Episodes

Two of HDKI’s rising instructors join the UK Karate Podcast for a special episode.In this episode, we sit down with Amelia Senft Sensei and Natalie Böttcher Sensei from HDKI (Hombu Dojo Karate International) for an in-depth c...

🥋 ROB BINGHAM SENSEI | From SKIF to World Gold | Competition, Coaching & Karate Journey | UK Karate PodcastWelcome to another episode of the UK Karate Podcast — where every karate journey has a story.In this episode, we sit d...

In this episode of the UK Karate Podcast, we sit down with Sensei Rachel Kattawar — a 5th Dan black belt with the Japan Karate Association (JKA), 6-time JKA National Kata Champion, and former Junior Olympics champion represen...

🎙️ Podcast Interview with Matt Price | Karate, Competition, Coaching & Legacy In this special episode, we sit down with one of the UK’s most respected Shotokan karate practitioners, Matt Price, to explore an incredible journe...

In this special episode of the UK Karate Podcast, we sit down with Sensei John Gardiner and Sensei Stuart Amos as they come together to all things karate. From decades of training and teaching to insights into Shotokan, compe...

🥋 Interview with Sensei Roy Tomlin | UK Karate Podcast In this episode of the UK Karate Podcast , we sit down with Sensei Roy Tomlin for a powerful conversation on karate, martial arts philosophy, leadership, and personal dev...

🥋 UK KARATE PODCAST | SEASON 3 EPISODE 1 Sensei Stuart Amos – Competition, Coaching, HDKI & Karate Without Borders Season 3 of the UK Karate Podcast begins with an in-depth conversation with Sensei Stuart Amos — international...

🎙️ UK Karate Podcast – Season 2 Episode 12 | In Conversation with WTKO Chief Instructor Richard Amos SenseiWelcome back to the UK Karate Podcast!In Season 2, Episode 12, we’re honoured to sit down with Richard Amos Sensei, Ch...

UK Karate Podcast – Episode: Hayden MeredithInterview | Shotokan & Kase Ha Journey In this episode of the UK Karate Podcast, we sit down with Sensei Hayden Meredith,a dedicated karateka whose martial arts journey began back i...

🎥 John O’Neill , A Lifetime in Karate, from Liverpool to the World Stage 🥋 From a 13-year-old beginner in Liverpool to an international karate champion, coach, and mentor — this is the incredible journey of John O’Neill . Sta...

🥋 Ken Hori – A Karate Journey Through Decades | Shotokan Karate Podcast In this episode, we sit down with Ken Hori Sensei , Chief Instructor of Cambridge Karate Dojo and senior instructor within JKA WF England , to hear his r...

🎙️ 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 ...

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with the incredible Chrissie Howard – a passionate martial artist, dedicated instructor, and inspiring voice in the karate community.Chrissie shares her personal journey in karate, ...

David Sensei started karate in January 1991at Newark SKC under Sensei Darren Taggart. Took his first Kyu grading with Sensei Bob Rhodes and competed at the Lincoln Open as a red belt, earning runner-up. Trained 3+ times weekl...

An inspiring podcast interview with Fran Charlton, 4th Dan martial artist, Whose incredible journey transforms a tumultuous upbringing into a powerful Budo Mindset. Born into a creative yet chaotic family marked by narcissism...

Join us for an in-depth interview with Scott Langley, 7th Dan Shotokan Karate master, founder of Hombu Dojo Karate International (HDKI), and bestselling author of Karate Stupid and A Sustainable Karate-ka. Starting martial ar...

Join us for an inspiring and action-packed conversation with Sensei John Gardiner, a martial arts legend and esteemed karate instructor! In this episode of UK Karate Podcast, we dive deep into Sensei Gardiner’s incredible jou...

A conversation with the JKA England Men's Kumite team who in 2024 won Gold in the JKA European Team Kumite.

🎙️ UK Karate Podcast • Sensei Shaun Cassidy | Karate Journey, Coaching Insights & Shotokan Philosophy Join us on the UK Karate Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Sensei Shaun Cassidy , a seasoned Shotokan karate pract...

A conversation with the HDKI Technical Director Sensei Simon Bligh 6th Dan. Simon Bligh was born in 1960 and has been training in Shotokan Karate since 1974, where he started in his hometown of Liverpool. After relocating to ...

A conversation wish Sharon Ingle about her karate journey.

In this episode of the UK Karate Podcast , we sit down with Andy Patton Sensei , a dedicated Shotokan karate instructor from Newark-on-Trent whose martial arts journey spans over two decades. Starting karate at just 9 years o...

A conversation with Amelia Gustard about her karate journey.

A conversation with JKA England junior squad member Lorenzo Costantin.