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Interview with Al Wharton - Uechi-Ryu Karate Grandmaster | Part 4
I consider myself incredibly lucky to present a multi-part interview with Uechi-Ryu Karate 10th degree black belt, Grandmaster Al Wharton. Sensei Wharton began his martial art training in 1969 at the…
Interview with Al Wharton - Uechi-Ryu Karate Grandmaster | Part 3
I consider myself incredibly lucky to present a multi-part interview with Uechi-Ryu Karate 10th degree black belt, Grandmaster Al Wharton. Sensei Wharton began his martial art training in 1969 at the…
Interview with Al Wharton - Uechi-Ryu Karate Grandmaster | Part 2
I consider myself incredibly lucky to present a multi-part interview with Uechi-Ryu Karate 10th degree black belt, Grandmaster Al Wharton. Sensei Wharton began his martial art training in 1969 at the…
Interview with Al Wharton - Uechi-Ryu Karate Grandmaster | Part 1
I consider myself incredibly lucky to present a multi-part interview with Uechi-Ryu Karate 10th degree black belt, Grandmaster Al Wharton. Sensei Wharton began his martial art training in 1969 at the…
Grandmaster Bob Bethoney
Today I am incredibly excited to share my recent interview with Uechi-Ryu Karate 10th degree black belt, Grandmaster Bob Bethoney. Beginning his training in 1964, Grandmaster Bethoney has a rich…
Interview with Jose Sanchez | Uechi-Ryu Black Belt and Retired Judge
Today on the podcast I sit down and talk with 5th degree Uechi-Ryu Karate black belt and retired federal judge, Jose Sanchez. Jose began his martial arts practice in 1983, starting in Seido Karate in…
Sensei Dan Dovidio
Today I am sitting down with one of my Uechi-Ryu Karate mentors, Sensei Dan Dovidio.Sensei Dan Dovidio began Uechi-Ryu Karate training in 1975 under the tutelage of Buzz Durkin. He is now a ninth…
Sensei Marcus Traynor
Welcome to our podcast! Today we have on a Uechi-Ryu practitioner who was instrumental in my development as a martial artist and instructor, Sensei Marcus TraynorSensei Traynor began his Uechi-Ryu…
Shihan Gene Dunn
Shihan Dunn is a lifelong martial arts practitioner, beginning his martial arts training in Shotokan Karate at the age of 11 and achieving the rank of Black Belt under Toyotaro Miyazaki. He is also a…
Karate Mindset: Be the Best Version of YOU!
When it comes to karate training, it's common to feel pressure to perform at a high level and to constantly compare ourselves to others. However, this mindset can lead to feelings of inadequacy and…
Dottie Endres - 81 Year Old Martial Artist
Today we have a delightful guest who I have trained with for many years, Uechi-Ryu Karate Black Dottie Endres.Dottie began her Uechi-Ryu karate training in 2006 under with Sensei Alan Kessler at the…
Grandmaster Judy Durkin
Originally Released July 2024Today we have a special treat as I sit down and talk with Uechi-Ryu Karate pioneer Judy Durkin.Sensei Judy Durkin began her Uechi-Ryu karate training in 1971 under George…
Grandmaster Leyn Burrows
Originally Released June 2024Soon to be promoted Uechi-Ryu 10th Degree Black Belt and Grandmaster Leyn Burrows shares the story of how he started his Uechi-Ryu training. From his time growing up in…
Karate Mindset: Embracing Failure as a Martial Artist
Failure is often seen as something negative, something to be avoided at all costs. But I want to convince you to embrace failure and more importantly the fear of failure. That’s because I believe…
Sensei Neil Stone
Neil Stone is a Uechi-Ryu Karate practitioner who I believe is one of the finest teachers I have worked with. Sensei Neil Stone began his Uechi-Ryu karate training in 1986 under Mike Rozumek. Today…
Sensei David Kelley
David Kelley is a Uechi-Ryu Karate Hanshi 9th Degree Black Belt under Grandmaster Buzz Durkin.David Kelley began his Uechi-Ryu Karate practice at the age of 17 in 1974 under Buzz Durkin - who remains…
Sensei Bob Beal
Today on the podcast we have someone who has been incredibly instrumental to my martial arts and life in and out of the dojo - Sensei Bob Beal. Mr. Beal began his Uechi-Ryu Karate practice in 1975…
Karate Mindset: Unlocking the Benefits of Karate Through Cooperative Training
I wanted to talk about a quote I read today that I believe captures the essence of cooperative training in a karate class. The quote is by Paulo Coelho and it reads, “When we strive to become better…
Karate Mindset: Am I Too Old to Start Martial Art Training?
Am I too old to start karate or any other martial art? This is one of the questions I often see while spending a little too much time browsing martial arts forums. It's asked so much that I thought I…
Grandmaster Buzz Durkin
I had the honor to interview my sensei, Mr. Buzz Durkin of Buzz Durkin’s Uechi Karate School in Atkinson, NH. Sensei Durkin began his karate training in 1966 in Boston, MA under the tutelage of…
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