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 Mattson Academy of Karate. He is also well versed, Northern Shaolin Bak Sil Lum, which he has been training since 1970. Sensei Wharton is a champion fighter who today teaches in Bermuda and the United Kingdom. In our interview we discuss many topics, including how one can adopt the martial art mindset in daily life. Please enjoy, Grandmaster Al Wharton.

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 Mattson Academy of Karate. He is also well versed, Northern Shaolin Bak Sil Lum, which he has been training since 1970. Sensei Wharton is a champion fighter who today teaches in Bermuda and the United Kingdom. In our interview we discuss many topics, including how one can adopt the martial art mindset in daily life. Please enjoy, Grandmaster Al Wharton.

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 Mattson Academy of Karate. He is also well versed, Northern Shaolin Bak Sil Lum, which he has been training since 1970. Sensei Wharton is a champion fighter who today teaches in Bermuda and the United Kingdom. In our interview we discuss many topics, including how one can adopt the martial art mindset in daily life. Please enjoy, Grandmaster Al Wharton.

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 Mattson Academy of Karate. He is also well versed, Northern Shaolin Bak Sil Lum, which he has been training since 1970. Sensei Wharton is a champion fighter who today teaches in Bermuda and the United Kingdom. In our interview we discuss many topics, including how one can adopt the martial art mindset in daily life. Please enjoy, Grandmaster Al Wharton.

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 martial

art history. He is an acclaimed tournament fighter, with over 57 full

contact trophies to his name.

Sensei Bethoney also has a long history of practical performance through

his extensive law enforcement career and has a full understanding of

how the martial arts and Uechi-Ryu karate work in self-defense

scenarios.

In our interview we discuss his many karate experiences as well as his

teaching mindset and how he passes on the martial way to his students

during their training in his dojo, Bob Bethoney's Uechi-Ryu Academy -

located in Hanson, Massachusetts. Please enjoy, Grandmaster Bob

Bethoney.

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 New York City, later moving to Massachusetts and beginning his Uechi-Ryu Karate training. He received his Shodan in 1988 and is testing for his 6th degree master's rank later this year. He also cross trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

During our interview Jose talks about how his martial arts and Uechi-Ryu Karate training has kept his body healthy and active over the years. We also discuss his varied professions as an air traffic controller, criminal defense lawyer, and judge and how the martial arts have aided him in keeping composed during high stress and high stakes situations.

I find every conversation I have with Jose to be engaging and intriguing and I know you will too. Please enjoy, Jose Sanchez.

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 degree black belt and the owner of Dan Dovidio's Karate in Londonderry, NH.

Dan Dovidio is a tournament champion who was ranked number one in the state of New Hampshire and has competed in Okinawa. Also is also an expert in the practical usage of pressure points and has a deep knowledge of how they apply to Uechi-Ryu Kata and bunkai.

We cover many topics during our conversation, including changing training priorities as you age, developing a positive attitude in and outside the dojo, and his time as a competitor.

Follow Sensei Dan Dovidio's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4t7DbzjVtfmcmQVPR7unsg

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 age of 62. She now trains with Sensei Buzz Durkin. This fall she is testing for her sixth degree Uechi-Ryu Karate black belt.

During our discussion we talk about starting martial arts training at an older age and how the martial arts have helped her in life.

Anyone who has ever trained with Dottie knows that while she is 81 years old, she is youthful in both mind and body and does not let her age stop her from keeping up with her martial arts practice. If you are new to the martial arts, or have been training for decades, I think you will find some extra motivation from our talk. Please enjoy, Dottie Endres.