Real Talk: Recent Episodes

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Real Talk with Scott Heaney of The Martial Way and Shihan Terry Birkett of Ronin Dojo/Back Street Karate, is a fun show where we choose a topic of interest within Kyokushin Karate and Martial Arts in general and discuss. Nothing too serious and we like to keep it light with lot of laughs. This will be an evolving show and we will be soliciting topic ideas from you!

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We talk about the Misogi training last week, and the horrific tragedy. Updates on Ronin Life, plus a lot more! Plus, word of the day! Osu!

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Rabbling wrap-up of 2022! We hope you enjoy this episode! Osu!

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We have a special guest on this week, who is a legend in the British Kyokushin community. He gives us some insider information into recent events that unfolded with the IFK and BKK. We hope you enjoy this episode! Osu!

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After a few weeks off we do a rambling catch up with various topics. Try to keep up! Osu!   

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We discuss the precept of no first strike in Karate, and if that is reality, old school vs modern combat athletes and much more! Hope you enjoy! Osu!

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We have a bunch of topics, from more Japanification of Karate, Judo Buyo, our condolences to a warrior, to the great quote of Sosai, "The heart of our karate is real fighting. There can be no proof without real fighting. Without proof there is no trust. Without trust there is no respect. This is a definition in the world of martial arts."

Hope you enjoy! Osu!    

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While this was meant to be a discussion on standards in Kyokushin Karate, as usual it took many twist and turns. Try to stay up!      

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Update on Scott's Stem Cell treatment and trip to Tijuana and the  @Cellular Performance Institute  , Andrew Tate, Body Image, Terry working Queen Elizabeth II's funeral and much more!   

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00:00 Scott's Stem Cell treatment trip to Tijuana and Recovery

47:47 We discuss the video of the woman getting clipped after going hard kickboxing.

01:09:10 Andrew Tate and Body Image

01:17:12 Lizzo Commercial and what is health  https://youtu.be/4AThCkEbqEQ

01:26:33 Wrap up, Elizabeth II's Funeral and Terry's involvement

01:32:00 Goodbye's

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We talk about a young man who made a fatal regretful decision which resulting in the loss of life. We discuss the ramifications of decisions made in the heat of a fight. Plus swords, knights and samurai! What more do you want? Osu!

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The show has been on hiatus for past couple months. We get caught up and discuss Scott's upcoming adventure at the Cellular Performance Institute.

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00:00 Updates - Scott's trip to Mexico for Stem Cell Therapy. 

29:00 Is Scott leaving Kyokushin?! 

40:30 Evolution of Kyokushin 

52:57 Gene LeBell 

57:20 Ego 

01:12:50 JCVD 

01:21:40 Outro

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We are joined by someone who needs no introduction in the Kyokushin Karate world, Shihan Cameron Quinn! We discuss everything from the world-renowned martial artist he has trained with, his philosophies on training, as well as memories and stories from his time as an Uchi-deshi and translator of Sosai Was Oyama. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!

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After another long break, this time due to Scott, we're back to catch up and chat about Kuzhishi. Unbalancing, in life and martial arts. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!    

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This one is a little all over the place, as we catch up! With a focus on role models. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!    

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We are joined by a very special guest, Terry's own Shihan, Gary Bufton! Shihan Gary has lived a life that would take up volumes! In this episode he talks about his roots in Kyokushin, travel to Japan training under Sosai at Honbu with the legends of Kyokushin, and much much more! Definitely will be a Pt. 2 to this one!  Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!    

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We look into the Okinawan system of Tegumi, as well as our other usual ramblings. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU! 

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We are joined by Dan Andy Allen, 7th Dan, who has a popular YouTube channel highlighting practical karate. Really fantastic conversation, and if you're into technical applied karate, you will enjoy this! Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!

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Dojo: NovaKarate.ca

BLOG: appliedshotokan.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AppliedShotokan

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Recap of the last show, a little rambling and a deep dive into why people take up martial arts. The "intention". Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!    

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We are joined by two AMAZING guests! The first Westerner to complete Sosai Oyama's live-in student program, Shihan Judd Reid, and the last to graduate, former Kyokushin and K-1 Champion, Nicholas Pettas! Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!    

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Terry schools Scott on the series Cobra Kai, plus our usual ramblings and a walk down memory lane. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!    

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Happy New Year! Scott and Terry are back after a hiatus to do a year-end wrap! Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!    

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We discuss, Shinken Shobu (Kyokushin Karate with Head Punches), the takedowns and full-contact rules of Ashihara and Enshin Karate, plus our usual ramblings.  Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!

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Terry is healing up and we discuss the physiological impact on training post injury or illness, Japanese terminology, plus our usual ramblings. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!

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After some time off (Terry explains), we catch up on news, revisit previous topics and Terry demonstrates The Scorpion! Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!  

