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The Hanratty on Karate Podcast features fascinating conversations with Sensei John Hanratty and guests about karate techniques, training methods, and philosophy. Sensei Hanratty, 9th Dan, has taught thousands of students over the past 50+ years at seminars worldwide.
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Sensei Hanratty discusses how katas evolve. He also touches on:-Teaching Jitte kata-Using a bō in the kata-Whether some katas are meant to be done with a weapon-Doing variations on kata for demonstrationsKey quote: “The goal is to get better every day in your karate, in your philosophy, and in the way you look at the world.”Episode recorded on November 11, 2025
Sensei Hanratty breaks down the application of the katas Kanku Dai and Heian Shodan.
Sensei Hanratty discusses his views on kata application and how you can reverse engineer katas to come up with bunkai.
Sensei Hanratty describes some of the body's natural weapons and the best targets to use them against.
Sensei Hanratty wraps up this series of discussions about karate camps. Some of the topics he discusses in this episode:-A karate camp at CFB Esquimalt, in Victoria, BC-A camp at the army and naval academy in Carlsbad, California-The role of ability vs. capability in grading-Dissecting a kata for applications
In this ongoing discussion of karate camps, Sensei Hanratty touches on the following: -Some Japanese instructors he got to know-His involvement with starting the WSKA-A camp he taught in the San Bernadino mountains-A great camp he attended in Sunderland, UK-A very memorable camp in San Diego, with Sensei Ray Dalke
Sensei Hanratty continues his discussion of what he enjoyed about the karate camps he has attended, including those in La Jolla, California, and Banff National Park.
Sensei Hanratty continues his discussion of karate camps. In this episode, he discusses the following:-Attending camps in California hosted by Sensei Nishiyama -A friendly match he participated in between the Dubai team and the UK team -A karate camp he used to host in Banff National Park
Sensei Hanratty begins a series of discussions about karate camps. In this episode, he describes camps and competitions he attended at the Crystal Palace in South London in the 1960s.
In this episode, Sensei Hanratty wraps up his discussion of kumite by discussing the following:-Importance of proper mindset-Difference between predator and prey-Voice as a weapon-How mental attitude leads to success in karate and life-Why some people, even if they have good techniques, aren’t good at kumite-Why “Mental attitude is everything”-Concept of personal space -How violence is a form of communication-Difference between kumite and street fighting
Sensei Hanratty offers more tips on teaching kumite, including:-Different drills for teaching kumite-Importance of situational awareness and attitude for self defence-Steps in the psychological ladder-Different kinds of timing-Attacking the intention
Sensei Hanratty offers tips for teaching kumite.
Sensei Hanratty offers tips on how to effectively teach kata.
Sensei Hanratty discusses the most common injuries suffered by practitioners of karate and other martial arts, including how to identify and treat them.
Sensei Hanratty begins this series of episodes about karate instruction by discussing the following: -What belt to wear when joining or visiting a club-How he started teaching in the UK and then Canada-Origins of his instructors' course and Shotokan Instructor's Handbook-Coaching training he’s doneKey quote: "You ease into instruction through necessity.”
Sensei Hanratty discusses what karate has in common with golf, another sport he loves. He touches on the following:-The importance of a good mental attitude-The difference between criticism and correction-His impressions of the first club he trained at in Canada-The value of karate over most sportsKey quotes:"A strong spirit carries a weak technique.”“Do it for yourself – do it for your own satisfaction... Be proud of what you do, and just keep doing it.”
Sensei Hanratty discusses the following:-importance of looking at the weapon used in each kick-stretches to help your kicks-value of using kicking pads-kicking drills, particularly for front kicks-when to make kime during a front snapping kick
Sensei Hanratty offers some thoughts on his surprise 80th birthday celebration earlier this month, at which he was awarded his 9th Dan. He also discusses what’s kept him fit and interested in karate all these years, an upcoming trip that some of his students will be taking to Okinawa, a few thoughts on weapons training, and past karate camps he's enjoyed.
Sensei Hanratty, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday and also received his 9th Dan, discusses the following:-The best way to handle a return to training after an extended break. -Students who visit dojos other than their own. -The importance of staying relaxed and fluid during kumite. -Developing your full physical potential.Key quote: “Classes are kind of like a living thing.”
Sensei Hanratty continues his discussion of common misconceptions about karate and other martial arts, particularly as they're depicted in movies and TV shows. Some of the questions answered by Sensei Hanratty: -Is it realistic to block multiple techniques before deciding how to respond?-Can someone develop their body or mind to become immune to pain?-Does a trained martial artist have a definite advantage in a street fight, or are there factors that can neutralize that advantage?-Is it possible to neutralize an attacker with a single technique?
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