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UK Karate Podcast

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The UK Karate Podcast brings together instructors, competitors, and lifelong practitioners from across the UK and beyond. We explore Shotokan karate, traditional values, grading journeys, competition, coaching, and the people shaping British karate today. Featuring in-depth conversations with Sensei, senior grades, coaches, and respected figures from across different karate associations, this podcast celebrates karate-do as a way of life — on and off the tatami. Whether you train for competition, tradition, or personal development, the UK Karate Podcast is for anyone passionate about karate

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May 30, 2026

Amelia Senft & Natalie Böttcher Sensei | HDKI, Competition & Shotokan Karate | UK Karate Podcast

Two of HDKI’s rising instructors join the UK Karate Podcast for a special episode.In this episode, we sit down with Amelia Senft Sensei and Natalie Böttcher Sensei from HDKI (Hombu Dojo Karate International) for an in-depth conversation about Shotokan karate, competition, coaching, grading, women in karate and the future of karate training.Both HDKI GB Southern Squad Coaches, Amelia and Natalie discuss their karate journeys, experiences competing and coaching, the lessons they’ve learned through training, and their passion for helping the next generation of karateka develop.Whether you train in Shotokan Karate, HDKI, JKA, WKF, WUKF, SKIF, or simply love martial arts, this episode offers valuable insights into karate coaching, kata, kumite, competition mindset, dojo culture and lifelong training.🥋 In this episode we discuss:✅ How Amelia Senft Sensei started karate✅ Natalie Böttcher Sensei’s karate journey & competition success✅ HDKI GB Squad Coaching & developing young karateka✅ Women in karate & leadership in martial arts✅ Shotokan karate training, kata & kumite✅ Competition mindset & tournament experiences✅ The future of karate in the UK✅ Advice for karate students, instructors and competitorsNatalie Böttcher Sensei has built an impressive competition résumé, while Amelia Senft Sensei has become an important part of HDKI coaching and squad development — making this an essential watch for anyone interested in Shotokan karate and modern karate training.🎙️ Welcome to the UK Karate Podcast — where every karate journey has a story.🎧 Listen & Watch the UK Karate Podcast:▶️ YouTube: @ukkaratepodcast🎵 Spotify🍎 Apple Podcasts📩 Business enquiries / guest requests:ukkaratepodcast@gmail.com🥋 Subscribe for more episodes featuring top karate instructors, world champions, Sensei, dojo leaders and inspiring martial arts stories from across the UK and around the world.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ukkaratepodcast">#UKKaratePodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/karatepodcast">#KaratePodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/shotokankarate">#ShotokanKarate</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hdki">#HDKI</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hdkigb">#HDKIGB</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ameliasenft">#AmeliaSenft</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nataliebottcher">#NatalieBottcher</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/karate">#Karate</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/martialarts">#MartialArts</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/kata">#Kata</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/kumite">#Kumite</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/shotokan">#Shotokan</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/karatetraining">#KarateTraining</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womeninkarate">#WomenInKarate</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/karatecompetition">#KarateCompetition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wkf">#WKF</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wukf">#WUKF</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jka">#JKA</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/skif">#SKIF</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/karatelife">#KarateLife</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sensei">#Sensei</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/dojo">#Dojo</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/martialartspodcast">#MartialArtsPodcast</a>

May 17, 2026

Rob Bingham Sensei | From Shotokan Karate to World Gold | UK Karate Podcast

🥋 ROB BINGHAM SENSEI | From SKIF to World Gold | Competition, Coaching & Karate Journey | UK Karate PodcastWelcome to another episode of the UK Karate Podcast — where every karate journey has a story.In this episode, we sit down with Sensei Rob Bingham, a highly respected karate instructor, elite competitor, and national kata coach with decades of experience in traditional and sport karate.Rob shares his incredible karate journey, starting at just 6 years old in 1987, training under Sensei Dave Kershaw in Grimsby within SKIF under Hanshi Asano. From earning his Shodan in 1992 and achieving national success, to competing on the international stage and becoming a World & European Champion, Rob’s story is one of dedication, resilience, and continuous evolution.We discuss:🥋 Starting karate in the SKIF era under Hanshi Asano🏆 National success and progression through Shodan, Nidan & Sandan🌍 Competing internationally at the SKIF World Championships in Bali🇩🇰🇺🇦 European Championships in Denmark & Ukraine🔥 The impact of competing at the English International Open at Crystal Palace👊 Selection for JKA England under Sensei Ohta🥇 Becoming British Champion (BKF)🇬🇧 Representing England in WKF & EKF competition🏅 WUKF World Gold & European Gold success🎯 Coaching roles including:• Northern Region Kata Coach• Junior EKF Kata Coach• Senior National Kata Coach at WKF European Championships🥋 Building successful competitors through his club, producing National Squad members, Champions, and World & European medalists👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Why seeing his son and daughter succeed in karate means the mostFrom traditional Shotokan roots to the highest levels of WKF, EKF, BKF, JKA, AMA and WUKF competition, this is an inspiring conversation packed with karate history, mindset, competition stories, coaching insights, and lessons from decades in the martial arts.If you enjoy the episode, please LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE to support the channel and help grow the karate community.📺 Watch more episodes:The UK Karate Podcast🎧 Also available on:🍏 Apple Podcasts🎵 Spotify💬 Who should we interview next? Let us know in the comments!<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/karate">#Karate</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/shotokan">#Shotokan</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/robbingham">#RobBingham</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ukkaratepodcast">#UKKaratePodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wkf">#WKF</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wukf">#WUKF</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jka">#JKA</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ekf">#EKF</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bkf">#BKF</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/traditionalkarate">#TraditionalKarate</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/martialarts">#MartialArts</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/kata">#Kata</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/karatecompetition">#KarateCompetition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sensei">#Sensei</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/shotokankarate">#ShotokanKarate</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/karatelife">#KarateLife</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/karateengland">#KarateEngland</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/karatecoach">#KarateCoach</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/budo">#Budo</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/martialartspodcast">#MartialArtsPodcast</a>

