Podcasts about Kyokushin

Send us a textThis podcast is about dealing with your identity struggle as part of the Asian diaspora. I share personal stories and sometimes interview others to promote healthy, honest conversations about what it means to carry trauma, resentment, and confusion—and how we move toward peace, joy, and self-love. I don't have all the answers. This is an ongoing conversation.But today, I have a solution: learn martial arts.If you're a young, lost kid struggling with your identity like I was, this can change your life. It might not solve everything, but it will transform you—physically, mentally, emotionally. Go find a dojo. Book a class. If it's not the right fit, find another. Keep showing up. That's the secret: consistency.On this show, I talk a lot about accepting your cultural identity—learning to forgive your family, let go of resentment toward your mother culture, and finally accept yourself. But maybe I've been overthinking it. Maybe you just need to get your ass kicked… and then learn how to kick ass.Even if you're not into martial arts yet, it'll still help. You'll gain strength, confidence, discipline—and most importantly, you'll start respecting yourself. That's what I would've told my 15-year-old depressed, awkward, gooning, video game–addicted self. I'd throw him into a dojo and watch that flabby blob turn into a diamond stud.Now I'm 32. I'm in the best shape of my life. I go to the gym five days a week. I box. I just tried muay thai for the first time (shoutout to Byron). I'm a blue belt in Kyokushin karate with three years of training, and I wish I had started at 15. (Big shoutout to San Diego Kyokushin Karate and Sogyel Sensei—thank you!)Were you into Dragon Ball Z, Bruce Lee, Tekken, or Final Fantasy? I'm telling you: lean into your Main Character Syndrome. Become the hero of your own story. Martial arts will get you fit, teach you how to protect yourself, and give you the energy that says “I'm not someone to mess with.” You'll walk taller. You'll carry yourself with quiet, calm confidence.You won't be stuck in your head all the time. You'll be punching, kicking, sweating, growing. And yeah, if you're stronger and more confident, your dating life improves. If you're more disciplined, your work improves. Because how you do one thing is how you do everything.Martial arts makes you a better person. And if you're Asian, it connects you to a deep, ancient legacy. If you're not Asian, you're still joining a global tradition. The Ancestors will smile on you.Channel your pain—rage, sadness, neglect, confusion—into one clean punch of pure positive intent. A kamehameha wave from your soul. Change your life. Then change the world.Here's the twist: there is no solution to the identity struggle. Because it was never a problem. It only has power when you obsess over it. Once you move differently, live with strength and purpose, that struggle starts to fade.You've just proven to yourself that you're capable. That you can do pushups, throw a kick, protect your loved ones, and make a difference.Do it for 15-year-old you. Do it for your future self. Do it for the ones you love. Do it for your ancestors. Do it for love.Fantastic video if you want to get started in martial arts:DAY ONE | What I'd Do If I Was Starting From ScratchBruce Lee: Be like water (Inspirational)Support the show

Hanshi Marc Howes is IBK Special Advisor to the President of the Kyokushin Budokai All-Round Fighting section and Examination Committee, Founder of Kyokushin Budōkai Goshin Dō Hanshi Marc is also an author you can find his books here: Kyokushin Budōkai Goshin Dō: A Comprehensive Guide: https://amzn.to/4hqAlv2 Budō - The Book of the Way: https://amzn.to/4bLVVcd Budo Reflections - Paths of Discipline and Honour: https://amzn.to/3XNkQ9t Child Development - The Budō Way: https://amzn.to/41GZqfq Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Support when you shop via Easy Funding https://shorturl.at/8wYJZ Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel free to pass it along to your enemies – perhaps they'll find it enlightening! Support the show at no extra cost to you by shopping on Amazon through my affiliate link, where I receive a small commission on your purchases. It's a win-win! Find the link below. Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3qqfuhy Les Bubka's Shop: https://lesshop.ammhub.com About Les Bubka: Author, Karate coach, entrepreneur, and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Les promotes inclusive Karate with a focus on the mental health aspects of training. Teaching nationally and internationally. Let's connect: info@lesbubka.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael studied a lot of different styles ranging from Muay Thai, Kyokushin, MMA, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Wing Chun and others. But his heart and soul still live with Karate.  If you would like to connect with Karate Breakdown check out their website: https://www.karatebreakdown.com/ If you would like to grab one of the mentioned notebooks use the links below: Karate Training Log: Journal - https://amzn.to/4gDHdoz Karate Training Notebook - https://amzn.to/42O1tR8 Karate Journal - https://amzn.to/3l9spmt ​ Support Karate For Mental Health CIC Grab a t-shirt! https://kfmhcic.creator-spring.com/ Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey: Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel free to pass it along to your enemies – perhaps they'll find it enlightening! Support the show at no extra cost to you by shopping on Amazon through my affiliate link, where I receive a small commission on your purchases. It's a win-win! Find the link below. Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3qqfuhy Les Bubka's Shop: https://lesshop.ammhub.com About Les Bubka: Author, Karate coach, entrepreneur, and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Les promotes inclusive Karate with a focus on the mental health aspects of training. Teaching nationally and internationally. Let's connect: info@lesbubka.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

El mundo del deporte de contacto tiene un nuevo integrante. Y es cien por ciento quilmeño. Se trata del Ultra Body Extreme Fighting, disciplina nacida en Ihara Dojo Argentina desde la experiencia del peleador y entrenador Diego La Volpe a partir de un método de acondicionamiento físico exigente y que, combinando el boxeo Barenuckle y el espíritu del karate Kyokushin, apunta a ofrecer combates cuerpo a cuerpo cargados de adrenalina y show pero, a su vez, protegiendo con sus reglas a los contrincantes. El debut, que será transmitido en al exterior, será este sábado en el estadio ubicado en el Club Alsina con una gran velada que contará con la primera pelea oficial, la cual será protagonizada por el multicampeón Emmanuel Beaufils y el propio fundador de la disciplina quien, en la previa, pasó por DQ Radio, el programa del diario Deportes En Quilmes, para presentar en sociedad al UBEF. Todos los detalles, en esta nota.

