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Join lifelong martial artist and seasoned karate instructor Bill Leith as he embarks on a journey to uncover the deeper meaning behind martial arts training. In Finding Budo, Sensei Leith sits down with renowned martial arts experts, instructors, and dedicated practitioners to explore the philosophy, discipline, and personal transformation that martial arts offers.Each episode delves into the essence of Karate, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kendo, Silat, Escrima, Muay Thai, Kung Fu, Boxing, Wrestling, and other traditional and modern martial arts, uncovering the wisdom, challenges, and life lessons embedded in these practices. With decades of experience, Bill also shares his personal insights into Budo—the way of the warrior—offering valuable reflections on training, mindset, and the deeper spiritual aspects of martial arts.Rooted in the philosophy of "Traditional Martial Arts for the Modern World," this podcast bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and contemporary practice. Whether
Bill Leith hosts Finding Budo, a health show with 22 episodes published.
I consider myself incredibly lucky to present a multi-part interview with Uechi-Ryu Karate 10th degree black belt, Grandmaster Al Wharton. Sensei Wharton began his martial art training in 1969 at the Mattson Academy of K
I consider myself incredibly lucky to present a multi-part interview with Uechi-Ryu Karate 10th degree black belt, Grandmaster Al Wharton. Sensei Wharton began his martial art training in 1969 at the Mattson Academy of K
I consider myself incredibly lucky to present a multi-part interview with Uechi-Ryu Karate 10th degree black belt, Grandmaster Al Wharton. Sensei Wharton began his martial art training in 1969 at the Mattson Academy of K
I consider myself incredibly lucky to present a multi-part interview with Uechi-Ryu Karate 10th degree black belt, Grandmaster Al Wharton. Sensei Wharton began his martial art training in 1969 at the Mattson Academy of K
Today I am incredibly excited to share my recent interview with Uechi-Ryu Karate 10th degree black belt, Grandmaster Bob Bethoney. Beginning his training in 1964, Grandmaster Bethoney has a rich martial art history. He i
Today on the podcast I sit down and talk with 5th degree Uechi-Ryu Karate black belt and retired federal judge, Jose Sanchez. Jose began his martial arts practice in 1983, starting in Seido Karate in New York City, later
Today I am sitting down with one of my Uechi-Ryu Karate mentors, Sensei Dan Dovidio. Sensei Dan Dovidio began Uechi-Ryu Karate training in 1975 under the tutelage of Buzz Durkin. He is now a ninth degree black belt and t
When it comes to karate training, it's common to feel pressure to perform at a high level and to constantly compare ourselves to others. However, this mindset can lead to feelings of inadequacy and discouragement. That's
I wanted to talk about a quote I read today that I believe captures the essence of cooperative training in a karate class. The quote is by Paulo Coelho and it reads, “When we strive to become better than we are, everythi
Am I too old to start karate or any other martial art? This is one of the questions I often see while spending a little too much time browsing martial arts forums. It's asked so much that I thought I would make a quick v
Originally Released June 2024 Soon to be promoted Uechi-Ryu 10th Degree Black Belt and Grandmaster Leyn Burrows shares the story of how he started his Uechi-Ryu training. From his time growing up in Bermuda, training wit
Failure is often seen as something negative, something to be avoided at all costs. But I want to convince you to embrace failure and more importantly the fear of failure. That’s because I believe that failure is a valuab
Originally Released July 2024 Today we have a special treat as I sit down and talk with Uechi-Ryu Karate pioneer Judy Durkin. Sensei Judy Durkin began her Uechi-Ryu karate training in 1971 under George Mattson and is a n
Shihan Dunn is a lifelong martial arts practitioner, beginning his martial arts training in Shotokan Karate at the age of 11 and achieving the rank of Black Belt under Toyotaro Miyazaki. He is also a black belt in judo u
Today on the podcast we have someone who has been incredibly instrumental to my martial arts and life in and out of the dojo - Sensei Bob Beal. Mr. Beal began his Uechi-Ryu Karate practice in 1975 under Richard Pinkham.
Today we have a delightful guest who I have trained with for many years, Uechi-Ryu Karate Black Dottie Endres. Dottie began her Uechi-Ryu karate training in 2006 under with Sensei Alan Kessler at the age of 62. She now t
Welcome to our podcast! Today we have on a Uechi-Ryu practitioner who was instrumental in my development as a martial artist and instructor, Sensei Marcus Traynor Sensei Traynor began his Uechi-Ryu karate training in 199
Neil Stone is a Uechi-Ryu Karate practitioner who I believe is one of the finest teachers I have worked with. Sensei Neil Stone began his Uechi-Ryu karate training in 1986 under Mike Rozumek. Today he trains under Uechi-
David Kelley is a Uechi-Ryu Karate Hanshi 9th Degree Black Belt under Grandmaster Buzz Durkin. David Kelley began his Uechi-Ryu Karate practice at the age of 17 in 1974 under Buzz Durkin - who remains his sensei to this
I had the honor to interview my sensei, Mr. Buzz Durkin of Buzz Durkin’s Uechi Karate School in Atkinson, NH. Sensei Durkin began his karate training in 1966 in Boston, MA under the tutelage of American karate pioneer Ge
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