Karate in OKINAWA vs. JAPAN (10 Differences)

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Karate is VERY different in Japan and Okinawa.
In this video you'll learn 10 reasons - including Kobudo, bunkai, hojo undo (strength training) and self-defense. These are things I discovered at the birthplace of Karate.
Regardless of your style, it's important to know the history and evolution of martial arts. Especially Karate, which came from China and made it all the way to the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
"Those who don't learn from the past, are doomed to repeat it..."
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0:00 Introduction
0:19 Stances 立ち形
2:39 Sport 文化活動
3:29 Chinkuchi
5:38 Hojo undo 補助運動
6:37 Tuidi 取り手
9:02 Dojo Spirit 道場

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@KARATEbyJesse 3 жыл бұрын

Do you prefer Japanese or Okinawan Karate? 🥋

@Sports_Martialart 3 жыл бұрын

I would prefer okinawan karate if it comes to self defense

@christodoulos04 3 жыл бұрын

Okinawan karate

@timdavenport1006 3 жыл бұрын

It's all karate baby!

@zaneivy 3 жыл бұрын

...personally I prefer the Okinawan flavor (I've studied Isshinryu, Gojuryu, and Uechiryu...but currently do more Chinese stuff). I'll admit though, the Japanese aesthetic is very refined...what they've accomplished with kata performance (timing/pacing, dynamism, precision, etc.) is pretty amazing to watch. In the future it might be interesting to see your take on the national tendencies of "other karates" as well...Hawaian, US mainland (I'm sure there are regional differences there), N. European, Korean, South American etc.

@marconoris4932 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to experiment both before making a decision. Maybe after i graduate i could try and take a journey to Okinawa to train there for a few months.

@amyholderness8142 2 жыл бұрын

I love that Okinawan Karate is a "lifestyle." Training can go on as long as you want.

@finnurth Жыл бұрын

Yes, not only training, but you will be receiving intense guidance and coaching along the way, just as you got when you were younger. Try that in any other "sport"!

@alvarofilho2207 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, you basically explained all of the teachings and fights in the Karate Kid movies. Mr Myagi was indeed a Okinawan Karate Sensei.

@phillipzx3754 2 жыл бұрын

Pat Morita was not a Sensei of Okinawan Karate. He learned enough to act his part in the movie(s) but is was far FAR from being a teacher.

@tomasbickel58 2 жыл бұрын

@@phillipzx3754 Álvaro didn't mention Mr. Morita.

@phillipzx3754 2 жыл бұрын

@@tomasbickel58 He wrote: "Mr Myagi was indeed a Okinawan Karate Sensei." Who do you think the part of "Mr. Miyagi" was played by? Hint: It was Pat Morita. I studied in Okinawa. My sensei was Shugoro Nakazato. Google him.

@kiraakumadevil 2 жыл бұрын

@@phillipzx3754 He means the fictional character is the Okinawan Karate Sensei, not the actor

@ronaldlee7566 2 жыл бұрын

The late Pat Morita was stunt-doubled by real life and legit Shito-Ryu Karate Sensei Fumio Demura.

@user-ew5eh2co5p 7 ай бұрын

Okinawa is much closer to Kung Fu than most people realized. The Okinawans and Chinese shared much common bonds due to their closeness. Until recently, most Okinawa masters travel to China (mainly Fujian) for advancement of their training. Most of the Katas were based on the White Crane styles of Fujian.

@getsum697 2 жыл бұрын

I lived in Japan for 15 years, five of which was in Okinawa where I studied Shurite and became a Ni Dan...it was quite an honor being the first American to be taught in my dojo; I spent a lot of time there training and had my own key to the dojo after proving myself after about six months. I then moved to Tokyo where I tried to find a dojo/style to progress in but failed to find one that even halfway measured up to what I had already been taught; it was mostly about sport which was frowned on in Okinawa...in fact my Sensei directly told me that if he caught me competing in a tournament, I was done. To him, it was all about keeping the kata and its extrapolations a secret as some of the moves could be used to kill or seriously hurt someone... at least that how he explained it to me. All that said, this is one of the best videos I have seen on the internet realistically breaking down the differences and being correct...at least to my level of understanding. Great Job and I hope you have nothing but success in your future and travels.

@user-tl1bw4wp1c 3 ай бұрын

So you lived in Japan for ten years and Okinawa for five

@stuart5811 3 жыл бұрын

I had a judo instructor that was also a black belt in Japanese karate. He did not like karate because he said it destroyed your knees. The stances in Okinawan karate are much more natural and more easy on the knees.

@lenel2926 3 жыл бұрын

Is that true?( The destroying knee thing)

@FrankBrocato 3 жыл бұрын

@@lenel2926 I am really OLD, started Shotokan in 1972. I am sure every body is different in some ways but I still train regularly and have only had a hip replaced. Nothing to it,HAHA .

@lenel2926 3 жыл бұрын

@@FrankBrocato Thank you for the reassurance senpai 😅😅🙇🏾‍♂️🙇🏾‍♂️

@Riceball01 3 жыл бұрын

I imagine that this might be true for taekwondo as well. In some ways, it resembles Japanese karate and like Japanese karate, the normal fighting stance is pretty low.

