A Martial Artists First Impressions of Okinawa

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

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[@AgostoSaballa]

😊zw,

[@KARATEbyJesse]

The birthplace of Karate 🥋

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

waaaaaaiiiiiitttt isn't that Fujian haha

[@FuryoTokkosho]

Since Karate is kind of Hybrid, i guess you can call it birthplace. The kata originated from the Tomari-te school of Okinawan martial arts. Rohai meaning vision of a white heron or vision of a white crane is a family of kata practiced in some styles of karate. In Shorin-ryu and Matsubayashi-ryu this kata introduces Gedan Shotei Ate (Lower/Downward Palm Heel Smash) and Ippon Ashi Dachi. (One Leg Stance) It contains a sequence of Tomoe Zuki (Circular Punch) exactly the same as the one in Bassai, although the ending of the sequence chains into Hangetsu Geri/Uke (Half Moon Kick/Block). Then there is Wankan Japanese: King's Crown or Emperor's Crown) is a kata practiced in many styles of Karate. And Supporting Katas: FUKYUGATA ITCHI & ANANKU - These two katas should be trained as preparation for Rohai and Wankan/Ohkan. It is also the first Shorin/Matsubayashi-ryu kata to start with a centered movement blocking to both sides of the body.

[@FuryoTokkosho]

@@MonkeyStealsPeach I actually wondered that a lot too, why were the chinese fighters not prepared like the japanese ones if it originated in Fujian. Then there is the lack of conditioning in a lot of chinese styles. I suppose karate has some japanese flavor to it, which makes it japanese.

[@FuryoTokkosho]

Another thing i always wondered, what if they did not just learn random kung fu, but picked already the strongest available to import in japan.

[@FuryoTokkosho]

Jesse, did you see the episode from rthk hk on White Crane? They visited every branch

[@camiloiribarren1450]

“When your temper rises, lower your fist; when your fist rise, lower your temper” - Chojun Miyagi. This is a life lesson I take to heart and it’s awesome you experienced so much in Okinawa. First time I ever felt a tinge of jealousy😁 as a Goju Ryu Karateka! Thanks for this insight for when I go (hopefully)

[@wutan_nj]

Growing up in Taiwan, I've heard about Okinawa Karate throughout my life, but I've never got as close to it as this episode you did! It make alot of sense that Okinawa is similar to Taiwan in terms of roots and cultural structure. It made me think about how Taiwan would've been if it was never gave back to the KMTs... On the martial arts side, the more relaxed martial culture is more similar to Chinese MA than mainland hyper disciplined Japanese MA is also quite fascinating to me. Thanks!

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

Or how Okinawa would be if it wasn't annexed by Japan? All interesting thought experiments. Also, I do feel like there is a noticeable Japanese influence on Taiwanese society.

[@wutan_nj]

@ if there’s no KMT settled in Taiwan and set up government, one can assume there would’ve been a very high chance Taiwan would be taken back by China 80 years ago. So I would think if Japanese never took Okinawa, either the U.S. or China would have taken it, like Guam.

[@NickHchaos]

There is, but it’s relatively superficial; it’s much more important that the cultural revolution didn’t happen in TW, I think.

[@wutan_nj]

@@NickHchaosit’d be devastated to the preservation of Chinese culture… but sadly, ironically, the current Taiwanese TPP government has been issued a series of bills especially in the education sector to destroy Chinese culture… 😢 for votes. Nowadays Taiwanese kids don’t know much about Chinese culture and considered themselves as Pacific Islanders.

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

@@wutan_nj actually Okinawa was administered by the US for a couple of decades after WW2, something I hadn’t realised

[@General_Kenobi_212]

Been looking forward to this series

[@Uncle_Tijikun]

Can't wait for March to come. I'm finally going to Okinawa after 21 years of dreaming about training there 🥹

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

you will love it!

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Awesome! Great stuff! :)

[@MrRourk]

I knew you would love it. Its Disneyland for a Martial Artist.

[@livinginthetruthministries7094]

"Tuff on myself, gentle with others"

[@huntergrant6520]

I like that.

[@jimmyntee]

Almost a polar opposite to the UK where currently it's all about getting away with everything all the time on a personal level and avoiding any personal sacrifice

[@Bro.ŽO]

and here comes depression and anxiety

[@ronaldwheeler1153]

Outstanding Sir ‼️

[@ignatoncristian367]

Did you herd about Tamotsu Miyahira sensei Kung Fu în Okinawa?

[@skipskiperton4992]

thank you for sharing first impressions of Okinawa! 🙏🏼

[@jacobharris954]

Waiting for Jesse emkamp to say the birth place of karate, I swear he is like ed boon from mortal combat lol

[@juanrodriguez5404]

Good video. Can't wait for the documentary 😊😊😊😊😊.

[@Bagoth2]

Its too bad that you didn't get to interview Tamotsu Miyahira. He's a baji guy who runs a school in Okinawa. Man has some crazy skill and perfect hair.

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

Yea, I heard good things about him, but my focus was on Okinawan arts

[@onlyhuman7420]

I strongly believe that Okinawan Karate is Kung Fu that no longer exists in China.The only style of chinese martial arts that slightly resembles Karate is the Incense shop boxing and maybe White Crane but only because of Sanchin kata.The question is why there are no other styles in China that have same kata-forms like Karate if we know with great certainty that Karate and Karate kata were imported from China?Because all these facts I think that Okinawa is a truly unique and special place especially for martial arts fans and practitioners.

[@erichwebb8312]

Thanks for the share …… be well ✝️

[@onlyhuman7420]

It is true that Okinawans have a different persona and mindset distinct from the Japanese.They are relaxed,friendly and easy-going people.Because of that they are unique among other Asian nations.They went through lots of hardship,suffering and tragedy especially during the WWII,but in spite all of that they have kept their positive attitude and optimism.Okinawan spirit is unique and worth admiring.

[@JimmyPong]

「嚴以律己，寬以待人」👍👍💪

[@andrewk.5575]

I don't how much you want to save for the documentary, but as someone who has trained in Japanese arts I am curious which mainland practices Okinawans do or don't have. Do Okinawans begin and end class by lining up and bowing to sensei? Do Okinawans have kamidana in their dojo? Do Okinawans sit in seiza? Do older Okinawan schools have something like keppan (an oath sworn by a new student)? In Okinawa are certain theories or techniques considered "secret" and hidden from outsiders?

[@gadkrooder]

Great video! I love how respectful you are to other people and arts. And a great principle as well, hard on yourself but soft to others. If everyone lives by that principle you will have a more peaceful and harmonious society. I am curious though how that would play out in a society where one lives amongst people who adhere to a more selfish creed.

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

Thank you so much!

[@pastlast158]

So those foreigners who live in Okinawa to train full time, what do they do for living? I can imagine some are U.S Navy, some probably teach language. What do others do?

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

Some are in the US military, some are retired, some run their own Dojos.

[@FuryoTokkosho]

if you go into the topic of living overseas, you gonna see that there are also some remote IT Support guys and the ones that cry most about their life are telepromoter. Seriously spoken you are better off, if you have some passive income like youtube or pension if you wanna do that cause asia has already enough people and is pretty picky. No one gonna make you gifts there. you might have heard from jesse already that a lot of karate masters are driving taxi and stuff

[@livinginthetruthministries7094]

❤ it , 🐒§🍑