Breaking Through Emotional Barriers

[@smartereveryday]

Fathers are important. Respect.

[@Jagsterarea51]

Didn't expect to see you here

[@ThatGuy13able]

Didn't think I'd see you here. I love your vids man!!!

[@PissyJorts]

Indeed. Love your content by the way!

[@abcqer555]

Agreed. From what little we've seen you look like a fantastic father.

[@King_Geedorah]

I agree my father taught me a ton, also I love your videos!

[@michaeljay7949]

"We cry as men." Said so casually. I love what you're doing here.

[@xaby996]

Inspiring

[@rsantana389]

Honestly I don’t understand why crying has to be a gender thing. You cry as a person, a being with feelings. It doesn’t make you more or less of a man, but a person with higher emotional intelligence, and healthier psicologically

[@janhavizambre11]

@@rsantana389 Well I'm happy to read your thoughts but their are many less people who really follow this in our society. When a boy child cries he is still told to not cry like a girl, you are strong and all that bullshit. I understand it has to be normalised coz it is normal. But it will take time, it's happening but it will still take time.

[@moisessantos1770]

I remember those days when that was me punching through a real plank and I didn’t quit and when I had to kick too

[@atheistcrusader1160]

@@rsantana389 "Emotional intelligence" is not a thing. I'm a man and I don't cry not because I force myself not too, but because I just don't. If I feel like crying I will. You're a woman you won't understand that, so the least you can do is to stop saying silly things

[@sugarspells8781]

This guy isn't just training the kids for martial arts. He's training them for LIFE.

[@rcookie5128]

Doesn't hurt to have some martial arts skills under one's belt either, pun intended.

[@yourmom1302]

That used to be half of the point of martial arts. Now unfortunately most places don't even bother.

[@zionsz901]

Amen 🙌🏽🔥

[@zionsz901]

If I knew of Mr. Jason Wilson I would have moved to have him teach my sons. Been following him for yrs on IG because his fire, Love, God all come together in spiritual, emotional, and Spiritual alchemy 🙌🏽 ♾ Blessings to you, wife, family, each, and all! God Bless 💗

[@BHAKTIBROPHY]

That's what true martial arts does. Unfortunately-- and especially with the octagon MMA world, this credo has been lost and/or abandoned (from what I've seen between 1987 thru 2020). I salute this Sensei/Shihan/ Master for his teaching methodology. Peace.

[@Doom49]

Going on his knee and talking to him face to face was where the connection was built and the lesson could be learned. Rather than looking down and talking down to him. Really good mentor

[@felador5959]

whatchu doin' 'er?

[@hannah-pm9ez]

He could have shouted at him and lowered his self esteem but he shares his similarities with the boy and shows compassion. This was beautiful

[@SongsongYT]

hi Doom

[@azcardinalds2360]

Wow I did not see it that way

[@thenarrator1984]

you women do not understand men at all.

[@MrMochi-nl1zb]

“That’s ok to cry son, we cry as men. Why are you crying?” This man is fucking GOAT. That’s some real master shit. Perseverance involves humility sometimes.

[@bigsmoke53]

Dead ass, I was just about to make that comment too.

[@Bgbjsd12]

we cry man, and it's ok.

[@bruh.5620]

alternate ending: "why are you crying?" "why do you think im crying dumbass? shit hurts."

[@icantlivewithoutnesquik2032]

@@bigsmoke53 :)

[@orangeblue01]

@@paulrogers00 ladies and gentlemen the best response to this is to just realise and call them trolls. You suddenly don't take them seriously

[@azeravOS]

"It's okay to cry. We cry as men." Best thing to tell young boys. What a fucking legend.

[@trashboity8773]

Kid is a genius, he cried so that his hand could rest.

[@bishwaroopbiswas286]

Bro 🤣🤣

[@ducasse8473]

Haha yeah I did that when my mom yelled at me as a kid XD I totally forgot about that

[@jasontoddler7680]

LMAOOOOOOO MADE MY DAY

[@cheryl5120]

Lmaaoooo

[@evilryu3050]

Best comment ever

[@JustInOutDoors78]

Brilliant of him to give that positive reinforcement to both the child AND the father. Father's need encouragement too.

[@stevenseagull7589]

@Miles Doyle Wait, what ? 😂

[@anonamemous6865]

He's a man so someday he'll become one

[@childofflesh1591]

@Miles Doyle no

[@jacobi-vision3249]

@Miles Doyle I’m a Christian but like why did you need to do this? No one is reading all that.

[@crackaby7075]

"Why are you crying?" "Who says I'm crying?" "You are crying."

[@sirdank2899]

No bro don’t bring the Uganda memes in here 😂

[@josevictortakesaki3143]

Uganda memes hahaha

[@drillosophy1012]

Lmao

[@svrzainim93]

man cant stop laughing

[@aboutcars8856]

Now I want the "pasta*

[@agony4217]

What's amazing is that all the students sat there and didn't bat an eye. They didn't laugh, make fun or talk to each other. They just sat there and listened. The amount of respect from children that young is amazing. Great work.

