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Anxious Black Belt Podcast
Karate is not what you think! This martial art can be used in many ways, to build your physical strength or mental fortitude. It can be a dynamic sport or a recreational hobby, a self-defense or self-development tool. Join Les Bubka to explore the possibilities within Karate and its connection to mental health, and listen to conversations with different martial artists on various subjects.
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The Real Goal Isn't Training Like You Did at 20
Stop Training Like You're 20 | Karate After 40 Does your karate training need to change as you get older? Many martial artists continue training in their 40s…
Anxious Black Belt PodcastYou're Not Too Old for Karate. You're Training the Wrong Way
Getting older doesn't mean you have to give up karate or accept that training will become increasingly difficult. But perhaps the way we train needs to change…
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#331 Most Martial Arts Don't Work?
“Most martial arts don't work.” This is a phrase we often hear from self-defence and combatives experts. The argument usually goes something like this: martial…
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#330 It Can be Done
The Dark Side Of Karate Book: https://amzn.to/4ymejDl It only takes 30 seconds online to find martial artists arguing over which style is the best. Style vs…
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#329 From The Other Side
✅ Free Action Plan: https://payhip.com/KFMH Ever wondered what your karate grading panel is really thinking? In this episode of Anxious…
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#328 Karate kinetics Unleashed with Patrick Visnovsky Sensei
✅ Free Action Plan: https://payhip.com/KFMH In this episode, I'm hosting Patric Visnovsky Sensei, author of the Karate Kinetics book series…
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#327 Listners Questions, Troll Comments, Answering your Youtube Comments
✅ Free Action Plan: https://payhip.com/KFMH Answering your comments is always fun. I get so many Trolls getting frustrated with my clips. Enjoy…
Anxious Black Belt Podcast#326 Atemi: A Deep Dive with Author Andreas Quast
In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with the author Andreas Quast about his new book Atemi. Atemi Book - https://amzn.to/442VIy9 Martial Artists…
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#325 Ryukyukan with Alison and Ben Sensei
Garden interview with Sensei Alison and Sensei Ben from Ryukyukan Shorin Ryu Matsuri Dojo. https://matsuri-karate-essex.co.uk/ 🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15%…
Anxious Black Belt Podcast#324 Neil O’Connor on Cancer, Karate, Firefighting & Never Giving Up
In this episode of the Anxious Black Belt Podcast, I sit down with Sensei Neil O’Connor — martial artist, firefighter, bodybuilder, and cancer survivor. Now…
Anxious Black Belt Podcast#323 The Timeline of Self-Defence with Randy King
In this episode, we explore the creative process behind Randy's new book " The Timeline of Self -Defence" and discuss effective strategies for how to get the…
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#322 I'm Tired
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Anxious Black Belt Podcast#321 Intervew with Chrissie Howard Sensei
Anxious Black Belt Podcast – Episode: Chrissie Howard Sensei (Gambukai Karate) In this episode, Les Bubka sits down with Chrissie Howard Sensei for an honest…
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#320 WKF Rules Changed!
There are some changes to the WKF rules. Do you think it will improve karate? 🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15…
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#319 Are Martial Arts for Everyone?
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#318 What Type Of Fighter Are You?
In this episode, we investigate what type of fighter you might be. 🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15…
Anxious Black Belt Podcast#317 Sho Shin Mindset with Hanshi Jean Frenette
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#316 Lessons from the Unbeaten Path: 50 Years with Don Came
🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15 https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AAB15 In this episode of Anxious Black…
Anxious Black Belt Podcast#315 Hayden Meredith on Becoming an Artist in Martial Arts
🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15 https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AAB15 In this episode, Les is talking to…
Anxious Black Belt Podcast#314 Karate a Moving River with Kris Wilder Sensei
Conversation with Kris Wilder Sensei, please find links to Kris' Patreon and books below: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/kriswilder Every Day Musashi…
Anxious Black Belt Podcast#313 30 Years of Martial Arts Taught Me This
Anxious Black Belt book: https://amzn.to/4l7vXES The Dark Side of Karate https://amzn.to/4sqUnvA In this episode, I share 10 powerful lessons I’ve learned over…
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#312 Hit, Hold, Hurl Seminar Review
Review of the Hit Hold Hurl Seminar with Cheristain Wedewardt, Brian Bates and Les Bubka 🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code…
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#311 Moving The Dojo Again!
