Happy New Year! Happy first episode of the Kaizen Culture Pod for 2026!
We are buckling up for a big year, and what a way to kick it off with welcoming on to the board and team at Kaizen Culture, Michelle Wilson, also known as, Mish! We sit down and chat about what this year lies ahead for us and the broader Australian Karate community. We also get an insight to what drives Mish to be so involved and passionate in not only karate, but Australian sport in general. Mish has a wealth of experience working with many sports and nurturing their infrastructure, currently sitting on 5 boards including being a significant influence within UniSport Australia.

This year is all about growing Kaizen Culture, we are so excited to jump into another year with you all, and can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store!

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World Karate Cast kicks off 2026 with Maria Torres 🇪🇸, back to back Grand Winner of 2024 - 2025. In this episode, Maria breaks down the work behind her success, how she is approaching the new season, and the mindset required to stay on top. She shares her goals for the Karate World Cup, the European Karate Championships, and the challenge of defending her Grand Winner title on the Karate One Premier League. Full of insight, ambition, and championship focus, this episode sets the tone for the 2026 season.

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In Episode 8 of the World Karate Cast, we sit down with Douglas Brose — the most recognised Brazilian athlete in the history of karate and a true legend of the sport.

Douglas opens up about his incredible career at the highest level, sharing the experiences, challenges, and mindset that shaped his journey to the top. Beyond competition, he offers valuable insight into the evolution of karate, the role of athletes today, and his work as a member of the WKF Athletes Commission.

🎙️ Whether you’re on the tatami or supporting from the stands, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.


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In the very last episode of the Kaizen Culture Pod for 2025, sit down with Mitchell and Nathan as they go through what a massive year it has been for Australian Karate and Kaizen Culture!

We have seen so much growth and support, and couldn't have imagined it panning out the way it did! We are so proud, and so grateful of the support network - YOU GUYS! ❤️

Cheers to a great 2025 everyone, and let's bring on a bigger 2026!

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There is no better energy and vibe magician than Mr Rory Attridge! We are now 2 weeks out from the biggest competition of the year and we chat to Rory about how he is preparing for the Senior World Championships, and how he has been balancing life and karate.

Rory Attridge | Shotokan Fit, NSW
State Team: 11 (2015 - 2025) Years
National Team: 8 (2018 - 2025) Years
- Australia’s #1 Male Kumite -67kg athlete
- 6x National Champion
- 3x Australian Open Champion
- 4x Oceania Champion
- Men’s Open National Champion 2022
- 2x Junior World Representative (2019, 2022)
- Debut Senior World Championships appearance in 2023

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Episode 5 of World Karate Cast features Ariel Torres 🇺🇸, one of the world’s top kata athletes, who shares the story behind his relentless pursuit of excellence. From starting out in both kumite and kata to dedicating himself fully to kata, Ariel opens up about the sacrifices, discipline, and mindset that shaped his path. Since 2006, a karate journal has been Ariel Torres’s constant companion, capturing the path, mindset, and goals that shaped his pursuit of excellence. A journey of passion, family, and purpose, this episode is an inspiring reminder of what it means to live with intention and give everything to your craft.

Tune in for this Deep Dive episode and listen to Mitchell Durham & Nathan Blockley (Founders of Kaizen Culture) get to know the history, the grinding mindset and philosophy of the famous Ariel Torres Gutierrez from the United States of America.

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Laura Golding joins us on the podcast today talking about her unique journey, the father-daughter dynamic with Head National Coach of Australia, and all things Senior World Championships leading into Cairo next month! We are 4 weeks out from the biggest Senior event of the year and Laura takes us through the Australian Team preparations and mindset coming off the Worlds team training camp last weekend and leading into the Senior World Championships.

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