[@alwaysbegrateful9011]

👍

[@chrisquinn3377]

Its like this in most martial arts dojos discipline and respect is at high importance

[@kyle-409]

amazing what happens when people are showed strength and respect. lets go men...

[@noelsonkwa]

They are in a place and with people where it’s safe to show all emotions.

[@cuetoaa7074]

Why would they?

[@4427hall]

I'm a 57 year old white guy in Dallas, and also a karate instructor. Amazing instructor. I hope those young guys will one day realize what a special teacher they have.

[@aramisy.cajigas744]

These messages are great. The Teacher speaks about mental, spiritual and physical fortitude.

[@whitemale6227]

He is a racist and he is abusing these children. How the f is that anything to respect you clown.

[@user-fq3lk5se6p]

@@whitemale6227 who is?

[@whitemale6227]

@Dan Gm A character attack painting you as an immature dummy admitting defeat. #Owngoal. Loser.

[@youtubesgay]

@@whitemale6227 Correct. Teaching victim mentality. He should've said "as a black man, there are government programs in place to ensure that you have all the advantages and twice the opportunity that others have. You've got it easy boy."

[@j.t.5477]

This is the kind of father figure I wish I had. I'm still learning this lesson at 20. I've dealt with severe anxiety and depression my whole life. I've dealt with l low self esteem my whole life. When I was at college, away from home, stepping into an MMA gym was what saved my life.

[@jeffreysmith236]

Here is a lesson I learned one week ago brother. Most habitual anxiety comes from fast mouth breathing. Seriously. This has helped me immensely. Shut your mouth. Inhale through your nose. SLOWLY. About six second controlled inhale, six second controlled exhale, five breaths a minute for 10 minutes. And set a timer and repeat every night as you lay down to sleep. And tape your lips closed before you go to bed. Train yourself to breathe through you nose. Like we were designed to do. Most of your anxiety will vanish as you activate your parasympathetic nervous system which calms and relaxes you. Breathe hard and fast to activate your sympathetic nervous system which is for fight or flight. Hard and fast, still through your nose, depletes CO2 raising the ph of your blood, and that makes hemoglobin grip tight to oxygen. Breathing slow and holding your breath lowers ph resulting in greater release of oxygen from hemoglobin. That desperate need to breathe is not from lack of oxygen but a buildup of CO2, and that can be trained so you handle it longer. A Russian doctor back during WWII figured out that the most effective treatment for an asthma attack is to breathe slower and softer through the nose, asthma is literally a panic attack. That doc won great acclaim in the USSR. And very few Americans know about him.

[@josephlouwerse2105]

@@jeffreysmith236 Do you have any sources for that, seems interesting!

[@jeffreysmith236]

@@josephlouwerse2105 the book "Breathe".

[@thesherlockhokage3046]

@@jeffreysmith236 It is not just breathing. The food you eat. The way you think. How you breath. How you walk. It all affects. The breathing is critical because it is responsible for the oxygen uniformity in the body. The way the body receives and deals with oxygen affects the mind. Why do they say take a deep breathe? For that reason. The brain needs a suffiecient amount of oxygen to relax.

[@jeffreysmith236]

@@thesherlockhokage3046 blood pH controls oxygen release from hemoglobin. So exhale twice as long as inhale and blood oxygen will hit 100 percent within 90 seconds. Carbon dioxide is the control. Breathe short and fast and pH rises due to to little carbon dioxide, and you will activate your sympathetic nervous system, fight or flight, and you will feel anxious and on edge and can experience a panic attack, all self induced. Breathe slowly through your nose, exhale twice as long as inhale, and activate parasympathetic nervous system and calm down. Which changes how you stand and walk and think.

[@rafihandrian]

we need more people in this world to say this: "its okay to cry"

[@menna9705]

صح 😭

[@freak1sees714]

No we fkn don't!! Everyone is too damn sensitive as it is... me, me, me and my feelings.. boo hoo hoo. Stop fkn crying and just get on with it.. coz life's a bitch and no one cares.

[@badenough5938]

@UC-kuOiM06WmaF4IgDUwlldA you're wrong, dumbass

[@bringbackmemesineurope1576]

people cry for a reason dude. sure, soft, sensitive people should obviously work to be harder people and as a result crying less , but its completely normal to cry from time to time, being open about it is what builds character my guy

[@veilofmayo1538]

@@freak1sees714 it’s okay to cry, but it’s what you do about your situation is what’s important, I’ve cried while working my ass off and carried on with my life, if you don’t allow yourself to cry you’re damaging yourself as a person. The mentality you have is toxic

[@Cave313]

Thank you everyone for watching and sharing words of encouragement!

