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The Hanratty on Karate Podcast features fascinating conversations with Sensei John Hanratty and guests about karate techniques, training methods, and philosophy. Sensei Hanratty, 9th Dan, has taught thousands of students over the past 50+ years at seminars worldwide.

  1. Episode 69: Coaching and Training in Karate

    8 JAN

    Episode 69: Coaching and Training in Karate

    Sensei Hanratty discusses the following: -Why the focus in your first year of training is going to be 90% physical -The role of self discipline at the start -How too much focus on competition can be to the detriment of other aspects of karate -Extrinsic and intrinsic sources of sports motivation

    19 min
  2. Episode 68: Coaching Teams and Individuals for Competition

    20/12/2025

    Episode 68: Coaching Teams and Individuals for Competition

    Sensei Hanratty offers coaching tips. Among the topics discussed: -The difference between coaching and instructing -How to build a good team -Tips for teaching kids, including the role that parents play Key quote: “What I always want to do is bring out the best in you.”

    26 min
  3. Episode 67: Comparing Shotokan and Goju Ryu

    06/12/2025

    Episode 67: Comparing Shotokan and Goju Ryu

    Sensei Hanratty looks at the differences between the Shotokan and Goju Ryu styles. He also discusses the following: -Difference between inside tension and outside tension stances -Urban myths surrounding karate, such as ripping flesh from an opponent -How most weapons will work if you hit the right target -Location of nerve centers -How his traditional dojo is set up

    21 min
  4. Episode 66: Trip to Okinawa

    26/11/2025

    Episode 66: Trip to Okinawa

    In the 66th episode of the Hanratty on Karate Podcast, Sensei John Hanratty discusses the following: -A trip some of his students just took to Okinawa, where they trained with a Gōjū-ryū grandmaster. -Criteria he follows when taking juniors on international trips. -How the Gōjū-ryū style, and particularly its kata, differs from Shotokan.Episode recorded on November 24, 2025

    17 min
  5. Episode 65: Ethics and Standards in the Dojo

    19/11/2025

    Episode 65: Ethics and Standards in the Dojo

    Sensei Hanratty discusses ethics, morals, standards, and responsibilities in the dojo. He touches on the following:-Certification of instructors-Why there should be a governing body for martial arts schools-How ethics and morals are set by an instructor and organization

    22 min
  6. Episode 64: The Evolution of Kata

    12/11/2025

    Episode 64: The Evolution of Kata

    Sensei Hanratty discusses how katas evolve. He also touches on:-Teaching Jitte kata-Using a bō in the kata-Whether some katas are meant to be done with a weapon-Doing variations on kata for demonstrationsKey quote: “The goal is to get better every day in your karate, in your philosophy, and in the way you look at the world.” Episode recorded on November 11, 2025

    17 min
  7. Episode 63: Bunkai for Kanku Dai and Heian Shodan

    03/11/2025

    Episode 63: Bunkai for Kanku Dai and Heian Shodan

    Sensei Hanratty breaks down the application of the katas Kanku Dai and Heian Shodan.

    23 min
  8. Episode 62: Reverse-Engineering Katas for Bunkai

    27/10/2025

    Episode 62: Reverse-Engineering Katas for Bunkai

    Sensei Hanratty discusses his views on kata application and how you can reverse engineer katas to come up with bunkai.

    19 min
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The Hanratty on Karate Podcast features fascinating conversations with Sensei John Hanratty and guests about karate techniques, training methods, and philosophy. Sensei Hanratty, 9th Dan, has taught thousands of students over the past 50+ years at seminars worldwide.

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  • Creator
    Deep Stance Media
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Deep Stance Media
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