@gabrielsierra865 3 жыл бұрын

I remember one of Funakoshi's teachings regarding stances; low stance for beginners, higher stance for the experienced. I took this to heart, as I noted that low stances waste a lot of energy and since I never had much endurance, no matter how much I trained, I started adopting a higher, more relaxed stance and guess what? I found that it was easier for me to fight and react to an opponent's movements using a high, relaxed stance. It also helped me to stay longer in the fight in order to end it or being able to escape after my attacker tired up.

@Masushi23 3 жыл бұрын

I practised JKA Shotokan in the past, now I am a 57 year old Shodan with a knee injury and today I decided to learn Goju Ryu Karate, starting with a white belt. Thanks for your great videos and insights, I turned into a Karate Nerd. :)

@nelsonmcatee3721 3 жыл бұрын

The Shotokan stances are hard on my knees too. That's why I never have stuck with it long enough to get a black belt. I could beat their black belts in sparring, but sparring ability does not make one a martial artist.

@HkFinn83 3 жыл бұрын

Nelson McAtee that’s pretty much exactly what it makes you

@victorribeiro2431 3 жыл бұрын

JKA karate is pure toughness and endurance, specially the stances.

@TravisTofTheLeftHand 3 жыл бұрын

Never had a belt in any martial arts but was trained by my uncle Billy Briscoe.

@teleguy5699 3 жыл бұрын

@@victorribeiro2431 True. I learned from the old New York by way of Japan G.I. Shotokan style and it was the toughest sport I ever did and I played a lot of football.

@bpindermoss 3 жыл бұрын

I started off in Kyukushinkai, moved to Hapkido, then Shotokan and finally to Goju Ryu...and my eyes were opened. Goju is brutally effective. Kyukushinkai taught me to fight, Hapkido taught me to have an aggressive attitude but Goju combined both of the previous two with a regard for bodily preservation. I am ashamed to say that there were some holdovers left in my training that I didn't leave behind when I started Goju. I trained far too hard and now have a bad shoulder. All told, Goju is the most effective art I've trained in.

@1drkstr 2 жыл бұрын

Compassion is the highest value that a Karateka can express.

@bgdavis5089 2 жыл бұрын

Actually it's Kyokushinkai with an "o".

@MrArik86 2 жыл бұрын

Effective is nice. A fork is effective at stabbing food. But, effectively eating with your own hand makes eating a whole new experience. Now, may I introduce you to Wado-Ryu karate, the Path of Harmony? I've practiced this under my sensei until achieving 3rd Dan, and have (during and since) also practiced both Kyukushin and Shotokan karate, alongside Krav-Maga and Jiu Jitsu. The one thing I never found in any other style of martial-art that I did find in Wado-Ryu, is *flow*. I don't have a better word for it. It is energy, coming from your opponent at you, and instead of being blocked, stopped or redirected, it is merely 'given back'. Their punch becomes your punch. (or to further the food analogy, instead of *stabbing* your morsel, you just move it) Have fun diving into the rabbit-hole that is Wikipedia etc, maybe you'll find something cool there. Peace to you!

@crazydiamond3403 2 жыл бұрын

Is hapkido a Korean martial art?

@JMW80 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@senyengvang3023 3 жыл бұрын

i have gained a whole new respect for Okinawan Karate

@jakqatif 3 жыл бұрын

So Mr. Miyagi's karate is the original thing!! I'm watching Cobra Kai, It's great !

@Alaiing 3 жыл бұрын

So true! I watched Karate Kid again a few years back, after years of training in Shorin-ryu and having been in Okinawa a couple times. I was amazed how accurate Mr. Miyagi's teachings actually were!

@tomjohnson5597 3 жыл бұрын

Strong wind, strong sake!

@pracylopgonzer3176 3 жыл бұрын

Yea but what he describes as ‘Okinawa karate’ sounds more like Cobra Kai , the emphasis on Striking First, not so much defensive as attacking, use of weapons, practical application as opposed to a path to enlightenment. Sounds like Daniel is teaching Japanese Karate & calling it Okinawa & Johnny Lawrence is teaching true Okinawannkarate

@brianvelos5403 3 жыл бұрын

@@Alaiing Speaking of accuracy, is that "Wax on-Wax off" routine for real or nah?

@laurenlaxamana7642 3 жыл бұрын

Coba kai get me back in to karate.

@KarateDojowaKu 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jesse long time no talk! I’m Yusuke from Karate Dojo waKu. This is such an amazing video! We as Japanese don’t think deeply about this too, so it was a good reminder. Thanks for your content.

@KARATEbyJesse 3 жыл бұрын

Konnichiwa Yusuke sensei! Hisashiburi da ne. 😄 Thank you for watching, hope everything is well! 👍

@KarateDojowaKu 3 жыл бұрын

Jesse Enkamp The situation is getting better and dojos are reopening :) How about in your country?