[@sb76117]

Thank you for being an inspiration to us all. What you are doing for the world reaches well beyond any difference or boundaries. If we all had a teacher or mentor like you in our lives things would be so different than how they are now.

[@SClub7Fan]

I apologize for Scott, but you have to understand that he is a little bit tongue-tied after what he had just witnessed. You are an inspiration to us all. If we all had a teacher or mentor like you in our lives things would be so different than how they are now. Keep up the good work.

[@sb76117]

Ethereal apologize for what?

[@OwnRules1]

For plagiarizing you.

[@pixelsoul]

+OwnRules lol...

[@radiansinus8126]

If we all had fathers that explained life like this to us when we were young, there would be a lot less stupidity in the world. Deepest respect. 🙏

[@datatsushi2016]

Lmao

[@TheGiddyReaper]

Then you must become that father when the time comes.

[@likeablelabradoodle4035]

Why talk about “if only we had fathers like this?” We should strive to be a father like this not hope our father would be like this

[@radiansinus8126]

@@likeablelabradoodle4035 you're right but some steps ahead of me. i gotta catch up first.

[@likeablelabradoodle4035]

@@radiansinus8126 I’m sure you will,you sound like a reasonable man.

[@dshirley13]

Jason is an incredible teacher, and this father deserves utmost respect. In my work, I encounter countless boys who never had solid male leadership in their lives. I'm grateful there are people like Jason and this father out there actively making the world a better place.

[@hiddenpathwingchun5045]

Amen

[@opensourceis9996]

What do you mean by male leadership?

[@dshirley13]

@@opensourceis9996 The term is pretty self-explanatory.

[@nadMoZzzg]

Better place? That's all very cool, but what makes you think these guys won't get into fights, steal, beat their wives, and maybe even watch tik-tok, and do other "bad things". That's life. What's "a better world" to you? It's only safe if you lock everyone in cages. The mentally tough people he prepares, on the other hand, are more dangerous.

[@levvd8357]

@@nadMoZzzg yk there are good ppl right? Not everyone is a psycho wtf…

[@musingsofajay387]

FINALY. someone telling a boy its okay to cry.

[@musingsofajay387]

Dank Memer If you're a boy aka a child, yes it's okay to cry. If you're a man it's okay to cry too. If your dog dies or someone close to you dies, I don't think its healthy to be macho and not emote. Thats borderline sociopath. theres a difference between crying because something genuinely hurts and bothers you versus crying about every single little thing, THAT makes you a " bitch "

[@DontFeedTheGaben]

"because i'm weak and can't control my emotions to any extent, instead of bettering my own mental integrity, i want everyone else to fall to my level!" p selfish tbh fam

[@MrRepearco]

+DontFeedTheGaben men like you who circle jerk their ability to hide their emotions are the weak ones... Too afraid of what some stranger might whisper behind your back... More concerned about what people think about you that what kind of person you actually are. Cowardly.

[@DontFeedTheGaben]

***** There's a difference between catharsis and crying for the sake of crying. One is absolutely necessary in specific situations, the other is a demonstration of a lack of willpower and mental solidarity when done excessively.

[@DontFeedTheGaben]

David Pearce Strawman some more please, I don't feel pigeonholed enough for the sake of you making an invalid argument that assumes things about me.

[@iforgotmyname1518]

Mad respect to this guy honestly. We need more people with wisdom like his

[@AmenWorldwide]

The way you lead these young guys is amazing. Big respect for what you do.

[@Cave313]

The Good Christian Music Blog Shalom!

[@williammunny9916]

*_Revelation 13.13 He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men. 14 And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived. 15 He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed. 16 He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, 17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. 18 Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666._* _Jesus Christ loves you. Repent and be saved. Only Jesus Christ saves. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family._ .

[@coolboy5428]

@@Cave313 It is retarded

[@fireinthenight9028]

yeah , great video. this world need more people like you. best that the young child can have in life, is a good mentor to help them go through it.

[@asvinanpu4469]

@Mymindfartedathought u really think he's just doing it bcos of a camera??

[@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns]

I just came here from Joe Rogan and I've got to say that this isn't just what young Black men in America need, this is what EVERY kid needs, of every color and creed, rich and poor, boy and girl, in every country. It isn't strong men that I fear, it is the weak.

[@bodoque_csm]

what episode?

