THE REAL KARATE PODCAST With Sensei Anthony

UnBalancing Your Opponent

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about how to unbalance or keep your opponent from settling into an attack

Practical Vs Impractical

28 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about what really determines the practicality of a martial arts technique

Never Sacrifice Safety

27 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Never allow a hole in your defense to form just because you have an opportunity to land a power shot

I Do Not Have Heroes

21 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about hero Worship in the martial arts

Check Your Ego

20 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about how EGO can hinder your progress as a Martial Artist

The Other Uses For Blocks

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Looking at the blocking system as a weapon instead of a defense

Protect Your Brain

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about the best advice I've ever heard in martial arts, which is about protecting your brain at all costs

Hand Positioning

18 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The various uses of hand positioning as well as the pros and cons

Barefoot In The Dojo

16 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about how we maybe should wear shoes in the dojo

Which Part Of The Foot?

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief discussion about the part of the foot that you kick with.

Let Us Never Forget.

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Let's not forget that the reason that we train is not about supportive competition but preservation of life and principle

Why Learn To Grapple?

14 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Why I learned how to Grapple. And what I learned from studying the grappling Arts

Protect Your Brain

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion on how to simulate a head punch without taking the brain damage

Seeing Is Believing

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about how some people refuse believe the blatantly obvious

The Art Of Fainting

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about the use of feinting in the martial arts

The Other Stuff

10 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A brief discussion about the skills that the martial arts can offer you that don't involve self-defense

Martial Arts Copycats

07 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about how some martial artists copy techniques from other arts and claim it as their own

Fair Weather Martial Artists

06 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A brief discussion about how some people are willing to abandon their old training for something trendy

Condition Blocking Surfaces

30 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the value of strengthening the parts of the body that you block with

Learn To Box Also

29 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief comment about how most martial artist could really benefit from training with boxers

The Sport Jiu Jitsu Guard

29 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A brief discussion about the sport Jiu Jitsu guard and how it can get you hurt

Don't Be Presumptuous

26 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about how dangerous it can be to presume that your skills are better than your opponents

The Shuto Aka The Knife Hand

26 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about the most popular but most ineffectively used technique in martial arts. The knife hand.

Mental Martial Arts

25 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing how the mental aspects of the martial arts affect our day-to-day lives

Selling Out

24 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about martial artists who are selling out their traditional schools for a more "Flavor of the Day" format

The Ridge Hand

23 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about the use of the ridge hand

My Theory About Kicking

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about my theory that the preference for kicking may have to do with fear of Engagement

How To Check Your Progress

19 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about how to maintain and improve your current level of skill and how to check your progress

Fallacy Of First

18 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about who or what was the first in the martial arts

Chase Perfection

17 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

An honest discussion about what Perfection as a martial artist means to you

Facing Your Demons Everyday

16 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing how the martial arts can help us defeat our demons everyday.

High Does Not Equal Good

15 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the idea that being able to kick high does not mean that you can kick well

Finesse Vs Power

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A practical discussion about the use of finesse over power

What Is Old Is New

11 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about how some old techniques have amazing relevance in modern martial arts

The Power Of Slow

10 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about how beginners should focus on performing a technique slowly instead of with power

Foot Vs Head Movement

09 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about the Practical value of foot versus head movement

How Long Does It Take?

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A brief discussion about how long it takes to earn a black belt.

Model T Or Ferrari?

06 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about the preference for old or new training techniques

Do You Encourage Cross Trainin

04 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the value of including other modalities into your martial arts training

Really Realistic Way

03 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the way Martial Arts drills are used in most schools

Live And Let Die

02 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the things that we should do more of and things we should stop doing that in martial arts training

Take Your Mask Off

01 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

And discussion about being honest with yourself as a martial artist

Martial Artist Or Fighter?

29 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing some of the differences between a martial artist and a fighter

Knowing The Law

28 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A brief discussion about the justifiable Force laws in your state

Martial Art Etiquette Part 1

25 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about the need or lack thereof of traditional martial arts etiquette practices

The Value Of Unpredictability

25 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The value of being unpredictable when it comes to martial arts techniques

Having A Practical Focus

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The discussion about how to employ your natural inherent strengths in your martial arts training

The Rational Fear Of Contact

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about the number one deterrent in beginning martial arts which is the fear of contact.

