Rory Attridge is Co-Host for this episode!!

WHAT AN AUSSIE OPEN!! Mitch is hanging around in Sydney and staying with the great man Rory Attridge and his family! They sit down to unpack another great weekend at the Aus Open, chat about the significance of Junior World selection events, and the new Tri-Nations event in Turkey! Australia is sending 5 athletes to compete in The Gallipoli Tri-Nations Friendship & Solidarity Karate Championships which will be held on 24th April 2026, right before ANZAC day! Rory and Mitch are 2 of the athletes representing the country and will give you the full run down of what it’s all about

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50 episodes. Half a century. 🤯

We had to celebrate this milestone by taking a trip down memory lane. Revisiting the best topics, the unforgettable guests, and the moments that had us laughing way too hard (yes, we threw in some of the bloopers for your entertainment).

And of course… we can’t forget THE TRIANGLE!!! A true icon.

Thank you to everyone who’s supported us from Episode 1 to Episode 50. This is just the beginning.

Next stop: 100. 🚀

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In Episode 14 of the World Karate Cast, we sit down with Elena Quirici's for a deep dive and more personal conversation. From her early days in karate as a child to becoming one of the top athletes in the world, Elena shares the journey that shaped her. Her passion for karate has never faded, and quitting was never an option.

She opens up about her resilience, her recent injury, and the mindset that keeps her moving forward. From falling in love on the tatami to building her own dojo, this episode reveals the story behind the athlete and what drives her to keep pushing for more.

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A little switch-up this, week no guest, just the lads firing up for a proper chat.

We break down the freshly announced Oceania teams and unpack the insane wave of registrations the Aussies rolled in with for the Youth League in Manila… the numbers are wild!

We dive into some of our craziest travel stories from over the years and share the tips and tricks we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way).

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Join the World Karate Cast for Episode 13, featuring Italy’s top karate athletes, Matteo Avanzini (Senior World Champion +84kg) and Terryana D’Onofrio (Kata European and World medalist).

With the first-ever Karate One Premier League being hosted in Rome, Matteo and Terryana discuss the pride and pressure of representing Italy on home soil, how they stay focused under expectations, and their goals for this historic event.

Get an exclusive look behind the scenes, learn about the dedication and discipline required at the world stage, and discover how these two champions approach challenges, performance, and success in karate.

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Youth League in Manlia registration is open and we go through the new way to enter the competitions. Get onto this quick because these spots run out really fast.

The first ever Premier League in Italy is on next week and we have Delcan Squire joining us on the pod this week, to chat about his first appearance on this stage.

We cover the idea of changing weight divisions, dieting and cutting weight. Declan was previously the #1 Australian for -67kg attending a Senior World Championships in 2021, and now has claimed the -60kg category as his own. We get an insight on what he does to make weight and the tactics and sacrfices Declan goes through on daily basis to perform at his best in this division.

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In this episode of the World Karate Cast, we sit down with Amy Connell, a Scottish Female Kumite -55kg athlete and Head Instructor of Guardian Girls Karate.

Amy has won multiple medals throughout her career and represented Scotland on the international stage. She shares her journey in competitive Karate, the mindset and discipline required at the highest level, and the lessons she learned along the way.

We also dive into the mission behind Guardian Girls Karate — a programme dedicated to empowering girls and women from all backgrounds through confidence-building, awareness, resilience, and practical self-defence skills. The conversation highlights how Karate goes beyond medals, serving as a powerful tool for leadership, social impact, and positive change worldwide.

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Another big first for the Kaizen Culture Pod! We have our first OLYMPIAN karateka featured as a guest, Sakura Kokumai from the United States of America!

Yes, this show focuses on the Australian karate landscape, but guess what… Sakura is coming to Melbourne in April for a kata seminar and it was only right to get her on to chat about her life and journey through the sport!

To find out more about Sakura’s seminar, please follow this link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4GC41gQ47uX_4WQ1pk8nKCtqTKYjif-Y-eInchuXjIn3hvQ/viewform) with the main contact being Larry Cafiero (lcafiero@gmail.com)

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