[@kavip132]

Episode 1692 on JRE

[@ayyjayy2583]

what do you mean fear the weak

[@Dreammuncher]

@@ayyjayy2583 I think he's suggesting that strong, confident, well-adjusted people typically don't do bad things

[@quepro7869]

Eso nomas pasa en tu paisXD

[@Jamm3z133]

We need more role models like Jason to emphasise the importance of men expressing our emotions. Especially during times of hardship. Crying isn’t giving up, it’s your way of processing the pain. God bless this man. Edit: fuck the arguing in the replies. The real focus is the mentor here. Regardless of whatever was actually said, the way this mentor interacted with this young man will turn him into a goddamn superhero, full of love and respect for others. Whether it’s about anxiety or anger or depression, we need more men like Jason who will explain to young men the importance of expressing themselves healthily so as to process the emotion. That’s the key issue here. And if you can’t recognise that, then I hope you figure it out someday

[@pekbekmkek6310]

he is talking to an adolescent i do not think that it is good advice for an adult man to cry around like a girl.... real men dont really cry, sure youll be beat down but whats the point for an adult man to cry about something other then maybe the death of a loved one? crying out to God for guidance sure but not this whiney ahumm ahummm booo boooo

[@OpsReitia]

@@pekbekmkek6310 that mindset is the problem. Crying "like a girl" as if being a woman was some kind of insult. Men like you repress the need to cry. One day you'll do and you won't be able to stop, bc u never allowed yourself for stupid reasons like "I look like a girl" or "I look stupid". Crying is fine for everybody, women nd men as long as you keep fighting. Not an excuse to give up, that's what it shouldn't be.

[@christiana5453]

@@pekbekmkek6310 You are literally part of the problem. Stop acting like having emotions is onlt relegated to women. Men cry and theres nothing wrong with because if other wise we’re taught to keep our emotions in and only express them through rage and anger

[@sosaonthebeat1695]

@@OpsReitia Very well put

[@pekbekmkek6310]

@@christiana5453 actually you are a feminized man. stop watching tv and following idols. this is unmanly behaviour. i did not say that men should not be emoti0onal i pretty well explained that crying like a bxtch has no point and when youallow your mind to mature you actually stop crying. (of course when a closed one dies this is something different but i do not think you will understand this. of what problem am i part of mr. cry baby?

[@koolandblue]

I love how the instructor handles the situation when the boy starts crying. He doesn't coddle him and let him sit down because it's tough and he's in pain. But at the same time, he doesn't belittle and humiliate the boy for it either. He addresses the issue, lets the boy know that you can feel in pain and discouraged and yet still be strong and powerful. Wow, I wish all boys growing up had strong role models like these guys. Much respect for these men!

[@smwalsman]

Absolutely man! Right on!

[@williammunny9916]

*_Revelation 13.13 He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men. 14 And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived. 15 He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed. 16 He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, 17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. 18 Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666._* _Jesus Christ loves you. Repent and be saved. Only Jesus Christ saves. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family._ .

[@austinroberson8]

Heard him on Joe Rogan. This dude has WISDOM and needs to tour around teaching people. Spread the word, spread the love!

[@bodoque_csm]

who is he?

[@williammunny9916]

*_Revelation 13.13 He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men. 14 And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived. 15 He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed. 16 He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, 17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. 18 Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666._* _Jesus Christ loves you. Repent and be saved. Only Jesus Christ saves. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family._ .

[@Rex1987]

care to link to that interview with him?

[@vogty44]

@@Rex1987 Jason Wilson. Episode 1692

[@lkkljasdjklhas9878]

When he said "being a black man in this country takes fortitude" he revealed his limited wisdom...

[@danieltenebrion9413]

Emotional regulation is a great lessen for both men and women to learn. We should all be learning sooner that the world is a tough place to live in and how we can overcome those hardships.

[@IsraelCountryCube]

Female and male should be seperate at times because eachother are in fact a distraction for each other. Though its odd that they are only black. I like that he believes in Jesus Christ almighty. He is something Great this Man. But im hispanic male personally i wouldnt care about the race of the person. Its based on how everyones raised. I can be volatile sometimes when i cry. Or simply still when im criying or simply sit still when im angry. We as human men need to be the most disciplined because We will All face events far uglier than other humans and nuclear war although when we kill each other its already ugly. I dont like feeling volatile because i feel malevolence and thanks to Jordan Peterson and experience. I realized THAT WE ARE ALL! Capable of evil and good. Even a quadrupled amputee is capable even if the damage is small. It doesnt matter. Regulate our emotions yes.

[@danieltenebrion9413]

@@IsraelCountryCube I totally agree. I even agree on that there indeed is a bit of distraction between genders based on natural attraction, but that is something that can be regulated and has to be regulated in society anyways. So I don't think it HAS to be that way. Often natural attraction doesn't have as strong of an impact on smaller children either and the only differences are generally based on the society in which you live in. I would argue that women should be more encouraged to be tougher or masculine and even men should be more encouraged to be more feminine and open with emotions. I don't think those things should subtract from what it means to be a "Man" or being a "Woman" either. And it can be a bit unhealthy when a Man feels like he should never feel or display emotions while a Woman might depend too much on her emotions and the sympathy of others. These are more often than not subconscious roles that we adapt to but don't necessarily have to hold onto. I mean, if gender roles of only Man or Woman were entirely biological from birth or were not meant to be flexible then Gays, Bisexuals, Intersex and Transexuals would not exist, but they have existed all throughout time and history. I'm not advocating one way or the other to live your life by the way, just discussing what I believe I am observing as a reality.

