A Karate Guide For Okinawa Travellers

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Do you want to visit Okinawa? 🥋

[@debarjandatta2170]

Yes

[@amitmukherjee1455]

yes

[@amitmukherjee1455]

@@debarjandatta2170 thats good

[@shibugladlins7165]

Yes 😀

[@pekazote6363]

Hai

[@CookieKing9896]

When I went to Okinawa in 2019, the teacher I trained with refused to take payment from me. He told me to use my money to go drinking instead. 😂😂

[@RedRanger1]

heyhey lucky men 🙄😊

[@hamzadesidragonsarwar]

My other sensei is teaching for free and believe it or not it’s in the US but he’s training outside so it’s harder without a Gi

[@internetexplorer7143]

I speak absolutely no Japanese and I have no karate experience, but I would still like to try Karate in Okinawa. Thanks for making this video, it really did help me a lot.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Fantastic!! You can do it 👊

[@Spirittkdaus]

I visited Okinawa in 2019 to train and had a great time. Great people and good times at the Dojo bar. Looking forward to when we can freely travel again and get back there. As always thanks for sharing Jesse.

[@killersalmon4359]

Dojo bar? Tell me more about this progressive concept.

[@peggypoe8928]

My children have the very good fortune of learning Goju Ryu from their sensei who lived and studied in Okinawa for many years. We love her so much!

[@emiruou1718]

8:52 when he started speaking finnish was my favorite part🤣🤣🤣

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Sisu 🔥

[@ReinoHolopainen]

Samaa mieltä :D

[@makenjikarate]

Ah one day when the world is back to normal, I'll be on my way

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Good luck! 😄

[@mornebauermeister6588]

To approach any sensei in any country is very simple.....respect......be humble...and try to learn from them....as much as you can....share that knowledge with your students...karate lives...grows...and...evolves...we are very privileged to have many strong roots...oss.

[@scottcampsall2918]

Hanshi McCarthy's cameo appearance = epic.

[@victoriakirkup9069]

So happy to see Sensei James again!! Praying Dojo Bar can reappear!!

[@stupidfrog2205]

I want to visit Okinawa (and Japan!) So badly! Me and the Girlfriend are saving for it currently. Visiting and training would be AMAZING And eating my bodyweight in Sushi and Sashimi. Love your Okinawa series by the way. I hope someday we can get more of Jesse in Japan.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

For sure!! Hope you can visit one day 😄

[@WHEREISMYOASIS]

Thank You, Jesse Sensei glad to see James Sensei is still doing the work of promoting the Okinawa culture. 🙇🏻‍♂️

[@SnugZ1027]

I’ve studied Isshinryu since 1998 and RyuKonKai since 2018. I’d be so honored to get to study either while I’m there.

[@BosunM8James]

Also if your training at a legitimate karate dojo, you should be hearing a lot of these common Japanese phrases. When I was child studying in the states Matsubayashi Ryu the Sensei insisted we learn these phrases with no regard that we would ever go to Okinawa. Rather, I think it was to honor tradition and heritage. Sensei Lorhding was a great teacher and I wish, as an older man now, I could thank him for everything he taught me that I didn't understand then but deeply value now.

[@Tacobellfannn]

Ah yes my virtual Sensei has returned 🥋

[@benjaminvega7186]

My friends were planning on going to Japan before the pandemic as a sort of honeymoon, looks like I'm going to have to weasel my way onto the trip

[@darrensamuels1511]

My friend and the best Sensei I have ever trained with Hello Hanshi McCarthy love from Australia. My kids and I were just going over some photos with Hanshi McCarthy we miss you mate and we hope to train with you again soon stay safe Hanshi. 🇦🇺🥋

[@edwardc7462]

WOW the people here are so humble and respectful I would love someday to visit OKINAWA and visit one of the Dojo’s

[@KobukanGojuRyu]

There are only two main steps you really need to know. 1. Contact whoever you want to train with and make sure it is possible. 2. Just go. The rest will sort itself out.

[@Rhyddid_tan]

As always, your videos are a great combination of fun, inspiration and education. Very grateful to you.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you!!

