Karate Conversations
Traditional kata, modern kumite, and the philosophy behind the empty hand martial art.
Episode 1: Traditional Kata vs Modern Kumite
Guest: Lyoto Machida
Former UFC champion Lyoto Machida discusses the balance between traditional kata practice and modern kumite competition.
All Episodes
Traditional Kata vs Modern Kumite
Guest: Lyoto Machida
Former UFC champion Lyoto Machida discusses the balance between traditional kata practice and modern kumite competition.
Karate in the Olympics
Guest: Rafael Aghayev
Five-time world champion Rafael Aghayev shares his experience competing in Olympic karate.
The Spirit of Karate-Do
Guest: Hirokazu Kanazawa
Legendary master Hirokazu Kanazawa discusses the spiritual and philosophical aspects of karate-do.
Women's Karate Evolution
Guest: Sandra Sánchez
Olympic champion Sandra Sánchez talks about the evolution of women's karate and her journey to gold.
Karate for Self-Defense
Guest: Jesse Enkamp
Karate expert Jesse Enkamp explores practical applications of karate techniques for self-defense.