Skip to main content
THE REAL KARATE PODCAST With Sensei Anthony

THE REAL KARATE PODCAST With Sensei Anthony

By Anthony Thomas

THE REAL KARATE PODCAST is a place to get real about Traditional Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts, Martial Arts Training, and Martial Arts Philosophy. All comments get responses, haters are welcome.
Available on
Apple Podcasts Logo
Castbox Logo
Google Podcasts Logo
Overcast Logo
Pocket Casts Logo
PodBean Logo
RadioPublic Logo
Spotify Logo
TuneIn Logo
Currently playing episode

Where does the argument about hand placement come from?

THE REAL KARATE PODCAST With Sensei Anthony Apr 21, 2020

00:00
08:53
The focus of your martial art study is incorrect

The focus of your martial art study is incorrect

Just a brief description of how 95% of martial artists are focusing on the wrong aspect of training
Apr 09, 202404:02
How much do you compromise?

How much do you compromise?

Just a brief discussion about the compromises that you think should be made in the martial arts
Jan 25, 202432:50
How to be a white belt

How to be a white belt

Just a brief discussion on what it takes to maintain the attitude of a student no matter where you are in your training
Jan 03, 202403:39
The difference between combinations striking and boxing and bare knuckle karate

The difference between combinations striking and boxing and bare knuckle karate

Just a brief discussion about the differences and how a boxer and a bare knuckle karate stylist think about combination striking
Nov 15, 202310:08
Do you know what the most important principle of self-defense is?

Do you know what the most important principle of self-defense is?

Just a brief discussion about the underlying principle of all self-defense and what you should consider in terms of how to use it
Nov 12, 202306:26
Real karate is way more useful than Brazilian jujitsu

Real karate is way more useful than Brazilian jujitsu

Just a brief discussion about how real karate has way more real life application than Brazilian jujitsu does
Oct 29, 202308:28
You are 100% wrong

You are 100% wrong

Just a brief discussion about how there are some people who will 100% believe that you are wrong even if you are actually correct and about why it shouldn't bother you
Oct 21, 202309:29
Is returning to the essence of your art

Is returning to the essence of your art

Just a brief description about how the martial arts world needs to desperately return to its combat roots
Oct 14, 202309:16
Learn to use a weapon

Learn to use a weapon

Just a brief discussion about why you should learn to use a weapon
Sep 25, 202305:56
Never argue with the ignorant

Never argue with the ignorant

Just a brief discussion about how arguing with a person who does not want to be convinced is a waste of time for both of you
Aug 22, 202308:57
Is stop punching people in the face

Is stop punching people in the face

Just a brief discussion about why you should stop focusing on punching people in the face and focusing more on body striking
Jul 27, 202306:47
Your art does not matter

Your art does not matter

Just a few subscription about how training matters more than your style does
Jul 19, 202304:44
Your art is closer to a McDojo than you think

Your art is closer to a McDojo than you think

Just a brief discussion about how the art that you practice it's closer to being a black belt factory than you think
Jul 01, 202308:38
Seeing what you want to see in other martial arts

Seeing what you want to see in other martial arts

Just a brief description about how people criticize the shortcomings of other arts without analyzing their own art
May 16, 202310:26
Is traditional karate versus modern karate

Is traditional karate versus modern karate

Just a brief discussion about the differences between modern karate and traditional karate
May 09, 202312:29
What does it mean to be a blackbelt part 2

What does it mean to be a blackbelt part 2

Just the 2nd part of a discussion about what it means to be a black belt and what determines who should become one
May 04, 202312:01
Is the importance of belts in the martial art world. Part 1

Is the importance of belts in the martial art world. Part 1

Just a brief discussion about belts and what they really mean part one
Apr 28, 202310:40
The controversy around Kata

The controversy around Kata

The value or the impractical major of kata is discussed in this episode
Apr 17, 202306:04
Use low percentage techniques!

Use low percentage techniques!

Just a brief discussion about why you should use low percentage techniques and how they are useful
Apr 11, 202306:58
Brazilian jujitsu is extremely impractical these days

Brazilian jujitsu is extremely impractical these days

Just a brief description about how Presley and Jesus is falling victim to impractical techniques these days
Apr 08, 202307:10
Steroids in the Martial Arts

Steroids in the Martial Arts

Just a brief discussion about how prevalent the use of steroids is in the martial arts
Mar 15, 202310:44
Boxers throw terrible punches

Boxers throw terrible punches

Just a brief discussion about how boxes have gotten away with throwing terrible punches
Mar 07, 202304:29
Being fast and being fluid are not the same thing.

Being fast and being fluid are not the same thing.

Just a brief discussion about how people think that fast means good.
Feb 10, 202308:24
The real reason that people like Brazilian jujitsu

The real reason that people like Brazilian jujitsu

Just a brief discussion about the fundamental reason that people enjoy practicing Brazilian jujitsu
Feb 06, 202308:48
When do training partners become opponents?

When do training partners become opponents?

