Apex Karate Performance Podcast
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsApex Karate Performance was founded as a means to provide specialized coaching to athletes who wish to compete at the highest levels of Elite Karate competition. Our methods and training are designed to help a karate practitioner or athlete of any level or style improve their technical abilities. Coach Hagen has been involved in martial arts since 1992, training in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu, Yamanni Ryu Bojutsu and Shito Ryu. Coach Hagen is a former USA Karate National Team member and Pan American Karate Federation medalist. Coach Hagen is also the Chief Instructor of North Sun Martial Arts, RBKD.
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Become the Master of your Domain | Thursday Thoughts 026
February 03, 2022 06:05 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIn today's Thursday Thoughts episode, I discuss why we need to control our environment, to be the master of your domain, in order to achieve our goals, to achieve excellence. Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information. Help supp...
Interview with Ariel Torres | USA Karate Olympic Bronze Medalist, Part 2
January 23, 2022 02:31 - 39 minutes - 37.4 MBI'm pleased to bring you Part Two of our interview with Ariel Torres, USA National Team member, and Tokyo Olympic Karate Bronze Medalist. In Part Two, he discusses winning the Paris Qualifying tournament, competing at the Tokyo Olympic Games and some of his challenges as a karate athlete. We want to give a big thank you to Ariel for taking the time to sit and chat with us as well as wish him congratulations on an amazing year. Ariel's social media is: https://www.instagram.com/arielkarate...
Interview with Ariel Torres | USA Karate Olympic Bronze Medalist, Part One
January 10, 2022 11:53 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBI'm pleased to bring you Part One of a two part interview with Ariel Torres, USA National Team member, and Tokyo Olympic Karate Bronze Medalist. He discusses beginning the Olympic Qualifying process, winning the Pan American Continental Championships for the first time, and his training during the pandemic. Part Two coming soon! Ariel's social media is: https://www.instagram.com/arielkarate1/ https://www.facebook.com/arielkarate1 https://www.youtube.com/user/arielkarate1 Subscribe to our...
2021 WKF World Championships preview
November 10, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBToday, Jonathan and I discuss the upcoming WKF World Championships in Dubai. We give a brief rundown on some of the notable athletes attending as well as some athletes who won't be attending. Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more informa...
Don't idolize your opponent | Thursday Thoughts 025
October 28, 2021 07:08 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBIn today's Thursday Thoughts episode, I discuss why we shouldn't idolize our opponents and fellow competitors and place them on a pedestal. Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information. Check out our Youtube Channel for our Techni...
Conversation with Kenji Hirai, Part 2 | Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu/Yamanni Chinen Ryu
October 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBHere is part 2 of my conversation with Kenji Hirai. Kenji is a fellow student of Oshiro Toshihiro Sensei. Kenji discusses some of his training methodologies and philosophy, some of the things that make up a good instructor, judging student knowledge and what his ideal dojo would be like. Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individual...
Conversation with Kenji Hirai, Part 1 | Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu/Yamanni Chinen Ryu
October 08, 2021 00:25 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBHere is part one of my conversation with Kenji Hirai. Kenji is a fellow student of Oshiro Toshihiro Sensei. Kenji discusses his training in preparation for the Okinawa Prefectural tournament. Come back for part two, releasing soon. Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coac...
Age is a State of Mind | Thursday Thoughts 024
September 30, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MBAge is a state of mind. But are we thinking about it all the ways we could be? Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information. Check out our Youtube Channel for our Technical Training Tips, Train at Home, and interview series videos:...
Do you have the Courage? | Thursday Thoughts 023
September 16, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MBCourage. Do you have the courage? Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching. Please contact us for more information. Check out our Youtube Channel for our Technical Training Tips, Train at Home, and interview series videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/ApexKaratePerform...
Karate in the Tokyo Olympics AAR | Thursday Thoughts 022
August 12, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBKarate's debut as an Olympic sport was full of high drama. For this week's Thursday Thoughts, I give my After Action Review and some of the areas where I thought there is room for improvement. Thanks as always for tuning in. Apex Karate Performance is dedicated to providing specialized coaching and training for the Elite Karate Athlete. We provide seminars in Body Dynamics and Skill Development for the Kata Athlete, individualized coaching plans and in-person or distanced based coaching...
Sport karate is a joke. Or is it. |Thursday Thoughts 021
June 24, 2021 04:57 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBCompetition karate can often become a divisive topic. Today I talk a little about how I think aspects of cometiton karate can be useful in more traditional karate training. Visit our Website: https://www.apexkarateperformance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/
Becoming Comfortable being Uncomfortable |Thursday Thoughts 020
June 17, 2021 04:20 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBAchieving our goals can be difficult, to accomplish our goals we need to make friends with the Uncomfortable. Visit our Website: https://www.apexkarateperformance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/
Respect and Humility |Thursday Thoughts 019
June 10, 2021 06:59 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBWe should always keep in mind the importance of both respect and humility in our martial arts. Here is the video to the incident I referenced in the podcast: https://youtu.be/4jJoQbgLWS8?t=1252 Visit our Website: https://www.apexkarateperformance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/
Life’s little twists and my (new) plan for 2022 |Thursday Thoughts 018
May 20, 2021 13:57 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBLife can throw little twists at you and make you reevaluate your plans. Visit our Website: https://www.apexkarateperformance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/
Build your Karate Community |Thursday Thoughts 017
April 29, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBWe can't do it alone. We need a karate community to help us achieve our goals. Visit our Website: https://www.apexkarateperformance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexkarateperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexkarateperformance/
Interview with Gakuji Tozaki, Part 2 | USA Karate National Team member
April 25, 2021 07:24 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBHere is Part Two of our interview with Gakuji Tozaki, USA National Team member, currently ranked 18th in World Karate Federation rankings. He discusses becoming a USA National team member, competing at the WKF World Championships, climbing the ranks in the WKF standings and gives his advice to aspiring athletes. Thank you for the great interview!
