It’s episode 70, which can mean only one thing….the return of Ken of Kenfu! Join us as we talk everything from A.I, books, Star Wars, technology and even a bit of Martial Arts. Ken also tells us about the struggles he’s been going through afte

Episode 69 - Hard Truths

Feb 16th, 2024 45m 33s

Strap yourselves in for the most controversial martial arts chat of all time!! Well not quite, but Sue & Greg go over some hard truths of Karate and martial arts in episode 69 of Funakoshis favourite podcast. Socials and Merchhttps://www.ins

Episode 68 - Q&A with the listeners

Dec 23rd, 2023 1h 13m

Sue and Greg answer questions from the listeners in the final episode of 2023! Thank you to everyone who sent in questions and to all of you for the support this year. Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.insta

Episode 67 - Distractions and perky mornings

Dec 6th, 2023 55m 29s

Sue and Greg talk about British UFC champions, class distractions, the dreaded hikite and more! Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21

Episode 66 - UFC, Boxing, Karate Combat and more!

Nov 6th, 2023 35m 21s

Sue and Greg talk about UFC 294, the recent Karate Combat course held by AKA in Poole, Francis Nganou shocking the combat sports world and more! Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations

Episode 65- Tapped out on Karate

Oct 23rd, 2023 48m 59s

Sue and Greg talk about YouTuber boxing, feeling burnt out on Karate, Muay Thai, BJJ and everything else in between! Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.

Episode 64 - A random chat

Sep 29th, 2023 37m 27s

Sue and Greg have a long over due catch up on the world of Karate and martial arts! Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21https://www

Episode 63 - Weird things in pyjamas with Dr James Hatch

Aug 18th, 2023 1h 38m

Sue and Greg are joined by longtime friend of the podcast Dr James Hatch to talk all things Karate, Kobudo and everything else in between. Also we wanted to say a massive shoutout to long time listener Ben Holbrook who came to train with us a

Episode 62 - The festival of Martial Arts with Joe Andrews & Matt Stait

Jul 12th, 2023 1h 8m

Sue and Greg are joined by Joe Andrews to talk about the recent Martial Arts festival hosted by Matt Stait (who joins us as the end of the episode). Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversa

Episode 61 - The return of Hanshi Patrick McCarthy

Jun 21st, 2023 3h 11m

Since we last spoke to Hanshi there’s been a global pandemic and he’s moved countries twice which means there’s a lot to catch up on! Join us as we have another fantastic chat with the legendary Patrick McCarthy who joins us all the way from O

Episode 60 - Glitterbeards and Karate with Ken Knight & Joe Andrews

Apr 15th, 2023 2h 45m

It’s episode 60 which can mean only one thing, the return of Ken Andrews!! No that’s not right, the return of Joe Knight!! They look so similar it’s an easy mistake to make….it’s the return of Ken Knight and Joe Andrews! Join us as we talk abou

Conversations on Karate present UFC under the spotlight - Episode 17 UFC 287

Apr 13th, 2023 41m 12s

Sue and Greg chat about the amazing UFC 287 event! Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkar

Episode 59 - “When parents aren’t around” with Jamie Clubb

Mar 18th, 2023 1h 41m

Greg and Sue are joined by special guest Jamie Clubb to talk martial arts, self protection and Jamie’s book on children’s self protection “When parents aren’t around”. Check out Jamie’s website at the link below, and we hope you enjoy this epis

Episode 58 - A mixed media podcast

Mar 12th, 2023 46m 55s

Greg and Sue hit record and talk about the UFC, Tuesday training, BJJ and more! Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21https://www.fa

Episode 57 - A random one!

Feb 1st, 2023 44m 22s

Greg and Sue hit record and talk about whatever comes to mind, with a bit of karate in there too! Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=

Conversations on Karate present UFC under the spotlight with Matt Jardine - Episode 16 UFC 283

Jan 29th, 2023 1h

Greg, Sue and Matt talk all things UFC 283 in the return of under the spotlight! Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21https://www.f

Episode 56 - Whatever makes you a good human… With Joe Saunders

Jan 18th, 2023 1h 59m

We’re joined once again by the great Joe Saunders to talk martial arts, self defence, professional wrestling and beer! Check out Joes own podcast at https://www.violencepod.comSocials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https:

Episode 55 - A Christmas ask us anything

Dec 25th, 2022 45m 34s

Sue and Greg answer fantastic listener questions in this Christmas episode Ask us Anything! From whether Kata should be altered to most inspiring guests tune in and chill out.Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://w

Episode 54 - A brutally elegant Q&A with Sue

Dec 14th, 2022 46m 48s

Greg throws some quick fire questions at Sue in the first of the Q&A “Brutal elegance” edition. Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21

Episode 53 - Q&A with Greg

Nov 17th, 2022 32m 28s

Sue throws some quick fire questions at Greg in the return of the Q&A! Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21https://www.facebook.com

Conversations on Karate present UFC Under the spotlight with Matt Jardine - Episode 15 UFC 280

Nov 4th, 2022 1h 39m

Matt Jardine is back to give us an in person account of all things UFC 280! Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_karatehttps://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21https://www.facebo

Episode 52 - Both of the hosts are now Dan grades!

Oct 4th, 2022 36m 31s

Sue and Greg talk the recent Dan grading that was held for Somerset Applied Karate and discuss one of the hosts long overdue rank promotion. Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_

Episode 51 - Beard fondling, UFC and Karate seminars

Aug 31st, 2022 41m 15s

Sue and Greg talk the UFC and Leon Edwards epic head kick KO, our recent seminar with Les Bubka, Iain Abernethy and Chris Hanson, as well as all things beard fondling related. Socials and Merchhttps://www.instagram.com/glynham1990https://w

Episode 50 - Someone gets murdered in this one! With Ken Knight & Joe Andrews

Aug 15th, 2022 2h 6m

For the milestone that is episode 50, Sue and Greg are joined by two Kens, or two Joes…..whichever way you look at it! We talk about Karate, Kobudo, BJJ, self defence and a whole lot more! Greg and Ken even find the time to geek out about Obi W

Conversations on Karate present UFC Under the spotlight with Matt Jardine - Episode 14 UFC 277

Aug 6th, 2022 1h 25m

Sue, Greg and Matt discuss UFC 277! From the lows of greats suffering injuries to the absolute domination shown by one of the greatest ever, there’s a lot to be learned from this one. Socials and Merchhttps://youtube.com/channel/UCRq_hHmVz4