[@apurvasingh3979]

This is something I have really been looking forward to!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Awesome! ✌️

[@apurvasingh3979]

@@KARATEbyJesse , Jesse Sensei, have you met the legendary Morio Higaonna and have you trained in Goju Ryu karate with him?

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Yes! He even gave a nice calligraphy (which I gifted James-san a few years back)

[@radianttakanuva8388]

I can't wait until I can save up the money to visit Okinawa. I've gotten out my gi and Okinawan karate manual from Shoshin Nagamine, and have slowly been practicing again, starting with the basic forms thanks to you and Sensei Seth. It's made me excited to practice again. I need to get some more time under my belt, and money in my wallet before I'm able to. But I really want to.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Sounds great!

[@jorgeps905]

Thank you very much Jesse I just had my black belt exam in August but one of my dreams is to visit the place of origin of karate and train with the great masters and learn traditional techniques and ancient katas. Greetings from Malaga Spain oss

[@KARATEbyJesse]

De nada amigo!

[@BosunM8James]

Absolutely right! It should be a common courtesy when going to a dojo you don't normally train to wear a white belt. One of the core teachings in karate is, be humble. I've always believed in that simple courtesy and it had served me well when visiting other schools. Strangely, it's not something you hear very often in the states.

[@M1Tommy]

Really nice video, making this type visit so "approachable". This would be such a great learning experience. Thanks to both of you for sharing this!

[@Havzeez]

Oh wow! My Sensei was in this video. I trained with Miyara Sensei and Miyagi Sensei in Futenma. Miyagi sensei’s kobudo is amazing! I was also invited to train at Kina Sensei’s Dojo in Naha who was also in this video. Awesome!

[@Havzeez]

Kyan Sensei was in this video too! LOL Okinawa karate feels like a crazy small world.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Very cool!

[@MainBizoh]

I trained for a week in Okinawa with Uechi Sensei and Andy Sloane back in 2016. I had already been training for 2 years here in the States. One of the best experiences of my life

[@KARATEbyJesse]

That is awesome!

[@shanethackeray1988]

We met Sensei James on our 3rd trip to Okinawa, the Dojo Bar is a fantastic place to meet others. James is a great host. Left our graffiti on the Dojo Bar walls. Our guide Sensei Masuo Shibasaki managed to get us a private tour of the Karate Museum and a police escort to visit the Gichin Funakoshi shrine. Okinawa is a fantastic place to visit especially for anyone who is dedicated to the study of Martial Arts.

[@BelloBudo007]

Clearly two very nice gentlemen of karate-do. I enjoyed the interview so much that I am thinking 'Okinawa here I come'.

[@janantoniolontao8473]

great, I’d like to visit Okinawa for Ryuei Ryu

[@valeriecatanzaro_art]

Went there in 2019, great experience! And I had a pretty clear idea of how to do things and what to see thanks to your blog and videos Jesse. Thank you!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Fantastic!

[@podsufitem]

I would really like to thank both of you very much :) It was sooo nice to see all of those places and people again after two years :) Please take care and keep up the good work, Jesse and James (our Team Rocket 😀).

[@oliviersama8060]

How can I thank you for those works you 've done and you continue to do for the world of karate? I dream to go there just for karate and now I know it 's possible, thank you so much!

[@VicLeuterioMyTube]

hello Jesse I had been following your video I am 64 years old but I am interested about karate and inplan to go to okinawa to learn karate however I am just a biginner white belt. i am learning online from a sensei in Philippines. now I think i want to go to okinawa the birthplace of karate

[@dexterbrown8332]

Jesse that was awesome! The best thing you have posted! Thank you very much!

[@burjhomes]

Sensei Jesse you're the best, I duff my hat for you🙇‍♀️... How I wish in the future i visit Okinawa😎

[@woodworkingdarryl]

A big part of going to Okinawa for me is to meet and interact with the people of Okinawa. Always an amazing and fun time! And so much history. I cannot recommend it enough to any karateka. If you love and are passionate about karate you will love it. And if you aren't you'll love it too. Such a beautiful place.

[@KarateAtaka]

✨Хороший рассказ! 👏👏👏 Буду ждать ещё выпуски о кобудо ⚔️

[@hirorop5367]

Thank you Sensei Jesse & Sensei James for this wonderful video. It’s my dream to visit Okinawa one day ❤️

[@brainfm-relaxation]

Beautiful video, thanks for sharing. Wishing you a wonderful week!