Today's guest, Duval Hamilton, is a 4th dan black belt in Kyokushinkai Karate and a highly respected martial artist known for his depth of skill and experience across multiple disciplines. Born and raised in New York City, Duval's passion for martial arts sparked early, starting with Kung Fu and Tae Kwon Do. Under the guidance ... Duval Hamilton – DALLAS KYOKUSHIN – Ep193

Entretien avec un pratiquant versatile: Philippe Gaspard!! On discute de ses 20 années de pratique martiale du judo au Kyokushin en passant par le Kung Fu qui fit son style principale jusqu'à maintenant ou il pratique le Kenpo chez Sunfuki Buckingham! Nous abordons aussi le développement de sa chaîne Youtube dans laquelle il créé des histoires d'épouvante grâce aux nouvelles technologies.Le podcast est une présentation de Florian Belhumeur, Courtiers d'Assurances de dommage. Composez le 1-877-472-0078 et mentionnez GUERRIERPODCAST pour être dirigés vers leur équipe de spécialistes!

SUMMARY In this episode, Master Narcyz Latecki shares his martial arts journey, starting from his training in Kyokushin and Shotokan karate in Poland to his transition to Chinese martial arts. He emphasizes the importance of discipline, determination, and a limitless mindset in martial arts training. Master Latecki also discusses the influence of friends and environment on his martial arts journey. He highlights the value of finding individual expression in martial arts and the impact of trauma on his perspective. He also shares how he applies martial arts principles in other areas of life. He continues and shares his journey of applying for a green card and the challenges he faced. He then discusses the decision to open his own martial arts school and the influence of his first teacher. The conversation explores the importance of individual expression in martial arts and how it relates to Master Latecki's upbringing. He also talks about the changes in his teaching approach over the years and the challenges he faces in balancing high standards with encouragement. He emphasizes the importance of continued training and physical challenges. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the martial arts family and the importance of spreading positive energy. TAKEAWAYS * Discipline and determination are crucial in martial arts training. * Finding individual expression in martial arts is important for personal growth. * The influence of friends and environment can shape one's martial arts journey. * Applying martial arts principles can have a positive impact on other areas of life. The journey of applying for a green card can be challenging, but with perseverance and honesty, it is possible to achieve success. * Opening one's own martial arts school can be a significant milestone in a martial artist's journey, and it often comes with the support and encouragement of one's teacher. * Individual expression is a crucial aspect of martial arts, allowing practitioners to find their own unique style and approach. * Teaching martial arts requires a balance between high standards and encouragement, challenging students to give their best while also supporting their progress. * Continued training and physical challenges are essential for personal growth and development in martial arts. * The martial arts community can become a family, providing support, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. * Spreading positive energy and treating others with respect and love are fundamental principles in martial arts and life.

In the world of martial arts, there are many styles, each with its own unique philosophy and approach to combat and personal development. Among them stands Kyokushin Karate, known for its intense physical and mental discipline. The latest episode of our podcast delves deep into the heart of this martial art, drawing inspiration from its founder, Mas Oyama, and exploring the indomitable legacy he left behind. Masutatsu Ōyama's teachings transcend the confines of time, continuing to inspire martial artists across the globe. His book, "This is Karate," is not just a manual of techniques; it's a manifesto of the warrior spirit. As the founder of Kyokushin, his story is one of cultural heritage and the pursuit of excellence, both in martial arts and in life. This episode pays homage to his life's work, exploring the rigorous training techniques and the legendary 100-man kumite challenge. It's an insight into how Mas Oyama's philosophy fosters mental resilience and strength in practitioners, proving that Kyokushin is more than just a form of self-defense—it's a transformative journey. This is more than just a discussion; it's a call to action. A call to embrace the warrior spirit within and embark on a journey of self-improvement through the discipline of karate. It's an invitation to step onto the path of Kyokushin, to test your limits, and to transform not just your body, but your entire being. Whether you're a seasoned martial artist or someone seeking a new path to personal growth, this episode offers valuable insights into the world of Mas Oyama's Kyokushin Karate and the transformative power it holds. Join us in this deep dive into martial arts and awaken the warrior spirit that resides in us all. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:01) - Inspired by Masayama's Warrior Ethos (0:10:30) - Philosophy of Martial Arts Training (0:24:16) - Karate Training Techniques and Drills (0:38:45) - Exploring Inspiration in Masayama's Book --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warriormindset/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warriormindset/support

Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Katie Murphy. She is a twenty-two time World Champion in karate, a fifteen-time U.S. National Champion, and a ten-time New York State Champion. Sensei Murphy began her training in Goju Ryu in 1991, and has continued to study the art ever since. Over the past 15 years, Katie has expanded her martial arts journey, competing internationally, training in Shotokan and Kyokushin, and obtaining rank in Judo and Krav Maga. #PKCC #martialarts #karate

