34 episodes

Apex Karate Performance was founded as a means to provide specialized coaching to athletes who wish to compete at the highest levels of Elite Karate competition. Our methods and training are designed to help a karate practitioner or athlete of any level or style improve their technical abilities. Coach Hagen has been involved in martial arts since 1992, training in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu, Yamanni Ryu Bojutsu and Shito Ryu. Coach Hagen is a former USA Karate National Team member and Pan American Karate Federation medalist. Coach Hagen is also the Chief Instructor of North Sun Martial Arts, RBKD.

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Apex Karate Performance was founded as a means to provide specialized coaching to athletes who wish to compete at the highest levels of Elite Karate competition. Our methods and training are designed to help a karate practitioner or athlete of any level or style improve their technical abilities. Coach Hagen has been involved in martial arts since 1992, training in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu, Yamanni Ryu Bojutsu and Shito Ryu. Coach Hagen is a former USA Karate National Team member and Pan American Karate Federation medalist. Coach Hagen is also the Chief Instructor of North Sun Martial Arts, RBKD.

    Become the Master of your Domain | Thursday Thoughts 026

    Become the Master of your Domain | Thursday Thoughts 026

    In today's Thursday Thoughts episode, I discuss why we need to control our environment, to be the master of your domain, in order to achieve our goals, to achieve excellence.  

    Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information.

    Help support the channel and get your Team Apex gear here:

    https://shop.spreadshirt.com/apexkarateperformance/

    Check out our Youtube Channel for our Technical Training Tips, Train at Home, and interview series videos:

    https://www.youtube.com/c/ApexKaratePerformance



    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/

    Visit our Website:  https://www.apexkarateperformance.com

    • 13 min
    Interview with Ariel Torres | USA Karate Olympic Bronze Medalist, Part 2

    Interview with Ariel Torres | USA Karate Olympic Bronze Medalist, Part 2

    I'm pleased to bring you Part Two of our interview with Ariel Torres, USA National Team member, and Tokyo Olympic Karate Bronze Medalist.  In Part Two, he discusses winning the Paris Qualifying tournament, competing at the Tokyo Olympic Games and some of his challenges as a karate athlete. We want to give a big thank you to Ariel for taking the time to sit and chat with us as well as wish him congratulations on an amazing year.  

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    Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on all new content.

    Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information.

    Help support the channel and get your Team Apex gear here:
    https://shop.spreadshirt.com/apexkarateperformance/

    Visit our Website: 
    https://www.apexkarateperformance.com

    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/

    Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/

    • 39 min
    Interview with Ariel Torres | USA Karate Olympic Bronze Medalist, Part One

    Interview with Ariel Torres | USA Karate Olympic Bronze Medalist, Part One

    I'm pleased to bring you Part One of a two part interview with Ariel Torres, USA National Team member, and Tokyo Olympic Karate Bronze Medalist.  He discusses beginning the Olympic Qualifying process, winning the Pan American Continental Championships for the first time, and his training during the pandemic. Part Two coming soon!

    Ariel's social media is:
    https://www.instagram.com/arielkarate1/

    https://www.facebook.com/arielkarate1

    https://www.youtube.com/user/arielkarate1

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on all new content.

    Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information.

    Help support the channel and get your Team Apex gear here:
    https://shop.spreadshirt.com/apexkarateperformance/

    Visit our Website: 
    https://www.apexkarateperformance.com

    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/

    Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/

    • 51 min
    2021 WKF World Championships preview

    2021 WKF World Championships preview

    Today, Jonathan and I discuss the upcoming WKF World Championships in Dubai.  We give a brief rundown on some of the notable athletes attending as well as some athletes who won't be attending.

    Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information.

    Check out our Youtube Channel for our Technical Training Tips, Train at Home, and interview series videos:

    https://www.youtube.com/c/ApexKaratePerformance

    Help support the channel and get your Team Apex gear here:

    https://shop.spreadshirt.com/apexkarateperformance/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/

    Visit our Website:  https://www.apexkarateperformance.com

    • 24 min
    Don't idolize your opponent | Thursday Thoughts 025

    Don't idolize your opponent | Thursday Thoughts 025

    In today's Thursday Thoughts episode, I discuss why we shouldn't idolize our opponents and fellow competitors and place them on a pedestal.  

    Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information.

    Check out our Youtube Channel for our Technical Training Tips, Train at Home, and interview series videos:

    https://www.youtube.com/c/ApexKaratePerformance

    Help support the channel and get your Team Apex gear here:

    https://shop.spreadshirt.com/apexkarateperformance/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/

    Visit our Website:  https://www.apexkarateperformance.com

    • 9 min
    Conversation with Kenji Hirai, Part 2 | Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu/Yamanni Chinen Ryu

    Conversation with Kenji Hirai, Part 2 | Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu/Yamanni Chinen Ryu

    Here is part 2 of my conversation with Kenji Hirai. Kenji is a fellow student of Oshiro Toshihiro Sensei.  Kenji discusses some of his training methodologies and philosophy, some of the things that make up a good instructor, judging student knowledge and what his ideal dojo would be like.



    Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information.

    Check out our Youtube Channel for our Technical Training Tips, Train at Home, and interview series videos:

    https://www.youtube.com/c/ApexKaratePerformance

    Help support the channel and get your Team Apex gear here:

    https://shop.spreadshirt.com/apexkarateperformance/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/

    Visit our Website:  https://www.apexkarateperformance.com

    • 1 hr 5 min

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Very Experienced Karate-Ka worth listening to

Michael Hagen is an experienced US National Team competitor (kata) and a very well rounded martial artists that has taken a journey from a heavy tournament focus to grounded self-defense focus. But he has a knack for combining the two in a way that makes me want to listen and learn from his experience. Worth a listen for sure.

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