Best Iain Abernethy Podcasts (2024)

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047 - Kudo with Mal Sanchez 51:31

1y ago51:31

51:31

In this one a talk with Mal Sanchez, a Kudo practitioner from the UK. Kudo is a modern martial art that is a hybrid of Karate and Judo. Found in 1981 by Azuma Takashi, it is sometimes describe as a ‘traditional’ MMA. Although popular in Japan, it is virtually unheard of in many places.

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046 - Should training be fun? 40:37

1+ y ago40:37

40:37

In this episode we ask the question should training be fun? Let us know your thoughts.

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045 - Interview w/ Iain Abernethy on Geoff Thompson, Pressure Testing, & Practical Martial Arts 34:04

1+ y ago34:04

34:04

In this episode we welcome Iain Abernethy to the show for the third time. Iain is an expert in practical kata bunkai, that is the application of Karate’s traditional movements to fighting and self-defense. We talk about his experiences training with Geoff Thompson, the importance of pressure testing, and the evolution of the practical martial arts …

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044 - Coaching strategies 36:02

1+ y ago36:02

36:02

In this episode we discuss coaching strategies. What can we take from other sports coaching techniques and use them in martial arts coaching.

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043 - Uechi-Ryu, Tang Soo Do, & Cobra Kai with Andrew O’Brien 1:28:47

2+ y ago1:28:47

1:28:47

Joining us today is my friend Andrew O’Brien. He is a martial artist out of the Boston area, coming originally from a Tang Soo Do background but having experience also in the Uechi-Ryu style of karate. It was very interesting comparing the two styles.

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042 - Learning Through Experience 1:14:18

2+ y ago1:14:18

1:14:18

Josh Peacock of the Combat Learning Podcast joins us in this episode. Josh is a 4th Dan in Taekwondo and a blue belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu. He also holds a masters degree in teaching and learning, having experience studying educational psychology and course design. He shares how studying education in an academic environment has helped him to unders…

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041 - Negativity in the Karate Community 1:53:54

2+ y ago1:53:54

1:53:54

In this episode we have my friend Chris Hanson on of Karate Unity. Chris is all about bringing the karate community together and foster growth in a positive direction so he was the perfect person to talk to about this subject. Hope you enjoy!

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040 - Compliance in Martial Arts Training 49:19

2+ y ago49:19

49:19

After a long hiatus, the Motion Martial Arts Podcast is back! In this episode we talk about compliance in martial arts training. How it can be useful, how it can be detrimental, and just being aware of it in general. We will be back with more soon. Thanks!

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Episode 20: Marco Lala 1:35:02

3y ago1:35:02

1:35:02

Marco Lala began his martial arts journey at the age of 13 in Kenpo, moving to Kyokushin under Sensei Hioki, later with Shigeru Oyama, and going on to obtaining black belts in Judo & BJJ, becoming a full-contact champion and ultimately creating his own system TettsuBushi Jitsu, incorporating all rages of fighting. Made famous by a series of popular…

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Episode 19: Natan Levy 1:19:09

3y ago1:19:09

1:19:09

My guest Natan Levy is signed to the UFC, fighting out of Syndicate MMA in Las Vegas, by way of Israel. He has a background in Uechi-ryu Karate and switched to MMA with a Pro MMA Record of 6 wins with no losses, as well as cross training in Kyokushin Karate. Natan has a fantastic story, having traveled to Okinawa, Japan, to train in Karate as a tee…

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Episode 18: Shihan Tom Callahan 50:32

3y ago50:32

50:32

Shihan Tom Callahan was one of my first guest on The Martial Way Podcast, and today he joins me again to talk about The Mindset of a Martial Artist. Many people don't understand the mindset of a martial artist...the internal way you think about yourself and how it influences every aspect of your daily life . Most look at it as a way to fight. Howev…

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Episode 17: Sensei Iain Abernethy 1:24:45

