Sensei Hotton is one of the best martial artists I've ever seen in my life, and I don't just mean his movements either. He lives karate and it shows. I come from a Kyokushin background not Shotokan, but I see the value of his teaching and would love to study under him and incorporate his teachings into what I've already learned. Even if we can't all train under Sensei Hotton, I think, we can all learn a lot from the kind of martial artist he is. He inspires me so much.

Has anyone noticed that there are no negative comments on Sensei Hotton's videos? This is the Internet, where people will criticize anything. This is proof that Sensei Hotton is the real deal. Respect! (FYI, I have never met him in person. I've just studied martial arts for a long time and have watched Sensei Hotton's videos and am very grateful to him for sharing with the world.)

First thing I learned 31 years ago ,training under sensei Hotton in Sarasota fl. Was how to bow properly. Very disciplined man, never would talk bad about anyone. He is a inspiration ,then and now. We are the same age ,I’m an old man now he is not. We were both 30 years old when I first started training back then. He looks just as sharp and crisp as ever. Osu

I’m a BJJ Guy. I’m truly inspired by this Instructor. A true Martial Artist from the inside out. Thank you Sensei for sharing your knowledge and thoughts.

Sensei Hotton is the epitome of a true karateka... He has such a deep respect and knowledge of the art and probably the most efficient use of body mechanics I’ve ever seen in a dojo. I could listen to him teach all day.

A breath of fresh air! So much commercial martial arts out there, to witness a high level of authenticity and respect for our art is appreciated deeply.

Rick Hotton has, in some ways, superseded the teachings of the traditional Japanese instructor, while staying deeply within the tradition of Shotokan.

Fantastic insights. The power and control are mind blowing. The breakdown of technique at around 3 minutes are a joy to watch, inspirational.

I have been training for nearly 20 years and I wish I could achieve the level of Karate Sensei Rick has achieved in my life. Simply inspiring.

the amount of control Hotton Sensei has over his body is absolutely mindboggling crazy

I had never thought about just how important the standing bow is and how much information is contained in the way that the karateka approaches this. Thank you for this lesson Sensei.

I've trained, at times, under Master Mikami, Master Okazaki, Master Reilly and even twice under Master Nakayama. This man knows what's going on - pay attention. He has a wealth of understanding.

Wow that spinning hook kick is beautiful

Wonderful technique and the speed... just pure perfection.

I had the pleasure of being on this class, took so many things aways from it and without doubt it improved my karate 10fold OSS

In almost 40 years of martial arts training, I have seen maybe 2 or 3 people at most who move with this type of beauty and intention.

I wish Rick was my teacher, he's a genius :D. Such beautiful kicks and form

Impressive. One day I will achieve 5% of those skills :D

..how the room is quiet and all students were freezingly amazed .. Sensei is the real deal.

So smooth at 3:05. Love it!

Sensei is awesome! So Smooth

Pure Karate. Thx Rick

Up there with the best instructors brill technique

Beginning is very similar to beng Quan in xing yi. The follow step is in sun tai chi as well.

I am not a karate ka, but I hope we can train one day, Thank you for sharing

Sunday Morning... And Im falling It's just this restless feeling By my side...

Hootton master very nice your karete shotokan style, greeting from mexicali mexico .

Very cool coach thank you very much 👏👍

that's an awesome karate oss!

Love this

awesome lessons as always... thank you for sharing.

really fine ! i see in your karate choy lay fut spirit and moving...

His biomechanical emphasis is slightly different than say, Andre Bertels. Similar ways of delivering power but even within traditional styles there's room for experimentation

Bravissimo

You make a lot 9f sense

🙏💪

The fighting Irish. Lol

Just....amazing, next level true...if the next level is the moon....makes me feel soooooo insecure in my everything! Osu!

this man is ken from street fighter.

SAVAT

pls make a new video with a lot talk