The Invisible Sensei

“Kebab Karate Convo”

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An overheard conversation while waiting for sweet sweet Kebab goodness, a reminder of conversations had and why my Martial Arts need regular convos li...

“do you still fight?”

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Question….eye roll….response 🥋😁 https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The Broken stick”

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pragmatic now, philosophical later, a stick is a stick🥋 https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. ...

“Deep water”

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Violence is no game, if Martial arts is swimming, then violence is a deep dark ocean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Hit that button”

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Resetting is a function on almost every appliance, device we own, so why is it so hard for us to push that button?Please consider supporting the podca...

“Inner angry!”

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anger is that opponent that waits, and attacks when we least expect it. Martial Artist beware! For information on...

"More than skin deep" Tā Moko & Martial arts

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why the ancient Māori Art of Tā Moko and the Martial arts are much more meaningful than ink in the skin or a means of beating people up. ...

“No wasted words” Penny Cheketrei Sensei- part 3 of 3

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cheketrei part 3: To watch this interview: https://youtu.be/uSMOma-HAww Penny Cheketrei Shihan,...

"Every student has potential" Penny Cheketrei Shihan part 2 of 3

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Penny Cheketrei Shihan, an impeccable Martial Arts Lineage which began as a teenager in her native South Africa with who many would call legends of Sh...

"Practice earnestly" Shihan Penny Cheketrei part 1 of 3

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Penny Cheketrei Shihan, an impeccable Martial Arts Lineage which began as a teenager in her native South Africa with who many would call legends of Sh...

"Dr Who, Martial Arts Metaphor"

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We should never forget who we were on the way to becoming who we are.  Old Dr Who adage. https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. ...

“Makiwara Brothers”

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes all it takes is one good Friend to remind us why we continue on the sometimes lonely road of the Martial artist, no wasted moments. https...

"Legacy medals"

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The only medals that have ever really mattered to me, those earned by my Grandfather, what is really important? When do we stop and look around and co...

"Winning & losing!"

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Winning & losing? Sometimes these concepts swap places https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Why so serious?”

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The importance of being more than what you do. https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

"Being seen" Budo without Borders experience

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we fear to be seen? Is it because we see ourselves as unworthy, or is it that we are frightened that we have been worthy all along? Budo witho...

"Training montage" starting again

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why are movie training montage scenes instructive, especially when your trying to start again! maybe NOT crapping thunder, but building to a place whe...

Alvarez Sensei part 3: "less of a dance and a lot more Martial"

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alvarez Sensei part 3: "less of a dance and a lot more Martial" In this final instalment of our interview with Jim Alvarez Sensei he speaks on the rel...

Budo beyond Borders Seminar "whats it all about?"

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If your keen please do follow this link, hope to see you there!🥋🥋🙏🏽 https://fb.me/e/4ZWomnK1U Learn more about your ad choices....

Jim Alvarez Sensei part 2 of 3: “or i can just hit you”

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alvarez Sensei discuses the art of being the Uke, what we gain/lose when Jitsu becomes Do and the art of the real sword! ...

"Artist plus Martial" Jim Alvarez Sensei part 1:

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Alvarez Sensei, senior Aikido and Shinkendo Yudansha, a child of the military made for an eclectic early life experience to say the least.  In pa...

“Crossing the culture bridge.”

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Martial arts as a lifestyle works best when we see the path is hard and not well lit in places, its also a good idea to look a little deeper at the cu...

"Sensei Doesn't mean Friend!"

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Its a hard path to walk sometimes, but don't mistake the word "Sensei" for Friend, and don't mix up being popular with being right in a training Sense...

Listening to your own Invisible Sensei

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where everyone and everything is TELLING you what to think, eat, wear, how you should look and what you should believe, there is one voice ...

“Rock for the trees”

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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"That whole Sensei thing"

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some people think being called Sensei comes with Jedi powers, some people like the idea of being seen as some kind guru/master and it is their right. ...

"Quality vs Quantity?"

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we keep our desire to do things as fast as we can, learn all the techniques, and advance as quickly as possible balanced with the need to learn...

