Books by John Hanratty
The Shotokan Instructor's Handbook
Hanratty on Karate: Training the Body and Mind
Hanratty on Karate: Training the Body and Mind
A comprehensive guide for karate instructors. Also contains valuable information for any serious karate student. Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8nvG2sF
Hanratty on Karate: Training the Body and Mind
Hanratty on Karate: Training the Body and Mind
Hanratty on Karate: Training the Body and Mind
Part biographical, part practical, and part philosophical, this book offers fascinating insights into what karate can offer any serious practitioner. Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hDdvWZY
Hanratty on Karate Podcast
Episode 1: Starting the Karate Journey
Sensei Hanratty discusses what first attracted him to karate and the tough upbringing in post-war Liverpool that preceded his karate journey.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/starting-the-karate-journey--59267685
Episode 2: History of the CSKA and WSKA
Sensei Hanratty discusses how the Canadian Shotokan Karate Association (CSKA) and the World Shotokan Karate Association (WSKA) got their starts. He offers an inside look at the personalities and politics.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-history-of-the-cska-and-wska--59352423
Episode 3: Introduction to Karate Stances
Sensei Hanratty discusses the principles of basic karate stances, looking at the distinguishing features of inside tension and outside tension stances.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-to-karate-stances--59375022
Episode 4: Grading the Tournaments
Sensei Hanratty delves into the history of karate competitions, including some of the more controversial and colourful individuals involved. He also discusses the purpose of competition and the variations in how points are awarded by different organizations, particularly the JKA and the WKF, as well as in the Olympics.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/karate-competitions--59461253
Episode 5: One of the Best Fights I Ever Saw
Sensei Hanratty describes an epic fight that took place in 1977 at Crystal Palace, in south London, between Shotokan legends Steve Cattle and Terry O’Neill. He also discusses the differences between KUGB (Karate Union of Great Britain) rules and sport karate rules.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-of-the-best-fights-i-ever-saw--59556408
Episode 6: Exploring the Power of Kime and Chi
Sensei Hanratty discusses the often misunderstood concept of kime, as well as the related concept of chi.
Hanratty also discusses karate’s role in building mental and physical resilience. From this episode: “It’s such a shame that [couch potatoes] are never going to experience the absolute joy of making a technique work and being at your absolute fittest.”
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-the-power-of-kime-and-chi--59691402
Episode 7: Memorable Karate Competitions
Sensei Hanratty provides a recap of the 40th Annual Competition held this week by the Canadian Shotokan Karate Association (CSKA) and offers some tips for effective refereeing. Hanratty also reminisces about hosting the first WSKA competition in Calgary in 1991, along with some other memorable competitions in which he has participated.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/memorable-karate-competitions--59897104
Episode 8: Dealing With Training Plateaus
Sensei Hanratty discusses how to overcome training plateaus. He also shares memories of the 1997 WSKA competition in Riverside, California. Also, mountain camps and the benefits of elevation training are covered.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-training-plateaus--60097865
Episode 9: Facing Adversity: The 2001 WSKA Tournament and 9/11
Sensei Hanratty and his guest Robert Hargreaves, president of the CSKA, reminisce about the 2001 WSKA Tournament held in Prague, Czech Republic. Sensei Hargreaves offers a fascinating account of how Canada's karate team dealt with being stranded in London in the wake of 9/11. They also discuss how karate builds character and helps people deal with adversity.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/facing-adversity-the-2001-wska-tournament-and-9-11--60128934
Episode 10: JKA Seminar with Sensei Tatsuya Naka
Sensei Hanratty discusses a Shotokan seminar he recently attended in Toronto, Ontario. The seminar was hosted by the Toronto JKA and was taught by Sensei Tatsuya Naka, 7th Dan, a full-time JKA instructor who has starred in several films. Hanratty covers highlights of the seminar, the differences between kata and street fights, the contents of a typical beginner class, and more.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jka-seminar-with-sensei-tatsuya-naka--60265427