ABOUT MICHAEL JAI WHITEA highly trained martial artist and actor, Michael Jai White has broken barriers as a Hollywood star and international box office sensation. With his dynamic personality, agile abilities and a physique of a bodybuilder, Michael has earned respect for his versatile talents both on and off screen.Born November 10th in Brooklyn, New York, it was after watching the movie Five Fingers of Death, Michael's interest in the martial arts began. At the tender age seven, Michael started taking weekly Japanese Jujitsu classes to stay focused while growing up on the tough streets of Brooklyn. By age eight, Michael's family relocated to Bridgeport, Connecticut where he studied the Shotokan and Kyokushin forms of karate and earned his first black belt by age 13. Upton graduating from Bridgeport's Central High School, Michael went on to further his education, first attending Southern Connecticut and then UConn. While winning multiple championships as a national martial arts competitor, Michael became a Special Education teacher at Wilbur Cross Elementary School in Bridgeport.Bitten by the acting bug in college, while teaching, Michael began auditioning for commercials and acting gigs on weekends and summer breaks. Michael landed the lead role of Tom Robinson in the first Off-Broadway adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird, starring opposite Tony Award Winner George Grizzard. Shortly after, Michael began landing jobs in commercials and guest starring roles on television shows and films; he eventually left teaching and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career full-time.Before long, Michael would go on to guest star on such hit television shows as Saved by the Bell, Martin, NYPD Blue, and CSI. Proving his acting ability, Michael would soon be cast for the lead role of legendary boxer Mike Tyson in the HBO biopic Tyson which solidified his legitimacy as a dramatic actor in Hollywood. Michael was then cast to play the title character in the movie Spawn which came with the distinction of being the first black superhero in a major motion picture. As white cemented his Hollywood status as a bonafide action star, more diverse roles emerged that allowed him to showcase his physical prowess as well as display his on-screen charisma and comedic ability in such films as Exit Wounds, Undisputed 2, Silver Hawk, Blood & Bone, Black Dynamite and Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married and Why Did I Get Married Too playing opposite Tasha Smith. The two would ignite such on-screen chemistry, they would go on to start together in the long running OWN Network series, For Better or Worse.Having proven himself as an actor, White would make his directorial debut with the action film Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown, in which he also starred. Based on the cult film Black Dynamite which White created and starred, he would go on to write and produce the hit animated television series bearing the same name. He would also win over audiences in a string of films, including Chain of Command, Chocolate City, Skin Trade, and Falcon Rising. He also guest stars in the recurring role of Ben Turner / Bronze Tiger on The CW hit series Arrow. He is currently directing and starring in Sony Pictures third installment of Never Back Down 3: No Surrender, and will also reprise his role as Princeton in the upcoming Chocolate City 2. As a martial artist, in 2013 Michael achieved his 8th black belt from mentor and legendary undefeated kick-boxing champion, Bill "Superfood" Wallace and was honored by Black Belt Magazine as their 2014 Man of the Year. Continuing the legacy of such greats as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michael is now the #1 martial arts action star in in America. Michael Jai White resides in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Gillian White and their three daughters.ABOUT OUTLAW JOHNNY BLACK, IN THEATERS SEPTEMBER 15thOutlaw Johnny Black, only in theaters on September 15th. With 10+ Million Fans on Facebook and 3+ Million Followers on Instagram, writer-director-star Michael Jai White is one of the most influential action stars in the business.Hell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a wanted man in the process. He goes into hiding, posing as a preacher in a small mining town that's been taken over by a notorious Land Baron."I hope this movie, inspired by the late Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte, creates for others, the kind of joy I felt as a child when I could watch movies over and over with my family and get something new each time!" said writer and director & star White.White stars opposite Anika Noni Rose ("The Princess and the Frog"), Erica Ash ("We Have a Ghost"), Byron Minns ("Black Dynamite"), Kym Whitley ("Act Your Age)," and Tony Baker.Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0Oz9CrhYJg

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Máistir Maxime Chouinard is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor of Antrim Bata. Co Máistir Maxime Chouinard - Episode 784 Máistir Maxime Chouinard started training in 1997 with Kyokushin karate in his hometown of Sainte-Anne des Monts. In 2002, he started to practice and research Historical Martial Arts, focusing on the military sabre, La Canne and Le Baton. The same year, he also started practicing Japanese kenjutsu, becoming an instructor in Shinkendo, Toyama Ryu and Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu. Over the years, he also trained in Canne de combat, Yagyu Shinkage Ryu, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Olympic fencing, and participated in Dog Brothers events. In 2007, he traveled to Ireland, where he was introduced to Antrim Bata, a style of bataireacht or Irish stick, which he started teaching in 2009. He now works to promote this art around the world and is heading Antrim Bata internationally. Maxime is also an affiliate member of the HEMA Alliance. In this episode, Máistir Maxime Chouinard talks about the style of the Irish stick, Antrim Bata, and his experience training in kenjutsu. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out www.antrimbata.com, www.hemamisfits.com, www.BAHFF.ca

