5 Hours With UFC's Best Karate Fighter

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[@KARATEbyJesse]

Can’t believe I met Wonderboy’s dad! 😳

[@bolieve603]

Papa Ridgehand is the best

[@SUF-py4ix]

Yeah…it was brilliant mate. What a fantastic facility they have too.

[@karateka2079]

Was papa ridge hand as cool as he is in the videos ?? AWESOME VIDEO THIS COLLAB WAS INSANE OSU

[@joshuashearer2705]

Where can I get a pair of those gloves?

[@calisthenicsmadness1]

Jesse bro any tree can give you the same conditioning and slabs of concrete

[@SenseiSeth]

Two of the most karate people on earth!

[@mituc]

Well Sensei Seth, yes! Yet you're on my list too, along with the masters displayed on the Kurobi World.

[@Footrotflats251]

Which ones? The ones in front or the one behind the camera 😜

[@mattl.9149]

There haven't been that many karate legends in a room since the last kumite!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Karate brings people together! 🙌 Thank you for the amazing camera work Seth. Can’t wait for people to see our collab! 😁

[@Footrotflats251]

@@KARATEbyJesse imma need to find a bigger TV to watch this on

[@RamseyDewey]

Wonder boy teaches kids classes every day? Oh wow, that man must be an actual saint.

[@fanfanpay]

At night, he changes into Space Sheriff Gavanand and fight the forces of evil.

[@gnomeshaggy7740]

He is

[@kevinsaint20]

Even though WB is not an official member of the Saint family (that I’m aware of- less than 1,000 of us in the world), we accept him as an honorary family member

[@thesun564]

@@kevinsaint20 Jesús that last name must be hard to live up to

[@kevinsaint20]

@@thesun564 you have no idea. It gets even better because I married a preacher’s daughter 😂😂

[@NicolasBowling]

I didn’t want this one to end lol. You two really have good chemistry.

[@GuidelinesViolater]

like "i cant reach" floyd didnt want to end but got punished

[@orangemanbad]

Steven is so hyped showing off his gym. You can see how passionate he is. And to still teach kids daily that’s awesome!

[@ch33sepants28]

That gym is incredible.

[@Ash_4949]

When someone says Okinawa. Me immediately 'Birth place of Karate'.

[@StevenAbney]

And I always hear it in Jesse’s voice.

[@Grafight23]

OKINAWA!

[@Ash_4949]

@@Grafight23 Birth place of karate.

[@thehighcommunity247]

I think of Mr. Miyagi.

[@Wingzero90939]

I wish Jesse would start saying sweep the leg. 😂

[@Subxenox15]

The mutual respect and admiration resonating off these two for each other is heart warming

[@konstantinoslourdas]

Mr Enkamp . The way you approach Martial arts is something unique. No hesitation to explore No egoism in learning from every system. No fear of discovering or exposing some facts that for others are huge stereotypes. You constantly learning & searing your knowledge without keeping anything away from your followers. That shows that you're a true Martial artist. Keep up the Good work mister. And for your information,you're very famous in Greece..

[@KARATEbyJesse]

You’re very kind!

[@RangerMan-yv7rl]

I always respect Mr. En Kamp as he is very humble n able to learn from every system n share generously with all. A true gentleman n nice guy. One of the few or maybe only One martial artist cocky Steven Seagal resoects n likes. Jesse unlike Seagal respects all others n doesn't badmouth other martial arts famous ppl. That is why Jesse is respected n very well liked by others - he is humble, skilled n Never boastful of himself. True exponents are never oastful.

[@hard2hurt]

Oh man... not Jesse missing the Tenacious D reference lol.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

I had no idea until I googled it afterwards 🤪

[@mateuszszabla7370]

Went waaay over his head :D

[@big-joe-momma]

Wonder boy... what is the secret to your power

[@jairynbullinger]

Just commented this

[@messey12]

but can a hook kick defeat MIND BULLETS!!??!?

[@kugelschreiber5678]

I love how you’re both fanboying over each other xD. Mad wholesome, and I am here for it.

[@RedHairdo]

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@KARATEbyJesse]

I was so surprised (and honored!) to hear he enjoys my work! 🙌

[@yep9710]

Very light to the head, kata training, kids homework... One of the most inspiring karate instructors one can imagine. What a person! Well done, Jesse.

[@hallojutuhb9071]

What a humble fighter. Stephen is an inspiring guy!

[@fighttips]

What a great video, gentlemen! Absolutely love WB, and I’ve used his side kick modification at 22:35 with MUCH success - he’s sharing gold!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Great to hear! Thanks for chiming in Shane 😄

[@JM-cv5ic]

Shane, wonderboy, karate nerd....Good people!! Very inspirational!!