[@bigjasu]

Gracias Jesse. Información muy importante para mis hijos. Gran trabajo el que haces.

[@YoukaiSlayer12]

Cool & informative. Appreciate you presenting this video.

[@fonzievarata607]

2009?! You and I lived in Okinawa at the same time. I was there for 2 years, 2008 - 2010. I miss Okinawa.

[@Gonosen]

Yes I'm hoping to visit Okinawa to train Karate and Kobudo and also Tokyo to train at the Kodokan and JKS honbu dojo...👍

[@jeffwestlake5798]

Your content is awesome as usual.

[@LukasValatka]

I am an orange belt (Traditional Karate-Do). I would love to train with Okinawa Karate practictioners some day :).

[@roninnotasheeplikeyou.2631]

Thank you for sharing Sensei Jesse. 🙏

[@heshamelhaeis7314]

Great Video, I planned for this year to travel to Okinawa. Domo arigato gozaimasu 🇯🇵

[@archietyler6759]

Awesome video Jesse!!! So informative to a beautiful place. One day I hope to visit. Thank you for inspiration and teachings!!!

[@nittanyliontx]

Wonderful tips and beautiful footage, ありがとうございます! The first time I had the opportunity to train in Okinawa, I caused a misunderstanding by saying “Hai, Sensei, wakarimashita” when Sensei would ask if I understood the drill. Seems I was conveying the feeling of “complete, deep, comprehension” instead of “Yes, Sensei, I understand the instructions”. Should’ve just stuck with “Hai!” 😅

[@jesselatvala]

8:53 ”Mitä kuuluu?” 😂 Didn’t know you speak and understand Finnish! 🇫🇮 Also many thanks for this video! I was about to head to Okinawa last year, but the pandemic ruined the plan. But then again, now I know a couple more places to visit once I get there one day! Thanks for the tips! 👊🏼

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Minä on suomalainen Lasse (ja ruotsalainen) 🇫🇮🇸🇪

[@jesselatvala]

@@KARATEbyJesse Wow, that’s awesome! Always thought you a pure Swede 🤯 I think you should make a biography video of your life on this channel sometime! 💪🏼

[@burni1969]

Awesome video. Great tips for training in any country.

[@horacebury]

Question: Is there a reason you don’t have a logo on your gi front?

[@KARATEbyJesse]

I’m not dogmatic

[@jeraldmcclainofficial6005]

@@KARATEbyJesse The (Mc)Dojo where I used to train was. And had the nerve to withhold the real bunkai from it's students. That's why I left.

[@joostdriesens3984]

The gi should be as pristine and empty as possible imo!

[@Narutorz]

Awesome! I’m moving to Okinawa in a few days!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Good luck!

[@lasmgoogleaccount9728]

If I get accepted into the ALT program, I hope I get sent to Okinawa. And if I do, I'll try and study Uechi Ryu.

[@carlosorozco4786]

Awesome video Jesse! It has gotten me motivated to visit Okinawa once this pandemic is over!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Nice 😄🥋👍

[@rcs386]

So I shouldn't wear my camouflage belt? Is that what you're saying??

[@francisgarcia6422]

Wow, I was going to ask you about this exact subject!! Thanks Jesse!

[@RedRanger1]

Another great video..Jesse have good fundamental knowledge..its is passion he lived for..nice!😀

[@GKViddingHD]

I'm going to Japan and Okinawa next year (hopefully) and would like to take a karate lesson there. Thank you so much for this video!! どうもありがとう

[@stevenseagull7589]

What's Jesse's style of karate originally?

[@pekazote6363]

Happy new year Jesse San.Wish you all the best and hope you upload more video this year.

[@suhasbanik6961]

Damn Jesse it's really a paradise...

[@icemanespoo2977]

Kimura Shukokai International comes from the Shito-Ryu tree so would be great to return to the base of the tree some day.

[@thewanderinghistorian]

I would add a visit to either Suriedo or Ippon-Do for some Okinawan Karate supplies. Additionally, Asato Dojo has some fantastic supplies as well, still love my sai I got there before I left Okinawa.