UFC Hall of Famer & former two-division UFC champion & actor, Georges ‘Rush' St-Pierre, catches up with Bloody Elbow's own Eddie Mercado, Fight Analyst, Author, & MMA Competitor. This exclusive Bloody Elbow Presents Interview includes discussions with GSP on Karate Combat – A Full Contact Karate League; where he offered his perspective as a 3rd dan black belt in Kyokushin karate, not to mention his black belt in BJJ, expertise in Muay Thai, Boxing, & Wrestling. He goes on to discuss various topics, including his fear of heights and rollercoasters, his love for paleontology, & finally being free from his UFC contract. GSP holds combat awards including: Member of the Modern Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame, Rogers Sportsnet's ‘Canadian Athlete of the Year' 2008, 2009, 2010, ESPN's 2010-2011 ‘No.2 Pound-for-Pound Fighter in the World', as well as being declared ‘The Fighter of the Year' in 2009, by Sports Illustrated, the World MMA Awards, MMAPayout, Inside MMA, & MMAJunkie. He was also a Finalist in the ‘Best Fighter' Category for the ESPY Awards in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2018. Spike Guys Choice Awards labeled him ‘The ‘Most Dangerous Man of the Year' in 2010, & Black Belt Magazine awarded him the title of ‘MMA Fighter of the Year' in 2008. Since retiring from competition in 2019, with a respectable record of 26-2 (8KOs, 6 Subs, 12 Decisions), he has completely recovered from his bout with ulcerative colitis, and gone on to found a charity: The GSP Foundation, which aims to reduce bullying and encourage youth participation in sports. Check out the video version of this interview at: https://youtu.be/kY8_vYD5z_0 and be sure to read Eddie's full article on the interview at BloodyElbow.com here: https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/18/23514136/georges-st-pierre-gsp-reveals-why-hes-a-coward-with-rollercoasters-prefers-dinosaur-rides-ufc You can follow Eddie on twitter — @TheEddieMercado and you can find us @BloodyElbow. Check out GSP's official twitter while you're there — @GeorgesStPierre; & for more on the former champ visit — @GSPOfficial.com. While you are at it go over to gspfoundation.com and explore the amazing opportunities they are offering and learn about the tremendous work they are doing. If you enjoy our variety of shows, please “heart" us here on SC, or "like" & share over or on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodyElbowPresents * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloody-elbow-presents/id984162015 * iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Blood…Presents-30639274 * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55S2dpKYVqndaPTUojkELm?si=oGGPZ4kESkWZigLNnEg1ug * Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/bloody-e…esents?refid=stp * TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/Bloody-Elbow-Presents-p1190843/ * OverCast: overcast.fm/itunes984162015/bloody-elbow-presents * Player FM: player.fm/series/bloody-elbow-presents * & Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b53e5086-2334-497c-82c0-24ddb5e0cfbb/Bloody-Elbow-Presents For previous episodes, check out our playlists on any of our BE Presents channels.

UFC Hall of Famer & former two-division UFC champion & actor, Georges ‘Rush' St-Pierre, catches up with Bloody Elbow's own Eddie Mercado, Fight Analyst, Author, & MMA Competitor. This exclusive Bloody Elbow Presents Interview includes discussions with GSP on Karate Combat – A Full Contact Karate League; where he offered his perspective as a 3rd dan black belt in Kyokushin karate, not to mention his black belt in BJJ, expertise in Muay Thai, Boxing, & Wrestling. He goes on to discuss various topics, including his fear of heights and rollercoasters, his love for paleontology, & finally being free from his UFC contract. GSP holds combat awards including: Member of the Modern Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame, Rogers Sportsnet's ‘Canadian Athlete of the Year' 2008, 2009, 2010, ESPN's 2010-2011 ‘No.2 Pound-for-Pound Fighter in the World', as well as being declared ‘The Fighter of the Year' in 2009, by Sports Illustrated, the World MMA Awards, MMAPayout, Inside MMA, & MMAJunkie. He was also a Finalist in the ‘Best Fighter' Category for the ESPY Awards in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2018. Spike Guys Choice Awards labeled him ‘The ‘Most Dangerous Man of the Year' in 2010, & Black Belt Magazine awarded him the title of ‘MMA Fighter of the Year' in 2008.Since retiring from competition in 2019, with a respectable record of 26-2 (8KOs, 6 Subs, 12 Decisions), he has completely recovered from his bout with ulcerative colitis, and gone on to found a charity: The GSP Foundation, which aims to reduce bullying and encourage youth participation in sports. Check out the video version of this interview at: https://youtu.be/kY8_vYD5z_0 and be sure to read Eddie's full article on the interview at BloodyElbow.com here: https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/18/23514136/georges-st-pierre-gsp-reveals-why-hes-a-coward-with-rollercoasters-prefers-dinosaur-rides-ufcYou can follow Eddie on twitter — @TheEddieMercado and you can find us @BloodyElbow. Check out GSP's official twitter while you're there — @GeorgesStPierre; & for more on the former champ visit — @GSPOfficial.com. While you are at it go over to gspfoundation.com and explore the amazing opportunities they are offering and learn about the tremendous work they are doing.If you enjoy our variety of shows, please “heart" us here on SC, or "like" & share over or on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodyElbowPresents* Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloody-elbow-presents/id984162015* iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Blood…Presents-30639274* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55S2dpKYVqndaPTUojkELm?si=oGGPZ4kESkWZigLNnEg1ug* Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/bloody-e…esents?refid=stp* TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/Bloody-Elbow-Presents-p1190843/* OverCast: overcast.fm/itunes984162015/bloody-elbow-presents* Player FM: player.fm/series/bloody-elbow-presents* & Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b53e5086-2334-497c-82c0-24ddb5e0cfbb/Bloody-Elbow-PresentsFor previous episodes, check out our playlists on any of our BE Presents channels. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

