Episodes

🎙️ 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 practitioner and coach. In this episode, Sensei Shaun shares his karate journey — from his first dojo steps to becoming a respected teacher — and the lessons martial arts have taught him about mindset, leadership, and resilience. Whether you’re a beginner, competitor, dojo instru...

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 London, he spent many years as a member of Enoeda Sensei`s famous Marshall St Dojo. In 1990-1991 he spent a year living, training and working in Japan. In 2004 he joined the JKS and has been a big contributor to the success of JKS in England. He has a wealth of experience in...

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 old, Andy’s path has taken him through both Wado-Ryu and Shotokan Karate, helping shape a practical and honest approach to training, teaching, and personal development. As an instructor at Shinkikai Karate Club, Andy shares his thoughts on sustainable karate, body mechanics, p...

A conversation with Amelia Gustard about her karate journey.

A conversation with JKA England junior squad member Lorenzo Costantin.

In this episode of the UK Karate Podcast, the tables are turned as we explore the karate journey of Chris Walsh Sensei from Newark-on-Trent. A dedicated Shotokan Karate instructor, podcast host, event organiser, and passionate advocate for traditional karate, Chris shares the story behind his lifelong journey in the martial arts. From being introduced to karate through family influence, to teaching the next generation, organising seminars with top instructors, and building the UK Karate Podcast...

A conversation with Sensei Mick Lowe about his karate Journey.

A conversation with Sensei Phil Raikes about his karate journey.

A conversation with Sensei's Janet Farrell & Carrol Sheffield about there karate journey.

A conversation with Sensei Steve Walsh about his Karate Journey.