The Kaizen Culture Pod
Join Kaizen Culture co-founders to keep the conversation moving within Australian Karate with The Kaizen Culture Pod! Mitchell Durham, Australian National Karate team Captain & Nathan Blockley, long-time karate fanatic turned media gun. You will be hearing us chat about all of the hot topics within Sports Karate as they come up, as well as the Get To Know series where we interview big names of Australian Karate and celebrate our rich history. Stay engaged with this nation-wide discussion!
The Kaizen Culture Pod
Latest Episodes
Episode 61: Competition and making the most of the Off-Season!
Mitch and Nathan are back to discuss some important topics around competition and making the most of the off-season.They dive into the importance of competition, why we compete as athletes, and how much competition is enough throughout a...
Episode 60: Kids pod TAKEOVER!
Kids pod TAKEOVER!! Mitch and Nathan are kicked out of their seats as a group of young karate athletes take over the podcast!They share their experiences within the sport, what it’s really like being young athletes in karate, and how the...
Episode 59: Dion Panossian | The Road to having the BEST REFEREES in the World
Mitch is joined by special guest and renowned Australian referee Dion Panossian for an in-depth discussion on refereeing in Australia and around the world. They reflect on the recent championships in Thailand, exploring the opportunities the ev...
Episode 58: Wayne Noble | Insights To The Most Successful State in Australia from Victorian head Coach
Mitch and Nathan are joined by special guest Wayne Noble, Head State Coach of Victoria as they go into an in-depth look at the 2026 Karate Australia National Championships and the foundations behind Victoria's incredible success.Leading ...
Episode 57: History made in Hobart! Review of the National Championships
Mitch and Nathan are back to reflect on an unforgettable Karate Australia National Championships in Hobart, breaking down everything that made this year's event one to remember. Diving into the brand-new tournament setup, discussing how the fre...