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Send us a textSteve Hollister is a 6th Dan Shotokan Karate Black Belt and has been practicing Karate for over 40 years. He has extensive high level international competition experience, winning WKA World and European Championships in 2011 and 2013 to name a few.Steve also has many years of coaching experience in Karate and was Voted the Plymouth Herald’s ‘Coach of the Year in 2011. In 2023, he is the head striking coach here at Flo Martial In Plymouth.Following a tragic loss to his family in 2010, he found Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is now a Brown belt under Kenny Baker. Despite having a hip replacement in early 2023, he was back rolling just 7 weeks after this huge operation and still remains to be a pain in the ass for most people on the mats.Expect to get the everyday perspective on what Karate is, what Karate competition is like, fake martial arts, finding the right gym, how to manage PTSD with martial arts and much more...Extra Stuff:Eva’s Little Stars Foundation - https://www.facebook.com/donate/228396311559809/?paipv=0&eav=AfbQBuUAbhE7G-CpL9_enCHcKT5xSo0QNF1biHfrw1N2e4hjSL0wk_eS9szbLkWFNc0&_rdrCheck out Flo Martial Arts website - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.ukDrop by for a Coffee... https://www.instagram.com/flocoffeeshopFlo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flomartialarts Flo's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flomartialartsFancy Competing? Check out the Devon Open - https://www.devonbjjopen.com00:00 Intro04:32 Starting Karate in the 70’s06:51 What is Karate11:29 Becoming a Child Black Belt15:13 Grading and Belt Comparisons19:08 Karate Competition28:21 Starting BJJ as a 6th Dan Karateka37:32 Evolution of Martial Arts45:26 Advice for Starting Martial Arts57:21 Dangers of Fake Martial Arts01:06:29 Living Up To Your Belt01:11:35 Hip Replacement & Injuries01:16:47 Martial Arts and PTSD01:26:23 Eva’s Little Stars01:29:39 Managing Anxiety with CBD & TRT01:40:19 Never Too Old To Start Training #mentalhealth #karate #worldchampion #bjj #bjjlifestyle #mma Need a chat? Here's some options 👉 https://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-helpGet in touch in the comments below or head to...https://linktr.ee/theeverydayperspectiveSponsors: Want to be tell us what guests and questions we should go with? Support us by joining our exclusive community of 'Everyday Black Belt' on https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective Need a new Gi or Rash guard? Check out our partner, Tatami for the best gear in the game! https://www.tatamifightwear.com/?rfsn=8011858.0f3a82 Need help staying healthy and in shape around a busy life? We provide simple, practical, long-term health and fitness solutions that fit around a busy, regular life! Drop us a DM at https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayfitnessguys Stay Clean, Fight Dirty with Mr Bassett's Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY for 10% off Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk Or, Drop by for a Coffee... https://www.instagram.com/flocoffeeshop