[@miklos_369]

Ever been to the Minei Dojo? Nanko Minei trained under Eichi Miyazato. His family runs it now.

[@theoma5776]

Love your videos man

[@johnhamric1081]

Great video guys. Well done. James, hopefully you are working towards a new Dojo Bar.

[@isaachanley2593]

What a Great video!!

[@novadhd]

This was great!. What about Shuri Castle?

[@JC-ip6lh]

Excellent!

[@changlu8891]

Japan has a thing for Bajiquan. You can look it up if you are interested.

[@Gman.0o]

I will love to go to go to Okinawa

[@kenknopp5327]

Really good video Jesse, I want to visit Okanawa sometime.

[@deathspawn54]

Hahaha I have been wanting to go to Okinawa and I have been wanting to wait until I at least got to brown belt, maybe even black belt, and then that second to last question got me good, I shouldn't wait

[@eliasaquinomijares4072]

Legend says that Jesse san will be in season 4 in cobra kai

[@KARATEbyJesse]

🤩

[@AravenaScheid]

I'm not a karateka, but that detail about white belt is pretty interesting

[@tjbjjtkd]

Okinawa is on my bucket list, and of course training Karate in Okinawa would be a dream come true, but until this virus settles down, I'm on standby! 😎

[@micahelhoutved666]

Thank you so much for this vedio. Really a big help to take of some nerves... now I know I have to go to Okinawa 👌🥰

[@mornebauermeister6588]

I have trained many martial arts stiles. the belt means your level in your style. Yes its a way to allow you to show your progress in your style. do not ever disrespect any Karate style. Oss.

[@1888swordsman]

I DO want to go one day. Hears hoping we can all travel freely one day. Respect :)

[@josemiguel1572]

Oss sensei Jesse and blessings from Venezuela

[@normanquednau]

As soon as I am allowed to, Im on my way to Okinawa! :-))

[@stefanolombardi9907]

Beautiful video! Patrick Mc Carthy Hanshi is very funny:)

[@gustavatwork]

Domo arigato gozaimashita for your video Jesse sensei and James sensei. Sumimasen, I have a question. Onegai shimasu. Is there a custom regarding a color of the envelop that one should be using for the fees? When I practiced in Singapore and Taiwan I was advised to use the red one. Is there anything like that in Okinawa? Thank you.

[@pp-vd6kn]

Nice one

[@horacebury]

Will you do a video on the techniques you showed little clips of in this video? The finger twist looked interesting to learn!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Sure thing! It’s called Torite 👊 (Tuidi in Okinawan language) 🇯🇵

[@shotokanbiker]

Being a Shotokan based martial art practitioner, Shotokan being Japanesified 😏... What is it about OSU that Okinawans don't like, is it purely the military thing?

[@samraynes1965]

I think I might start Karate, but I guess I'm just nervous to start, and I'm not really confident so I'm not sure

[@lilpoohbear653]

you will never regret karate training!! *34 years experience here :)

[@Valueacademyonline]

Jesse, which hotel did you stay? I will be there on November 21st

[@helmutkirchweger3962]

great video, and thanks for the tip of using "Hai" instead of "Osu"

[@MalunggayBoy]

Wow really nice, I should prepare myself for I always wish to learn more about the origin and more and more about Karate

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Wonderful to hear 🙏

[@anbernicguy]

What styles of Karate they teach there in Okinawa?

[@freddiethomas9505]

This is awsome I wish the US Would be more welcoming for different practioners to train instead of that straight business feel

[@RyutaNakajima-f7w]

One should be learning Okinawan (Uchina guchi).

[@solid_fire9388]

Amazing 🤩 Osu !

[@glm8245]

I want to learn Okinawan karate 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@lksclaudino]

Jesse, you need to visit Brazil and know our masters! Machida, Takeshi, Kotsubo, Arrigoni.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

I’ve been 3 times :) Including Machida dojo in Belem

[@lksclaudino]

@@KARATEbyJesse I will search for the episodes.

[@jacobkenny6322]

What the average cost to live and breathe Okinawan life per week per person. Would love to do boot camp as such

[@mantapjiwa8350]

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