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UK Karate Podcast
UK Karate Podcast
The UK Karate Podcast brings together instructors, competitors, and lifelong practitioners from across the UK and beyond. We explore Shotokan karate, traditional values, grading journeys, competition, coaching, and the people shaping British karate today. Featuring in-depth conversations with Sensei, senior grades, coaches, and respected figures from across different karate associations, this podcast celebrates karate-do as a way of life — on and off the tatami. Whether you train for competition, tradition, or personal development, the UK Karate Podcast is for anyone passionate about karate
April 23, 2025

Scott Langley

Scott Langley

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 arts at age five with jujutsu and transitioning to karate in North Yorkshire, Scott’s path led him to Japan, where he became the fifth non-Japanese to graduate the gruelling JKS Instructors’ Course. In this conversation, Scott shares his experiences training under legendary sensei's, insights on building a sustainable karate practice, and the challenges of balancing tradition with modern martial arts.🌟 Highlights include Scott’s reflections on his time in Japan, the dimensions of karate, and his vision for fostering community in the martial arts world.👉 Subscribe for more inspiring martial arts content!🔔 Hit the bell icon to stay updated.💬 Tell us in the comments: What’s your biggest takeaway from Scott’s journey?📌 Follow Scott Langley: https://hombudojokarate.com/📌 Check out Scott’s books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Karate-Stupid-Scott-Langley/dp/178301346X📌Boken-Sha Quality Gi's: https://boken-sha.com/📌Budo Mindset Magazine: https://budomindset.com/📌 Connect with us: https://www.facebook.com/ukkaratepodcast/📌 Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/ukkaratepodcast/#ScottLangley #ShotokanKarate #MartialArts #KarateInterview #HDKI