Organisation over style?

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When did the importance of various organisations overshadow the actual arts they proclaim to follow? When does style become cult? Worse, when does it ...

"Stevie & Tom" Karate Music

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Music and Martial Arts have a few things in common, both can be practised alone, but tend to improve faster and in more interesting ways when performe...

part 3 of 3: Hanshi Cezar Borkowski

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To watch this interview: https://youtu.be/-R5WVp-rRKI  Thumbnail photo used with the kind permission of the Northern Karate Schools website:  http...

"Rank is a responsibility" Cezar Borkowski Hanshi, part 2 of 3

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thumbnail photo used with the kind permission of the Northern Karate Schools website: https://northernkarateschools.com Cezar Borkowski Sensei, gives ...

"Warriorship" part 1: Hanshi Cezar Borkowski

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hanshi Cezar Borkowski, an eternal student, a fighter, an international instructor of Senior Yudansha, a pragmatist in search of personal truths, a ro...

3 Amigos/ Martial arts life style & adult babies

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To view this interview: https://youtu.be/xRlcrgsJpCk Part 3 of 3: as we mark the 200th podcast and the end of season...

Part 2 of 3: 200th podcast with the 3 Amigo's!

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To watch this podcast: https://youtu.be/-12RRvxX6pk In part 2, a discussion on what sits behind their individual journe...

200th Episode with Michael Hagen Sensei & Josh Simmers Sensei: part 1 of 3

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So grateful to have Josh Simmers Sensei of the Okinawa Karate Podcast    https://linktr.ee/OkinawaKaratePodcast And Michael Hagen Sensei of the Ap...

"The Seagal question"

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A departure for this podcast, our host commenting on a practitioner, albeit a controversial and very famous one, some thoughts, some musings and the o...

Soldiers letters

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do those dusty photos at the front of the Dojo actually mean?  And why do the letters from an old soldier breathe life into a photo? https://li...

"My Grandmothers Lesson." 197

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some of our best Sensei, have never ever seen the inside of a dojo. https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

"Mana" a manifestation of the Warrior Spirit

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

'Mana' is a Polynesian term that loosely translated is "spiritual power" and is often applied to a personage of great integrity and standing, but when...

Olof's most excellent question!

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big thanks to my Friend Olof who suggested todays topic, thanks for a great topic that really had me thinking!  Whats it like to start a Martial Art ...

A new gold stripe

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Promotion to a senior rank, a ticket to Godhood? Or a way of keeping it all in the right perspective? https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ...

Dojo Discipline

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dictatorship? new age Utopia? it all comes down to how you teach and what we have learnt! https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices...

"killing the crane kick" episode: 192

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we deal with the starry eyed expectations of new students while keeping their enthusiasm and love of the art intact? please follow the link to...

What the masters knew

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What if those pictures we have on the front our Dojo, were more than masters? What if they were like, real people? Wait, your a real person too!! http...

"Training Alone"

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest challenge is to continue when no one is there to make you. https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

50! End of days?

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we approach bench marks? kicking and screaming? or with a sense of adventure? https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. V...

"Is bigger better?"

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The eternal question in Martial Arts? Does height, weight, reach advantage mean a no win situation? https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ...

Dojo Myths & Karate legends

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lets talk the BS that others talk about the Martial arts and sometimes we tell ourselves! Please check out more of our content by using this link, and...

"The multi stylist" keeping it together

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do keep all the content in the hard drive of our head? How do you translate it into actual technique? Some believe that it takes a lifetime to get...

"The road ahead" James Pankiewicz Sensei - part 3 of 3

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pankiewicz Sensei gives his thoughts on Karate in the olympics, as well as what the future may hold for the development of the Martial Arts, in this f...

James Pankiewicz Sensei: part 2- "The Sword that remains sheathed."

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pankiewicz Sensei taks about what Karate and indeed martial arts mean to him and the value both in and out of the Dojo! https://linktr.ee/Invisen Le...

