Dean Hodgkin Season 2 Episode 8

🎙️ Welcome to the UK Karate Podcast – Episode with Dean Hodgkin 🥋🇬🇧Welcome to the UK Karate Podcast, where we explore the journeys of karateka from all backgrounds, sharing real stories, insights, and experiences from across the karate world. This is a non-political, passion-driven platform that shines a light on the martial artists who’ve helped shape—and are still shaping—the art we love.

In this special episode, we sit down with Dean Hodgkin, a true legend in English karate. Dean was a key figure in the iconic KUGB team that famously defeated Japan at the 1990 Shoto World Championships in Sunderland—clinching the final match in dramatic fashion. Dean went on to become a WSKA World Champion (individual and team), a winner of the prestigious JKA Nakayama Cup, and remains one of the most respected names in the sport.

In this episode, Dean opens up about:

- His early days in karate

- What it was like to compete at the highest level

- That legendary win over Japan

- Lessons learned from the top

Whether you’re a lifelong karateka or just curious about the martial arts world, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

🟥 Subscribe, like, and hit the bell to keep up with future episodes, and join us as we continue to document the untold stories of UK karate.

Socials:

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ukkaratepodcast/

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ukkaratepodcast/

#UKKaratePodcast #DeanHodgkin #KarateLegend #Shotokan #KUGB #WSKA #MartialArts #KarateJourney #KaratePodcast