MICHAEL JAI WHITE BIOA highly trained martial artist and actor, Michael Jai White has broken barriers as a Hollywood star and international box office sensation. With his dynamic personality, agile abilities and a physique of a bodybuilder, Michael has earned respect for his versatile talents both on and off screen.Born November 10th in Brooklyn, New York, it was after watching the movie Five Fingers of Death, Michael's interest in the martial arts began. At the tender age seven, Michael started taking weekly Japanese Jujitsu classes to stay focused while growing up on the tough streets of Brooklyn. By age eight, Michael's family relocated to Bridgeport, Connecticut where he studied the Shotokan and Kyokushin forms of karate and earned his first black belt by age 13. Upton graduating from Bridgeport's Central High School, Michael went on to further his education, first attending Southern Connecticut and then UConn. While winning multiple championships as a national martial arts competitor, Michael became a Special Education teacher at Wilbur Cross Elementary School in Bridgeport.Bitten by the acting bug in college, while teaching, Michael began auditioning for commercials and acting gigs on weekends and summer breaks. Michael landed the lead role of Tom Robinson in the first Off-Broadway adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird, starring opposite Tony Award Winner George Grizzard. Shortly after, Michael began landing jobs in commercials and guest starring roles on television shows and films; he eventually left teaching and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career full-time.Before long, Michael would go on to guest star on such hit television shows as Saved by the Bell, Martin, NYPD Blue, and CSI. Proving his acting ability, Michael would soon be cast for the lead role of legendary boxer Mike Tyson in the HBO biopic Tyson which solidified his legitimacy as a dramatic actor in Hollywood.Michael was then cast to play the title character in the movie Spawn which came with the distinction of being the first black superhero in a major motion picture. As white cemented his Hollywood status as a bonafide action star, more diverse roles emerged that allowed him to showcase his physical prowess as well as display his on-screen charisma and comedic ability in such films as Exit Wounds, Undisputed 2, Silver Hawk, Blood & Bone, Black Dynamite and Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married and Why Did I Get Married Too playing opposite Tasha Smith. The two would ignite such on-screen chemistry, they would go on to start together in the long running OWN Network series, For Better or Worse.Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown, in which he also starred. Based on the cult film Black Dynamite which White created and starred, he would go on to write and produce the hit animated television series bearing the same name. He would also win over audiences in a string of films, including Chain of Command, Chocolate City, Skin Trade, and Falcon Rising. He also guest starred in the recurring role of Ben Turner / Bronze Tiger on The CW hit series Arrow. He is currently directing and starring in Sony Pictures third install, Never Back Down 3: No Surrender, and will also reprise his role as Princeton in the upcoming Chocolate City 2.As a martial artist, in 2013 Michael achieved his 8th black belt from mentor and legendary undefeated kick-boxing champion, Bill "Superfood" Wallace and was honored by Black Belt Magazine as their 2014 Man of the Year. Continuing the legacy of such greats as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michael is now the #1 martial arts action star in in America. Michael Jai White resides in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Gillian White and their three daughters. ABOUT AS GOOD AS DEAD, IN THEATERS, ON DEMAND AND VIA DIGITAL DECEMBER 16thBryant, a man with a mysterious past, moves to a small Mexican border-town to start over and live the simple life. While there, he reluctantly befriends a troubled local teen who recently lost his morning and is being recruited by a local street gang. To keep him on the straight & narrow, Bryant takes him under his wing and introduces him to martial arts. As the story unfolds, we learn Bryant is more complex, running from a violent past. As it catches up to him, he is forced into a life and death struggle to clear his name, save the boy and get back all he left behind.The thriller stars Michael Jai White, who also wrote the screenplay. He plays his real-life late brother. Tom Berenger co-stars.Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx3r-9NF538

We have a special guest on this week, who is a legend in the British Kyokushin community. He gives us some insider information into recent events that unfolded with the IFK and BKK. We hope you enjoy this episode! Osu!

Sabum Sam Pulfer is a martial Arts instructor and practitioner who currently represents Malta in International competitions. There's somethiing in every single style that you can use to complement in another style… WTF Taekwondo doesnt put much emphasis on hands. So, when I did Kyokushin, very strong focused went on to the hand and getting in close to be able to use short, sharp punches in parts of the body that really hurt… Sabum Sam Pulfer - Episode 760 According to Sabum Sam Pulfer, he started Martial Arts for all the wrong reasons. Growing up in a family that moves a lot, Sabum Sam Pulfer needed something to do in his free time and he wasn't so keen when he heard Taekwondo. However, when he tried it, he did not turn back. Currently, Sabum Pulfer represents Malta in Taekwondo international competitions and currently runs the Gemini martial arts team. He was a member of the British Poomsae team (2004 - 2009), coached a team in India (2006), trained with the Sri Lankan military (2005), former British national Poomsae championship (2007 - 2009), and former infantry serviceman with the territorial army (2011). He also competed in 102 tournaments since first competing in June 2000. In this episode, Sabum Sam Pulfer talked about his journey to the Martial Arts, his interest in the psychology of martial arts, and how his multi-faceted approach in life benefitted his training. Listen to learn more!

Energy is everything. If we don't have energy we can't do much of anything. It's important for you to have energy not just for yourself, but so you're there for others. Furthermore, we may have energy — but what if we're full of negatively-charged energy? Students of many Okinawan, Japanese, and Korean martial arts styles — including Shotokan, Taekwondo, Aikido, Karate, Goju-ryu, Kobudo, Kendo, Kyokushin, and Judo — use a kihup (sometimes spelled kiai, kihap, or kyup) to startle an opponent, intimidate, or to exude confidence. Kihup comes from two root words. "Ki" is energy or life force. "Hup" means to gather or concentrate. Therefore, a kihup is a gathering or concentration of energy and power. A kihup serves many purposes, but it's always synchronized with movement. It conjures up greater force when striking. It protects our bodies by exhaling and preventing getting the wind knocked out of us if we get hit. It intimidates an opponent or assailant. And it increases our confidence while relieving anxiety as it releases negative energy at the same time it's "working in" good energy. Tim and Steve talk about this amazing burst of air, which some even call a spirit shout.

"El arte del guerrero es equilibrar el terror de ser hombre con el prodigio de ser hombre.". (Carlos Castaneda). Hoy nuestra dedicatoria va para Dolph Lundgren, por que tal día como hoy, pero en 1957 nació el actor Kyokushin que dio vida al famoso Iván Drago entre otros... Así que en el programa de hoy, hablaremos de él, y otras tantas noticias que me han llegado a la redacción... ¡vamos a ello!