Just a brief discussion about when to turn up the level of training.
Jan 24, 202307:40
Why you need to practice your horse stands more and horse stands training

Why you need to practice your horse stands more and horse stands training

Just a brief discussion about how important the use of a horse stands really is and how stands training can really supercharge your techniques
Jan 11, 202309:11
Jake Paul is fighting MMA

Jake Paul is fighting MMA

Just a brief discussion about the disastrous effects that Jake Paul fighting mixed martial arts will do to the sport overall
Jan 10, 202309:49
Your opinion is not a fact!

Your opinion is not a fact!

Just a brief discussion about how your opinion of something does not make it necessarily the case.
Jan 03, 202304:14
Do you know what is better than a New Year's resolution?

Do you know what is better than a New Year's resolution?

Just a brief discussion about the one thing that can bring you so much more fulfillment than Ailey's resolution.
Jan 02, 202303:05
Boxing is not the answer!

Boxing is not the answer!

This is just a brief discussion about how boxing as a vehicle for self defense may not be the best answer for you.
Dec 27, 202207:38
Conor McGregor is a FRAUD

Conor McGregor is a FRAUD

Just a brief discussion about how Connor McGregor is a fraud and his value as a fighter and as a news spectacle will soon come tumbling down
Dec 23, 202208:25
Don't be such a kill joy!

Don't be such a kill joy!

Just a brief discussion about how some people are willing to take joy from someone else with absolutely no benefit to themselves.
Dec 17, 202205:08
One thing that makes me CRAZY!

One thing that makes me CRAZY!

Just a brief discussion about one thing in the marshland's world that makes me crazy
Dec 11, 202205:59
What is the difference between karate and kickboxing

What is the difference between karate and kickboxing

Just a brief discussion about the difference between karate and kickboxing
Dec 08, 202207:21
Do you really know what a fight is?

Do you really know what a fight is?

Just a brief discussion about what truly constitutes a fight, and what you can do to avoid them
Nov 27, 202205:23
The thing that you hate MOST about the Martial Arts

The thing that you hate MOST about the Martial Arts

I can aost assure you. That this one thing will make you CRAZY in your Martial Arts journey!
Nov 19, 202206:23
Beginners are Not expected to be very good

Beginners are Not expected to be very good

Just a brief discussion about regardless of the art you practice you will not be very good as a beginner
Nov 01, 202208:35
The Martial Arts versus Guns

The Martial Arts versus Guns

Just a brief discussion about the value of guns when compared to Martial Arts training
Oct 10, 202205:13
How the martial arts got water down

How the martial arts got water down

Just a brief discussion about the manner manner in which martial arts training has become so much more water down than its predecessor
Sep 25, 202204:17
Why do karate practitioners punch from the waste?

Why do karate practitioners punch from the waste?

Just a brief discussion about why karate practitioners punch from the waist and what the value of that really is
Sep 22, 202206:42
What do you think about punching?

What do you think about punching?

Just a brief discussion about what people think think of punching and what are the favorite combinations. And more importantly, are those combinations as viable without gloves
Aug 25, 202206:24
Don't be afraid to question the authorities

Don't be afraid to question the authorities

This is just a brief discussion about how some people feel unqualified unqualified to question those with tenure or events rank in the martial arts
Aug 15, 202206:23
A question for all of you mixed martial arts fans

A question for all of you mixed martial arts fans

Just a brief discussion about how so many techniques that were once deemed impractical are now working flawlessly
Jun 29, 202204:19
Has Gjj/Bjj evolved?

Has Gjj/Bjj evolved?

Just a brief discussion about whether or not Gracie and/or Brazilian digits who have evolved as arts
Jun 01, 202207:20
The most ridiculous thing I have ever seen at a karate tournament

The most ridiculous thing I have ever seen at a karate tournament

Just a brief discussion about the most ridiculous thing that I recently saw at a karate tournament
Apr 30, 202209:49
Being able to recognize what you're actually seeing

Being able to recognize what you're actually seeing

Just a brief discussion about the ability to recognize nice modern techniques and modern combat, specifically drunken Kung Fu
Feb 25, 202209:40
Who in the March last world do you want your children to emulate

Who in the March last world do you want your children to emulate

Just a brief discussion about how I believe there is a lack of idols idols in the marsh lost world for children to look up to
Feb 03, 202208:02
I told you guys before and now it's more obvious than ever that Mike Tyson takes karate

I told you guys before and now it's more obvious than ever that Mike Tyson takes karate

Just a brief discussion about how Mike Tyson used karate to win world championships
Jan 22, 202204:33
In defense of the front snap kick

In defense of the front snap kick

Just a brief discussion about the value of the front snapkick and how most people do not understand it
Jan 10, 202205:44
In defense of not using solo leg kicks

In defense of not using solo leg kicks

Just a brief discussion about why it is a terrible idea to throw a single kick to the legs or torso without any effective setup from the hands or use of evasive angle
Dec 28, 202102:02