3 LEVELS OF KATA BUNKAI 🥋 (Omote, Ura, Honto)

Learn practical kata bunkai from Jesse Enkamp "The Karate Nerd" in this traditional karate tutorial. The true meaning of many kata have been lost in Okinawa history, but through understanding the principles of self-defense we can better use kata in a real fight. In this video you will learn 3 types of bunkai: Omote (suitable for beginners), Ura (intermediate) and Honto (the real application). These concepts can be applied to all martial arts that have forms, including Taekwondo, Kung Fu and Tang Soo Do. Visit www.karatebyjesse.com to learn more.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Happy to hear you liked the video! 💪 Learn more about Karate on my website: www.karatebyjesse.com 🥋

[@user-dd6xu9tl8q]

To be honest, I think, omote means: surface or outside appearance. I believe is the outside appearance of the move.

[@Gunnery69246]

Shotokan is cool but Shito Ryu has the most kata out of all the different karate styles.

[@TonyBaloni69]

Just watched your video why is it when someone is attacking you is it so staged what are you talk about is not real but it does make me laugh enjoy what you do

[@marcilianoribeiro9671]

"Karate must remain a martial art at all times!". Thank you, Master! I've been learning a lot from you. Greetings from Brazil. OSS!!!

[@Breaker197]

I am continually impressed by the depth of knowledge and level of intelligent articulation in your explanations. I've only ever met one other instructor with that attribute, and I'm fortunate enough to be able to continue training with him. You have my respect.

[@huranku98]

Kyokushin being my start in karate, definitely did not include any of this knowledge. Thanks for the information. I'm trying to adapt your mind set of practicing all karate, not styles.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

That’s the Karate Nerd spirit! 🥋

[@anitasmith815]

Shotokahn i love it its very good

[@adriancristea9715]

I learned this AT Kyokushin and not while doing Shotokan. So it depends on your teacher

[@patata220]

Done Kyokushin from 1983 to 1994 , full cpntact parallel and alone till 1998, kick box from then on and past 5 years krav maga with the ikmf.... karate deserves respect!! Its a base upon which a life can be built... ps i m not a professional...

[@MrCageCat]

Really? I would think that, Kyokushin being so hands on that they'd focus more on the practicality of the art 🤔

[@tsangyman]

Deep, I love how you bring the cultural aspect in with the development of it.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

One of the numerous things I learned while living in Okinawa was how impactful the cultural context and social setting has been in shaping modern Karate

[@constantinealexandrakis]

I started shotokan at the tender age of 44 (am 45 now) because i wanted to join my kids and motivate them to try harder. I had practice a different style in my 20s but it is so different training at my age. Whenever my body aches or I'm too caught up with life and thinking about skipping, I watch your videos which I find truly inspirational and get riled up. Thank you!

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

Hands down BEST martial arts channel ever. Jesse you cause a lot of us karate men to stick out our chests with pride thanks to your brilliant Analysis of technique and history

[@adrianmartin7742]

I wish people would show more practical applications like this

[@granadosvm]

I heard one of the several reasons the most realistic bunkai was lost was because a watered down version of karate was used when it was introduced to kids in schools in Okinawa and Japan. While the original intent was keeping the adult training of karate more realistic, many people grew to believe that the watered down version was all there was, without throws, joint attacks and other nasty applications that they didn't want kids to practice until they had matured.

[@tkdguy5494]

That makes sense. I also think it’s due to the popularization of sport-fighting. Because karate started to become a popular sport, it simply isn’t possible to include all the techniques within the art. To this day most people think TKD is literally 99% kicks due to the Olympic rules. It drives me nuts.

[@MrCageCat]

Read the same somewhere as well: The original masters wanted to keep the TRUE art a secret, so they just taught a watered down, basic version of the art to most.

[@imperialenforcer2271]

@@MrCageCat This mentality is very common in Asians. Indians had good advancement in medical science but they didn't want others to know and hence the knowledge was lost

[@margaretlo4590]

@@imperialenforcer2271 this attitude is common everywhere. In the west it’s known as “trade secrets”.

[@buzzardneckseahag]

I have been training in martial arts for over 37 years and in recent times I wanted to give up on forms partially because people today hate them so much and partially because many believe there’s no value to it deep down after watching this video I still feel that forms do have a place in the martial arts

[@melisslacour15]

Always learning something new from your videos. Thank you!

