On this episode, Chris and Sensei Jumoke enjoy some delicious tea whilst discussing the importance of journaling and goal setting. We discuss our own experience of keeping a journal, the lessons we've learned along the way and our favourite jou

#008: 'Karate-do Kyohan' Study pt.2 - The Meaning of Kara

Jan 26th, 2020 45m 57s

On this episode, Chris and Sensei Jumoke continue their journey into the 'Karate-do Kyohan'. The Karate-do Kyohan could easily be described as the foundation text for how to live as a modern-day Karateka but is easily applicable to, not just Ka

#007: Chris' Weight Loss Journey

Jan 21st, 2020 1h 6m

On this episode, Chris talks about his weight loss journey from obese teenager to health-conscious father. He talks about the experience of being severely overweight as a child and young adult, the transformation that changed his life and how h

#006: Surviving Veganuary

Jan 12th, 2020 41m 15s

On this episode, Chris and Sensei Jumoke talk about their journey into veganism, the benefits and downsides, what we'll be doing different for veganuary and some of the best tips and tricks we found to help you cut down on animal products! 'Ho

#005: Q&A with Kyoshi

Dec 24th, 2019 1h 36m

On this episode, Chris asks Sensei Jumoke are graced by the presence of Kyoshi John Richards. He is a wealth of knowledge and tells us about his life before coming to the UK, what it was like working for some of the biggest pop stars of the tim

#004: 'Kyohan' Study - Part 1

Dec 24th, 2019 55m 11s

On this episode, Chris asks Sensei Jumoke take a look at the 'Karate-do Kyohan' which could easily be described as the foundation text for modern-day Shotokan Karate.This episode covers what it means to be a true karateka and how a humble mind

#002: Q&A With Sensei Jumoke

Dec 23rd, 2019 1h 16m

On this episode, Chris asks Sensei Jumoke about the start of his karate journey (at the age of 4), the burdens of being a black belt from an early age as well as his experience of teaching at Zen Shin Martial Arts Academy; all whilst sipping so

#001: Why Should You Practice Karate?

Dec 23rd, 2019 35m 7s

On this episode, Chris and Jumoke enjoy some delicious black tea whilst discussing why we practice karate, including how we both got started (very different stories), what we get from it and why we think others should start practicing too.If

#003: What Makes A Good Karate School?

Dec 23rd, 2019 1h 22m

On this episode, Chris and Jumoke enjoy some delicious oolong tea whilst discussing what makes a good karate school. After chatting about Sensei Jumoke's travels across India and China, we talk about how to identify a legitimate martial arts Do

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