[@jonmyers7976]

Bro, I think you're RIGHT! Thanks for the quick link.

[@weiszbala]

side kick modification = horse kick :DD

[@CK-id9tr]

Yo Shane, wanna get in touch about teaming with you

[@TotallyPointlessTV]

Oh this is mad, congrats man! 🎉

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks bro!

[@GenjiG]

I watch your video’s too! 🙂 Waiting for the next one 👊🏻

[@douglasmoseley3746]

I love how Wonder Boy no matter how big he got in the UFC respects the hell out of you and sees you as a mentor. That’s so freaking cool!

[@simonbionary11010]

I don't know about you guys but Thompson is 100% the most genuine guy you can find! A true gem! He really makes me appreciate karate or rather martial arts in general. He also shows that trainers do not have to be tough but constructive instead as well as having a blast.

[@facudassieu7114]

This is what occurs when two humble and sincere seekers come together in one spot. This is one of your best collabs I've ever seen, one of the most enjoyable videos also. Thank you both, for the magic. Greetings from Argentina.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Muchas gracias amigo! 👍

[@suj1201]

Wonderboy: "If there was a tornado, I'd definitely hide under this thing." Jesse Enkamp: "You and Jon Jones." 😂😂

[@verrufen2642]

I didn't get that one. Can you explain?

[@suj1201]

@@verrufen2642 There's a rumor that when USADA paid a random visit to Jon Jones while in training camp, he had hid under the octagon to avoid the drug test :) I don't think even Jon has ever denied it.

[@MrNinja543]

​@@suj1201 for hours while they staked him out I might add 😂

[@runeramdas]

So positive and collaborative. Imagine if everybody spoke to everybody this way all the time.

[@Menstral]

But also the ability to punish an offender when they are not polite in return

[@kevinkirk2672]

Two masters at there art coming together to share, no ego, no drama 100% respect. This is what kids should be looking upto.

[@ken244]

I'm an old guy, I studied a few traditional styles under a world champ from the 70s and its very refreshing to see some younger fellas carrying on the old ways. Great video.

[@masterk5372]

Ikr

[@jj-wp6wc]

Just two Karate Nerds, nerding out over Karate. Love it!

[@adolfoestebanfragosomagall7975]

Stephen is like the rich kid in the neighborhood who invites his friends and shows off all the cool stuff he has in his bedroom

[@AnthonyJ350]

Wonderboy needs to make a cameo in the next Cobra Kai season.

[@suj1201]

This was awesome! Stephen always has a smile on his face, even when he's whoopin' up on someone inside the cage. OK, next we need a convo with Georges St-Pierre! 👊

[@jaystef1627]

If you put all 3 of them in a room together it would be overflowing with positivity

[@shankarsatheesan6846]

Wonderboy is amazing, it's awesome that you got a chance to interview him

[@KARATEbyJesse]

It was an incredible moment 🙏

[@code-grammardude5974]

I love that he's willing to be creative with the techniques. I did taekwondo for many years which involves similar kicks and these creative twists are gonna help a lot.

[@lyntoncollins2758]

Taekwondo people have the most amazing legs.

[@elbarto4069]

@@lyntoncollins2758do you mean kicks

[@sonic-bb]

@@elbarto4069 no he means legs 😏

[@charmainebucco951]

​@@sonic-bbdem thighs get u by snusnu lmao and such flexibility!

[@TheSolfilm]

I'm blown away, I recognize myself so much in his way of fighting. I love to try to incorporate karate in more "dagerous" situations and the guy seems to be very kind. Very cool interview. I'm gonna watch more of his fights if I can.

[@ruser0084]

So do I. I actually am studying Muay Thai now after10 years of Uechi Ryu Karate and personally I feel between it and Muay Thai the two are equally effective as fighting systems. We used leg kicks and tried to injure limbs when blocking which is why we used conditioning tools and did conditioning drills. The tactics that I was taught then are exactly what I am being taught now but for some reason,my classmates have misconceptions about Karate. Also, I actually used a ridge hand on a person in a street fight.... and it worked. I really hope that Wonderboy can get Karate the recognition which it deserves.

