52 Masters EP 12 Karate Jutsu w/ Sensei Vinicio Antony

William Christopher Ford trains with and interviews Sensei Vinicio Antony, Head Coach of Lyoto Machida.

[@fighttips]

Sensei Vinicio's attention to detail and philosophies are truly fascinating and rather inspiring. He takes a realistic approach to traditional Karate, and uses it effectively for combat. And what better proof that it works than his student, Lyoto Machida, himself! OSS!

[@SenseiFord]

fightTIPS Please be on a future episode of 52 Masters! 🙏

[@pedropaladino]

Oh, Shane Fazen likes Vinicio Antony, so nice =D Yeah, he is a beast, dude!

[@pedropaladino]

Vitor Belfort also won some fights being coached by Vinicio

[@MistyMountainVideo]

@M T And Uechi and Shorin Ryu.

[@ChristopherShabazz]

I love the passion Sensei has of martial arts and MMA and how he incorporate them together but, relates it all to his foundation of karate.

[@JDEG100]

Amazing interview!! He has a unique vision of Karate.

[@SenseiFord]

Thank you for watching and for commenting!!!

[@fourscorpio]

Fantastic Episode! I love how Sensei Antony gets back to the roots of traditional Karate, where all the effective techniques have been all along.

[@timlinator]

Kumite translates to grappling hands and karate to empty hand. The Kata's have a lot of grappling and control techniques like joint locks and take downs in them not strictly strikes. I believe traditional Karate was more diverse than you see today in the sparring more mma like.

[@Wessex90]

To me MMA is closer to what Karate is supposed to be than “Sports Karate/WKF”

[@timlinator]

@@Wessex90 Agreed the worst thing to happen to Karate is karateka turning into kickboxers when they spar ignoring at least half the techniques in Kata. Sparring should be more MMA style not kickboxing.

[@Wessex90]

@@timlinator absolutely.

[@Wessex90]

@@timlinator Also I don’t know why competitive Kata is a thing.

[@timlinator]

@@Wessex90 Karate dates back 1,500 years to Shaolin monastery, China created by Buddhist monks for self defense and exercise. Found its way to Okinawa where it evolved for the same reasons self defense and exercise, then to Japan where it was introduced into the school systems for exercise and discipline. It was not a sport until maybe 100 years ago when Japan first used it against Boxing in competition, hence the focus on striking in sparring. It became a sport for many but that is not its traditional purpose or the way I see it. Kata is about training your mind, body and spirt with combinations of self defense techniques while in motion and changing direction. The repetition is to build muscle memory. Karate is NOT a sport, it is really a way of life.

[@frankie7033]

This interview reminds me of proverbs 27:17. As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

[@argentum1977]

Excelente entrevista! Sensei Vinicio Antony põe o karate em sua perspectiva mais abrangente, profunda e efetiva! Parabéns pela iniciativa! OSS! Excellent interview! Sensei Vinicio Antony puts karate in its most comprehensive, deep and effective perspective! Congratulations for the initiative! OSS!

[@guilherme.karate]

Amazing. The Vinicio Antony work is amazing.

[@johnbaddoghellno7751]

Thank you so much Sensei fir these awesome videos. I have done shotokan since 5 years old trained about 25years. Military addiction and injury stopped me training for many years. I in live in pain but started training again 2 months ago hoping my training will help with the pain. I use your videos as inspiration so thank you.

[@SenseiFord]

+Johnbaddog Hellno thank you so much.

[@timlinator]

Having trained in Karate and BJJ I would agree a lot of the juijistu, judo, jujitsu techniques are the Kata's but the problem is most Karate schools don't train them outside the Kata. Bunkai is what that is for but most Karate schools short change it. Also point sparring is not realistic. Improve Karate with more Bunkai (application) and free style (jiyu kumite) sparring which should be more mma like to include all the techniques of Karate. For most schools sparring if they even do it is more like Kickboxing with point rules.