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person. Want to download our new ebook about lessons learned from the martial arts? Click here and enter your email when the popup prompts you to do so. On this twenty-second episode of the podcast, I chat with Joydeep (Joy) Halder. Training out of India, Joy is a black belt in Kyokushin style Karate. Joy is also a business owner and job creator working to create opportunities in India for others.  On this episode, Joy shares how training multiple times per week and sparring outdoors everyday has shaped his mindset. Training for just a few years, Joy has been able to earn a black belt despite going through difficult times in his personal life. Despite the hardship in his external world, Joy has learned how to re-shape his mindset through difficult training.  Joy talks about why it is important to include sparring in your martial arts training. We discuss the fact that many martial arts schools do not practice sparring and why this is not beneficial for developing what Joy calls a "Budo Spirit". Joy explains that he learned how to make sense of his life through training in the martial arts. Through training outdoors in difficult all-weather conditions, Joy and his teammates have developed a cohesion community. On this episode, you will learn about how training in full-contact martial arts creates a better life off the mats by improving discipline, your internal conversations, and confidence.  This is an episode you do NOT want to miss. Favorite Quote: "Without contact, you have no conditioning... Without conditioning, what's the use?" You can connect with Joy on LinkedIn here or his Facebook page here. Want to hire Joy and his team to consult with your company on Fire prevention? Click here. Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to JiuJitsuOutlet.com to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete. Follow us on social media: Facebook: Instagram: YouTube

W przyszły weekend w Hali Legionów odbędą się 7. Mistrzostwa Świata Karate w Kategoriach Wagowych. Warto więc nieco poznać historię i filozofię tej dyscypliny sportu z Dalekiego Wschodu.

The show has been on hiatus for past couple months. We get caught up and discuss Scott's upcoming adventure at the Cellular Performance Institute. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Updates - Scott's trip to Mexico for Stem Cell Therapy. 29:00 Is Scott leaving Kyokushin?! 40:30 Evolution of Kyokushin 52:57 Gene LeBell 57:20 Ego 01:12:50 JCVD 01:21:40 Outro

Marco Lala is one of the most active invest property specialists in the New York Metro.He has personally handled the sale of nearly 500 buildings in the NY Metropolitan areaand performed evaluations on several thousand. He holds a black belt in Kyokushin, Judo and BJJ. He has produced numerous books and training videos. He created ... Marco Lala – Bare Knuckle Champion – Ep60

We are joined by a very special guest, Terry's own Shihan, Gary Bufton! Shihan Gary has lived a life that would take up volumes! In this episode he talks about his roots in Kyokushin, travel to Japan training under Sosai at Honbu with the legends of Kyokushin, and much much more! Definitely will be a Pt. 2 to this one! Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!

Rumors that were started by fans, but ignited by me on if I am going to return to 104.3 The Fan, are addressed.Tom Brady un-retired from the NFL and is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A few hours before he announced this, Tom Brady's final touchdown ball goes for $518K at auction. That guy's significant other is going to be pissed!A guy in Florida called the police so they could check to see if his meth was fake. Yeah, he's an idiot.There are 5 fewer Doritos per bag now due to inflation, and I confess my love of sweet chili Doritos.Thanks to the Blindboy podcast, we get to hear the Salt Bae saying "avocado"... and it'll make you cringe and laugh.And Elon Musk challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to “single combat”. What's at stake? Ukraine! ... FYI, Elon Musk trained in kyokushin karate, taekwondo, judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu when he was a kid.

Entretien avec Senseï André Langevin, ex-policier au sein de la GRC, pratiquant de Kyokushin et enseignant auprès des jeunes TSA. Nous abordons sa carrière policière, l'anxiété et les défis de l'enseignement du karaté adapté.

Dacă atunci când ai fost mic părinții te-au plimbat de la un sport la altul ca să îți găsească o pasiune sănătoasă atunci e momentul să le mulțumești. Te-au crescut bine, atât din punct de vedere fizic dar mai ales psihic, mai ales dacă ai ales să dai cu pumnii și cu picioarele într-un mediu controlat. Ai oasele mai tari, poziția spatelui mai dreaptă și încrederea mai ridicată decât prietenii tăi care nu au avut acest lux, mai ales ”pe vremea mea”.Cel mai bun lucru pe care îl poți face pentru cei mici este să îi duci la o sală de sport, sau de karate, unde se vor putea confrunta cu cele mai mari temeri ale lor. Nicu Stoian este unul dintre oamenii care îți vor confirma acest lucru. Generațiile noi sunt mai ”moi”, din toate punctele de vedere. Încrederea lor este mai scăzută decât în trecut, sunt mai ușor influențați de ceilalți oameni, și au o construcție mai ”slabă”. Desigur, și genetica e de vină, dar cel mai mult contează pregătirea din tinerețe.

We are joined by two AMAZING guests! The first Westerner to complete Sosai Oyama's live-in student program, Shihan Judd Reid, and the last to graduate, former Kyokushin and K-1 Champion, Nicholas Pettas! Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!

Après n'avoir presque rien créé en 2021 sur YouTube, j'ai décidé de refaire l'exercice de revoir mon année 2021 et les objectifs que j'ai atteint. On parle de mes débuts sur Twitch, mon entrée dans la Team Faucheuse, de finances personnelles (encore) et de karaté Kyokushin.Ma chaîne Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/fringechannel

"Aunque nadie ha podido regresar y hacer un nuevo comienzo... Cualquiera puede volver a comenzar ahora y hacer un nuevo final". (San Francisco Javier). Hoy le dedicamos el programa, a Rogelio Jiménez, de Sevilla ¡Nuevo suscriptor de Dragonz.es! Hoy tenemos con nosotros al Maestro Guido Vittorio Andres Polidori Venegas, Cinturón Negro 8° Grado Internacional, (Senior Gran Master Dave Hebler), Presidente/fundador International KENPO Legacy Instructor Policial – Militar 38 años en las Artes Marciales –34 años en Kenpo Americano En su anhelo de complementar cada día más los conocimientos sigue como estudiante en forma incesante el arte de Kyokushin y estudioso practicante del arte de Jujitsu, artes filipinas y entrenamiento Militar. ¡Pero antes! recordaros que ya está a pleno rendimiento nuestra web, de hecho hoy mismo ha salido un nuevo artículo en la revista digital dragonz.es/blog ¡no te lo pierdas!