3y ago1:24:45

1:24:45

Sensei Iain Abernethy, 7th Dan, is a world-renowned teacher of Kata Application (Bunkai). This was an amazing conversation! Of interest to all "styles", including Kyokushin. We talk on all aspects of Karate and Bunkai, from history, technique, philosophy, to the evolution of Karate! You won't want to miss this one! I hope you enjoy it as much as I …

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Episode 16: KRT Tips & Tricks (Senseis Darren Stringer and Wesley Jansen) 1:40:36

3y ago1:40:36

1:40:36

It's been almost one year since I spoke to these two gentlemen 1:1 and since that time they have built the largest online Kyokushin Dojo in the world! We catch up on the last year, highlights, philosophies, tips, shoutouts, Hanshi Arneil and so so much more! I hope you enjoy this amazing episode as much as I did! 🤜 Checkout KRT Tips & Tricks Youtub…

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Episode 15: Shihan Janine Davies 1:12:36

3y ago1:12:36

1:12:36

Shihan Janine Davies, 6th Dan, is the IFK Chief Referee , an international Chief Judge in Kata and also former Europe Champion in Kata. (Please note, I refer to her in the podcast as former "World" Champion in Kata. I apologize for the error.) Shihan Janine is respected worldwide for not only being a high-level Karate-ka, but as an incredible instr…

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039 - Comic Books and Martial Arts 43:57

3+ y ago43:57

43:57

Dave and I sit down and talk about our mutual love for comic books and how the relate to martial arts.

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038 - Discussion on Kata with Chris Hanson of Karate Unity 1:23:40

4y ago1:23:40

1:23:40

My friend Chris Hanson of Karate Unity joins us on this one for a discussion about all things kata related. It was a great talk that covered a lot including the idea that Iain Abernethy is the Indiana Jones of kata. Enjoy.

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037 - Bruce Lee 45:37

4y ago45:37

45:37

In this episode we discuss Bruce Lee. His influence on martial arts, mma, movies and impact on the popularity of martial arts.

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Episode 14: Nicholas Pettas 1:36:43

4y ago1:36:43

1:36:43

At the age of twenty-one, Nicholas Pettas completed the brutal 1,000-day Uchi-deshi program of Sosai Mas Oyama, which made him the second ever foreign graduate, and second non-Japanese, to ever finish the program (the first being Judd Reid, my first guest on this podcast), and he was the last uchi-deshi of Sosai Oyama, who died soon after his gradu…

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Episode 13: Senpai Kimm Carriere 1:18:17

4y ago1:18:17

1:18:17

Senpai Kimm Carriere started her Karate career at the age of seven and began competing when she was nine. She competed in her first international tournament in the 2014 Diamond Cup in Belgium. She has become a fixture at Canadian full-contact/knockdown competitions and went on to compete at many international tournaments, representing Shinkyokushin…

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036 - Action and Martial Arts Movies 31:45

4y ago31:45

31:45

In this episode we deep dive into the evolution of martial arts films. We discuss some trends we’ve noticed, personal favorites and the John Wick Trilogy.

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Episode 12: Shihan Koen Spitaels 1:11:27

4y ago1:11:27

1:11:27

Shihan Koen Spitaels is an international legend, one of the leading Kyokushin / Shinkyokushin Karateka in the World and well known tournament fighter. One of the pioneers in Europe who is striving to make different organizations work together. The founder & and chief instructor Niji Yama Dojo. It was an honour to speak to Shihan Koen, and I hope yo…

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035 - Specialization in Martial arts revisited 47:48

4y ago47:48

47:48

In this episode we revisit the topic of specialization in martial arts.

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Episode 11: Sensei Kiley Baker 1:20:15

4y ago1:20:15

1:20:15

Sensei Kiley Baker has been training in Martial Arts since 1995 and teaching since 1998. She obtained her San Dan (Third Dan) in 2013 and also her black singlet in Titans Kickboxing. Sensei Kiley has been teaching and competing in Martial Arts, including Kyokushin for many years. She is a five-time Victorian Kyokushin Full Contact Champion and a tw…

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034 - Evolution in Martial Arts 47:49

4y ago47:49

47:49

In this episode we discuss the evolution of martial arts and changes that occur over time.