@luigidragonborn 3 жыл бұрын

What style do you practice if I may ask? Greetings from Italy...(bow)

@ksmsepk607 3 жыл бұрын

こんにちは。オスと言う言葉についてですが、単純に「おはようございます」を省略したものだそうです。しかし本州の空手道場などではこれに「押忍」などの漢字を当て、たえ忍ぶ精神、忍耐力、がまん、のような意味を与えて、わざわざ壁にこの漢字を貼っていたりもします。この場合、先生や先輩に押忍と返事をするのは「自分が辛くても指示に従って頑張ります」のようなニュアンスがあるのかな、と思います。あと付けの意味なので少し変な気もしますし、自分はまったく忍耐力ないんですが…。もしご存知でしたらすいません。

@KenpoKid77 3 жыл бұрын

@@luigidragonborn If you're asking about Yusuke Sensei, he studies Shotokan.

@mozzif2106 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know how I ended here, but now I want to learn Karate

@fanysmith2222 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@turjo7934 3 жыл бұрын

have you started then?

@mozzif2106 3 жыл бұрын

@@turjo7934 YES! I've been taking karate lessons for 3 months now :D And I'm loving it.

@turjo7934 3 жыл бұрын

@@mozzif2106 I am the same. I also have been training karate for 3 months. It's very interesting. My karate style is shito-ryu. What about yours?

@mozzif2106 3 жыл бұрын

@@turjo7934 I honestly don't remember the name but I have karate today so I'll ask my sensei!

@garysuarez9614 2 жыл бұрын

Karate starts and ends in self defense. You are bringing back the memories strong, sensei! Edit: studied Okinawan Kenpo/Kobudo. One of the best things I decided to study. Love the culture, love the joy in good execution.

@elijasuiters9932 3 жыл бұрын

There's also American karate. Instead of a towel and a stick there's a mullet and a mustache.

@guardian7keys 3 жыл бұрын

Good ol' fashion American karatea And no, that's not a typo

@kevinshasteen5682 3 жыл бұрын

Dont forget the parachute pance

@red2lucas 3 жыл бұрын

HAHAHA So good

@peposo7 3 жыл бұрын

sounds last century.

@declanroberts8934 3 жыл бұрын

@@thea.r.c.1914 I can assure you every other country in the world disagrees...

@mrfreddorenton 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a lot of the problems I have with traditional karate was invented by the Japanese spreaders rather than the Okinawan inventors. I've got a lot of studying to do.

@KARATEbyJesse 3 жыл бұрын

Our link to the past is your bridge to the future!

@gajanannataraj7481 3 жыл бұрын

As a former karateka, I found this extremely interesting and somewhat validating. I've found that striving for kime had been an big hindrance in the flow of my movements. It's nice to know there in an alternative concept at the heart of Okinawa's karate

@steve5825 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this as I never realised there was any difference. I used to train in shotokan but arthritis has stopped that now. I really think the Okinawan style appeals to me as a more pure form of this martial art. A lot of karate seems to be more sport than art to me now.

@manticore4952 2 жыл бұрын

I used to train karate, full contact on wooden floors. My sensei trained bare knuckle before that. I've seen clubs that don't train sparring at all even in BJJ.

@hirickbam Жыл бұрын

Hey look up Chinese ditdat jow for your ailment rick

@mattman3960 Жыл бұрын

As a guy who practices shorin, that's the impression that i get too, most of the japanese later styles lost what was essentially the main purpose of karate, which creates two almost completely distinct disciplines

@NotEbugaming Жыл бұрын

I started in Shotokan and studied it for seven years. I learned lots of kata but never really understood what they were for. It wasn’t until I started studying Shito Ryu and Isshinryu that I began to really learn what the purpose of kata is. I went back to a Shotokan dojo for a little bit, but after many years of Okinawan karate, it felt quite foreign to me.

@carlcanmore2658 Жыл бұрын

Any of the martial arts had their origin as a fighting art & some evolved into the Hollywood or sport version but if you want the real thing, look for it.

@obiwanquixote8423 3 жыл бұрын

The way you describe Okinawan karate reminds me of old style kung fu schools and boxing gyms. You show up to do work, and the coach/sensei/instructor walks around giving tips. I imagine the hardest working and most talented get more instruction while the ones who are just taking up space get less. The student learns what the student is hungry to learn.

@jackjackyphantom8854 2 жыл бұрын

Yes karate has its root in Chinese martial arts and it was spread from Okinawa to the rest of Japan. Judo was originally used in mainland Japan which is more practical in my opinion.

@HishamofJapan 3 жыл бұрын

why would someone dislike a video with such honest and accurate info

@battleangelrichard5160 3 жыл бұрын

Bot.

@remc0s 3 жыл бұрын

Probably BJJ and MMA fighters who scoff at tradition.

@billniu619 2 жыл бұрын

The dojo atmosphere was the one that I wasn't expect. Usually according to our common understanding that the traditional schools will usually take things more serious, but here it went opposite. According to your description and the video you showed, the Okinawa dojo seems more like a modern gym.😂 Those are some really interesting sharing.

@alexzero3736 Жыл бұрын

You should watch more Karate Kid😀

@DaleKamp Жыл бұрын

Tropical climates like Okinawa tend to make more laid-back peoples all around the world, so that could've been a factor too.

@MrJonnyTapas 2 жыл бұрын

Hi... I am a military brat who spent my adolecent years in Okinawa. I studied Okinawan Kempo under Master Saekichi Odo. He handed me my brown belt before returning to the United States myself. I'm really enjoying these videos. As I returned to the US. My studies didn't mean I could beat everyone up. But that's how my friends interpreted it. As I progressed through my Senior High School life, adult life and now I am a middle aged man. No one wants to fight me. I never had to fight. Nor did those close to me. I feel like I was instructed properly.

