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Karate is not what you think! This martial art can be used in many ways, to build your physical strength or mental fortitude. It can be a dynamic sport or a recreational hobby, a self-defense or self-development tool. Join Les Bubka to explore the possibilities within Karate and its connection to mental health, and listen to conversations with different martial artists on various subjects.

Anxious Black Belt Podcast Les Bubka

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Karate is not what you think! This martial art can be used in many ways, to build your physical strength or mental fortitude. It can be a dynamic sport or a recreational hobby, a self-defense or self-development tool. Join Les Bubka to explore the possibilities within Karate and its connection to mental health, and listen to conversations with different martial artists on various subjects.

    When .... Hits the Fan

    When .... Hits the Fan

    I like to share the success I'm getting but I think it is only fair to share the failure.
    This episode is just that.
    Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey:
    Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt
    If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel free to pass it along to your enemies – perhaps they'll find it enlightening!
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    You can also support the Karate For Mental Health Programme by purchasing our merchandise or donating via Buy Me a Coffee:
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    About Les Bubka: Author, Karate coach, entrepreneur, and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Les promotes inclusive Karate with a focus on the mental health aspects of training. Teaching nationally and internationally. Let's connect: info@lesbubka.co.uk
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    • 16 min
    #159 Whistlekick with Jeremy Lesniak

    #159 Whistlekick with Jeremy Lesniak

    #159 Whistlekick with Jeremy Lesniak.
    Sensei Jeremy is a founder of the Whistlekick brand of protective equipment, which quickly evolved into other areas offering services, events and radio.
    It was a great pleasure to learn from Jeremy about the evolution of Whistlekick and his journey as a host of highly popular podcast.
    I hope that you will enjoy this episode as much as I did, if you would like to connect with Jeremy please use the links below, and if you are not a Whistlekicks Martial Arts Radio listener yet then I recommend giving them a try.
    https://whistlekick.com/
    Don't forget to grab your Karate Journal to document your journey:

    Amazon Karate Journal Link: https://amzn.to/3l9spmt
    If you found value in this episode or enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. And if it didn't resonate with you, feel free to pass it along to your enemies – perhaps they'll find it enlightening!

    Support the show at no extra cost to you by shopping on Amazon through my affiliate link, where I receive a small commission on your purchases. It's a win-win! Find the link below.
    Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3qqfuhy
    You can also support the Karate For Mental Health Programme by purchasing our merchandise or donating via Buy Me a Coffee:
    www.buymeacoffee.com/KFMH
    And check out our shop for exclusive merchandise, including the Anxious Black Belt Mug:
    Les Bubka's Shop: https://lesshop.ammhub.com/accessories/anxious-black-belt-mug

    About Les Bubka: Author, Karate coach, entrepreneur, and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Les promotes inclusive Karate with a focus on the mental health aspects of training. Teaching nationally and internationally. Let's connect: info@lesbubka.co.uk
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    • 1 hr 20 min
    #158 Out of Comfort Zone Again

    #158 Out of Comfort Zone Again

    I was avoiding this project for just over two years, I think now is the time to get out of my comfort zone and challenge myself again.
    If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below.
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    If you would like to support the Karate For Mental Health Programme, you can buy our merchandise (links below) or donate via ☕ Buy me a coffee 👇
     ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KFMH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 
    Karate Journal here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/3l9spmt  
    Shop: https://lesshop.ammhub.com/accessories/anxious-black-belt-mug
    🥋About: Les Bubka is an author, Karate coach, entrepreneur, and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Promoting inclusive Karate with a focus on mental health aspects of training. Teaching both nationally and internationally. let's connect: info@lesbubka.co.uk
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    • 16 min
    #157 Neoclassical Karate with Noah Legel

    #157 Neoclassical Karate with Noah Legel

    In this episode, I'm discussing Neoclassical Karate with Noah Legel Sensei. Noah as he describes himself is a karate geek who has a vast knowledge of karate history and awareness of unique karate systems.
    I hope you will enjoy our conversation if you would like to connect with Noah links below:
    https://www.facebook.com/ilpracticalkarate
    https://www.inkks.org/
    https://www.facebook.com/nmlegel
    https://www.youtube.com/@ilpracticalkarate
    If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below.
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    If you would like to support the Karate For Mental Health Programme, you can buy our merchandise (links below) or donate via ☕ Buy me a coffee 👇
     ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KFMH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 
    Karate Journal here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/3l9spmt  
    Shop: https://lesshop.ammhub.com/accessories/anxious-black-belt-mug
    🥋About: Les Bubka is an author, Karate coach, entrepreneur, and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Promoting inclusive Karate with a focus on mental health aspects of training. Teaching both nationally and internationally. let's connect: info@lesbubka.co.uk
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    • 1 hr 34 min
    #156 - Structure and Power

    #156 - Structure and Power

    #156 - Structure and Power
    As my guest couldn't join me I decided to share my thoughts on structure and power generation with you.
    The quick summary is:
    Striking and kicking - explosive and elastic power
    Grappling range - flexible and mobile structure and power
    Grund - structure and set up
    If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below.
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    If you would like to support the Karate For Mental Health Programme, you can buy our merchandise (links below) or donate via ☕ Buy me a coffee 👇
     ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KFMH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 
    Karate Journal here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/3l9spmt  
    Shop: https://lesshop.ammhub.com/accessories/anxious-black-belt-mug
    🥋About: Les Bubka is an author, Karate coach, entrepreneur, and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Promoting inclusive Karate with a focus on mental health aspects of training. Teaching both nationally and internationally. let's connect: info@lesbubka.co.uk
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    • 18 min
    #155 Kung Fu Conversations with Randel Davis

    #155 Kung Fu Conversations with Randel Davis

    An ongoing conversation about Kung Fu philosophy, practice, and training for the Kung Fu curious and old school practitioners of any style.
    Featuring honest bi-weekly discussions and interviews about current events, training, the long history of Chinese Kung Fu, and its meaning and relevance to today's practitioners.
    With over 50 years of experience teaching, training, and using internal and external styles of Chinese Kung Fu, Owen Schilling and Randel Davis bring insight, laughter, perspective, and clarity to the complicated subject of Chinese Kung Fu.
    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075429849614
    https://www.facebook.com/Redforest711
    If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below.
    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3qqfuhy
    If you would like to support the Karate For Mental Health Programme, you can buy our merchandise (links below) or donate via ☕ Buy me a coffee 👇
     ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KFMH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 
    Karate Journal here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/3l9spmt  
    Shop: https://lesshop.ammhub.com/accessories/anxious-black-belt-mug
    🥋About: Les Bubka is an author, Karate coach, entrepreneur, and creator of the #Hikite4ever T-shirt. Promoting inclusive Karate with a focus on mental health aspects of training. Teaching both nationally and internationally. let's connect: info@lesbubka.co.uk
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    • 1 hr 27 min

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