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Episode 10: Shihan Hugo Perez 1:06:35

4y ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Shihan Hugo Perez is the first official member of So-Kyokushin for North America and the Director of the Perez Karate Center in Quebec, Canada Throughout his career, Shihan Perez participated in many seminars held by renowned masters and instructors and has also participated in numerous national, international tournaments and world championships, i…

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033 - Home Training 31:52

4y ago31:52

31:52

In this episode we discuss home training in the midst of social distancing during Covid-19.

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Episode 9: Sensei Emma Markwell 53:53

4y ago53:53

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Sensei Emma Markwell is a British AND World Champion in Kyokushin Karate, and podium holder of many International Kyokushin Karate Tournaments. She is a member of the International Federation Karate (IFK) and British Karate Kyokushinkai (BKK). It was an absolute pleasure to speak to Sensei Emma. We covered her background in Kyokushin, training, her…

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Episode 8: Sensei Steve Fogarasi 1:20:25

4y ago1:20:25

1:20:25

Sensei Steve Fogarasi 4th Dan is the President of IFK Canada and Country Representative. He is also the Owner and Chief Instructor of Contact Kicks Martial Arts, his full-time dojo. He is also the instructor to myself, of which I am very proud. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Osu!…

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Episode 7: Sensei Wesley Jansen 1:23:51

4y ago1:23:51

1:23:51

Sensei Wesley of Holland has competed and placed on the podium of many many tournaments across Europe, Russia and Japan, and after years of training and fighting he opened his own school, 'Dojo Hokori Meiyo'. Most recently he began a collaboration with Sensei Darren Stringer, KRT Tips & Tricks, where they uniquely pair-up digitally, offering traini…

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Episode 6: Sensei Darren Stringer 1:28:07

4y ago1:28:07

1:28:07

Kyokushin Karate Sensei Darren Stringer is known as an “all rounder”, equally as comfortable in knockdown full-contact as he is in Kata. His accolades and tournament wins are many to mention here, with world titles in Kata and Knockdown Karate. We discuss his beginnings, training, experience and philosophy on Karate. A really great conversation and…

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032 - Changing schools with guest Tim Klein 33:49

4y ago33:49

33:49

In this episode we have BJJ brown belt Tim Klein. We discuss the process of training schools.

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031 - Guest Valor Boyer 44:26

4y ago44:26

44:26

In this episode we talk to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt Valor Boyer. We discuss competition, injures and teaching.

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030 - Do Styles Make a fight 43:20

4y ago43:20

43:20

In this episode we ask the question “do styles make fights?”

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O29 - Training with a Growth Mindset 53:56

4y ago53:56

53:56

In this episode we discuss training with a growth mindset.

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028 - What can my instructor do to me vs for me 36:35

4y ago36:35

36:35

We discuss the topic of what are instructors can do to us vs for us.

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027 - Brett Bamberger of Revocation 39:07

4+ y ago39:07

39:07

We sit down with long time friend and professional musician Brett Bamberger. Topics range from music, skateboarding, practice habits, etc. Some of Brett’s notable music projects are Revocation, River Black, Publicist UK, East of the Wall and The Postman Syndrome.

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026 - Reactions to UFC 246 McGregor Vs Cerrone 59:35

4+ y ago59:35

59:35

In this episode we react to UFC 246. We discuss the Barber vs Moddaferi match, Anthony Pettis and McGregor vs Cerrone.

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025 - Are martial arts for everyone? 44:36

4+ y ago44:36

44:36

In this episode we discuss the question if martial arts are for everyone.

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024 - Leadership with Dave Gloss 54:56

4+ y ago54:56

54:56

In this episode we discuss leadership with long time friend Dave Gloss. He shares his experience of being in leadership roles and advice he offers leaders/companies to get the most out of their teams. He also takes about the impact wrestling had on him.

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023 - Influential People 55:26

4+ y ago55:26

55:26

In this episode we discuss some influential people in our lives. We discuss the impact that specific people had not only in our martial arts journey but in life in general.