[@miguelestrada3157]

A beautiful exchange. I am 70 years old/young, trained for most of my life in a variety of different styles; mainly Karate, Wu-Shu, Arnis, Boxing and a bit of Muay Thai. My first martial art was Judo, starting at 7 years of age in Cuba under O' Sensei Andres Kolychkine. Been fortunate to have had many good teachers including; Vietnamese Master Ngo Dong, Ed Sroka, Sifu John Chuck, fellow practitioners and students. I still train daily in Thailand, my home for the past 18 years. I ran a school in Berkeley California with open doors for 12 years, and left it in the hands of my students. My thirst for learning and daily practice will continue to my last day. Learned much from both of you young men today. Interesting note_ In my younger sparring years, I threw my side kick, much like Wonder Boy Thompson, It was hard for me to bring my the knee up high, perhaps structural limitations of my body, or a weakness to remain balanced and thrust out, I was corrected by my Sensei daily, but somehow it worked well in sparring. Keep an open mind and open heart. I just subscribed to your channel. Sorry for the long narrative, its an old man thing. Domo arigato gozaimasu

[@thetrickster3616]

🥰🥰 ¡qué trayectoria tan interesante! Gracias por compartirla con nosotros.

[@markdaniels4178]

Hey brother, I'm from Miami and you're very inspirational

[@miguelestrada3157]

@@markdaniels4178 Thank you brother !

[@markdaniels4178]

@@miguelestrada3157 you got it brother, I studied judo in Pembroke pines , Brazilian jujitsu with Conan silveria and now back to judo in the fort Lauderdale area. Also, I studied judo in Texas for one year in Texas with a famous judoka from Cuba by the last name Ramirez; he was famous in Cuba 🇨🇺

[@seams4186]

Miguel Estrada, por qué no abres un canal de KZbin? Suenas como alguien del que se puede aprender mucho.

[@lengendaryleo3578]

Jesse has to go meet with Lyoto Machida next! Machida was able to become a UFC champion using his Machida Karate which was karate he personally modified for MMA use. Good work, as usual! OSU!!!!!!!

[@AveSicarius]

Lyoto Machida's style is a lot like Wonderboy's, the big difference is in takedown defense and that Lyoto tended to use his hands more and stay at a closer range. Lyoto had killer takedown defense in his prime, like you had to be a wrestling god to get him on the floor. If Wonderboy had that he would empty his division because nobody can stand-up with him currently.

[@merkins87]

& Lyoto had been doing sumo from a young age

[@davemacanlalay7050]

Must meet Lyoto with wonder boy!

[@jazzmonkey856]

@@davemacanlalay7050 just imagine a round table discussion with Machida sensei, Thompson sensei, Naka sensei and @jesseEnkamp

[@davemacanlalay7050]

Insane training camp

[@theex-boxgamer355]

This is exactly why KZbin exists; Jesse you make informative, practical, entertaining, and good-spirited content that is second to none. The mutual love-fest was so wholesome to watch, Wonderboy really digging your Gi and gloves was genuine and endearing as heck! Thanks guys.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Wow, thank you!

[@theex-boxgamer355]

@@KARATEbyJesse i think i speak for every one of your viewers when I say, " No, thank YOU!" We appreciate the heart and energy (not to mention the considerable time) that you put into each and every upload. Your humility and open-mindedness denote a pure pupil's spirit; yet along your journey of fulfilling an eternal thirst for knowledge, you have transcended into a fine teacher. Ultimately, the lesson you have taught best, was not in showing us WHAT to learn, but rather HOW we should learn. Peace and long life!

[@Radamera]

I have seen almost all of your content, but this vid is one of my absolute favorites. Thanks, I love you guys 🖤

[@fRikimaru1974]

This man's work is quite admirable. Jesse knows a lot about traditional karate, maybe the master with more knowledge and he's always searching for learn more and more, and for practical purposes too... I think that's what real masters do.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Never a master, sometimes a teacher, always a student 😇

[@fRikimaru1974]

@@KARATEbyJesse Modesty, the real one, is a good attribute that real masters have 🙂

[@a-blivvy-yus]

The best way to learn is to teach, and the best way to teach is to always keep learning.

[@EeyoreChilling]

The positivity on the comments in the video, the genuine respect and bromance you guys were having is awesome.

[@GeoRaAlva]

Amazing episode, very insightful on many aspects. Keep making em, I'll keep watching!

[@Fallub]

That was such a great video full of respect. Thank you.

[@ninjashinobi2413]

I took lessons in Karate for 6 months in 1977, how great to see 2 of my fav Karateka exchanging views, thanks guys..

[@KARATEbyJesse]

The pleasure is ours!! 😇

[@alexthegordonhighlander1159]

Yes! The international Karate nerd community has been waiting for this collab with Wonderboy for years!! Sensei Seth filming too! Happy early Christmas!

