Applied Karate Show Episode 004 - Kyoshi Mike Clarke
The Applied Karate Show Episode 004 - Kyoshi Mike Clarke
Applied Karate #004 (mp3 - 24MB - 68 min)
LISTEN HERE TO EPISODE 004 OF THE APPLIED KARATE SHOW
Kyoshi Mike Clarke is the Australian representative of the Okinawan Gojuryu Jundokan Dojo, based at his Shinseidokan Dojo in Launceston, Tasmania. Originally hailing from Manchester in the UK, Mike is one of the most prolific writers in the karate world today, having had three books and over 200 articles published. Two more books are currently in the pipeline.
Originally a practitioner of Tani-Ha Shitoryu Karate in the Shukokai organisation, Mike has practiced Okinawan Gojuryu since the early 80’s, after having met the enigmatic powerhouse of Okinawan Goju, Higaonna Morio sensei. In the 90’s, Mike entered the Jundokan Dojo, becoming a student of Miyazato Eiichi sensei, the successor to the founder of Gojuryu, Miyagi Chojun sensei.
In this conversation, Mike discusses his formative years, and the various circumstances and encounters that brough him into the karate world. If you haven’t read about Mike’s life before, I strongly suggest you listen to this part of the discussion with interest - his is a story about how a discovery of karate can truly lead to a change in life.
As interesting in this discussion, Mike discusses some of the various senior masters he has met and trained with, including those above, as well as Tani Chojiro, Kimura Shigeru, Tomiyama and more.
This is another great discussion, and I look forward to feedback on the show.
Mike’s books can be ordered through his website (www.shinseidokan.com) or by clicking the links below
The Applied Karate Show Episode 004 - Kyoshi Mike Clarke
Applied Karate #004 (mp3 - 24MB - 68 min)
April 30th, 2006 at 3:34 am
Great interview with by youngest brother, hope to visit him and his wife Kathy next year.
February 4th, 2007 at 8:42 am
listened to this interview and was very impressed, Sensei Clarke’s first sensei still teaches today. “Vickers Sensei” Back here in Manchester , England. You can log on to our webpages to see some old photos of Vickers Sensei, and Clarke Sensei… Awaiting the return of Mike Clarke Sensei on a future visit to England for a great reunion..