Link to seminar: https://p-lesbubka.ammhub.com/p/1940aaf1cd2742feb0d3f8fc176d5732 🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15…
Anxious Black Belt Podcast#310 Light sparring to ... With Brian Bates Sensei
Chat with Sensei Brian Bates about coaching, competition, seminars and sparring. 🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15…
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#309 Forest conversation with Chris Webb Sensei
Conversation with Christopher Webb Sensei about his unique syllabus structure. Previous episode here…
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#308 Anxious Black Belts
In this episode, I share reflections from yesterday’s karate seminar and the conversations that followed. What stood out most was how many experienced black…
Anxious Black Belt Podcast#307 Karate Vigilance
Karate Vigilance is a post written by one of the sensei on Facebook. I found it interesting, and while many of the points raised differ from my own views, it…
Anxious Black Belt Podcast#306 Never Say Never: Enjoy the Moment, Let It Go When It’s Time
Never Say Never explores the power of non-attachment—how to enjoy people, moments, and opportunities fully without fear of change. In this short podcast clip…
Anxious Black Belt Podcast#305 The Black Belt Timeline: Training, Development, and Progression
What does the journey to black belt really involve? In this episode, we explore black belt timelines in All-Round Karate, focusing on training quality…
Anxious Black Belt Podcast#304 New Years Resolutions Suck! Here's Why
Why do New Year’s resolutions often make us more stressed than motivated? In this episode of Anxious Black Belt, we explore the mental health pitfalls of…
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#303 This Wasn’t an Easy Decision
For a long time, Anxious Black Belt has been releasing two episodes a week — and behind the scenes, that pace came with a cost. In this episode, I talk openly…
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#302 Christmas Q&A
It is time to answer your questions; some are Christmasy, while others are not. 🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15…
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#301 You Don’t Find Yourself — You Earn Yourself
What happens when a society removes struggle but still expects strength? In this episode, we explore the Hero’s Journey and why growth through hardship is…
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# 300 Sabaki Method Evolution
Why I love Sabaki method and how it was developed from Kyoushin to All-around Karate 🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15…
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#299 Prepare on not Prapare - that is the question
🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15 https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AAB15 Should you prepare for…
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#298 Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua - Predictions with Tommy Joe Moore
🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15 https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AAB15 Talking with Tommy Joe Moore…
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#297 Scattered Mind with Che Jagger Sensei
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#296 Shu Ha Ri Concept
🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15 https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AAB15 Discover the meaning of Shu-Ha-Ri in…
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#295 Conversations on Karate
🥋 Join the mission and enjoy 15% off your purchase with the code: AAB15 https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AAB15 In this Anxious Black Belt episode, I…
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#294 Am I Making a Change?
🥋 Level up your training – Explore all our courses: https://payhip.com/LesBubka In “Am I Making a Change?”, we dive into the emotional journey many…
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#293 Individual Structure in Karate Training with Don Came Sensei
Don Came has been actively involved in the martial arts since 1976. He has acted as a civilian instructor for a Metropolitan Police Karate club and taught…
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# 292 Kicks, Confidence, and Karate: The Truth Behind the Training
Does karate really build confidence? In this short podcast, we explore how martial arts training helps develop self-esteem, discipline, and mental resilience…
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#291 Imposter Syndrome Attacks
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#290 Adaptibility in Karate
🥋 Level up your training – Explore all our courses: https://payhip.com/LesBubka In this episode, we explore how karate can be tailored to suit people of all…
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#289 Resilience with Kris Wilder Sensei
🥋 Level up your training – Explore all our courses: https://payhip.com/LesBubka Kris Wilder Sensei is an award-winning author and coauthor of more than 20…
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#288 Stronger Together: How Karate Communities Build Mental Resilience
Stronger Together: How Karate Communities Build Mental Resilience 👉 Special Offer: Get 15% off at Benson & Clegg with the code KARATE15 at checkout. Or use…
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#287 The Power of Controlled Failure in Karate
In this episode, we explore how the dojo becomes more than a place to perfect kicks and punches — it’s a laboratory for failure. In karate, every stumble…
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#286 Martial Arts Circle of Life
🥋 Level up your training – Explore all our courses: https://payhip.com/LesBubka As martial arts explode in popularity across…
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#285 Through Trauma: William Person’s Journey to Recovery
In this episode, we sit down with William Person, a former bobsled athlete who faced a life-changing traumatic brain injury. William shares his journey to…
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#284 Positive Aspects of Karate - Challanges
Through challenges, we build character, resiliency and courage. 👉 Special Offer: Get 15% off at Benson & Clegg with the code KARATE15 at checkout. Or use this…
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#283 What is KaratePraxis with Christian Wedewardt Sensei
Discover the essence of Karatepraxis — where traditional karate meets modern, practical self-defence. 🥋 In this video, we explore how Karatepraxis transforms…
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#282 KaratePraxis Castle Retreat
🥋 Level up your training – Explore all our courses: https://payhip.com/LesBubka Karatepraxis stands for karate with substance and impact…
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#281 Karate Kinetics with Patrick Visnovsky
Unlock the Secrets of Karate Power Like Never Before with Karate Kinetics by Patrik Visnovsky Are you ready to transform your karate practice from tradition to…
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#280 Karate For Mental Health Seminar Review
Reviewing our recent seminar in support of Karate for mental health CIC Footage from a recent Karate for Mental Health seminar in Guildford highlights the…
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#279 Fight Dad with Harry Flexman
Harry is a martial arts student with more than 15 years of experience, and has been coaching for over 10 years, specialising in the Filipino Martial Arts of…
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#278 Karate After 40: Golden Rules
Karate After 40: Golden Rules Karate isn’t just for the young — it’s for life. In this video, we’ll cover the key principles to keep your training safe…
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#277 Mental Health Chat
Title 1 The Mental Health Catch Up T-shirts & gear: https://kfmhcic-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/collections/all 🧠 Karate for Mental…
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#276 Dojo Etiquette
Dojo etiquette refers to the customs and respectful behaviours practised in martial arts training spaces. While the core values of discipline, respect, and…
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#275 Finding the Way: A Path Through Karate Styles with Nick Girard
Join us as we sit down with one of our students to hear his unique journey through three karate styles — starting with Goju Ryu, moving to Shorin Ryu, and…
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#274 Responding To Your Comments
Responding to your comments ! 🧠 Karate for Mental Health – Train your body and mind! 📘 Book: https://amzn.to/43FgMf5 🎓 Course…