07/04/2026
https://youtu.be/v3wJd-Ae8A8?si=vTY1p_v42BcN4xA-
I trained in 9 martial arts and this is why OLD SCHOOL KARATE IS # 1
KARATE IS DEAD is a no-nonsense podcast about truth in martial arts—where tradition meets pressure, ego gets challenged, and hard questions get asked.
After 35+ years in the arts, I’m having honest conversations about what works, what doesn’t.
07/04/2026
https://youtu.be/v3wJd-Ae8A8?si=vTY1p_v42BcN4xA-
I trained in 9 martial arts and this is why OLD SCHOOL KARATE IS # 1
06/26/2026
https://youtu.be/anJ_PnPkLug?si=sCG2PRd7US-mO02L
KARATE IS DEAD PODCAST Ep 10 Kancho Nico Gordeau In Episode 10 of Karate Is Dead, Shihan Duval Hamilton sits down wi...
Discover the unique 3-pillar training regimen that forged champions: Kyokushin karate, kickboxing, and crucial ground fighting. This combination prepares you for anything, on the street or in the ring.
Most people get bored with fundamentals, but repetition is key. True mastery comes from internalizing basics until they're natural, not from complex techniques. A strong foundation is everything.
Discover how a single dojo in the Netherlands produced 80% of the legendary 1980s Dutch Kyokushin team. Learn about the key figures and the intense camaraderie that fueled their dominance on the world stage.
06/06/2026
06/05/2026
Why Every Martial Artist Needs to Watch "Kuro-Obi" (Black Belt)
If you are tired of Hollywood wire-work, shaky cam, and CGI cutting up martial arts cinema, you need to watch Kuro-Obi.
What sets this film completely apart is its casting. The leads aren't actors who learned a few routines; they are elite, lifelong karate masters.
Because of this, the film doesn't hide behind rapid editing. It lets the camera roll and showcases raw, unadulterated budo. Hit the link below.
https://youtu.be/ejxzbsL7VlQ?si=7LYrmrLulny9JFUy
05/28/2026
Which builds more spirit: kata, kumite, or conditioning?
Kata builds the spirit through precision.
Nobody is hitting you. Nobody is cheering. Nobody is forcing the pace. It is just you, your breathing, your posture, your balance, and the quiet demand to do it correctly when no one else may notice.
Kumite builds the spirit through pressure.
A partner stands in front of you with timing, distance, power, and intent. Your ego gets tested. Your fear gets exposed. Your technique has to survive contact. Every round asks whether you can stay calm while someone is trying to break your rhythm.
Conditioning builds the spirit through temporary hardship and repetition.
Pushups. Squats. Burpees. Body shots. Low kicks. Again and again until the body starts asking for mercy. That is when discipline has to speak louder than discomfort.
Each one reveals a different weakness.
Kata exposes impatience.
Kumite exposes fear.
Conditioning exposes excuses.
The strongest karateka respects all three.
Because spirit is not built in the part of training you prefer. It is built in the part you are tempted to avoid.
So which one challenges you the most?
Kata, kumite, or conditioning?
Osu.
https://www.texaskyokushin.com
Karate Is Dead Podacst ShihanTom Callahan
05/27/2026
Watch this inspirational interview with Marco Lala on the Karate Is Dead Podcast. Dont forget to like, share and subscribe.
https://youtu.be/vIkg7Bf-v4A?si=-ZONPmd0a8J4Ch0Z