[@rebeccaconlon9743]

Its strange that i have more of a hold over them and understand where they are than my own parents, I find it alien to imagine what it's like to wear your emotions on your sleeve all the time. I have to remind everyone that I don't get offended unless you genuinely are attacking my family

[@CorpseGrin]

But now I'm crying.

[@Xevion]

:(

[@BooRadleyTube]

"I don't mind you crying. I cry too. You understand?"

[@crovax17]

You feel me?

[@pregan-tk9ck]

so much dust in here

[@saami9606]

Same

[@Jay-vy2hg]

This is bringing tears to my eyes. This is deep.

[@edgar22452]

Me too man.

[@paulguevara7137]

Word

[@gabrielnefriol9039]

Agree

[@eggshell671]

Billie eillish

[@iamtheteapot7405]

Me too bro

[@giraffeman326]

This dude is a legend. Bless all the people who are lucky enough to be trained by him.

[@sammcneil20]

i wish i could have done something like this when i was younger.

[@samg3664]

That made my week.

[@lul5661]

same

[@sammcneil20]

andrewandrew599 Keep your weird fantasies away from me Andrew lol

[@biskit4456]

Never too late bro. Join now. Maybe do boxing :)

[@MM-gf5vm]

I'm a female...and I wish I could have done something like this.

[@joshs9441]

Every youngster needs a man like this in their life. One that is willing to tell him life is tough and it's ok to cry and talk about your feelings.

[@kingaragornii9940]

*But, most importantly is to never give up on your mission, because of physical, or mental pain.*

[@AlKayproductions]

Even tho he teaching kids here, I feel like he’s training us too. This man and those kids and anyone reading this is pure awesomeness.

[@freak1sees714]

Am I? Are we?

[@AlKayproductions]

@@freak1sees714 we all are

[@freak1sees714]

@@AlKayproductions If everyone is awesome.. then awesome is the norm.. and norm does not strike awe. It's a paradox.

[@AlKayproductions]

@@freak1sees714 you’re right, but everyone has the potential to become greater than who they were before. But sometimes saying to others could help them believe and grow. A helping hand can sometimes come from words cause words have power to not only take life, but give it. Take care you awesome individual .

[@freak1sees714]

@@AlKayproductions Yeah.. you're right too... I am pretty farking awesome.

[@theopitsiaeli7247]

When he broke the wood the second time, I was like HELL YEAH GO KID

[@AvecadoHD]

That man is a great man, We need more people like him

[@elliottstein7430]

IKR!

[@BabuBabu-ip6oh]

I wish my instructor was like this back then. Yes you're trying to instill discipline, but you're still training kids not soldiers. Talking them down or being overly harsh than what's necessary won't get them far. This is someone who understands that.

[@gamingextract266]

My dad wasn’t around. And when he was he wasn’t ever in a state of mind to raise a child. Be thankful, cherish this mans advice. Beautiful wisdom, fight on. Much respect

[@-Saitama]

@Miles Doyle shut up

[@-Saitama]

@Miles Doyle he was actually sharing some of his own stuff, we don't need that fake bs.

[@JLebowski91]

@Miles Doyle nice, you posted the ENTIRE Bible in one comment. What a waste of time.

[@tomd1434]

Yeah mine was around but that’s about it. He never once talked to me the way this guy just did. Instead I was just expected to know how to deal with difficult emotions and as a kid that’s impossible. I blamed myself. Made me really fing angry and sad. Anyway life taught me everything anyway but I had to do it the hard way to often. This guy is doing something here that’s just inspiring. Teaching these boys to work through their emotions and to not let it stop them. I was just called a bitch lol. Anyway this is cool to see.

[@reconquistaahead1602]

@@tomd1434 your father, like mine, was probably trying to do his best being also a son from unaffective parents. Dont be mad at him. You discovered anyway through him what you should avoid to be a good father and the importance of recognising emotions and just love and support your children without hard feelings if sometimes they fail. Nobody's perfect. We must all carry one another's burden and we'll be fine. Wish you the best. God bless.

[@Cave313]

THANK YOU EVERYONE for the encouraging words and testimonies! We also thank those who posted "negative" comments, for they are encouraging too! Not everyone will agree, we have many differences, yet are all the same, that's what makes us beautiful. Perspective is key! So be blessed and stay encouraged everyone!

[@antigravitytapes]

please just keep doing what youre doing. we need more people like you in the streets developing that mental fortitude. to be honest this moved me so much so i'm going back to tutoring in the city; thanks for reminding me of the impact that a mentor can have on another! this is helping restore my faith in humanity

[@gurkenbaumful]

Thank you... Just thank you for doing what you do. You are the kind of Person, that let me hope for a better future for humanity.