Interview with Gakuji Tozaki, Part 1 | USA Karate National Team member
April 25, 2021 07:13 - 36 minutes - 34 MBI'm pleased to bring you Part One of a two part interview with Gakuji Tozaki, USA National Team member, currently ranked 18th in World Karate Federation rankings. He discusses his beginnings in karate and love of kickboxing, competition and his journey to becoming a USA National team member.
My Favorite Karate Kata | Elite Karate Training |Thursday Thoughts 016
April 24, 2021 14:23 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBIn this weeks Thursday Thoughts, I discuss my favorite kata and how having a favorite kata can help improve all your other kata. Released on YouTube on December 10, 2020.
My Favorite Karate Book | Moving Zen | Thursday Thoughts 015
April 24, 2021 14:20 - 7 minutes - 6.37 MBIn this weeks Thursday Thoughts, I switch gears and talk about my favorite karate book, Moving Zen by C.W. Nicol. Released on YouTube on December 3, 2020.
Physical Self Awareness | Training for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 014
April 24, 2021 14:16 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this weeks Thursday Thoughts, I discuss the importance of physical self awareness. In order to improve your techniques, you need to know exactly what your body is doing before you're able to make changes. Released on YouTube on November 19, 2020.
Weathering the Storm | Training for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 013
April 24, 2021 14:10 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBThis week I discuss finding your "Why", the thing that keeps you moving forward during this difficult time. Released on YouTube on April 16, 2020.
Training vs.Competition Performance | Training for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 012
April 24, 2021 14:04 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBThis week I discuss the factors that can impact your performance and ways to enhance your training to better prepare you for competition. Released on YouTube on March 26, 2020.
Implementing Feedback | Elite Karate Training |Thursday Thoughts 011
April 24, 2021 13:59 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBThis week I discuss the necessity for you as an athlete to be able to accept and implement feedback and critique and how that can impact your success as an Elite Karate Athlete. Released on YouTube on March 19, 2020.
Training plans for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 010
April 24, 2021 13:57 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBHaving a detailed and specific training plan is vital to your success in becoming an Elite Karate Athlete. Released on YouTube on March 5, 2020.
How to Set Goals for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 009
April 24, 2021 13:55 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBIn this week's Thursday Thoughts I go over several different facets of goal setting and and how we can apply them to our training to help us be successful. Released on YouTube on February 27, 2020.
Red Light\Green Light Thoughts-Mental Training for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 008
April 24, 2021 13:52 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBIn today's Thursday Thoughts I discuss how Red Light Thoughts and Green Light thought can have a positive or negative impact on your success and performance as an Elite Karate Athlete. Previously released on YouTube on February 6, 2020.
Karate Kihon. Just Do your Basics | Thursday Thoughts 007
April 24, 2021 13:48 - 5 minutes - 8.9 MBTonight I go over the importance of why doing kihon, basic fundamental movements are so important. How much time do you spend on training kihon? Filmed in Okinawa, Japan. Released on YouTube on January 30, 2020
Self-analysis and Self-Critique for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 006
April 24, 2021 13:34 - 2 minutes - 3.05 MBTonight I go over the importance of self-analysis and how it can help or hinder your growth in karate and as a karate athlete. Previously released on YouTube on January 16, 2020.
Mental Focus for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 005
April 24, 2021 13:31 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBIn today's Thursday Thoughts I touch on one of the most important mental aspects of becoming an Elite Athlete. Originally released on YouTube on January 9, 2020.
Mindset for learning new Karate techniques | Thursday Thoughts 004
April 24, 2021 13:28 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBIn today's Thursday Thoughts I give a brief overview of one aspect of my approach to learning new techniques or getting feedback/critiques. Think of it a simplified version of the Shu-Ha-Ri concept in Japanese martial arts/culture. Originally released on YouTube on January 2, 2020.
Karate in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics | Thursday Thoughts 003
April 24, 2021 13:22 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBAs promised here are some of my ideas about karate becoming an Olympic sport next summer at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games. Originally released on YouTube on December 26, 2019.
Analysis of the 47th Emperor's Cup JKF All Japan Karate Championships | Thursday Thoughts 002
April 24, 2021 13:18 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBToday I give my reaction and analysis of the male and female kata competition of the 47th Emperor's Cup Japan Karatedo Federation All Japan Karate Championships, December 2019. Originally released on YouTube on December 19, 2019.
Mindset for the Elite Karate Athlete | Thursday Thoughts 001
April 24, 2021 12:59 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MBThis is my first Thursday Thoughts episode. In this series I plan to share some of my thoughts about being an Elite Karate athlete. Tonights topic is my first about mindset. I don't get too in-depth tonight, but just a brief introduction to the series and one of the key concepts here at Apex Karate Performance. Originally released on YouTube on December 12, 2019.
Introducing the Apex Karate Performance Podcast
April 24, 2021 09:32 - 2 minutes - 1.45 MBWelcome to the Apex Karate Performance podcast! Thanks for listening.