Applied Karate Episode 001 - Hanshi Patrick McCarthy
Applied Karate #001 (mp3 - 17MB - 50min)
Welcome to the launch episode of the Applied Karate Show on The Podcast Network.
On this first episode, I give a brief introduction to the show, and to myself. In this show, I hope to talk to interesting and inspiring martial artists about their takes on the world of classical karate - including its history, philosophy, techniques, technologies, applications and personalities. I’d really appreciate any feedback, especially in terms of possible guests and/or topics. Leave a comment on this blog, or shoot an email to me at des@kengokai.com.
After the introduction, I launch the first interview - a discussion with Hanshi Patrick McCarthy. Hanshi McCarthy is a longtime karateka, originally from Canada. Having realised theres got to be a lot more to karate than the sporting based phenomenon that it has become, he travelled to Japan where he lived for many years (and where I first met him in the early ’90’s). With Japan as a base, Hanshi McCarthy conducted primary research into karate and various Japanese budo, visited many dojos and training centres in Japan, Okinawa, China and SE Asia and met with many masters of karate and other arts.
In the process, Hanshi McCarthy made a comparative analysis of the various fighting traditions, and has reconstructed an interpretation of karate that he feels is closer to that originally intended.
Now residing in Brisbane, Australia, Hanshi McCarthy is the pioneer of his own system of karate, Koryu Uchinadi as well as being the founder of the International Ryukyu Karatejutsu Research Society. A popular seminar presenter, Hanshi McCarthy has spent the last 10 years travelling the world and introducing people to his interpretations of karate kata and their application principles and his unique set of 2 person “flow drills”.
Hanshi McCarthy is truly a pioneer in understanding karate, and I believe we are lucky to have had him as our first guest.
Hanshi McCarthy’s website is at www.koryu-uchinadi.com.
Remember, I’d love your feedback, so please leave a comment below, or shoot an email to me at des@kengokai.com.
Applied Karate #001 (mp3 - 17MB - 50min)