May 1, 2026

A Conversation with Rachel Kattawar (JKA USA) | UK Karate Podcast

In this episode of the UK Karate Podcast, we sit down with Sensei Rachel Kattawar — a 5th Dan black belt with the Japan Karate Association (JKA), 6-time JKA National Kata Champion, and former Junior Olympics champion representing Team USA Rachel shares her incredible karate journey, from her early success in competition to becoming one of the leading figures in American Shotokan karate. We dive deep into the world of JKA USA, exploring the differences between the US and UK karate scenes, the realities of high-level kata competition, and what it takes to stay at the top over many years.This is a powerful conversation about discipline, longevity, and evolving with karate — while staying true to traditional values.🎯In this episode we cover:Training and competing in JKA USA🥇 What it takes to become a national kata champion🧠 The mindset behind elite performance🌍 Differences between UK and US karate💻 Teaching karate in the modern world (online & in person)🥋 Staying motivated through a lifelong karate journey🔔Follow & Support UK Karate Podcast👉 YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEk8wZC0NzwYqdNvDcVJOQ"> / @ukkaratepodcast </a>👉 Spotify: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVUtOVZaOU9jN0V6VUZ3SmdKX1FWQjhvNmNpZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuaUF6Sk1NLTN3d0VmN0RRU0o4eHNTV2VzWXRKR0VLblpYS1R2VUFydm5sNVFWZWpaMjFnbVhpdnl5Z0tsaVFSUWwya0R2dlY1NUVWRmczUEl3MHNGNWlNejBpbmNLazUtejJscGxYS0RjWWVZUXo1UQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2Fyourlink&v=myexB4w6a-Q" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/yourlink</a>👉 Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHBndG1tTlB6aVRFbUFvcWRTTEFGV1B3ZDBtQXxBQ3Jtc0tsMmptYUpOOWx4VnB2MHduYXZnekxoTGlrSGJxdmQ5b1JqUldNbjZlQzRQNGt3UGcybjBTOGE1dy1qeVlnUEVBXzFKQ2lyblBNWjF2YjlPYVZNMVcxdGoxS040V2tYXzNpMEhfWVRkNzhBcE1fZ3dvSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fuk-karate-podcast-&v=myexB4w6a-Q" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...</a>|-shotokan-traditional-karate-martial-arts/id1861484516📲Follow Sensei Rachel Kattawar(Search “Rachel Kattawar” on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@karateathome3752">‪@karateathome3752‬</a> for her latest training content)💬Get InvolvedWho would you like to see next on the podcast?Drop a comment below and tag them 👇🥋About UK Karate PodcastThe UK Karate Podcast brings you conversations with karateka from around the world — sharing real journeys, experiences, and insights from traditional Shotokan and beyond.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/shotokan">#shotokan</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/karate">#karate</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jkakarate">#JKAKarate</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jkausa">#JKAUSA</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/kata">#kata</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/champions">#champions</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/traditional">#Traditional</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast">#Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ukkaratepodcast">#ukkaratepodcast</a>

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What is UK Karate Podcast?: The UK Karate Podcast brings together instructors, competitors, and lifelong practitioners from across the UK and beyond.

We explore Shotokan karate, traditional values, grading journeys, competition, coaching, and the people shaping British karate today.

Featuring in-depth conversations with Sensei, senior grades, coaches, and respected figures from across different karate associations, this podcast celebrates karate-do as a way of life — on and off the tatami.

Whether you train for competition, tradition, or personal development, the UK Karate Podcast is for anyone passionate about karate
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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