[@MomyMora]

That was beautiful! What you are doing is moving.

[@carmenhess8471]

You are an awesome instructor. These kids are very lucky to have you in their lives.

[@Digimer]

I want to give you a big hug.

[@MikeLosik]

This is a teacher, leader and father. The world needs more of them.

[@RoyalDevin]

This is the kind of guy to train super heroes.

[@hooahj]

This guy is the superhero

[@darkservantofheaven]

I'd pay $ to see him as Blade's mentor Jamal Afari (think Whistler but as a black Jazz muscian who is only a human and the monsters fearer him as much as they did Blade)

[@MrCmon113]

What's amazing is that people still fall for this stuff. This is a church with a very thin covering of martial arts aesthetics.

[@williammunny9916]

*_Revelation 13.13 He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men. 14 And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived. 15 He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed. 16 He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, 17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. 18 Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666._* _Jesus Christ loves you. Repent and be saved. Only Jesus Christ saves. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family._

[@vasocreta]

Fathers. Mothers. Teachers. THIS. Every school should have teachers like this. Let's pay attention, parents, role models, care takers. THIS. More of THIS.

[@Cave313]

Matthew Wilson thank you for the encouraging words!

[@fireinthenight9028]

well, that's the best we can do for children but strong children grow to be strong adults. this world doesn't want strong people. they want weak people that is easy to control. that's why I bow my head to what he's teaching these kids.

[@dogestranding5047]

Reddit moment

[@Malhaloc]

He's actually raising his kids to have the power of God and anime on their side! 10/10 best teacher!

[@henkjansen6907]

💀

[@opensourceis9996]

Is the “power of anime” part supposed to be good?

[@Malhaloc]

@@opensourceis9996 It's a reference to this video of a kid who yells at some bullies at school "DON'T MESS WITH ME! I HAVE THE POWER OF GOD AND ANIME ON MY SIDE!" While wielding a toy back scratcher as a weapon.

[@r011ing_thunder6]

@@opensourceis9996 anime is stronger and more powerful than God so yes

[@Hew77]

@@r011ing_thunder6 I agree with anime on your side you r unstoppable

[@jessielee1369]

I'm watching this as a white man; I'm in tears because I'm so proud of the father and his son and the Sensei. This young boy is going to fall in love with both of these men in the right way and for the right reasons. God bless them all. We all need righteous strong men in our lives. This has been a blessing and an inspiration. Thank you gentlemen.

[@alcoyot]

Imagine having a real life Mr Miyagi. Instead of having to figure out every aspect of life on your own the hard way.

[@theencryptedpartition4633]

He is Mr Myagi and Johnny Lawrence combined

[@JohnDoe-ov3kz]

Thank God he didn't approach it like Kreese. For a second there, when he said "why are you crying?" I thought he was about to pull something like "Tears Do Not Belong In This Dojo. Crying is a sign of weakness. We do not train to be weak here. We do not train to be merciful. Enemy deserves no mercy!"

[@gilbertovalenzuela2319]

@@JohnDoe-ov3kz Exactly, the Cobra Kai of Kreese is the total opposite of what they are teaching in this video

[@The44thTexasDude]

Yea.. it Would have been nice to have a dad. But hey we play the hands we're dealt no matter how shit they are. 🤷‍♂️✌

[@JohnDoe-ov3kz]

@@The44thTexasDude Right there with you, man. Was abandoned by both parents and raised by my aunt and uncle. Just remember you can break the cycle.

[@ACR909]

The way this instructor teaches both child and adult is amazing.

[@pooritech]

I'm sure the father doesn't get praise like that often. The man is doing God's work uplifting everyone. Respect.

[@bashostaringatthesky888]

You gentlemen are a the pinnacle definition of role models. Thank you so much for bringing martial arts to young people.

[@nittygritty7034]

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[@PtheTinTHE]

+Random KZbin Watcher I think you should reevaluate your logic.

[@sethhall6200]

+Random KZbin Watcher no one is stealing any culture.

[@bashostaringatthesky888]

Random KZbin Watcher Steal? Who's stealing? No one said either rap or martial arts is the exclusive domain of a race. Don't bring bigotry here, thanks.

[@misster6827]

He's a true teacher that everyone need.

[@karakondzula1388]

I love that trainer man….teaching kids and men. A real role model for black Americans. Regards from Serbia!

[@NBLP7001]

Teaching boys to become men, it's fast becoming a lost art. I applaud these men for the work they do.

[@lightartorias552]

What a great teacher. He doesn’t just condition there bodies, but their hearts.

[@sebastianszymanski8330]

That experience for that boy will live in him forever as a profound experience. I wish I had that as a kid.