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We talk about the Hanshi Cup, happening Nov 27, Crystal Palace, shoutout thanks to Senpai Sophia Lui, for protecting The Martial Way branding, as well, we discuss awareness in self-defence situations. PLUS, question from a viewer: Mike Thompson – What are our thoughts on Dojo Storming? Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!  

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We revisit the Kanku meaning, Yasuhiku Oyama's new book, controlled sparing and more! Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!

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We catch up on the week and discuss training around injuries, and even if you should! Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!

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We address a fan question. Should older people be judged differently in their testing? We also look at the past week and news in Kyokushin and martial arts. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!

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Scott and Terry are joined by special guest and good friend Tod Reeves, founder of Shin Atemi and resident expert in all things Japanese Martial Arts. We dive into the meaning of the Kanku! Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to  Like, Subscribe, Share and leave a comment! OSU!

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Taking up from the last episode, we look at how Sport Knockdown Karate does when grappling and throws are added to the mix. Is it still the "Strongest Karate"? Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to  Like, Subscribe Share and leave a comment! OSU!

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We are back!! After a summer hiatus we return with Pt. 2 of our conversation on OUR perfect tournament rule set!  Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to  Like, Subscribe Share and leave a comment! OSU!

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After a break and injury we are back, but run into technical issues. This is Part 1 of our conversation on OUR perfect tournament rule set!  Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to  Like, Subscribe Share and leave a comment! OSU!

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We look at the various Kyokushin Karate organizations and ramble around. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe Share and leave a comment! OSU!

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We look at the various off-shoots of Kyokushin Karate and of course rant away as usual. Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! OSU!

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We talk about Aleksandr Karelin, The Experiment. We also look at another exposed fraudulent Karateka riding on the coattails of Kyokushin! Along with a catch up!   Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! OSU!

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We celebrate the life of a Kyokushin Karate legend and pioneer, Hanshi Steve Arneil, with special messages from Shihans Cameron Quinn, Nick Decosta, Steve Fogarasi, Jeff Wybrow, Judd Reid, and David Pickthall.  Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

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We discuss training for self-defence and self protection, including the mindset, reactive brain, adrenaline dumps, and fear!   Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

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1st guest of our show! We have our good friend Tod Reeves, founder of Shin Atemi and resident expert in all things Japanese Martial Arts. A long one but a great one!  Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

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We dive into the Kyokushin Dojo Kun as well as the Eleven Mottos of Sosai Mas Oyama. Great episode which gets deep, emotional and philosophical.   Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

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We talk about schools professing to teach "kyokushin" but obviously are not, and what our responsibility as Kyokushin Karate-ka are in this situation. If any.  Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

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We discuss the incredible legend of Kyokushin Karate,  Willie Williams (Kamau Okbar), and biased politics of tournaments.   Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

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We talk about the horrific beating of MMA/BJJ instructor Jose Campuzano that happened in El Paso, Texas earlier this month, and martial arts practice vs real world violence.  

Campuzano's family and friends set up a GoFundMe account to fund his medical expenses. You can donate by clicking here: https://gofund.me/9b704617

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We discuss the week, attempt to keep the conversation martial arts focused, and drift down a rabbit hole of Life & Philosophy.   Scott: Apologies for my sound. I restarted my computer and the setting messed up. Recorded audio from the camera! lol  Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

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Catch up on the news and "try" to keep the conversation around Kata. At least we try lol.  Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!  

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We catch up on the week, and .... If you talk the talk, you'd better be able to walk the walk!   Here is the article Scott wrote which he refers to, Joe Rogan’s Truth On Self-Defence & Mysticism: http://the-martial-way.com/joe-rogans-truth-on-self-defence-mysticism/

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Martial arts news from the past week and McDojos.  

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We talk about some things happening this past week, and dive into martial arts movies!   

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We discuss the “100 Man Kumite” (hyakunin kumite), an extreme test of physical and mental endurance in Kyokushin Karate. We go through the list of those who have accomplished this feat and talk about our favourites, go off topic as usual, and of course rant!   

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Shihan Cameron Quinn's book arrives for Terry, the loss of the founder of Kudo, Azuma Takashi, bear attacks and other ramblings!   Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

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Weapons, their applications, and use in kyokushin Karate. We discuss the great Fumio Demura, as well as the never released Kyokushin based movie Take a Chance, which was directed by and stared Saiko Shihan Y. Oyama, along with Sonny Chiba. Plus other ramblings.   Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!  

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After a week off, injuries and what not, we relax into the weekend with a rambling muse of Kyokushin, life and nonsense lol.   Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share! 