[@mariusnss8787]

Oh, man! This was a joy to watch! 2 absolute legends of kindness and karate☮️❤️👊🏻

[@filippomusenga6274]

amazing energy guys. love seeing two true and passionate karatekas talking shop

[@hongkongcantonese501]

I've never seen two Karate masters be so nice to each other. As always, Jesse, the content, production values, and *spirit* are next-level.

[@jimmagwojo2718]

I have to admit I had so much fun with this one Jesse & Wonderboy & Seth are some Of the most dymanic and enjoyable Karatekas out there.

[@inveteratecrusader4882]

Just a symphony of positivity, charm, and wholesomeness. Love these two.

[@Bassoid]

I can´t believe the sheer ammount of wholesomeness that this video holds. Truly amazing work, making martials arts go forward ! Thanks for this great work Jesse ! And Wonderboy, wow, just wow. Such a humble and straight to the ground guy while also beign talented saying that the secret is actually "putting the work", yeah of course but it also takes massive skill to pull out... this was an awesome watch.

[@whiskyweasel3310]

When Wonderboy squares up to throw more punches he should definitely throw some front kicks

[@robsobi]

It was really cool how much Wonder Boy liked your uniform and gloves. Great video!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you!

[@markmarasigan5787]

Wow! I love this video! I didn't want it to end.. The chemistry between these 2 gentlemen is awesome, reminds me of my younger self meeting other "brother's of the Arts" and just talk, compare notes, and bond over something we both love n' have a passion for.. They both sound so humble, true/real. Tells you alot about a person.. They both show the discipline, power, and beauty of Karate when they speak, even their body language. My Grandfather taught me Kali when I was younger, I learned Muay Thai n' Shotokan here in the U.S..

[@Forsakenguard]

I loved this! You guys touched on so many things that I teach my Taekwondo students. Stuff that I very rarely see other instructors cover.

[@michaelventer885]

Thanks for keeping our Budo traditions and principles alive. Respect Jesse and Wonderboy.

[@Draugen79]

Wonderboy is such a nice guy! Will always be a fan. Hope I get to meet him one day.

[@meandab]

Awesome video. Stephen and his family are great people. I love that they're such big fans of yours.

[@Bablos112]

This is a great video and a great collaboration. Thanks for this! Very good tips for all kinds of training! 🔥

[@aditwicak39]

The positive vibe between you two makes me smiling throughout the video 😁.. Very cool Jesse sensei

[@JoniTsunami88]

How can you not like these 2, just wholesome, humble and just so much positive energy, we definitely need more of this.

[@shielaflores2859]

I love the guy... His so down to earth... The way he speak is so humble....

[@brincher]

Amazing video! It seems to me like Stephen developed much of his fighting style around the idea of minimizing the impact of even his potential mistakes on his body. The way he developed his side kick is a good example of that. Really smart and upbeat personality. Thanks, Jesse!

[@samuelkgrimes2321]

As an avid MMA/UFC fan and a long time traditionalist Japanese Karate practitioner..this video was amazing 👏 thank you thank you THANK YOU ! Much respect for "wonder boy " as well as yourself..Keep doing rhe damn thing partner!!

[@ag135i]

Wonder boy is really humble with practical application knowledge a good sense of humour and he is absolutely right in saying there's always room for improvement and learning new things while trying to adapt or else one perish not doing so.

[@michaelgottschalk6909]

My oldest son has been doing karate now for 2 years and we always watch your videos as inspiration you karate teachers don't get enough credit for the great influences you our on your kids lives all you people out there all around the world teaching the youth how to be a gentle warrior thanks you guys and girls Rock !

[@haikopaiko]

Wow, this is so much fun to watch even for a non karate nerd.. Stephen seems like such a good dude 🤗. Riktigt bra video! 👊

[@MatthewTheSplendid]

Damn Stephen is a really humble and likeable guy. Great video, great to see both of you learn from eachother.

[@martialartsnerdery4537]

Jesse you outdone yourself. Thank you for the karate collabs that you do! Inspiring!

[@PwnyDwn]

Man, Steven really is a class act. That guy is special. Really. To see such good vibes and such an up beat positive attitude is just amazing. He's an amazing example to kids. He has wonderful character. Truly a special guy. I've honestly never seen anyone who just enjoys his sport and the people in it as much as him. Thank you for this video. As I watch this I haven't eaten in 6 days and I've been a ball of depression, but this made me smile.

[@F1Lionshare]

2 great ambassadors for the sport, the tradition, the community that is martial arts!

[@Aragami3d]

This was amazing. Modified Wonderboy Karate looks like ITF Taekwon-Do Style.

