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Hanratty on Karate

Hanratty on Karate

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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.Deep Stance Media
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  • Episode 70: Running a Dojo

    Episode 70: Running a Dojo
    Jan 29 2026

    Sensei Hanratty discusses the following:

    -Some of the nicest dojos he’s seen

    -Things to consider if thinking of running a full-time dojo

    -Why running a dojo is a huge responsibility


    Key quote: “It’s a balancing act between teaching good, traditional karate and attracting enough students to be able to afford to do that.”


    Sensei Hanratty also reads the epilogue to a private memoir he recently wrote.
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    18 mins
  • Episode 69: Coaching and Training in Karate

    Episode 69: Coaching and Training in Karate
    Jan 8 2026

    Sensei Hanratty discusses the following:

    -Why the focus in your first year of training is going to be 90% physical

    -The role of self discipline at the start

    -How too much focus on competition can be to the detriment of other aspects of karate

    -Extrinsic and intrinsic sources of sports motivation
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    19 mins
  • Episode 68: Coaching Teams and Individuals for Competition

    Episode 68: Coaching Teams and Individuals for Competition
    Dec 20 2025

    Sensei Hanratty offers coaching tips. Among the topics discussed:

    -The difference between coaching and instructing

    -How to build a good team

    -Tips for teaching kids, including the role that parents play


    Key quote: “What I always want to do is bring out the best in you.”
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    26 mins
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