[@anwarhossainmunna1879]

So do I buddy

[@lizb9148]

Absolutely loved this video! We have three sensei’s at our university dojo, basics & combinations, kata, then Kumite. I’m the kata instructor and was struggling to come up with an explanation for bunkai and make it interesting for the new comers. Very helpful video sensei Jesse !!

[@chrishart3090]

BEST explanation of what Karate + Kata + Bunkai all mean together in the MARTIAL aspect of Martial Arts. So many schools today focus on the Art part and have lost the art of the MARTIAL part of Martial Arts! 💥👊💥💪Hait

[@slickx82]

Great video Jesse-San. One of my favorite aspects of studying Karate is training the Ura and Honto. I love turning basic blocks or strikes into locks and throws !

[@DrFrankLondon]

The truth is that in Kuyokshin this was never really a topic, it took me several years to discover these other aspects of Karate. Through training with people from other styles and learning Katas which had nothing to do with Kuyokshin. Of course there are Katas in Kuyokshin, but as it is a relatively historically new style, there are examples of "black holes" which you need to fill in by studying other styles and train with people from other styles. And of course read a lot, but in the long run, all the years I have been training with athletes from different styles, has made me get a better understanding of the importance of Kata and it's practical application. A good friend of mine, she had won several national titles in Kata and many years ago she told me, you have absolutely no idea about Kata and it's execution and practical applications. That was a wake up call, since then I have constantly tried improving my Katas, but still after so many year's, I have only seen the tip of the iceberg. I wish I had discovered it before and paid more attention to it rather than being stuck with bad habits, "incorrect execution", and being an ignorant about the importance of Katas in our beautiful and fantastic sport. 🙏

[@mduduzijiyane1999]

Frank Andre Holmestrand hey I hope you are well I trying for week now to understand the Shuto uke in kyokushin and i still can not understand (the bunjani)

[@danpearman270]

@@mduduzijiyane1999 (Please understand I have never studied Kyokushin, so may be misunderstanding exactly what you are looking for, but) you may be interested in some of the work done by Ian Abernethy (practicalkatabunkai here on youtube) - he's certainly done some videos examining the practical applications of shuto uke. They may not be exactly the same as what you are looking for, but they could maybe help you to find the understanding you want.

[@silentsamurai6622]

I learn soo much from you. My Shihan life in Japan and i send my Videos to him. Here on KZbin i learn from Jesse Sensei :)

[@hamletisastud]

Love the ABCDE's. Sensible and easy to remember.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Most definitely 👍

[@EVENINGWOLF666]

People who do not know this are the most likely to claim that kata techniques will not work outside of the Dojo.

[@shml5093]

In my dojo we actually only learning the last to versions of bunkai and I had no idea they were not the only way, thank you!

[@jovaunbrown1379]

That was an awesome explanation of the the ancient lessons many karate schools don't even understand this concept although they have trained for years thank you for putting this out there many need this.

[@ricardo.eleuterio]

Muito bom! obrigado por essa aula. Osu!

[@aaronalejandrojose3251]

Woah one of my favorite vids👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@martialartsofmedford6002]

I love your videos and insights sir. Thanks and keep it coming!

[@rahmadagus979]

I like your explain for me about karate....because i use karate too in my life,i will support your channel.

[@pliskin8116]

I was just rewarded my 3 rd belt Monday, (yellow in my dojo) and I had to spar with one of my sensais to get it...honest to god I used that exact block in the match. That and one mai tobi Geri were the only shots I really got in but still was able to use a lot of your thinking to great effect! Thanks again for the awesome content!

[@DysmasTheGoodThief]

What’s belt two if that’s three?

[@georgiiliev383]

Furs you learn the form of kata, the you understand the purpose of kata. Very good video. Oss.

[@Priestbokmei1]

You’re title should be Professor Karate Nerd! Your knowledge and understanding of the martial methods is really impressive. I look forward to your videos. I would love to see a video on Okinawan short staff (3 or 4 foot length).

[@goxssu]

Added to my library, to keep coming back too. Great stuff.🇬🇧

[@renzothornado_tv1221]

It made sense. As a practitioner of other discipline, i’m glad to hear the same approach of self-defense from an specialist of Karate. カラテ　を　勉強したいん　だけど　かた　が　なにも　知らない　だから　カラテ　の　かた　の　一番　簡単な　かた　を　教えてくれませんか。

[@djhurlburt9343]

Absolutely love your videos, so insightful, so knowledgeable, so inspiring! Keep up the great work!

[@144Donn]

Excellent video\lesson! Thank you! Very inspirational!

