Thoughts 023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 8:12


    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 in the Tokyo Olympics AAR | Thursday Thoughts 022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 24:46


    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/

    Sport karate is a joke. Or is it. |Thursday Thoughts 021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 19:32


    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/

    Becoming Comfortable being Uncomfortable |Thursday Thoughts 020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 12:51


    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/

    Respect and Humility |Thursday Thoughts 019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 12:18


    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's little twists and my (new) plan for 2022 |Thursday Thoughts 018

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 12:13


    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/

    Build your Karate Community |Thursday Thoughts 017

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 13:05


    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/

    Interview with Gakuji Tozaki, Part 2 | USA Karate National Team member

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 50:06


    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!

    Interview with Gakuji Tozaki, Part 1 | USA Karate National Team member

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 36:43


    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.

    My Favorite Karate Kata | Elite Karate Training |Thursday Thoughts 016

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 4:03


    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.

    My Favorite Karate Book | Moving Zen | Thursday Thoughts 015

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 7:01


    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.

    Physical Self Awareness | Training for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 014

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 4:33


    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.

    Weathering the Storm | Training for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 013

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 4:10


    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.

    Training vs.Competition Performance | Training for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 012

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 10:23


    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.

    Implementing Feedback | Elite Karate Training |Thursday Thoughts 011

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 3:19


    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.

    Training plans for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 010

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 4:16


    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.

    How to Set Goals for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 009

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 9:57


    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.

    Red LightGreen Light Thoughts-Mental Training for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 008

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 9:35


    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.

    Karate Kihon. Just Do your Basics | Thursday Thoughts 007

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 5:08


    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

    Self-analysis and Self-Critique for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 006

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 2:43


    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.

    Mental Focus for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 005

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 4:12


    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.

    Mindset for learning new Karate techniques | Thursday Thoughts 004

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 4:03


    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.

    Karate in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics | Thursday Thoughts 003

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 9:57


    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.

    Analysis of the 47th Emperor's Cup JKF All Japan Karate Championships | Thursday Thoughts 002

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 7:43


    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.

    Mindset for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 001

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 6:37


    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.

    Introducing the Apex Karate Performance Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 2:59


    Welcome to the Apex Karate Performance podcast! Thanks for listening.

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