THE REAL KARATE PODCAST With Sensei Anthony

The focus of your martial art study is incorrect

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief description of how 95% of martial artists are focusing on the wrong aspect of training

How much do you compromise?

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the compromises that you think should be made in the martial arts

How to be a white belt

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion on what it takes to maintain the attitude of a student no matter where you are in your training

The difference between combinations striking and boxing and bare knuckle karate

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the differences and how a boxer and a bare knuckle karate stylist think about combination striking

Do you know what the most important principle of self-defense is?

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the underlying principle of all self-defense and what you should consider in terms of how to use it

Real karate is way more useful than Brazilian jujitsu

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how real karate has way more real life application than Brazilian jujitsu does

You are 100% wrong

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how there are some people who will 100% believe that you are wrong even if you are actually correct and about why it sho...

Is returning to the essence of your art

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief description about how the martial arts world needs to desperately return to its combat roots

Learn to use a weapon

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about why you should learn to use a weapon

Never argue with the ignorant

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how arguing with a person who does not want to be convinced is a waste of time for both of you

Is stop punching people in the face

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about why you should stop focusing on punching people in the face and focusing more on body striking

Your art does not matter

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a few subscription about how training matters more than your style does

Your art is closer to a McDojo than you think

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how the art that you practice it's closer to being a black belt factory than you think

Seeing what you want to see in other martial arts

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief description about how people criticize the shortcomings of other arts without analyzing their own art

Is traditional karate versus modern karate

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the differences between modern karate and traditional karate

What does it mean to be a blackbelt part 2

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just the 2nd part of a discussion about what it means to be a black belt and what determines who should become one

Is the importance of belts in the martial art world. Part 1

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about belts and what they really mean part one

The controversy around Kata

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The value or the impractical major of kata is discussed in this episode

Use low percentage techniques!

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about why you should use low percentage techniques and how they are useful

Brazilian jujitsu is extremely impractical these days

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief description about how Presley and Jesus is falling victim to impractical techniques these days

Steroids in the Martial Arts

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how prevalent the use of steroids is in the martial arts

Boxers throw terrible punches

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how boxes have gotten away with throwing terrible punches

Being fast and being fluid are not the same thing.

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how people think that fast means good.

The real reason that people like Brazilian jujitsu

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the fundamental reason that people enjoy practicing Brazilian jujitsu

When do training partners become opponents?

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about when to turn up the level of training.

Why you need to practice your horse stands more and horse stands training

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how important the use of a horse stands really is and how stands training can really supercharge your techniques

Jake Paul is fighting MMA

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the disastrous effects that Jake Paul fighting mixed martial arts will do to the sport overall

Your opinion is not a fact!

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how your opinion of something does not make it necessarily the case.

Do you know what is better than a New Year's resolution?

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the one thing that can bring you so much more fulfillment than Ailey's resolution.

Boxing is not the answer!

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is just a brief discussion about how boxing as a vehicle for self defense may not be the best answer for you.

Conor McGregor is a FRAUD

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how Connor McGregor is a fraud and his value as a fighter and as a news spectacle will soon come tumbling down

Don't be such a kill joy!

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how some people are willing to take joy from someone else with absolutely no benefit to themselves.

One thing that makes me CRAZY!

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about one thing in the marshland's world that makes me crazy

What is the difference between karate and kickboxing

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the difference between karate and kickboxing

Do you really know what a fight is?

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about what truly constitutes a fight, and what you can do to avoid them

The thing that you hate MOST about the Martial Arts

19 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I can aost assure you. That this one thing will make you CRAZY in your Martial Arts journey!

Beginners are Not expected to be very good

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about regardless of the art you practice you will not be very good as a beginner

The Martial Arts versus Guns

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the value of guns when compared to Martial Arts training

How the martial arts got water down

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the manner manner in which martial arts training has become so much more water down than its predecessor

Why do karate practitioners punch from the waste?

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about why karate practitioners punch from the waist and what the value of that really is

What do you think about punching?

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about what people think think of punching and what are the favorite combinations. And more importantly, are those combinations...

Don't be afraid to question the authorities

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is just a brief discussion about how some people feel unqualified unqualified to question those with tenure or events rank in the martial arts

A question for all of you mixed martial arts fans

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how so many techniques that were once deemed impractical are now working flawlessly

Has Gjj/Bjj evolved?

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about whether or not Gracie and/or Brazilian digits who have evolved as arts

The most ridiculous thing I have ever seen at a karate tournament

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the most ridiculous thing that I recently saw at a karate tournament

Being able to recognize what you're actually seeing

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the ability to recognize nice modern techniques and modern combat, specifically drunken Kung Fu

Who in the March last world do you want your children to emulate

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how I believe there is a lack of idols idols in the marsh lost world for children to look up to

I told you guys before and now it's more obvious than ever that Mike Tyson takes karate

22 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how Mike Tyson used karate to win world championships

In defense of the front snap kick

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the value of the front snapkick and how most people do not understand it

In defense of not using solo leg kicks

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about why it is a terrible idea to throw a single kick to the legs or torso without any effective setup from the hands or use ...