[@Sulfen]

I can relate to the boy. Life punched me in the face every day but I still kept going. Why? Because my parents are amazing people. I came to the US as a kid without knowing any English. I lost my friends and belongings and had to start over. I had to learn a new language from the ground up. Then I had to be the first in the family to graduate from high school. I did it. Then as I was trying to be the first to graduate from College I got heart failure. I had to stop my College plans and go to the hospital for treatment. I went through an artificial heart implant and a heart transplant. If it wasn't for my family I wouldn't have survived these major surgeries. Today I'm going back to school and finishing up College, hopefully, without complications. Always love your family because they're the ones that will always carry you when you're down and show you how to carry yourself and your kids later in life.

[@BooRadleyTube]

All the best with your studies, man. If anyone can do it, you can.

[@Sulfen]

BooRadleyTube Thank you. Your words are very uplifting.

[@kalumjones739]

Very much respect, Sir. Keep going, your friends and family are absolutely worth the fight!

[@hellespont5072]

Damn bro, you've had it pretty tough thus far. Now I'm thankful my heart is even functioning as well as it is. After you realise how well off you are to be born in a first world nation, access to education, healthcare, employment etc, it shifts the focus from the things you don't yet have(but desire) to the things you already have (in abundance).

[@henrykim3081]

Hope you the best of luck with your uni and life :)

[@bred9178]

I wish there were more programs like this in my community. my nephew lost his mother to diabetes this year & his father is in prison i really think something like this would benefit him greatly

[@PrimoPete]

This is so wholesome. Men need leadership more than anything and when you see them get it, it hits you.

[@get_your_mood_right_]

That's a man and role model we all need in our lives. This teacher undoubtedly will shape Bruce's life for the better, and his kids after him. What an incredible human being

[@heliosapollyon4391]

This is why I love martial arts. When you have a real mentor teaching it's a beautiful thing. Blood of the lamb ❤️

[@person8834]

Wise man, much respect. Ironically, when any kid is shamed for crying when things get too hard, they get more and more oversensitive and less resilient as they grow up because they’re desperate for that release and self-acceptance. I’m 20 and I’m just now starting to go through the emotional process I should have been allowed to go through when I was this kid’s age 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@WiduliyaComExploretheFuture]

Amazing advise. This is the way we should teach children.

[@DayumQuitPlayin]

Yeah, teach kids that their skin color is going to be a problem for them

[@williammunny9916]

*_Revelation 13.13 He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men. 14 And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived. 15 He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed. 16 He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, 17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. 18 Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666._* _Jesus Christ loves you. Repent and be saved. Only Jesus Christ saves. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family._ .

[@Sandlin22]

You should teach them nonsense about make believe struggles due to race instead of teaching them life is what you make it and will be solely centered on your behavior and personal choices?

[@IndyColtsfan8818]

@@Sandlin22 you triggered?

[@ikr233]

@@Sandlin22 But this is the reality we live in, do you think white and black people are equal? If you think so, you're right. However, some people don't understand this, and the authorities that rule over the world don't either. Every day we see black people in the news or irl being oppressed and treated as a minority. And what do these same authorities do? Campaigns supporting racism? This doesn't help at all. The teacher is right in teaching this to the child, as he is opening his mind and preparing him to live in this childish world.

[@Cave313]

Thank you all again for the words of encouragement. Truly made my morning. Shalom

[@khariperry1505]

Cave313 your an isrealite oh Shalom brotha were Warrior kings ye and I art from tribe of Yudah🐆 to be Known as Judah My name is Khari and means Kingly👑 That i am what is thy Name I'm a Israelite unto brotha and my daddy is to with his Proud👑 Woolly Beard! and were both Awake!👀👂💖🔮🌟 Shalom! brotha

[@TsarOfRuss]

@@khariperry1505 Sallam Allaikum Waramotu Lahi Wa barakatum!

[@williammunny9916]

*_Revelation 13.13 He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men. 14 And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived. 15 He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed. 16 He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, 17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. 18 Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666._* _Jesus Christ loves you. Repent and be saved. Only Jesus Christ saves. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family._ .

[@skyman6936]

The world would be a better place if more boys learned from men like this.

[@hiddenpathwingchun5045]

YHWH bless you. A man is fashioned by his values, but is preserved by his actions. This was a valuable lesson. Your students are blessed. I'm positive this boy will forever remember this selfless guidance. Encouraging to see...

[@Katya_Lastochka]

Some of my best memories as a child was when an adult talked to me one on one and explained a lesson in life. Helping us make sense of all of it is the greatest expression of love.

[@solaceofflame]

I don't know where this dojo is or who this instructor is, but man do I respect the hell out of him. Keep it up.

[@fery211991]

Sensei I’m from México, and your videos really took my heart, you gave me the strength to continue, to be a man, I lost my father 3 years ago and I lost my way, thanks to you I can feel touched again. Please keep doing this for the children because we need more human beings like you, I admire all the passion and love, and care you have for this people. You are a great man !! Never lose your shine!!