La Parole aux Pratiquants avec Shinya Tsuchida, pionnier du Kūdō 空道 en France. C'est à l'âge de 19 ans qu'il découvre le Nippon Kempo alors qu'il recherchait un moyen de ne pas se taire devant une agression physique ou verbale. Il transféra sa pratique dans le Kudo Daidojoku. Et arrivera fin des années 90 en France. Rencontre du sensei, de son parcours, sa pratique des arts martiaux. Le KUDO DAIDO JUKU (空道　大道塾) est un budo de contact autorisant les percussions pieds/poings, les saisies, projection et travail au sol. Issu du Karaté kyokyushinkai, celui-ci a été fondé en 1981 par Azuma TAKASHI jukucho. Son dojo Kudo Paris XII : https://kudoparis12.wixsite.com/kudo-paris-12 Nous sommes un sakagura produisant le saké des temps modernes. Formés au Japon, nous entamons notre seconde année de brassage à Paris, afin de faire partager Wakaze au monde. Tout le monde mérite du bon saké à savourer pendant les repas, avec ses amis et sans contraintes. Saké artisanal : https://www.wakaze-sake.com/fr/ ✅ Toutes nos vidéos en DVD et téléchargement HD avec de grands sensei sur https://www.imaginarts.tv/?utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=share&utm_term=kudo&utm_content=kudo&utm_campaign=awareness 

On episode 126 Jb, Marco, and Tim sit down at NJMA studios and discuss the UFC fight between Marvin Vettori and Paulo Costa and Fedor Emelianenkos knockout of Timothy Johnson. We answer some questions about how to stay motivated and not give up, do nogi guys need belt promotions, what kind of injury would we be willing to risk in the finals of a world championship competition, And we discuss how to choose between Kyokushin and Muay Thai training taking into account the risk of head trauma. We Unpack one of Bruce Lees silly philosophical quotes and we talk about our favorite live music performances we have seen and what we are having for dinner.

Ali talks about recreational outrage, Rob Ford, and Canada's Drag Race. On The Street is sponsored by 1KYOKUSHIN. Support the show and your love for Kyokushin by visiting www.1kyokushin.com Train hard with 1KYOKUSHIN Instagram: @alionthestreet YouTube: On The Street with Ali Rza

Being masculine is an earned title. Some people just have it, some people have to work hard for it, and when you have it you know it and you know everyone else knows it too. Being macho describes someone who wants to be masculine but hasn't earned the title. He has some idea of what it looks like to be masculine but he doesn't know how to get there, yet, so he puts on a front.   Join, Nicky Billou and Ilan Muallem as they expose machoism for what it is, restore masculinity to its rightful place, and consider some of the consequences of associating men with macho. Also covered are how Martial Arts like Brazilian Jiujitsu and Kyokushin can bring you to your breaking point, where your inner masculinity lives.   Take Away:   How to find quiet, calm confidence. How to honour your woman. How to be responsible to your community of boys and men.

Ali talks about Sammy Gravano and women from Long Island and Woodbridge. On The Street is sponsored by 1KYOKUSHIN. Support the show and your love for Kyokushin by visiting www.1kyokushin.com Train hard with 1KYOKUSHIN Instagram: @alionthestreet YouTube: On The Street with Ali Rza

We address a fan question. Should older people be judged differently in their testing? We also look at the past week and news in Kyokushin and martial arts. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!

We look at the various Kyokushin Karate organizations and ramble around. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe Share and leave a comment! OSU!

We look at the various off-shoots of Kyokushin Karate and of course rant away as usual. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! OSU!

We talk about Aleksandr Karelin, The Experiment. We also look at another exposed fraudulent Karateka riding on the coattails of Kyokushin! Along with a catch up! Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! OSU!

We talk about schools professing to teach "kyokushin" but obviously are not, and what our responsibility as Kyokushin Karate-ka are in this situation. If any. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

Weapons, their applications, and use in kyokushin Karate. We discuss the great Fumio Demura, as well as the never released Kyokushin based movie Take a Chance, which was directed by and stared Saiko Shihan Y. Oyama, along with Sonny Chiba. Plus other ramblings. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

After a week off, injuries and what not, we relax into the weekend with a rambling muse of Kyokushin, life and nonsense lol. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

We talk about the amazing news reported by https://superkarate.ru that Mas Oyama's Kyokushinkai Honbu will reopen to the public after renovations! Just fantastic news for Kyokushin fans. This segues to Terry's stories of his trips to Japan, competing in the World Tournament, and later trip with exploits in Kabuki-chō, the entertainment and red-light district in Shinjuku, Tokyo. You won't want to miss this one ! LOL Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

We discuss the relevance of grades. Some grades are honorary, such as Sean Connery receiving a Kyokushin black belt from Mas Oyama in 1966, some are from your peers as a recognition of your skills etc, other can be bogus. We discuss all. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

Tameshiwari (test break). We discuss the part of Kyokushin Karate that tests your striking ability by attempting to break wood, brick, tiles, ice, bottles, rocks. This has been an intrigal part of Kyokushin, with fantastic breaking demonstrations, and then the amazing fail compilations! lol Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! A few clips: https://youtu.be/l73Xc1Qh26c TAMESHIWARI (breaking) cannot be separated from Karate as a whole, by Sosai Oyama: http://www.kwunion.com/interesting/tameshiwari/

