Knockdown Radio
Knockdown Radio is a podcast dedicated to full contact karate, specifically Kyokushin and Shinkyokushin styles. Host Sam Gilbert, a 4th dan black belt and experienced competitor, shares practical training methods, strategies, and insights for practitioners and instructors. The show features interviews with top coaches and athletes, discussions of tournament results, and analysis of fighting trends. Gilbert draws on his decades of experience living and training in Japan, as well as his background as a physiotherapist and strength coach.
Episodes
Knockdown Radio #5 - Samuel Hallas
Twenty three year old Samuel Hallis from Denmark has been living and training as an uchi deshi under Shihan Kenji Midori in Fukuoka for almost four years.In this episode, we discuss his karate journey so far, his life and training regime in Japan, the differences between Japan and Europe in terms of both training and competition, and what he's learned from his competition and training experiences
Knockdown Radion #4 - KCC Recap with Yasu Yahiro
On this episode, Shihan Yasu Yahiro is back on the show as we break down the recent Karate Champion and Champions tournament.
If you’re looking to improve the strength and conditioning side of your karate training, check out my book The Science of Striking, a comprehensive 500 page guide to physical preparation for stand up combat athletes. The book is available on Amazon, or you can order dire
Knockdown Radio Episode #3: Patrik Lajtos
23 year old Hungarian Patrik Lietos is the current Shinkyokushin European light heavyweight champion. On this episode we chatted about the difference in training methods, fighting styles and tournament environment between Europe and Japan.
If you’re looking to improve the strength and conditioning side of your karate training, check out my book The Science of Striking, a comprehensive 500 page gu
Knockdown Radio Episode #2 - Shihan Yasu Yahiro: JFKO & European Tournament Recap
In episode 2 of the Knockdown Radio Podcast, I’m joined by Shihan Yasu Yahiro — Australian Branch Chief and National Coach, as we break down the recent JFKO and European Championships.
If you’re looking to improve the strength and conditioning side of your karate training, check out my book The Science of Striking, a comprehensive 500 page guide to physical preparation for stand up combat athlet
Knockdown Radio #1 - Judd Reid
Welcome to the first ever episode of the Knockdown Radio podcast. My goal with this show is to provide full contact karate athletes and coaches with practical information they can use to optimise their training and competition performance. I’ll also be diving into the minds of some of the world’s best fighters and instructors, giving them the opportunity to share the insights that have made them s
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