In defense of the Cross Step

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the value of the Cross Step

In defense of Kata for the 1,000,000th time

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the many benefits of Kata and why I do not care if people don't believe me

Avoid using the words never and always in the martial arts

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how using the words neduring the words never and always can cost you in the martial arts world.

Please do NOT study Karate

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about why I do not want you to study authentic Karate

The legal ramifications of violence

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the legal and ethical ramifications of violence, even if it is justified.

I owe you all a giant apology

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about some assumptions I had made and how in correct they were

Do not let old things be taught as new

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how many old techniques are being considered new

Don't be fooled by the 1st glance

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how martial artsis Arsenal arts students are too often fooled by the gimmicks and trickery and martial arts marketing

Why I think that's studying boxing can be lazy

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about why I disagree on the idea that studying boxing is the cure for the lack of practical hand strikes in your martial arts ...

Over valuing tradition

13 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a discussing the value of innovation in the Martial Arts

Conversations with Sensei Emmety

20 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief conversation eith my buddy Sensei Emmett

What is mu shin exactly?

06 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A brief discussion about the place for mu shin in modern self defense.

Which stance would you use?-Legacy Edition

30 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the most useful stance for self defense

Study a classical Martial Art today

23 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the value of studying a traditional art.

The Legacy Edition: The downfall of finesse in the modern era.

16 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the downfall of finesse and the lack of principle in modern Martial Arts

A conversation with Sensei Doyle

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a conversation I had with Sensei Doyle from Ireland. From now on, I will be making a habit of reaching out to other instructors, both domestic an...

The perception skill versus reality

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how victories over certain opponents does not mean that you are particularly skilled.

Just a thought about what truly makes a mcdojo at its essence

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the underlying mindset that makes a mcdojo. And it's not just the money.

Developing your mental Martial Arts part 1

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how most people need to spend more time developing their mental martial arts

The perception of martial arts versus Reality Part 1

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about what the martial arts really are as opposed to what they are portrayed to be

There's no magic in the armed forces

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief description about how someone's tenure in the military does not give him special fighting prowess.

The delusion of skill

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how many martial artist believe that a particular art automatically in Dallas them with certain abilities

The value of precision versus punching power

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how too many martial artists Place importance on punching power over precision

Rest in peace to the founder of the black Karate Federation

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is just a brief tribute to Steve Muhammad, one of the co-founders of the black Karate Federation.

Commitment Above All Else

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief description about the importance of committing to a strike

On what you have done, and do not settle for the obvious.

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how some martial artists are afraid to admit the things they've done, or acknowledge how the things they have done befor...

What are you doing to modernize your art?

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about what you as a person I doing to modernize for art and keep it relevant for today's realities.

Where does the argument about hand placement come from?

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about hand placement in the martial arts and how it can cause real problems and I still can fence training.

What a self defense specialist can learn from Sport Karate

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the lessons that can be learned from a Sport Karate stylist

What does a. Mixed martial arts practitioner do when their training days are over?

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the limits of mixed martial arts training, and how the practitioners view what they do as they age.

Why don't we reward good behavior in the martial arts world?

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how rewarding good behavior with Elevate and progress the martial arts World far better than bad behavior.

Keeping the Faith in martial arts

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the recency bias and how some people need to have seen it recently believe that has ever existed

A brief message during this time with the Coronavirus

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about what we can do during this time with the coronavirus to improve ourselves

Has mixed martial arts training become the new Dogma?

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about whether or not mixed martial arts training has become the very thing that they claimed they wanted to prevent.

Dont believe the hype!

01 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how people think that Martial Arts give them special skills just by being a student of them.

Why are you so comfortable in the ordinary?

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how to many martial artists and self defense specialist are comfortable with the same type of training.

Developing the proper psychology for a fight

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how most martial artists do not approach fighting in the proper framework

What are you doing personally to evolve your part?

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the things that we can do individually to preserve and evolve our respective Arts.

Why do people ask what art do you study?

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how a many cases a person is afforded respect, or disrespect, based on the martial art that they have chosen to study.

Should there be a universal standard for black belt?

28 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about whether or not instructors can't agree on a universal black belt standard.

My thoughts about karate in the Olympics

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion that's how I feel about karate being introduced to the Olympics in 2020

Why do I even bother watching mixed martial arts competition

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about why I watch the mixed martial arts competitions, and what traditionalists can learn from them as The Devil's Advocate.

The Foundation of the Way of Simplicity

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how and why our foundation is different than other martial arts

The correct tool

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about New England to use a particular technique for a certain situation. Too many times, martial artists get hindered by the n...

If it does not work the first time

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief description about what you supposed to do if your self-defense technique does not work the first time.

Striking the non-essential targets

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A brief discussion about how their many targets that we can attack that are less protected and less common than their popular counterparts

The difference in distance between gloved and not glowed striking

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about how different the distance and angle of striking with gloves can be from striking without gloves

Faking a high in order to strike the body.

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about faking a strike to the head in order to land a finishing blow to the body. Too many people are Headhunters.

The effective use of distant in a fight.

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the use of distance but it would be against a skilled Striker, or skilled Grappler.

What is the goal of the Casual martial artist?

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about what exactly a casual martial artist is trying to