@jean-lucbrazier809 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for theses informations. When I was young, I practiced english Boxing. At this time after 25 years when you did'nt decide to be professionnal boxer you had no other choice but to stop. Instead of giving up fighting sport, I went toward Shotokan but unfortunately after my fifties it was no more possible : my body had been abandoning me , it was too painfull. I was about to abandon when by chance I met my Okinawan sensey 8th dan in Shorin Shorinkan and I discoved another world : I'll never find enough words to thanks him. Ten yeas after I can say that I've never been in a such form in my Live.

@geraldaitken478 2 жыл бұрын

All Jesse's videos reflect an awesome depth of understanding on his part. I learn SO MUCH every time I watch one.

@brucelee3842 3 жыл бұрын

How Bruce Lee Said: Under the sky there just one big family . But everyone is different. 🥊🥋👍

@rocco3377 3 жыл бұрын

Personally, I am training Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan and it is "The Way" for me. In our Dojo we do respectful start time, everyone on time, but it is very relaxed atmosphere with access to Sensei always. But as a student I try to observe differences in styles of Shorin Ryu and Shotokan and ask questions of WHY? I am a why practitioner as well, but whether I meant it or not, Traditional Okinawan Karate is turning my body into a pile of rippling muscle, every week I seem stronger than the last. This is the path I will take to the end.

@jamesmacleod9183 3 жыл бұрын

I, Teach the same Style (Shorin-Ryu) Very few understand how you experience karate unless Karate is thought right. On the path of Self Perfection comes Self Protection.

@ReLeonidaSpartan 3 жыл бұрын

I don't practice karate but we have the same attitude where i train. Laid back and relaxed, the teacher tells us jokes to break our posture when we're doing pushups, every error is laughed at and there's no pressure at all for personal growth. Also there was this old experienced guy who was in the army for 10 years, 30+ years in the field of TMA and he had the same attitude exact attitude. He told me when he was in the army they used to call names on the good officials and be the opposite with the ones who where assholes. It's like the more you are serious the less you actually grow, but with a lighthearted spirit your teacher can focus on what really matters

@kentbyron7608 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo! Inspiring post! Thanks for sharing your experience about your Path. 🙏🏽

@rocco3377 3 жыл бұрын

@@ReLeonidaSpartan I think it is the "light hearted" as you say, are actually open to acknowledging that there is growth left to be done. Where the serious often think they are grown. Thank you for you response. :)

@donedeal725 3 жыл бұрын

I too feel stronger every day, I mean, in my twenties I needed two hands to bend it but now 20 years later i only need one!

@michaelrizzo5523 3 жыл бұрын

I think that was the most thorough and concise explanation of the differences I've heard yet. Well done!

@sony3127 Жыл бұрын

Our dojo has been fortunate to learn the Okinawan ways and history from Hanshi Tetsuhiro Hokama. His museum to karate in Okinawa is a treasure. It is wonderful to witness and connect with others who have the same passion for the history and teachings that go beyond punches and kicks! :)

@vincentestrade1283 2 жыл бұрын

Probably the best and most honest and clear karate video I've seen in years! Thank you so much for doing this! I would love to study Okinawan karate!

@user-lt8vw4fe4w 3 жыл бұрын

The number seven in the list 輔佐運動 literally means assistant exercises. But in Chinese tradition we can it 基本功 , literally fundamental core skills. The stick through stone equipment and the one that looks a bit like kettlebell are Chinese in origin, and we have a lot more varieties in both sizes, weight and usages. 1) The one that looks like barbell with stones at both ends are used for bench press, lift and swinging exercises with hands, shoulders and waist. This is called 雙石頭 Double Stones 2) The barbell with stone at one end only is used as shown in the video if it's light weight, and for kicking, hooking and sweeping if it's heavy weight. This is called 石秤 Stone Weight Measure 3) The one that looks like kettlebells has different names based on weight. Light weight one is called 推子 Pushing Stone and used in Taolu, heavy weight one is called 石鎖 Stone Lock which is used in throwing and grappling.

@Pardogad 3 жыл бұрын

I've been teaching piano for 18 years and I know well the value and superiority of teaching a single disciple at the time. That is the way

@timoteostation 2 жыл бұрын

2:48 even being a black belt in modern karate styles, you wear a white belt while training in an Okinawa dojo. It's a great symbol of respect, it's really something totally new that you're learning from the beginning... Nice to see these details, you're really a humble person, an example for many other practicants like me.

@Sk27_ 2 жыл бұрын

@California love White belt is the first belt you get while Black belt is the highest belt you can get. Although, Black belt isn’t the end, there’s levels of Black belt called “Dans”.

@Sk27_ 2 жыл бұрын

@California love Not a problem brother.

@Dr._P._Enis 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sk27_ the highest is the 7st Dan, right?

@phillipzx3754 2 жыл бұрын

@@Dr._P._Enis Maybe I can help. I studied under Shugoro Nakazato. He was a 9th Dan when I strated with him back in 1974. He was later promoted to 10th Dan. Belts were solid red at those levels, red and white at 8th Dan and black from 7th dan to 1st.

