A lifelong Martial Arts student, gives his thoughts and views on Karate and all things Martial Arts. From interviews, training, to media, to movies to the how to’s and the why nots? All in search of the only Sensei you should only ever have, the one that looks back at you from the mirror. use this link to check out our other Martial Arts related content: https://linktr.ee/Invisen
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Their are many special moments in Martial Arts and almost none of them have anything to do with the colour of your belt or the attainment of trophies or certificates. https://linktr.ee/Invisen
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"Makiwara Headstone" Legacy thoughts
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We often focus on the idea that we must pass on a legacy and int that vein try to find the student/s who will receive all the teachings we may have spent a lifetime accruing. But want if our "legacy" is not even close to what we thought it was? hanks for checking out our podcast, we hope you will take time to checkout our almost 300 other podcast e…
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Angry Nuns, death touch, Karate and so much more in this episode! Listen to it and your life will be better! Thanks for checking out our podcast, we hope you will take time to checkout our almost 300 other podcast episodes, which include interviews with some amazing practitioners of the arts! Please use the link provided to check out our other cont…
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Hanshi Patrick McCarthy part 3 of 3 "don't drink the coolaid"
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In part 3 of 3, Hanshi McCarthy gives his toughts on the intersection of academia and research, his experiences at Shaolin, competitive & combative Karate, those who created and help shape the tradition, some of his favourite books, Olympic Taekwondo, HEMA and so much more, a deeply insightful and reflective conversation with someone who refused to…
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Hanshi Patrick McCarthy - part 2 of 3. "Occams Razor."
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Cover Photo of McCarthy Hanshi used by kind permission of Mr.Chris Wilson. To watch: https://youtu.be/C1Uyey_tY7UPart 2 of 3: We continue our conversation with Hashi McCarthy as he gives his thoughts on Kata and the demystification of old and very long held meme’s that seem to exist in Dojo the world over. He speaks about his formative influences a…
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"Pathfinders Way" Hanshi Patrick McCarthy part 1 of 3
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To watch this interview: https://youtu.be/H53ex2WW7jo?si=h4OHk9xey5i6850i Hanshi Patrick McCarthy? Where to begin? This is part 1 of an incredible journey that continues to this day. I had an incredible conversation over a period of hours, he pulls no punches and he is passionately frank in his personal observations. But then, who could say he hasn…
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People sight Bruce Lee as there introduction to martial arts, not everyone but quite a few. I would have put myself in that category as well, but then I realised there was always a foundational memory that started it all. The one Sensei I would give anything for one more conversation with. My dear old Dad. Dedicated with love to Harry James Dawson …
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Shai Hai Sensei: "Karate as a life tool." part 3 of 3
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To learn more about our podcast: https://linktr.ee/Invisen Shai Hai Sensei has had the kind of Karate journey that would make an incredible movie. From growing up in survival mode and making life and death choices at an age when most were busy being care free children. To finding Martial Arts and following that path to a completely different countr…
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Shai Hai Sensei: "Walking the continuing path." part 2 of 3
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Shai Hai Sensei has had the kind of Karate journey that would make an incredible movie. From growing up in survival mode and making life and death choices at an age when most were busy being care free children. To finding Martial Arts and following that path to a completely different country and culture to pursue his love of Karate, then travelling…
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Shai Hai Sensei: "At the Dojo door." part 1 of 3
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To view this interview: https://youtu.be/A2nm3KUg4WQ Shai Hai Sensei has had the kind of Karate journey that would make an incredible movie. From growing up in survival mode and making life and death choices at an age when most were busy being care free children. To finding Martial Arts and following that path to a completely different country and …
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Andy Rodriguez Sensei: “Okinawa and beyond” part 3 of 3
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We are joined by Andy Rodriguez Sensei for a chat that covers an incredibly broad range of experience.Which includes, American Kenpo, Jodo, Aikido and Shorinryu Karate and this barely scratches the surface.He took the bold step of creating a literal home Dojo in which he teaches selected students while embracing his own ongoing studies.He is rare i…
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Andy Rodriguez Sensei "Great Sensei, good people." part 2 of 3
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We are joined by Andy Rodriguez Sensei for a chat that covers an incredibly broad range of experience. Which includes, American Kenpo, Jodo, Aikido and Shorinryu Karate and this barely scratches the surface. He took the bold step of creating a literal home Dojo in which he teaches selected students while embracing his own ongoing studies. He is rar…
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Andy Rodriguez Sensei "Uncovering the path." Part 1 of 3
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We are joined by Andy Rodriguez Sensei for a chat that covers an incredibly broad range of experience. Which includes, American Kenpo, Jodo, Aikido and Shorinryu Karate and this barely scratches the surface. He took the bold step of creating a literal home Dojo in which he teaches selected students while embracing his own ongoing studies. He is rar…
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Podcasting: a full contact experience
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Its not just about pushing record, doing a podcast in a landscape as political as the Martial Arts world, can be a bruising and at times difficult experience. But it has also created an incredibly supportive community of Friends and a varied garden of experience that I am more than grateful to be nourished by. For details on our up an coming New Ze…
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I may look at martial Arts as a lifestyle and a way of learning more about myself, and not competition orientated, which is great for me, but does that serve my students? And what does such a view do for the longevity of a Dojo? If your interested in learning more about the Invisible Sensei please click this link: https://linktr.ee/Invisen And for …