"From England to Okinawa" James Pankiewicz Sensei part 1

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you go from watching Kung Fu movies as a kid in England to living in Okinawa with your own Dojo meeting and training with some of the best Mart...

Middle Age Ninja!! 2022!

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lets get after 2022!  2021? "It was the best of years it was the worst of year's!!!    Check out this link to see what else is happening! https://...

"By the power of nut kicks!"

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The problem with thinking 1 kick, 1 lesson, 1 strategy is all we need. Please use the link below to checkout our other content, and thank you for lis...

“Guessing game’s” the History trap

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When does looking back stop us from moving forward? https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

My "Why"

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why do I love creating seminar? Thats a surprisingly big question. https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

"The Fanatic"

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Karate fool, when does passion become fanaticism? When do we lose sight of what balance truly means? If your keen to see where else you can view ...

The joke thief

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The technique thief? https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"A Grumpy old bastard"

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we are not who we think we are. https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Kenny Rogers training lesson”

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

‘Know when to fold em, know when to hold em…”  If you are keen to see what else we are up to or you'd like to support please click the link be...

'Super Karate Friends." Good fortune often looks like good Friends 🥋🙏🏽😁

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So many people I am so grateful for, in fact they are to numerous to name, Karate or no, who are you surrounding yourself with? https://linktr.ee/Invi...

Dojo Warhorse: Ignore them at your peril

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You can lead a Warhorse to water but you can't make them teach you, and that my Friend is totally our loss! Please click the link below to see our tra...

"Ruthless kumite"

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Getting hurt in any Martial art kinda goes with the territory, but what happens when YOU hurt someone else unintentionally?  Is there a spot for ruth...

James Newman part 2: "Daily discipline's."

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

James Newman and I talk about his Karate and Kobudo travels, what it takes to be the "youngest old man" and most importantly he shares his thoughts en...

“Guru, Sensei, bully, God.” One of these things is not like the other.

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One does not guarantee the others.  to see what else we are up to:  https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

"On the Gasshuku road!" with James Newman Part1: Have Bo, will travel!

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

James is a rare thing in the Martial arts world, open minded.  His search to train with and be inspired by inspirational people as he follows his pas...

“Karate Gold: The Olympic Question.”

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My thoughts on Karate in the Olympic’s, and why there is room for everyone. Please checkout our link tree to see what we are up to, and how you can ...

“Cold dojo Bunkai”

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lean into discomfort 🥋😌🙏🏽 https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Karate Wise" Scott Langley Sensei part:1

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Langley Sensei part 1, an inspiring and thought provoking interview.  To watch this interview please use this link: https://youtu.be/yVjz_phnHI...

“Post flu, Martial Arts in the Olympic’s Waffle” podcast 168

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A little longer than my usual, but I thought, why the hell not! : ) To see what else we are up to and check out some of our other con...

“Fighting the wave”

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What the sea can teach us about Karate and life. If you’d like to support the podcast please check out this link to learn how, and to see more of ou...

"Don't wait to grab the opportunity"

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing when to cease the moment, in martial arts and life. Don't wait. https://linktr.ee/Invisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Part 3 of 3: Scott Langley Sensei "Karate Adventures"

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 3rd and final part from Scott Langley Sensei, an absolute pleasure to interview here he talks more about the path ahead and gives his thought and ...

"Shu Ha Ri" Scott Langley Sensei part 2 of 3

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Langley Sensei talks further about his approach as a Karateka, Sensei, Author & much more, as always a deep dive into a lifetime of practice and exper...

"Learning 1 Kata from 4 Sensei." episode 162

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do we survive learning the exact same Kata, from the exact same Dojo from 4 Different Sensei all of whom teach the same thing different way's??!! ...

“The Stoic Sensei act.”

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No Sensei is an Island (although some of the best are Islanders) time to ask for help. Follow us on Instagram: “invisible Sensei” Or find us on ...

“Soap Opera Martial Arts Community” episode:160

05 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Soap Opera Martial Arts and Martial Artist’s, the highs, lows and cast of characters that makes up our community. ...