[@kwanarchive]

The whole disguise with constant movement is exactly what you do in fencing too. It's very easy to see an attack if someone tries to stab with from stationary. It's much harder for the opponent to figure out a setup from an attack if you're darting back and forth slightly.

[@Peekingduck]

Love the feeling of friendship and shared passion and respect you guys have. Best video on your channel.

[@zeuszann1282]

What a humble man. Great to see a fighter of this level hold to his traditional roots.

[@chillout4273]

An absolute brilliant episode from 2 down to earth martial artists. I'm now hooked on Karate nerd and this is from a true Okinawan traditionalist

[@user-bi2lm5wg7r]

You are telling me!

[@princexerakugo7335]

Oliver vs wonderboy? Sparring that is would be cool

[@MJ-ls2eu]

Great interview of another great man!

[@V27RV]

Man Jesse you are so freaking Humble and down to earth..essence of a true warrior Love your videos man

[@javgoro]

That was great. I could watch 10 more hours of this. Also, best of luck to WB on his fight tonight!

[@tekkenrulez97]

9:35 the holy trinity of karate on YT! Just need Yusuke to complete the group. Love watching you guys to supplement my karate training. Keep it up!

[@isaacyeon6334]

That would be amazing

[@jamesdolan9702]

Excellent video. Had my full attention. Thank you.

[@shijiudayan4656]

Thank you so much for spending your valuable time with karate nerd Stephen sir

[@INT1388]

Wonderboy is such a legend. What a character, man. Good content, Jesse!

[@Zu-zu]

All the kicking stuff he talked about was pretty similar to what is taught in my taekwondo classes! 😄

[@kermit1211]

Because Taekwondo took inspiration from Shotokan if I am not mistaking

[@chojinacd]

This was awesome man!

[@ericd9827]

The niceness and kind heartedness and genuine goodness in the room when the two of them are present is incredible.

[@Truest-Repairman]

Thanks for making content like this. The world needs it right now.

[@ragnardodgion]

Haven't finished the video yet but I'm still learning a lot

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Awesome!!

[@joecascio2073]

The humbleness is off the charts

[@joshuacress5174]

I wanted this video so bad. Thanks for filming it!

[@umairidrees7291]

That was absolutely amazing! Thank you to both of you!

[@anthonykasukuti4346]

This is an amazing video, literally showing practical bunkai tried and tested in MMA. Karate is powerful when one understands that traditional techniques are the amazing foundation needed as Karatekas. It's because of his in-depth Karate understanding that Stephen is able to modify his techniques and "make karate great again!" 😁

[@harrybgoode]

You're two great guys, full of respect for each other. Great role models for everyone.

[@jonnyjazzz]

Really great interview and demos.

[@Bamzelot]

33 minutes...WHOLE 33 MINUTES OF AWESOMENESS!!!

[@scottthomson4929]

That was great & really informative. Love it when my favourite martial arts KZbinrs collaborate. Brilliant content!

[@xGettinxMoneyx]

Stephen Thompson Is easily in my top 5 favorite fighters, him and Machida’s Karate is beautiful.. also the humbleness from both of you

[@rafaeljoseloes]

Wonder boy is soooo humble and great person, all my respects to him and of course to our great Karate nerd, greats Senseis 🥋

[@robertadcock8011]

That's really cool that you got to meet his father. What makes me happy to see is that you're spending your time and your lady's time to research the true ancient roots of these combative arts! I'd love to see if you have ever met Maul Mornie who is the master of his family's Silat Suffian Bele Diri which much like Kali is certainly equally among the dirtiest martial arts in the entire world! I'll be watching! Thanks so much for your endeavors! It never ends brother! I began my lazy training at 15yrs of age and 54yrs later I'm 34 and a half years old! Oh almost forgot times two!

[@Cmaxb9]

This is like the most exciting Karate gift ever, must be close to Christmas! Love the collab boys, keep teaching the world about the great art!

[@SirChocula]

I love how humble both of these guys are! Something I can definitely work on and learn from! 😊

[@takozamtbtrailscout7106]

Awesome video as always! When sparring I always see myself as being more of a "traditional" even though my opponent moves more like a "sports" karate person. Love the inspiration you guys give!

[@jamesbabbath5306]

this is a video of two very humble and incredibly intelligent guys. Great stuff!

[@redcabbageVic]

that was awesome thanks for all the great content👊🏻💪🏻👍🏻

[@soulja304]

I’ve recently relocated to Vegas to train in mma as a karateka! It’s been quite an experience so far. Thank you for this content!! I watch all you yt karate guys and it gives me hope that I can make it work in mma.

[@billpence5444]

this was amazing. thank you gentlemen and hope you had a great Xmas! happy New Years to you both!