@Sk27_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@Dr._P._Enis In my style, Shotokan, 10th Dan is the highest but I’m not sure about others

@gw1357 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best, most well thought out videos on martial arts youtube. I've watched it like four times and I get something new out of it every time. I'm not a karate practitioner, but this was the video that made me start paying attention to Jesse's channel. Now I've watched a huge amount of his content. Really great stuff -- accessible, but never dumbed down.

@KARATEbyJesse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JamesG800 3 жыл бұрын

I wish my sensei could've seen this video. He obviously adhered to the traditional way of Okinawan karate. I can't tell you how many times he would tell me my stances didn't need to be so low, that it wasn't practical. Well done Jesse, I enjoy all your videos about karate.

@RipenedKarma 3 жыл бұрын

Jesse, I just want to let you know how much I appreciate you giving history lessons about karate as opposed to only teaching it. This helps me understand and respect it so much more than ever before. This is absolutely fascinating!

@ditchdairy6888 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed watching this and learning about the great Okinawan way/lifestyle from the cradle of Karate. Thanks for posting this Jesse!

@bradfoland2127 2 жыл бұрын

Love your knowledge, understanding of history and most of all your likable, endearing style of presentation. Keep it up! Because of you I now have a more favorable respect of Karate

@marcoglara2012 3 жыл бұрын

As a man who’s wrestled for 20 years, Training Jujitsu, and teaches Army Combatives, and has fought a lot competitively, I can honestly say this person speaks with a lot of wisdom. I earned a black belt in karate as a young man and ,unfortunately, I found that it was useless for me. But this man seems as though he’s gained a lot of rich knowledge and functional use from his journey. The Information he’s giving applies to any useful combat style. I deeply respect that

@tedankhamenbonnah4848 3 жыл бұрын

"Japanese karate is less about self-protection and more about self-perfection." Jesse, this is a 名言 (meigen, wise word) that all karateka should know. Thanks for this - I saw this in my 5 years in a Kyushu dojo and 2 trips to Okinawa, where people called my karate 大和空手 (Yamato karate, or Japan Karate). Any chance of you doing a video on 武芸 (bugei, or karate with musical accompaniment?

@plaindrifter2189 2 жыл бұрын

This video is really an invaluable source of information. As I was never happy with sports based Karate, it clearly informed me that Okinawan Karate is indeed the Karate I've been searching for.

@RaffaeleGrandi Жыл бұрын

What a big and extremly deep connection in what you have said about Okinawa karate and what I've learnt in my life about traditional kungfu. A very appreciated video (along with all the others on karate that I am gradually watching). Thanks for posting. Best

@marcussomerville2593 3 жыл бұрын

Jessie is an amazing example of real martial arts and a fantastic ambassador for all fighting arts/sports.

@CalvinLimuel 3 жыл бұрын

3:19 it's so much of a lifestyle even the cats train Karate

@patrikhjorth3291 3 жыл бұрын

Plot twist: the cat is actually the sensei.

@zakaro-899 3 жыл бұрын

@@patrikhjorth3291 nice one

@kelvin0gs08 3 жыл бұрын

catrate

@zakaro-899 3 жыл бұрын

@@kelvin0gs08 nice one too

@belalabusultan5911 3 жыл бұрын

the cat is a challenger from the (fline paw claw fist) school.

@AkaAka_AkaAka 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE this... I'm not a practitioner of Karate but I am a folkstyle wrestler with massive respect for martial artists of all kinds. Thanks for sharing and helping keep the martial arts real.

@kenvng 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I love it. Every informative and detailed. Nicely done Jesse. Honestly, I am more of a Kung Fu guy but I have always love Martial Arts. I grew up in SE Asia and in a family full of Martial Art Practitioners (Uncle Kungfu, Cousins are Karate, Taekwondo, Judo and so). Each has his or her favorite art. As for me, being in a melting pot of Martial Arts really help me being more open minded and diverse. I love Kung Fu because of its wide circular and spectacular moves but in practical you cant self defend with wide spread moves like that. So in self defend you just basically applied what you learned and shorten them to the extend that it fits to help you get out of a tight situation. Thank you for the great video. Love it.

@58jharris 3 жыл бұрын

Didn't the Japanese also remove the grappling aspects of Karate because they felt that was the area Judo covered?

@KARATEbyJesse 3 жыл бұрын

Yup!

@teleguy5699 3 жыл бұрын

My Sensei used to incorporate it though. We had a small class.

@spockvskhan4561 3 жыл бұрын

Most Shodan's in karate should have a good background in Judo! It makes no sense to have a high rank in Okinawan/Japanese karate and no clue about judo.

@spockvskhan4561 3 жыл бұрын

@Michael Terrell II Thanks!!!

@carlcanmore2658 3 жыл бұрын

@@KARATEbyJesse Not entirely true, although Shotokan is primarily striking, there is a bit of grasping & grabbing if you look closely at some katas.

@tomdunn541 3 жыл бұрын

This was fabulous and I was having flashbacks to my dojo’s in both Okinawa and Tokyo. You’re so spot on about how mainland dojo’s are run like the military while the Okinawan dojo’s are much more carefree. I too am a lazy bastard and prefer the Okinawan dojo’s!

