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A traveling motorhome video podcast with Ray Hughes dedicated to capturing the stories, wisdom, and philosophies of renowned martial artists across the United States—sharing timeless insights to empower, inspire, and guide others on their own journeys.

  1. Jun 8 ·  Video

    Sensei Gary Tsutsui-Part 1

    A fantastic discussion with Sensei Isao Gary Tsutsui (1946–present), a distinguished Shotokan karate instructor and founder of Colorado Budokan in Denver, Colorado. With nearly 60 years dedicated to karate, he earned widespread respect as an instructor, mentor, and competitor. Trained and studied under the great late Senseis Yaguchi and Yamazaki, he was the first American to medal in kata at the 1977 WUKO World Championships.

    32 min

  2. May 12 ·  Video

    Sensei Rick Hobusch Part 2

    Part 2 of my conversation with Sensei Rick Hobusch, exploring his insights on the early Japanese karate instructors in the United States, their training philosophies, and his views on today’s karate and competitive landscape.

    27 min

  3. Apr 21 ·  Video

    Sensei Rick Hobusch Interview Part 1

    “Sensei Rick Hobusch reflects on his journey through the early days of karate in America, training under newly arrived Japanese instructors in the late 1960s—and the challenge of staying true to his values while navigating an organization shaped by both strong influences and darker elements.”

    27 min

  4. Mar 21 ·  Video

    Sensei Moore's Part 3 Discussion of his early years

    “Final installment of our three-part discussion with Sensei Marlon Moore, sharing his early martial arts experiences and perspectives from the mid-1970s.”

    24 min

  5. Feb 28 ·  Video

    Part 2 Sensei Marlon Moore-The middle years

    Join Part 2 of the conversation with Sensei Marlon Moore as he shares insights from the early years of dojo ownership and management. Surrounded by senior instructors and well-established dojos, he reflects on the challenges and struggles of building a school in those formative days. He also offers his unique perspective on the influence of the early Japanese instructors and the first generation of American martial arts teachers who helped shape the art in the United States.

    25 min

  6. Feb 10 ·  Video

    The Early Years of my Sensei, Marlon Moore

    Join me for Part 1 of a three-part conversation with my Sensei, Marlon Moore, as he reflects on his early karate journey and the experiences that shaped his path.

    26 min

  7. Jan 6 ·  Video

    Part 2 of Doug Jepperson's Interview

    Part 2 of an in-depth, two-part conversation with Doug Jepperson, drawing on more than 50 years of karate training. Doug continues his martial arts journey, offering thoughtful and philosophical perspectives on American Japanese karate, the role of tournament competition, and the influences that shaped the art’s evolution in the United States.

    27 min

  8. 12/16/2025 ·  Video

    Part 1 re-edit conversation with Doug Jepperson

    A re-edited episode. Join us for an intriguing conversation with Doug Jepperson as he shares how he began his journey in martial arts, reflects on the Japanese instructors who shaped that era, and offers thoughtful perspectives from his years of experience. Don’t miss Part 1 of this fascinating discussion.

    24 min
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A traveling motorhome video podcast with Ray Hughes dedicated to capturing the stories, wisdom, and philosophies of renowned martial artists across the United States—sharing timeless insights to empower, inspire, and guide others on their own journeys.

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  • Creator
    Ray Hughes
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
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