[@earlrobertson1334]

Congratulations to Jesse Sensei for the success of his video series. His presentation style and humour make the videos fun to watch. However, it is the depth of his knowledge that sets him apart and brings us back for more. After 50+ years of studying Budo in Asia and North America I have come across thousands that don't really understand the core of our waza..and its not their fault. They are a student, of a student of a student. Jesse has gone back to the source and is now generously sharing these insights with us all. Pay attention if want to truly understand budo!

[@rodexccs]

And again, impressive video! Thank you so much for sharing this invaluable information!

[@docbohemian1328]

Very well done. Thanks for sharing!

[@i.be.g.3411]

Great video Jesse. I'm glad you mentioned that last part. I have been practicing kata with the exact same thinking in mind. Even if you're doing the kata for competition, knowing the bunkai and applications behind it make your kata and delivery so much stronger. Great lesson.

[@edgarburgos7107]

EXCELENTE EXPLICAIÓN. MUCHAS GRACIAS

[@jcarlosguerreros]

I love you videos Jesse, thanks a lot.

[@armanmuhammad]

Great vid. Thank you sir.

[@carlosaugustodasilva5123]

"Form follows function", Louis Sullivan, american architect.

[@jsantiago38]

I have never trained Karate but i have learnt so much about it thru your videos, specially with the Okinawan Karate series you did that my interest has grown and the practical approach is superb. you get the feeling of what a martial art should be not just to look pretty but to be effective. Thank you!!

Thanks for the information.

[@fenris042]

A student once again asked me to watch a video of yours. I can see why as well. He joined me just over a year ago and is finally understanding the layers within teaching Kata. Hence why it takes so long to really learn one properly. Well done.

[@Yamabushi37]

Great video Enkamp Sensei , your final words and explanation are great and full of knowledge , and think the same about the traditional visión of the kata and the meaning of bunkai

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you, makes me glad to hear 😁

[@ariturbo4094]

If karate is explain this way surely i will practice Karate ,,,, great education

[@haneefavayalil4131]

Great knowledge, Thank u Sensei..

[@Dogger1230]

I love Katas. Learning one now. They’re tricky. What I love is their grace, precision, hidden blocks and strikes, and power

[@MrShoodj]

very good explaination Jesse, three levels of bunkay. Thanks for the information.

[@davidku7743]

Kata is a mixture of kihon hence why we must master the kihon first. Once we have master the kata, this will help with the Kumite.

[@Medskrrt]

Keep doing more videos jesse. I love to watch your videos.

[@kieranmakenji8922]

Fantastic video and explanation, always great to see hikite being used properly!

[@mstar197]

Rewatching your videos always refreshes my karate. Two days a week at the dojo and some reading of the Bubishi plus watching your videos and reading your blog. It’s my karate diet. Arigato gozaimashita.

[@aeortiz2004]

Excellent presentation...great info!

[@steverivera4916]

This video lit a light bulb in my head. If you really look at it, when you block an attack your actually attacking the limb or weapon that's coming at you to either stop or divert it. Bruce Lee used a low side kick (which is considered an attack) to block an opponents kick (this is one of my favorite techniques. It's fun to do and it baffles your opponent). So this means all hard techniques (meaning, done with a level of power that can cause damage) are both defense and offence. I love your videos there's always something to learn from them (or even as a refresher)😁

[@mattinthehat3]

As always excellent and informative video.

[@mysticalone2005]

Awesome demo... lots of useful information that I didn't know...Great Job.

[@dukeoflombards]

Very useful knowledge in a very simplified way.

[@daniavi1358]

Sincerely congratulations and it makes me very happy to see young Sensei, like you are. Working with passion for Budo. Young people are the hope ans you're part of all this. Blessings and best wishes from Spain. Daniel.

[@mategov]

That last gedan barai blew my mind! Thank you Jesse Sensei!

[@marthaviracocha2040]

As always, valuable information. I am watching the video while waiting for the bus to go to my karate class, it will be a good subject to talk about.

[@ghinofatini1113]

Great Jesse!

[@mannydv117]

Thank you Jesse, I really appreciate your insight. I've actually taken out my old gi and started to practice again thanks to you. Got in touch with my old Sensei now Hanshi in Puerto Rico, where I'm getting back into teaching again. But first, back to basics.

[@akashgaming437]

This was the best and most informative video on kata bunkai ever ! now I understand why there are so may different versions of bunkai for same kata. thanks :D

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks, makes me happy to hear

[@ernesthyman2368]

Always good to hear from you! I enjoy your videos. A wealth of knowledge 😉👍

[@ecologiaenlacultura]

Excellent. You are very clear about the concepts of Karate do. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@hugovianadasilva5479]

It was nice to hear at last someone who knows the diference of street fight, self defence and combat sports 👍🏼

[@wilsonokoth7649]

Thanks Sensei for the clear explanation!