Conditioning Your Weapons

21 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about the safe and intelligent way to condition your hands feet shins and elbows

Use The Proper Measuring Stick

20 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The intangible that people need to consider when comparing Arts

Quality Versus Quantity

18 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about time well spent versus wasting time in training

Why You Do What You Do

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What is the spark that opened your martial arts training? Or do you teach exactly how you were taught?

Are Kata Effective?

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the value of Kata, including practicality and preparedness for a fight.

Choosing Peace Over War

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A brief explanation of what the traditional opening and closing of a martial arts class include

Martial Arts Myth # 2

14 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the myth that a person can die by having their nose bones pushed into their brain

Sooner Rather Than Later

14 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What skill do you wish you had learned sooner in your martial arts training?

There Are No Shortcuts

13 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the fact that there are no shortcuts to getting good in the martial arts

Cross Or Reverse Punch?

12 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the use of the boxers cross versus the martial artist reverse punch

Favorite Target To Strike

11 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about my favorite places to strike and why

More Or Less Popular?

07 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is the increase of mixed martial arts causing a decrease in traditional martial arts training?

Teaching Girls

06 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discuss the differences between teaching boys and teaching girls

Facing MMAs Big 4

06 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Weighing in on the collective merits of the big four arts in mixed martial arts competition

Weight Lifting & Martial Arts

06 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing whether or not a person should lift weights while training martial arts

The Best Advice I've Ever Got

04 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The best advice that my father ever gave me about Martial Arts

Safety Instead Of Power

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the notion that additional power should not make you willing to sacrifice safety

Bravery Or Foolishness?

01 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing the difference between bravery and foolishness

The Front Kick

01 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about the value of the front kick!

Are Martial Artists Better Now

29 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about martial artists versus martial athletes

Controlling A Knife Attack

28 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Learning the Practical Concepts on how to survive a knife attack

A World-class Teacher

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about what makes a martial arts teacher world-class.

Nitpicking

25 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Talking about not sweating the small stuff

Realistic Stick Drills

23 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Using realistic drills to further your stick fighting ability

The Standing Clinch

23 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Using the stand up clinch instead of the double Leg Takedown

What Are You Getting From It?

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What are the virtues you are getting from your training?

Accurate Or Often?

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing about the virtue of machine gunning versus sniping

What Is A Black Belt School

15 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about what it really means when a school says they are a black belt academy

How Useful Are Techniques?

15 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about whether or not self-defense techniques are practical beyond the beginner stage

Traditional Vs "Reality Based"

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about the difference between traditional and reality-based martial arts training

When To Use Blocks

09 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about how modern martial artists often neglect blocking techniques

The Truth About Self Defense

08 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the pervasive miscomception that skill makes self-defense easy

Striking The Body Part 2

06 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the value of striking the lower body with lower-body weapons

Striking The Body Part 1

04 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The value of striking the body as apposed to the head.

Going Bare-Knuckle

02 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The pros and cons of bare-knuckle training

Distance And Angle

01 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing how important the control of distance space and angle are in the martial arts

Winning Versus Learning

31 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Talking about the idea of winning versus learning

Are You Qualified?

30 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think that your instructor is qualified to teach self-defense?

Do We Still Need Katas?

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the value of. Katas and why they still necessary.

The Floyd/Connor Aftermath

27 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The I told moment regarding the Floyd McGregor after math.

How Connor Wins In Mma

26 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing some of the strategies and techniques that Connor uses to excel in mixed martial arts

Do You Have A Kill Switch?

25 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have the ability to go from callm to fighting for your life with out ramping up emotionally?

Teaching Finesse Over Strength

24 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about using finesse to overcome your opponent instead of size and strength.

Is Rank Important?

22 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

An honest discussion about the importance of rank in today's martial arts schools

Where Is Your Gi?

19 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The discussion about why wearing a go is necessary.

Knife Techniques Part 2

19 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the legality of using lethal force against an attacker.

Do Your Knife Techniques Work

19 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A realistic look at whether your knife techniques really work.

Let's Talk Discipline Again

18 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is the response to the pushback and negative comments I received when talking about discipline

Ego/Greed Are Killing Karate

16 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Just a discussion about how ego and greed and Status seeking destroyed the reputation of one Americas most respected Arts

Does Size Really Matter?

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion debunking the myth that size does not matter in a fight.

Using The Best Styles For You

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about using the styles that best compliment your own

Will The True JKD Stand Up?

13 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about whether original JKD or JKD concepts are most in line with Bruce Lee's original ideas