@kofiobodaitetteh8226 2 жыл бұрын

For someone who started with Shotokan 30yrs ago and now mainly combative and judo, this was very informative. Thanks Jesse

@shadowsnake8989 9 ай бұрын

I just found your videos a few weeks ago and I have to say they are very informative for the history of Karate, techniques and even a better understanding of language between Okinawa and mainland Japan.

@FinneyRaju 3 жыл бұрын

Just started Goju-Ryu karate yesterday!

@heavymeddle28 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations. The hardest belt to get is the white. To actually take the step to begin😊

@locke103 3 жыл бұрын

i've been lazy about training over the years. how're you liking it so far?

@FinneyRaju 3 жыл бұрын

locke103 it’s been challenging. Just facing my feet slightly inward is awkward, and executing the katas are difficult for me since I have zero coordination, but after two weeks of practice I’m able to complete a kata. I do wish I started training 20 years ago, but better late than never. My sensei is easy going about it so I don’t mind, and I love meditation, so I enjoy it. My favorite part of it is actually that my dojo emphasizes weight lifting (using the traditional tools) as part of regular training. My sensei told me that every day I come to class, I should (1) warm up, (2) practice kata, and (3) lift weights.

@locke103 3 жыл бұрын

@@FinneyRaju I feel the same way myself, wish I started when I was younger. Before I became such a heavy smoker, a diabetic and dealing with a skrew of mental issues that one way or another work against me. I know I'm just making excuses at this rate, but I digress.

@OriginalNortad 3 жыл бұрын

Finney, congratulations. That was my technique when I started almost 28 years ago. Its very strong technique, very efective, i hope you come to love it like I do. I wish much sucess, and i wish you find senseis and collegues that make you feel welcomed, appreciated and motivated.

@topazududua5011 3 жыл бұрын

Jesse, I truly appreciate all the good information and history I’ve learned from the videos you put out. 👊🏾

@doctorfreitas 2 жыл бұрын

Awasome!!! Thanks from Spain. I have been practicing Japanese Karate during 15 years, but then I knew Okinawan Karate, and now is part of my life. But I love both, Japanese and Okinawan Karate. Thanks again, your teachings are very good and easy to follow.

@hwi62 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are quickly approaching world class tutorials. You manage to demystify karate, without ever devaluate or disrespect other perceptions. Absolutely wold class.

@KARATEbyJesse 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words 🙏

@h1a8 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Myagi stomped all the karate masters (whose style was japanese).

@trospeATH 3 жыл бұрын

Cobrai Kai style is called Tang Soo Do and it is korean

@cowlico 3 жыл бұрын

"That's why it's so good for a lazy bastard like me that's never on time." Best comment ever!!

@CieloAzulEstrella 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, So fascinating. Your breakdown of techniques, terminology and visualization of the overall comparison of both techniques and origins of both were clear, precise. An overall Great video... I was enthralled the whole way through the video- thank you.

@brianmcguire5175 2 жыл бұрын

Best teacher of anything on KZfaq! I feel so informed after a single video! Great teacher, guide!

@konstantinvikhrov3998 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it, when you said "lazy bastards, like me". That's evidence of your humbleness! :)

@steve5825 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, made me laugh because the dedication and discipline needed to train in any martial art is not something a ‘lazy bastard’ would cope with.

@FoxyAndCraig 3 жыл бұрын

I spent 13 years in Okinawa and loved the training there. Interesting I agree with everything except number 10. I found in Okinawa we were on time and it was structured more than you mention. However that was what we required. Excellent review of the differences and I could not have said it better myself! Craig

@calvinflager4457 2 жыл бұрын

Only recently discovered your channel. I find your content and perspective not only entertaining but somehow able to touch the part of me that's always loved martial arts.

@operaanimelover369 2 жыл бұрын

For me, the greatest takeaway from both Japanese and Okinawan Karate is the importance of discipline, dedication, self-respect, confidence, positive attitude, brother- and sisterhood, respect, responsibility, community, self-awareness, and adaptability to any situation. I commend you for covering this topic, Jesse, for I feel a lot more enlightened than ever before.

@TheDrexxus 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer American Karate, where you train with movie music montages and just pay a lot of money to upgrade your belt colors. :)

@lazrab1 3 жыл бұрын

That's all the stuff we're taught in my traditional Goju ryu dojo! Loved seeing this video :) shi ishi and ishisashi are my life

@vincentverdoot7104 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this comparison Jesse ! I really like your explanations, your edutainment and videos.

@andrevanzyl4852 Жыл бұрын

Hai Jesse Sensei! First of all - thank you very much for your contribution, education, motivation and service to people around the globe, who don't have the privilege to experience the things that you do. Secondly, I would like to confirm the information given in this video. I originally got my Shodan in Shotokan. I stopped my karate path for many years and when I returned as an elderly person, I have joined a Traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu Dojo. I found many similarities, but also many differences between the arts. I tend to believe that Okinawan karate is much more of a martial art that the sport driven Japanese styles. Please keep up you great work. I will stay a fan...

@jeffainsworth362 3 жыл бұрын

I trained in Isshinryu Karate for some years. I use my bo as my walking stick, you never know when it may come in handy.