[@JackHanma]

Very interesting has always

[@eduardosamurai2601]

Awesome!!!!!!

[@wiltonarraes8452]

Thank you for doing this video. I've learned a lot more since I started watching your videos

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Great to hear 🌟 What would you like to learn next?

[@rocco3377]

Love the video, especially the ABCDE's of honto bunkia! Thank you Jesse.

[@mariabuechsel1063]

Thanks now I want to train karate ( after watching almost all your Videos )

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Go for it!

[@satheeshkumar6865]

Thank you for sharing. 🙏🙏🙏

[@KARATEbyJesse]

You’re welcome 🙏

[@DavidePavan]

Thank you so much!

[@cowlico]

Again thank you for the awesome insight

[@KARATEbyJesse]

My absolute pleasure!

[@erickgabriel1695]

I love you jesse sensei!!!! I learn a lot every single video!!! I love katas😍😭❤

[@laperrablanca1]

Great! Watching your videos and Iain Abernethy sensei videos really brought me to a better understanding of kata. I try it myself all the time, and I find that it opened for me a whole new level of Karate

[@johnhell8228]

Thanks Jesse Very informative video'

[@KARATEbyJesse]

My pleasure! Glad you liked it 😄

[@mikemcgraw7708]

Very nice explanation of the Bunkai breakdown, never heard it that way before. Thanks Jesse!!

[@elhajjzafeermuhammad1530]

Thanks again, Jesse San 👍🏾

[@Benny10001]

One of your best videos Jesse. Excellent explanation of the very purpose of kata, so often forgotten. Nice to remind everyone that the reason we do what we do is ultimately so we have the weapons to defend ourselves if ever in an unfortunate situation. Thank you for your continued lessons, Sensei

[@SenseiFord]

Really enjoyed this one, Sensei! Excellent!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching 😄

[@phoenixsheeva4094]

Excelente...!!!!

[@jadeastilbe]

Another great video Sensei Jessie!

[@pedrohenriquecostamees6633]

Wow! What an awesome! I was talking with my sensei about It this week!

[@drunkenrifleman]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. This makes sense in all martial arts. Im not karate student but same things aply. Samsame but different.

[@karatemom24RedHawk]

I love your channel! I learn so I can pass it on to others. Thank you for doing so much of the studying for others including me.

[@ianmcleod7502]

Thank you for this, I train Goju Ryu, we are really starting into the Bunkai now, I love the application side and look forward to working the Bunkai into our sparring sessions, I am very happy learning more from you and others here on youtube, we talk a great deal about this at the Dojo.

[@joycetrafton3998]

Excellent, clear, usable definition of each component of bunkai. Thank you again for your effort to help make self-defense from kata.

[@carlbrewer4598]

Thanks for the info sir

[@brianwilliams8033]

Planting the seed, so we all grow and find our way. Thank you Enkamp Sensei.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

“They tried to bury us, but they didn’t know that we were seeds” 💪

[@krisb-lynch8625]

Love the promotion of bunki, keep it coming.

[@gumpinator]

Very inspiring video!

[@MaddogKernan]

So yep your 100% right jesse thats why your videos are so good to watch and understand

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks Dave!

[@MaddogKernan]

Your very welcome

[@MrCageCat]

EXCELLENT video, thank you, especially that, a LOT of the original kata applications have been lost unfortunately. This almost makes me want to take up karate again. Unfortunately I live in a VERY small town, and the only karate dojo here basically teaches sport karate, which I'm not interested in (have nothing against it, did it when I was younger, but, at 40 years old I'd prefer to focus more on the realistic applications of karate than the sport aspect of it).

[@automotiverevival2943]

Love the vid again

[@daniavi1358]

Jesse Sensei, you're doing an amazing good work. I'm an old humble instructor and when we learnt Karatedo Kata. The only thing we learnt were physical movements but not at all the applications of. Thanks I also learnt and teach other japanese disciplines, I could make step by step, the applications of the Kata I could practice.

[@sebakosir]

Thanks for education oss.

[@guillermomaximilianoluases4153]

Exelente!!

[@Herowebcomics]

This is an amazing lesson! It is awesome to see how deep a kata can really be!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Great! There’s much more to learn 🥋

[@gmddmg]

Awesome, as always. Oss!