What makes Kyokushin so powerful? We discuss power, strength, and the training methods to develop it. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! Video Mentioned at the beginning: https://youtu.be/Q2rHigP8q-0 Recommended channel, The Bioneer: https://www.youtube.com/user/treehousefrog

We discuss the claims Jesse Enkamp - (aka the Karate Nerd™) made in his video "I Fought A Muay Thai Champion". In his video he states Kenji Kurosaki was the co-founder of Kyokushin, Karate failed against Muay Thai, and alludes to Andy Hug being fake. All of which are false. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

How well do you know yourself? It is said we are but a collection of memories, interactions and an ego. But does the way we are experienced by others align with our view of ourselves?In episode 14 of the B-side, I discuss this topic with Joe Hart. An organisational psychologist with a passion for understanding what makes us tick, our motivations, and the behaviours that lead us to success in life and our careers.Joe has a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours, and a Master degree in Organisational Psychology from UNSW. He has worked for Gallup, Chandler Macleod, and Samsung as an executive coach, senior consultant and employee engagement expert. He now runs his own consultancy, True Perspective. Where he helps people from a wide range of industries, find their core strengths and be more effective as leaders.We talk about the first step of personal development being a choice between living in blissful ignorance or confronting the truth. Akin to taking the red or blue pill in the Matrix, Joe believes that knowing the truth is essential if we are to grow and reach our true potential. He discusses why it's essential to understand how others experience us, in order to identify the things that are misaligned with reality, our sense of self or purpose. And the things we can do to create the realignment needed to grow.He is a fascinating guy with an eclectic background, growing up in Byron Bay and Lismore with his dad, who was a professional clown and entertainer. Jo is also a highly experienced juggler, an expert conversationalist, a Kyokushin karate enthusiast, and a father of four awesome kids to his Japanese Australian wife.We had a profound and insightful conversation, and I found it really helpful, given the craziness that's going on in the world right now. So, settle in, it's a great episode, and I really enjoyed the chat, I'm sure you will too.CheersYou can find Joe Hart here: https://joehart.com.au  And connect with him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-hart-9475b934/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

 The Great Glass Sea (Grove Press)   In The Course of Human Events (Soft Skull Press) Join us for a captivating reading from two dynamic writers of fiction. Josh Weil's critically acclaimed 2009 novella collection The New Valley was the winner of the Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction, a National Book Foundation “5 Under 35” selection, and a New York Times Editor's Choice. He follows this success with his debut novel, The Great Glass Sea, an epic, dystopian tale inspired by the true story of Agrikombinat Moskovsky, an area on the outskirts of Moscow that was transformed into a 24 hour greenhouse. Set in an alternate present, Weil spins a tale of brotherly love steeped in Russian folklore that will appeal to fans of Cormac McCarthy's The Road and Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, beautifully illustrated throughout with Weil's own line drawings. In this thrilling debut novel - equal parts satire and morality play - Mike Harvkey shines a sharp light on the dark and radical underbelly of the floundering American Midwest. As he leads us down the violent spiral of a desperate youth, he explores with unflinching acuity the ugly nature of hate, the untempered force of personality, and the sometimes horrific power of having someone believe in you. Praise for Josh Weil "Weil meticulously imagines people and their histories, and presents them as a product of their places. This is perhaps the hardest thing for a fiction writer of any age, working in any form, to accomplish.."--Anthony Doerr, New York Times Book Review "[Weil] gives voice to those without, to those entombed on forgotten hillsides, to those orphaned and tending calves and tractors, reminding us that no matter how isolated, how lonely, tender hearts burn everywhere, they burn bright, and they burn on."--Don Waters, The Believer  Praise for Mike Harvkey "With this stunning debut, a major new talent bursts upon the world of American Letters. In the Course of Human Events is as brave as it is brilliant, as unsettling as it is important, and unlike anything else I've read. Mike Harvkey writes scenes of uncommon imagination, characters that leap to life at a single stroke. They will grab you in a bear hug, or by the throat (and sometimes both), and carry you along through a story every bit as gripping. A fearless exploration of an uncomfortable corner of the human heart--and an America little examined and even less understood--this is an important novel. Add to that the fact that it's also so damn funny and here comes one hell of a book." - Josh Weil, author of "The New Valley" "In the Course of Human Events is a dark, and yet compassionate gaze into the frustrated, violent, and broken heart of America. Mike Harvkey has written a gripping, bold and daring novel unlike any I've had the pleasure of reading before."--Dinaw Mengestu, MacArthur Genius Fellow and author of "How to Read the Air" and "The Wonderful Things that Heaven Bears" Josh Weil is the author of the The Great Glass Sea (Grove, 2014) and The New Valley (Grove, 2009), a New York Times Editors Choice that won the Sue Kaufman Prize from The American Academy of Arts and Letters, the New Writers Award from the GLCA, and a “5 Under 35” Award from the National Book Foundation. Weil's other writing has appeared in Granta, Esquire, One Story, The Sun, and The New York Times. A recipient of fellowships from the Fulbright Foundation, MacDowell, Bread Loaf and Sewanee Writers' Conferences, he has been Distinguished Visiting Writer at Bowling Green State University and Grisham Writer-in-Residence at the University of Mississippi. He lives in the northern the Sierra Nevada mountains. Mike Harvkey grew up in rural northwest Missouri, near the city of Independence, a crystal meth stronghold long before Breaking Bad. When he moved to New York in 2001 to attend Columbia's Creative Writing MFA Program as a Bingham Fellow, he began training Kyokushin, a brutal form of martial art known for bare-knuckle fighting, and was promoted to black belt in 2006. One of his short stories won Zoetrope All-Story Magazine's short fiction contest; others have been published in Mississippi Review and Alaska Quarterly Review.