@lordkaicer 3 жыл бұрын

I also trained Isshinryu karate until blue belt. I like it a lot many simplified techniques that comes from the Okinawan te. Tatsuo Shimabuku was an interesting man when he create the Isshinryu.

@michaelyork7844 2 жыл бұрын

I am presently in the original American karate system founded by Ernest lieb from Germany not all these so named American karate styles/dojo's.Its a combination of most effective movements from different styles (as alot are) goju ryu is a main foundation point and I seem to like a part of it.Well my sensi teaches the bo form of isshinryu taught by his instructor the exact way he learned it many years ago and he's like 7 dan I'm in SC

@RRRRRAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH 3 жыл бұрын

from what I'm seeing, there is overlap in how the Japanese "sportified" the practical Okinawan karate with how political situations in China sportified practical Kung Fu into contemporary wushu. Your descriptions of Okinawan practices and concepts sound much more similar to the Kung Fu roots from which it came! Respect. keep up the great videos!

@District.24 Жыл бұрын

@Jesse Enkamp I continue to appreciate the time you have put into these very informative videos. Thank you!

@RobMaynardDJ 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jesse for always bringing us new insights to the systems and art form :)

@marktalbot417 3 жыл бұрын

Another amazingly interesting video Jesse-San. I’m finding it difficult to get motivated to train at home during the pandemic restrictions, but your videos always give me the boost I need to get up and do some. Thank you so much. Hai !

@prettymotaung6178 3 жыл бұрын

KAPAN VS OKINAWA

@mikeilkenhons8896 2 жыл бұрын

Master Enkamp: This was very interesting to know more about why our Master Fyock always talked about the practical application of our katas. We had fellow students who studied Japanese styles. The “style” he taught was directly tied to Okinawa. His teacher was Master Koepel who studied in Okinawa under the last descendent of Master Matsa Muro Seito. Our normal lesson times were learning katas and their application. We had a special guest, Master Patrick McCarthy who spent twenty five years in Asia interviewing and asking all the old masters about the hidden bonchai. He rewrote the ancient and lost book “The Bubishi”. As a lower belt, I was not invited to this Master Class. My son was.

@williambergman6631 3 жыл бұрын

Well done video, informative and on-target-simple and effective. I’ve studied both styles and he accurately sums up the differences.

@buddjuke6694 3 жыл бұрын

Best video about martial arts I've seen in a while. Thank you

@melisslacour15 3 жыл бұрын

This is so interesting! The style I was taught is advertised as okinowan but we really are a mishmash of japanese and okinawan! This makes so much more sense now

@KARATEbyJesse 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Melissa-san!

@YoumaycallmeLando 3 жыл бұрын

I swear, you keep amazing me with your knowledge on Karate, every time! Keep it up!!!

@nelsonmcatee3721 3 жыл бұрын

The result of having an inquisitive mind.

@alexcooper9149 3 жыл бұрын

My mom and grandma are from Okinawa, and while they never did Karate I really enjoyed this video as sort of a look at some of my cultural heritage. Nice one Jesse!

@fiveooooo 3 жыл бұрын

I came across your video, you explained things I didn't know in a simple and precise way ... I was struck by your way of expressing yourself. Sincere congratulations.

@michaelhansen2818 3 жыл бұрын

With everything you've described, I would definitely prefer old school Okinawa Karate.

@Foltore 3 жыл бұрын

Man, i love your stuff! Hope someday we will meet,i really want to learn, talk and practice with you.

@KARATEbyJesse 3 жыл бұрын

Much apprecited 🙏

@lurian8 3 жыл бұрын

I love Jesse's videos. Apart of being entertaining they are very informative and useful in the same time. Keep up the good work Jesse. :-)

@yuriogeda-.-5466 10 ай бұрын

Seus vídeos são muito bons, mesmo morando no brasil e entendo pouco o idioma inglês eu consigo entender quase tudo que você diz sem precisar usar as legendas, seu conteúdo de fato merece o like.

@ESLTeacherTom 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice, thank you for sharing.

@leonpiko628 3 жыл бұрын

Sarcastic. cool

@Ordinary_Red 3 жыл бұрын

You sound like my Sunday school teacher 🤣🤣🤣

@messey12 3 жыл бұрын

Looking at this vid, I'd say my training in Shito-Ryu over the years has a pretty good balance of Okinawan and Japanese traits. Though I do identify more with the Okinawan karate mentality.

@miguelprimo491 3 жыл бұрын

My Master in Kobu Do was black belt in Shitu Ryu, one day he performed an anazing kata for us , Fumio Demura was his Master.

@messey12 3 жыл бұрын

@@miguelprimo491 Shihan Demura is my late Sensei's Sensei as well :) Shihan Demura is one darn impressive human being, that's for sure.

@EnglishLab365 3 жыл бұрын

I have been practicing SHito Ryu for the last 6 months.

@terrysyuen6566 2 жыл бұрын

I was originally from Hong Kong to USA for 16 years now. I also practiced Shitoryu in Hong Kong. My Sensei also focused on traditional karate and competitive karate. Thus I like both. I also trained in Osaka with Shitoryu 3rd Soke. He is also focusing more the traditional karate training than the sport karate training. I am currently training Hayashi ha Shitoryu now.