[@SenseiFord]

Thanks for watching and for your great comments!

[@Kev80ification]

Amazing to see such mastery and devotion. Beautiful.

[@user-oi4qq4hy1b]

That look from the Uke at 5:15... that's what this art is all about

[@rodrigolembke2556]

One of your best interviews, a true modern martial artist and scholar

[@Isaac_Shamir]

That's the real Karate perspective! Unfortunately today real Karate is really rare to find just like it was on Funakoshi's time. Sport Karate and misunderstanding is killing this special art.

[@SenseiFord]

Thank you for watching! 👊

[@AyeJordan7]

Facts 💯🎁🎄

[@veiledallegory]

That was the best one yet. One of the few where I said, I'd train with that guy! Some of the others might be selling snake oil!

[@timlinator]

I have a second degree black belt in Karate, preparing for third degree test, and have also trained in Muay Thai and BJJ. I currently train in Karate and BJJ. I think the problem with Karate is point sparring which is sport rules not self defense. Karate has all the same techniques as kickboxing and then some but doesn't do well in mma typically because of point rules. Drop point sparring for free style (jiyu kumite) full contact and Karate will do well as seen by Machida Sensei. For self defense if taught the traditional way it works. Muay Thai has influenced the way I teach Karate and I continue to train in BJJ for the ground.

[@budoway1860]

I know you don't need a stranger on the internet telling you this but you're on the right track brother.

[@roninnotasheeplikeyou.2631]

Fantastic to see. Makes total sense. I always learn something from watching your videos. Thanks Sensei Ford.

[@SenseiFord]

Thanks so much! Sensei Vinicio is one of the best!

[@mateuseliascruzantunes8018]

Belo trabalho!

[@JonathanSorenson204]

I'm a shodan in traditional shotokan and was wanting to get back into things. This is exactly what I was hoping to find.

[@SenseiFord]

+Jonathan Sorenson Awesome! 👊

[@JonathanSorenson204]

@@SenseiFord I found his ebook, do you know of any other resources to learn from him in English?

[@sergioflorentinodasilva4757]

Thanks

[@brunobrilhante1660]

Man, I really really love Sensei Vinicio Antony and his methodology. I think he, with his exeperience and his study of the martial arts, is a unique sensei in our time. Great episode!

[@brunobrilhante1660]

Ps: I don’t even know him personally, nor am I a karate practitioner, but I admire his work very much.

[@SenseiFord]

Thank you!!!

[@damonclark5742]

@@brunobrilhante1660 I agree with you. I feel the same way.

[@rxj0765]

Martial arts are a wonderful thing, you never ever stop learning and you meet so many amazing people along the way..great video sensai William, you're a great example of what a true martial artist should be, humble, no ego and always open to learning new things no matter how experienced you already are.

[@SenseiFord]

Thank you so much! 👊

[@milamotik3236]

This is insane knowledge... Thank you. Oss

[@robizu6321]

Achei muito interessante a parte sobre o controle da cabeça do adversário... Gostaria de saber mais sobre essa técnica.... Oss

[@anthonyrocha8075]

Great interview.

[@SenseiFord]

+Anthony Rocha thank you!!!

[@alexvila6611]

This guy's insight is absolutely on point. 25:42

[@Gonosen]

That was quality! Thank you....

[@davdooo-k9w]

I really enjoyed this. Sensei obviously has extensive knowledge on karate-do. The part that I could relate to was the weight training and doing squats!! The quads are very important! Flexibility is important! And when you weight train he's right you keep explosiveness bc you're ligaments are ready to go. I also liked how he said don't blink! My Sensei will wait for guys to blink and when they do.. well you are hit before you know it 🤣

[@SenseiFord]

+David Rieger Thank you for watching and for your comments!

[@edlionalves1845]

Weber Almeida aí com mestre Vinicio Antony. Vai ter futuro no mma esse cara.

[@davdooo-k9w]

Good work and thanks for your dedication to karate Oss!