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Why its good every now and then and look back at the road we have walked to this point (warts and all) to better walk the one in front of us. For an invitation to and more details on the October NZ Kizuna Seminar please click below. https://linktr.ee/Kizuna2024 To see what else the INVISIBLE SENSEI is up to click on: https://linktr.ee/Invisen…
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Cover art from an original photo by Mr.Chris Wilson I was lucky enough to meet with Yagi Isao Kancho Kancho of Motoburyu, a master of many arts and weapons techniques many that pre-date what many think of as Karate. I never trained with him, I never learnt any of his art but meeting him was an honour that I will treasure. My deepest respects to his…
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How do we shape the perfect Bunkai? What is a "perfect" Bunkai? If I'm the only one who can do it how perfect can it be? And finally when does the study of bunkai become a theoretical game of "well if you did this, I'd just do that." Thanks for listening guys please feel free to share and checkout our YouTube channel and holla at us on our socials.…
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"Kizuna" James Pankiewicz Sensei
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Kia Ora all James Sensei is on his way down under in Oct and is having a 2 day seminar here in Wellington, all styles welcome! We will post details on our instagram and Facebook, hoping you can make it.Thanks for checking out this new episode, we hope you will take time to checkout our almost 200 other podcast episodes, which include interviews wit…
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Not all Sensei wear Gi or practice the Martial Arts, not everyone who DOES wear Gi and practice the Martial Arts are worthy of the title. Who do we influence? Who influenced us? And why time is a finite resource, choose wisely young apprentice. Thanks for checking out this new episode, we hope you will take time to checkout our almost 200 other pod…
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Teaching style, or styling teacher?
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The art of being a teacher, and its many ongoing phases, which one are you? Thanks for checking out this new episode, we hope you will take time to checkout our almost 200 other podcast episodes, which include interviews with some amazing practitioners of the arts! Please use the link provided to check out our other content, which include online tr…
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“Performance anxiety” its not what you think😉
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Being asked to demonstrate your Kata, is sometimes like asking a personal question, its never what we think. Thanks for checking out this new episode, we hope you will take time to checkout our almost 200 other podcast episodes, which include interviews with some amazing practitioners of the arts! Please use the link provided to check out our other…
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Thanks for checking out this new episode, we hope you will take time to checkout our almost 200 other podcast episodes, which include interviews with some amazing practitioners of the arts! Please use the link provided to check out our other content, which include online training sessions, seminars and much more! Also please feel free to contact us…
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"It took me years to play like myself" Miles Davis What does this moment of wisdom hold for us as Martial Artists? When do we get to practise like ourselves? Is it possible? Is it advisable? Thanks for checking out this new PC format, we hope you will take time to checkout our almost 200 other podcast episodes, which include interviews with some am…
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When the one thing we never find is the one thing we keep looking for, from people in white PJ's who wear blackbelts, food for thought! Martial Calligrapher on instagram, for all your certificates, scrolls and much more: www.danbernardo.com Thanks for checking out this new PC format, we hope you will take time to checkout our almost 200 other podca…
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Inspiration is everywhere🥋🙂 https://linktr.ee/Invisen
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Humility is one thing, being to abashed to state your worth and being taken advantage of is another, know what your worth. Martial Calligrapher: Get 10% off on Calligraphy with coupon code INVISEN Custom Scrolls, Chops, Certificates, Logos, Everything a Dojo needs. www.DanBernardo.com
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Yes its a real word, its when we see things that may not actually be there, yes like bunny rabbits in clouds, or politicians with humanity. https://linktr.ee/Invisen
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The secret that's not a secret
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Kia ora, today I'm reflecting on my time on Okinawa, and why we need to sign up for the personal approach. You can reach us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisible_sensei?igsh=eGdiMWJyemsxcHhu&utm_source=qr and our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@TheInvisibleSensei108
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Okinawa: A symphony of experience
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A little gushing is good for the Spirit, here i talk about the land of the “Uminchu” 🥋😌🙏🏽
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Getting what we need not what we want🥋
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What is it we bring? What is it we take? What is it we leave behind? And where do we want to manifest the things we learn? https://linktr.ee/Invisen
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Naha, Karate Kid & Grandmothers love
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The road to Naha, and the one person who opened the possibility that all things are possible
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For my Daughter Honey, wiser than I was when I was her age, maybe even at my current age as well? Some thoughts on what you have taught me, love you always. In our pursuit, who are the people we sometimes leave behind? especially when they should be the REASON we train, how do we protect the things we love the most, before its too late. https://lin…
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It's hard to explain anything to someone who knows it all! When opinion's become reality, especially about other peoples pursuit of the same quarry! https://linktr.ee/Invisen
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Dan Bernardo part 3 of 3 "this is the way"
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https://linktr.ee/InvisenDan shares his thoughts on the different types of practitioners, and why Jedi values might be worth striving for.Dan Bernardo5th Dan in "Dangsudo" (Tangsoodo, Karatedo, 唐手道) specializing in Hwang Kee's comprehensive method (Comprehensive Dangsudo, 綜合唐手道) which focuses heavily on his utilization of "Taegukkwon" (Taijiquan, 太…
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Dan Bernardo: Part 2 of 3 “This is the way.”