@adamwinters4448 3 жыл бұрын

Uechi ryu has been a major part of life since the 90s..Okinawan karate truly does keep me happy

@levismith8423 2 жыл бұрын

I thought I had an inkling about karate until I started watching these videos. They are so enlightening. Jesse's concise and relatable style of storytelling is wonderful

@KARATEbyJesse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@DM-ox6mk 3 жыл бұрын

Obrigado por disponibilizar em português. Eu tinha uma ideia errada sobre karatê. Vivendo e aprendendo.

@kaitohaimaru3574 3 жыл бұрын

The use of "chi ishi" is the similar with how kalaripayattu practitioners train. The tool is called "gadha." It functions as a weapon too.

@KARATEbyJesse 3 жыл бұрын

Yes in modern functional fitness gyms it’s called ”Indian Club” 👍

@kaitohaimaru3574 3 жыл бұрын

@@KARATEbyJesse Wow. I really learn a lot from your channel!

@junichiroyamashita 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah,it really reminded me of the Clubbell and club exercises. Heard they are reallu effective.

@stuart5811 3 жыл бұрын

@@KARATEbyJesse the wooden Indian clubs are great for functional strength

@ChrisKsan 3 жыл бұрын

As a student of martial arts and a karatéka at heart, thank you for your lessons!

@m.jenkins8503 3 жыл бұрын

This was an eye opener. Glad i saw it. Again thank you for sharing

@sony3127 Жыл бұрын

In our system of Gōjū-ryū, kyu belts train mostly Japanese kata, vocabulary, techniques, and culture. Once a student earns thier Shodan, they start learning Okinawan versions of kata, bunkai, vocab, kobudo, etc. I have really enjoyed the approach as I feel it has given me a broader and more balanced exposure while also keeping the training challenging and engaging.

@86zerueldososo64 3 жыл бұрын

05:24 Jackie Chan has been trying to teach this to us all along. We were blind.

@Goonii 2 жыл бұрын

This information is fantastic and interesting. I have been involved in martial arts for 30 years and I'm still learning things from other fantastic practitioners like yourself. Thank you

@archangelshiro 3 жыл бұрын

These are really great videos, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! :)

@micaelaestrella7290 3 жыл бұрын

Those who think kobudo is impractical must have never tried to hit their brother with a broom.

@methandtopology 2 жыл бұрын

I was the youngest brother and can confirm, I have faced many tools

@Sports_Martialart 3 жыл бұрын

Discipline and dedication is the key root to proper karate.. oss

@KARATEbyJesse 3 жыл бұрын

Essential elements of excellence 💪

@dwilliams5452 2 жыл бұрын

Enkamp Sensei, much respect! Best video ever, simple but full of golden nuggets. Even after 50 years I am still learning. I appreciate those new terms. As for me, I don't care about styles, I've earned black belts in several arts. I prefer to choose a Sensei and learn their way.

@Barbarian___ 2 жыл бұрын

always so impressed by these videos. i know more about karate now than ever before

@BaiLong45 3 жыл бұрын

An excellent video! I've always heard that there were differences, but actually having them explained and illustrated means a lot. I could see how the training adapts to the environment. A low key, small dojo in Okinawa vs. a huge, classroom-esque dojo in Japan, who knew that would affect a style? Also, thank you for explaining "kakie." You're right, it reminds me of Wing Chun and Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu. Indeed, the latter style's relationship with Okinawa makes sense since it comes from Fujian. Again, Sensei Jesse, thank you for showing the relationships, history, and details of these martial art styles.

@KARATEbyJesse 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Makes me happy to hear you enjoyed it 🌟

@BaiLong45 3 жыл бұрын

@@KARATEbyJesse No problem sensei. Always appreciate your content.

@ethancharlessavage 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Shimizu-san in there. I trained with him for a summer at Kyoto Sangyo University.

@Hedron-Design 3 жыл бұрын

I trained two years Shoto Kan then three years Tang soo do. When I moved too Missouri and met Seiyu Oyata and started training there it made all my other stuff look silly. Every other place would never teach me a weapon unless I was FIRST a black belt. Oyata made me learn a weapon for my first test. (Also belts were started when Karate went to Japan and it became a thing in schools. Before that it wasn't a strict belt rank system). He was from Okinawa (the Ryu kyu islands and almost always called it Ryu Kyu instead of Okinawa) and told me that I needed to be able to use a weapon because my opponents would have them on the street. He taught me several super easy knock outs and Tuite (tuidi) techniques and it was amazing to me. It was fun to go to the standard tournaments and see his teenage students more comfortable using weapons than the other schools high level students. Because the teenager that was not a black belt had been using the weapon for over a year and the other school's black belt had only been using it for a few weeks or months lol. We also learned how to apply EVERY movement we learned in Kata to a real life situation. We were encouraged to expand and find the different applications not just one single strict move. I miss him because he is now passed away but his training made me spoiled. When you have had training like his it is hard to go to a lesser experience. Everything he taught had application and non of it was flashy, just effective. As a junior student I was able to teach "advanced" students of other Dojo's in the area. I even once had a "black belt" grab my arm out of anger and a simple Tuite technique put that man on the ground. Nothing special just a very basic technique that anyone could do.