[@okinawakaratepodcast]

Excellent. Great advice from a great martial artist.

[@SenseiFord]

Thank you! And keep up the great work you are doing, Okinawa Karate Podcast!

[@nikom453]

A true sensei, osu 👊

[@ronaldlee7566]

Karate is all about between heart and soul rather than a brutal combat.

[@SenseiFord]

+Rnld Lee Thank you for watching and for your comment!

[@LucasHenrique-it2io]

17:16 Great Explanation of the Kata and its Importance! Osu!

[@SenseiFord]

+Lucas Henrique Osu!!!

[@ChuckyCurrie]

Bravo! See you in God's timing.

[@djyonoid]

Amazing

[@gunnerhiro394]

Great Journey. One question I have is have you ever seen a technique that you NEVER saw before? I mean completely new - not a variation of something u already knew. I ask this because (I think) Bruce Lee said something to the effect that unless u have 3 arms and 4 legs - there's only so much a human body can do. Thanks - great series by the way - u are truly a humble warrior.

[@SenseiFord]

Thank you for your question. Yes, I have come across quite a few moves that I have never seen before! I’ll go into detail in a future comment soon. 🙂👍

[@seanbarker9272]

Really a great video, you got yourself a new subscriber

[@SenseiFord]

+Sean Barker thank you!!!

[@claudianoferreira3025]

Oss 💥🥋🇧🇷

[@SanjitMandal]

See if you can meet up with Vassie Shihan in Santa Monica www.karateofla.com. He teaches and trains in goju ryu. He is from South Africa, trained in Japan for a while with Gogen Yamaguchi, and goes to Japan every year to continue training and learning.

[@dennersilvakarate711]

Oss

[@OkurkaBinLadin]

SUBSCRIBED!

[@Catsincages]

This 100%, this is karate 😉

[@SenseiFord]

Thank you!!! 👊

[@peterh4446]

However there is a lot of ground fighting in Goju Ryu but it is hidden in the kata

[@SenseiFord]

+Peter H Thank you for wat Hong and for your comment! 👊

[@scarred10]

There is no ground work in any karate,what kata is there anyone lying on the floor.

[@peterh4446]

In my thinking and age the worst place to be is on the ground. Goju Ryu seems to be more upright with little grappling.

[@scarred10]

You need to train on the ground or youll be fucked if your grabbed by a bigger man

[@pkdmartialarts]

I'm sure many girls are jealous of your hair

[@SenseiFord]

LOL! Thanks!

[@ubiratajr9742]

Osu

[@sfsantos2213]

Ele é japonês ou indigena?

[@Ariel1Dominguez]

I gave up Karate because of bulshit aplications of the art. So many people misundertanding and teaching fake martial arts. I wish i had this guy as my sensei.

[@SenseiFord]

Ariel Domínguez thanks for watching and for your comment.

[@sliderx1897]

This is a great series. I am nidan on SHOTOKAN. Have u considered doing a session with Sensei James Yabe in Torrance ca.?

[@SenseiFord]

That’s a great idea! Do you think Yabe Sensei would be open to doing a episode?

[@sliderx1897]

Kaizen Dojo: Inspirational Martial Arts Videos Couldnt hurt to ask. He did one for Masters magazine but they are also friends of his. Imo the best thing to do would be go and talk to him and train a few classes. But id definitely like to see him highlited more hes just kinda low key. He doesnt get out too much anymore as far as seminars and stuff goes

[@SenseiFord]

🙏

[@sliderx1897]

Kaizen Dojo: Inspirational Martial Arts Videos im trying to get back there myself. Maybe we could work out together someday i love what your doing here. I feel that all karate styles should work together instead of the mines better than yours game.

[@sliderx1897]

@Henrick Boot old school jka style shotokan. My teacher was trained back in the 60s by Master Nishiyama.

[@douglasm.9059]

Please portuguese legend

[@danielmateus8439]

Oss

[@joserezende102]

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