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We take a question from viewer Jason Redden, who asked how to create a home training plan. We both give our views, insight and opinions, plus rant off as usual.   Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

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We talk about the amazing news reported by https://superkarate.ru that Mas Oyama's Kyokushinkai Honbu will reopen to the public after renovations! Just fantastic news for Kyokushin fans. This segues to Terry's stories of his trips to Japan, competing in the World Tournament, and later trip with exploits in Kabuki-chō, the entertainment and red-light district in Shinjuku, Tokyo. You won't want to miss this one ! LOL   

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We discuss the relevance of grades. Some grades are honorary, such as  Sean Connery receiving a Kyokushin black belt from Mas Oyama in 1966, some are from your peers as a recognition of your skills etc, other can be bogus. We discuss all.    Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

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Tameshiwari (test break). We discuss the part of Kyokushin Karate that tests your striking ability by attempting to break wood, brick, tiles, ice, bottles, rocks.  This has been an intrigal part of Kyokushin, with fantastic breaking demonstrations, and then the amazing fail compilations! lol

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A few clips: https://youtu.be/l73Xc1Qh26c  

TAMESHIWARI (breaking) cannot be separated from Karate as a whole, by Sosai Oyama: http://www.kwunion.com/interesting/tameshiwari/

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What makes Kyokushin so powerful? We discuss power, strength, and the training methods to develop it.  Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!   

Video Mentioned at the beginning: https://youtu.be/Q2rHigP8q-0  Recommended channel, The Bioneer: https://www.youtube.com/user/treehousefrog

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We take a question from you! Marli Leduc asks "how to get into the next class when you're dog tired from the last class?" Well, we sort of answer, but end up on another off script rant, as you would expect by now.   

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We discuss Ronin Life.  What does it mean to be a Ronin in modern times, as it relates to martial arts, and life in general.  The Dokkōdō (“The Way of Walking Alone”, or “The Way of Self-Reliance”) was written by Musashi in the final few days of his life, and chronicled the precepts to live by.   Here is the referred article:   Please like, subscribe and share!

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We take on the topic of old-school hardcore training, and discuss if there is still merit to training in that style in this day of scientifically based training? Is there room for both?   Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!

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We discuss the claims Jesse Enkamp - (aka the Karate Nerd™) made in his video "I Fought A Muay Thai Champion". In his video he states Kenji Kurosaki was the co-founder of Kyokushin, Karate failed against Muay Thai, and alludes to Andy Hug being fake. All of which are false.  Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!  

🤜 Why Kyokushin Fighters Do Not Punch to the Face: http://the-martial-way.com/why-kyokushin-fighters-do-not-punch-to-the-face/

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Sometimes in the West we have a tendency to take things a little too far. In this episode we dig into the Over Japanification of Karate in the West, where some dojos can be more Japanese than dojos in Japan! As usual, with our own insight and opinions, and always with a laugh!  Hope you enjoy this episode, and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share!  

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What does it mean to live the martial way? Does it mean to mean to live by the The Seven Virtues of Bushido, or is it perhaps as simple as being a good person with integrity, forged by hard training?   

We reference the great book Living The Martial Way by Forrest E. Morgan  

Other books include Inazo Nitobe's  Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan: by Inazo Nitobe and Bushido: The Soul of Japan   

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Following up on Episode 3, What is a Student, we now discuss What is a Teacher. What makes a great teacher great, can anyone become a teacher, does the belt rank make you a teacher, etc. Of course we rant off into different directions, but I hope that's what you're coming to expect! lol  

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When is it the right time to escalate and when is it time to peacefully deescalate the situation? Speaking poetically, carry the sword sheathed (this relates to kyokushin in terms of how Sosai imagined the kanji)  , apparently Sosai "Oyama chose the kanji of Kyokushinkai (極真会) to resemble the samurai sword safely placed in its sheath."  When do you unsheathe the metaphorical sword, and when you do, are you prepared for the consequences?   

Many references were made in the show, including Geoff Thompson, Joe Rogan, and Scott was trying to recall a story he thought was by  Donn Draeger, about Sosai, but it was actually Christopher Caile, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of FightingArts.com. AND he butchered the story! Haha. You can read the full "correct" story in this article by The Martial Way

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This episode revolves around defining, what is a "student"? A few special shoutouts in this one!   I hope you enjoy it, and please remember to Haito-uchi the LIKE button and Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri the SUBSCRIBE bell.  OSU!    

Sensei Patrick Pinto's book: 🤜  https://payhip.com/ForeverTheStudent 🤛

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This episode revolves around Light Sparring vs Hard Sparring.   And following up from the previous episode, here is another clip example of incorrect dojo etiquette, this time featuring Kyokushin World Champion Zahari Damyanov having to "correct" someone. 

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Real Talk is a twice a week show (Tuesday & Thursday) where we choose a topic of interest within Kyokushin Karate and Martial Arts in general and discuss. Nothing too serious and we light to keep light with laughs. This will be an evolving show and we will be soliciting topic ideas from you!   

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