Apex Karate Performance Podcast
By Apex Karate Performance
Apex Karate Performance PodcastFeb 03, 2022
Become the Master of your Domain | Thursday Thoughts 026
In today's Thursday Thoughts episode, I discuss why we need to control our environment, to be the master of your domain, in order to achieve our goals, to achieve excellence.
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Interview with Ariel Torres | USA Karate Olympic Bronze Medalist, Part 2
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Interview with Ariel Torres | USA Karate Olympic Bronze Medalist, Part One
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2021 WKF World Championships preview
Today, Jonathan and I discuss the upcoming WKF World Championships in Dubai. We give a brief rundown on some of the notable athletes attending as well as some athletes who won't be attending.
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Don't idolize your opponent | Thursday Thoughts 025
In today's Thursday Thoughts episode, I discuss why we shouldn't idolize our opponents and fellow competitors and place them on a pedestal.
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Conversation with Kenji Hirai, Part 2 | Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu/Yamanni Chinen Ryu
Here is part 2 of my conversation with Kenji Hirai. Kenji is a fellow student of Oshiro Toshihiro Sensei. Kenji discusses some of his training methodologies and philosophy, some of the things that make up a good instructor, judging student knowledge and what his ideal dojo would be like.
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Conversation with Kenji Hirai, Part 1 | Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu/Yamanni Chinen Ryu
Here is part one of my conversation with Kenji Hirai. Kenji is a fellow student of Oshiro Toshihiro Sensei. Kenji discusses his training in preparation for the Okinawa Prefectural tournament. Come back for part two, releasing soon.
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Age is a State of Mind | Thursday Thoughts 024
Age is a state of mind. But are we thinking about it all the ways we could be?
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Do you have the Courage? | Thursday Thoughts 023
Courage. Do you have the courage?
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Karate in the Tokyo Olympics AAR | Thursday Thoughts 022
Karate's debut as an Olympic sport was full of high drama. For this week's Thursday Thoughts, I give my After Action Review and some of the areas where I thought there is room for improvement. Thanks as always for tuning in.
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Sport karate is a joke. Or is it. |Thursday Thoughts 021
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Becoming Comfortable being Uncomfortable |Thursday Thoughts 020
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Respect and Humility |Thursday Thoughts 019
Here is the video to the incident I referenced in the podcast:
youtu.be/4jJoQbgLWS8?t=1252
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Life’s little twists and my (new) plan for 2022 |Thursday Thoughts 018
Life can throw little twists at you and make you reevaluate your plans.
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Build your Karate Community |Thursday Thoughts 017
We can't do it alone. We need a karate community to help us achieve our goals.
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Interview with Gakuji Tozaki, Part 2 | USA Karate National Team member
Here is Part Two of our interview with Gakuji Tozaki, USA National Team member, currently ranked 18th in World Karate Federation rankings. He discusses becoming a USA National team member, competing at the WKF World Championships, climbing the ranks in the WKF standings and gives his advice to aspiring athletes. Thank you for the great interview!
Interview with Gakuji Tozaki, Part 1 | USA Karate National Team member
I'm pleased to bring you Part One of a two part interview with Gakuji Tozaki, USA National Team member, currently ranked 18th in World Karate Federation rankings. He discusses his beginnings in karate and love of kickboxing, competition and his journey to becoming a USA National team member.
My Favorite Karate Kata | Elite Karate Training |Thursday Thoughts 016
In this weeks Thursday Thoughts, I discuss my favorite kata and how having a favorite kata can help improve all your other kata. Released on YouTube on December 10, 2020.
My Favorite Karate Book | Moving Zen | Thursday Thoughts 015
In this weeks Thursday Thoughts, I switch gears and talk about my favorite karate book, Moving Zen by C.W. Nicol. Released on YouTube on December 3, 2020.
Physical Self Awareness | Training for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 014
In this weeks Thursday Thoughts, I discuss the importance of physical self awareness. In order to improve your techniques, you need to know exactly what your body is doing before you're able to make changes. Released on YouTube on November 19, 2020.
Weathering the Storm | Training for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 013
This week I discuss finding your "Why", the thing that keeps you moving forward during this difficult time. Released on YouTube on April 16, 2020.
Training vs.Competition Performance | Training for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 012
This week I discuss the factors that can impact your performance and ways to enhance your training to better prepare you for competition. Released on YouTube on March 26, 2020.
Implementing Feedback | Elite Karate Training |Thursday Thoughts 011
This week I discuss the necessity for you as an athlete to be able to accept and implement feedback and critique and how that can impact your success as an Elite Karate Athlete. Released on YouTube on March 19, 2020.
Training plans for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 010
Having a detailed and specific training plan is vital to your success in becoming an Elite Karate Athlete. Released on YouTube on March 5, 2020.
How to Set Goals for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 009
In this week's Thursday Thoughts I go over several different facets of goal setting and and how we can apply them to our training to help us be successful. Released on YouTube on February 27, 2020.
Red Light\Green Light Thoughts-Mental Training for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 008
In today's Thursday Thoughts I discuss how Red Light Thoughts and Green Light thought can have a positive or negative impact on your success and performance as an Elite Karate Athlete. Previously released on YouTube on February 6, 2020.
Karate Kihon. Just Do your Basics | Thursday Thoughts 007
Tonight I go over the importance of why doing kihon, basic fundamental movements are so important. How much time do you spend on training kihon? Filmed in Okinawa, Japan. Released on YouTube on January 30, 2020
Self-analysis and Self-Critique for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 006
Tonight I go over the importance of self-analysis and how it can help or hinder your growth in karate and as a karate athlete. Previously released on YouTube on January 16, 2020.
Mental Focus for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 005
In today's Thursday Thoughts I touch on one of the most important mental aspects of becoming an Elite Athlete. Originally released on YouTube on January 9, 2020.
Mindset for learning new Karate techniques | Thursday Thoughts 004
In today's Thursday Thoughts I give a brief overview of one aspect of my approach to learning new techniques or getting feedback/critiques. Think of it a simplified version of the Shu-Ha-Ri concept in Japanese martial arts/culture. Originally released on YouTube on January 2, 2020.
Karate in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics | Thursday Thoughts 003
As promised here are some of my ideas about karate becoming an Olympic sport next summer at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games. Originally released on YouTube on December 26, 2019.
Analysis of the 47th Emperor's Cup JKF All Japan Karate Championships | Thursday Thoughts 002
Today I give my reaction and analysis of the male and female kata competition of the 47th Emperor's Cup Japan Karatedo Federation All Japan Karate Championships, December 2019. Originally released on YouTube on December 19, 2019.
Mindset for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 001
This is my first Thursday Thoughts episode. In this series I plan to share some of my thoughts about being an Elite Karate athlete. Tonights topic is my first about mindset. I don't get too in-depth tonight, but just a brief introduction to the series and one of the key concepts here at Apex Karate Performance. Originally released on YouTube on December 12, 2019.