"Smoke and mirrors"

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it's possible in encouraging others on the path we can forget to walk our own. Follow us on Instagram: “invisible Sensei” Or find us o...

Hagen Sensei part 3: "Emulation, preservation & development."

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Follow us on Instagram: “invisible Sensei” Or find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Invisible-Sensei-Podcast-100106401649306/ And a...

Knee & ego support

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As that great Lenny Kravitz song goes "it ain't over til it's over" find the fun and humour in the journey. Follow us on Instagram: “invisible Sens...

"Karateka?...Athlete?...or Both?" Michael Hagen Sensei part 2 of 3

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

to check out Hagen Sensei on the Apex Karate Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apex-karate-performance-podcast/id1564570497 Follow us ...

"Jam Session" Seminar reflections

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts and reflections on a fun seminar! Follow us on Instagram: “invisible Sensei” Or find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Invi...

APEX Karate Mind : Michael Hagen Sensei Interview part 1

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Hagen Sensei, successful competitor to coach to Sensei, from the states to Japan to Okinawa and beyond, a straight talking pragmatic approach ...

“The Bunkai Buzz”

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is Bunkai a mysterious code only a few can crack or is it something else? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"trusting my own experience"

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

a series of 10 self conversations on creating my own Martial sayings, its about trusting our own experience. Follow us on Instagram: “invisible Sen...

"The Sensei hustle" episode 152

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Follow us on Instagram: “invisible Sensei” Or find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Invisible-Sensei-Podcast-100106401649306/ And a...

"The empty room"

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What having my own Dojo actually means to me, and what I hope it means to you. Follow us on Instagram: “invisible Sensei” Or find us on Facebook...

A tribute to Patrick Toner Sensei "Kua Hinga te Totara" The mighty tree has fallen

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sensei Patrick Toner, a lifetime in the arts, and so much more, fare thee well Sensei. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Owning your Journey" Sal Belahi Sensei

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sal Belahi Sensei of the Kobudokan Dojo, shares more thoughts on crafting an approach to your Martial arts path. You can find Belahi Sensei on Instag...

"Training alchemy" Sal Belahi Sensei part:1

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sal Belahi Sensei, of the Kobudokan Dojo (on Instagram & Facebook) on why he uses the best indicator of what works for his study of the arts, himself....

Steve Armes Shihan "walking the Hobo path" full interview

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shoshinkan Dojo Shihan Steve Armes on his walk on the Hobo path and why so many consider it an option. Follow us on Instagram: “invisible Sensei”...

"behind the mic" episode 146

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A little a bit about how and why I believe in the "Invisible Sensei"  Follow us on Instagram: “invisible Sensei” Or find us on Facebook: https...

"a strange place to be" episode 145

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A strange metric indeed. Follow us on Instagram: “invisible Sensei” Or find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Invisible-Sensei-Podca...

"Farewell my old Friend Jodan kicks"

06 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Follow us on Instagram: “invisible Sensei” Or find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Invisible-Sensei-Podcast-100106401649306/ And a...

Pat McGale Sensei "Born to it"

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of 3 interviews with Pat McGale Sensei here he gives a hint as to the depth of his incredible journey in Karate, Kobudo and the Okinawan Cultur...

"Real World application" more than a punch, kick or choke.

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Martial arts applied in the real world, especially when the opponent is life. Follow us on Instagram: “invisible Sensei” Or find us on Facebook:...

“Karate Adventures”

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adventure is sometimes about the places you go but more often than not its about the people you meet. Thanks to James for todays topic. ...

"The cocky purple belt"

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

it sounds like a joke "a purple belt walks into a Dojo" but to be honest its not even close to funny. Follow us on Instagram: “invisible Sensei” ...

“Train, talk, thrive, connect.”

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about keeping our Martial Arts practice in perspective, and when it’s just not enough. Look for u...

Invisible Sensei vs Kenfu TV part 2:

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of 3: ken Knight of Kenfu TV continue our conversation! Teaching more than one art all the way to what we learn from Martial Art movies! Foll...