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Dan continues his conversation and talks about why Martial Arts can relate to everything. Get 10% off on Calligraphy with coupon code INVISEN Custom Scrolls, Chops, Certificates, Logos, Everything a Dojo needs.👊😎 www.DanBernardo.com
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Dan Bernardo part 1 of 3: "This is the way"
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Here's an intimidating level of skill and commitment,Dan Bernardo, 5th Dan in "Dangsudo" (Tangsoodo, Karatedo, 唐手道) specializing in Hwang Kee's comprehensive method (Comprehensive Dangsudo, 綜合唐手道) which focuses heavily on his utilization of "Taegukkwon" (Taijiquan, 太極拳) within the karate functionality.Inheritor of "Contro Passo - Bastone Italoameri…
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Anger in, self loathing OUT! https://linktr.ee/Invisen
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We grow, as we do our perspectives change. What has David Hasselhoff, Quiet Riot, Twisted Sister got in common…with…you know….Martial arts??😁 Bunkai Jam deets: Please use the following zoom link to join us on the day and if you wish to contribute to Tuari’s AKA “The Invisible Sensei” Okinawa trip please use this link: https://linktr.ee/InvisenZoom …
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Why our students can remind us that it can’t rain all the time. : ). Please use the following zoom link to join us on the day and if you wish to contribute to Tuari’s AKA “The Invisible Sensei” Okinawa trip please use this link: https://linktr.ee/InvisenZoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88650433993?pwd=M2syQ0JWdDBQVllxTHRCcHROQWwydz09Meeting ID…
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What kind of a teacher do you want? What kind of teacher do you want to be? And what do Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer have to teach us about it? https://linktr.ee/Invisen
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Sometimes your best teachers are nearer than you think and wiser than you know. "Moe mai Matua" https://linktr.ee/Invisen5
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Humility is a word we hear a lot in the martial Arts, but often times is rarely seen? So what's the difference between being humble and having humility? https://linktr.ee/Invisen
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"The Art of being Martial" part 3 of 3 Jenifer Thompson Sensei, AKA The Martial Arts Muse
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In part 3 of 3 Thompson Sensei talks how in Martial Arts everything is everything, her thoughts on Kata and how she approaches her personal practice and gives her thoughts on where she hopes the Martial Arts Scene will be moving too in the future. To learn more about Jennifer Sensei and her excellent blog: IG - @themartialartsmuse Facebook - The Ma…
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"The pragmatic artist Martial" The Martial Arts Muse: Part 2
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In part 2 of 3 Thompson Sensei talks about her personal approach to supplemental training, and her unique approach to how she views and prepares for a fight none of us ever want to have, pragmatic, honest, hardworking, dedicated and authentic these are qualities she both aspires to and brings in spades (although sh would be loathe to admit it) plea…
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“The Martial Arts Muse” Jennifer Thomson Sensei part 1 of 3
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To watch this interview: https://youtu.be/FU6J6nzGO1c Part 1 of 3: Jennifer Thompson Sensei is a great example of the Multi Disciplined approach to Martial Arts, she gives her thoughts on her journey thus far, people who inspire the journey and her personal approach to partner training. She describes herself as eclectic, which has to some a negativ…
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"Sanctuary" NETFLIX TV Sumo Series deep dive
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What do get when you take Sumo, drama, humour and culture in one TV series you get NETFLIX TV show " Sanctuary". The amazing Michael Hagen Sensei co-host of the "Way of the fist" podcast joins me for a deep dive into Sumo, the TV show, and the tradition that very few outside of Japan are really aware of, welcome to our 1st show companion! To listen…
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Much more than a catchy title. https://linktr.ee/Invisen
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Fumio Demura Sensei, to his Family and many students and friends so much more than a Karateka.
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