[@Vvsleon]

Omg he said the blood and tears of yeshuah jesus i love this guy! Keep it up!!

[@nmoran2046]

Every kid needs to hear that not just a young black man one of the best coaches I’ve ever seen Now I’m crying

[@Amero2323]

I agree but I also noticed he didn't say it was "harder" being a black man, just that it was "hard." I wonder what he'd say to a white kid though.

[@migatinnogokuheincarin7055]

@@Amero2323 the same, but as a Black man he has to face racist people another day, and you must be prepared mentally to face it. But all his teachings is the same whatever color you are.

[@grimmsby3011]

@@migatinnogokuheincarin7055 Everyone faces racism, it all depends on where you are. He might face it in rural Alabama or Louisiana, while white people would face it in urban Detroit or Chicago. But I agree with you on the fact that anyone could learn something from the man, despite their race.

[@migatinnogokuheincarin7055]

@@grimmsby3011 Yep I agree with you, it applies to everyone :D just stated one point of view.

[@gido9467]

@@grimmsby3011 This may be nitpicking, because I know terminology is changing and not everyone is up on it. Probably not the forum to bring it up, either, but eh… I’ll do it anyway. What you’re describing is prejudice, not racism. White people may face prejudice in some places, but prejudice is not the same thing as racism. Racism is systemic. Prejudice can lead to racism if the prejudice becomes backed by law, and power.

[@UxJ7]

I was in tears watching that young man overcome his challenge and conquer his fears. You taught us all that were watching that we too can shatter those emotional barriers. Props to Jason, Bruce and his father. I'll be showing this to my boys in a few years when they are old enough to understand this. "Ego fears the truth"

[@heavenlysheephugshuggingfo1505]

Now that's a good teacher that makes me cry a little bit because I miss my old teacher

[@RykersRange]

This man is such a good teacher, He not only teaches the child about emotion and pushing thorugh it, but also the metaphorical weight of him being a small child until he hits 16 cause hes going to be alot heavier both physically and emotionally/mentally to take care of. But thats why this is important, building that bond and helping them understand. Its so beautiful

[@Junemari]

This is to all father out there who are doing everything possible to teach their boys it’s ok to cry and making them stronger with love! Keep going always spend even 5 minutes a day with your son whether is talking or teaching him something. You are doing just fine, results won’t happen overnight but you’ll be glad in the future.

[@E.Doza_M.D.]

1:57 his speech was so touching that even the door started crying.

[@Frank7489]

He really used this as an opportunity to teach some powerful lessons. What I got from it was to let your emotions have their day so you can move on, that it’s not about avoidance

[@az222881]

I’m a grown man and this made my eyes tear up. How beautiful is this? My respect sensei.

[@xkiller007x8]

For every man saying this is how more people should be then start practicing what you preach and then more people will be like him.

[@ChrisJRSpro]

He’s making men out of these boys. By showing them that men have emotions and we have to accept them to keep moving forward through obstacles in life. Push through and dig deep into your inner power.

[@jordanmc9015]

The connection the Sensei has is amazing. Not simply an instructor, but a real teacher

[@Martin-hb4il]

I commend this teacher, the father, and the child. A great life lesson taught with honour and respect, regardless of race, this is a great dojo. I would be honoured to send my children to learn here.

[@AwesomeeCrew]

When I have my son, he is most definitely coming here

[@seattledelgado7735]

Same

[@sb76117]

I'm a white dude who saw this on reddit and I just want to say that what you're doing is amazing. All of us should be so lucky to have a mentor in their life like you have been to these kids and parents. I'm not religious but the stories of the trials and tribulations in the scriptures have a lot to teach people and you've done a tremendous job helping spread the word in this very unique and very effective method. Godspeed to you and your students. You are making a better future.

[@subratadhar7698]

why are you mentioning that you are white? You are white, I am brown.. those bits of info are completely unnecessary in this context , right? I am agree with the rest. Thank you and have a good day :)

[@squirreltastic-k5v]

@@subratadhar7698 it seems unnecessary but watch how many people will say he can't understand anything due to being white. But yes, the race issue is fucking everything up

[@joeleonard9965]

@@subratadhar7698 I'm pretty sure because it was an all-black school at the time but I have heard he has taken on other kids as well. All he was saying was that it transcended race and touched something all young men hope for. If this was a video of a multi-ethnic martial arts studio and he randomly brought up that he was white, your comment would make a bit more sense. (That being said, I lean much more towards your perspective of not having shoving it in to scenarios where it is irrelevant. The application of race in benign situations while ignoring the ways working class people, who are disproportionatly black and brown, continue to quietly get fucked over drives me insane. So I'm not trying to deny that race is relevant in general as a caveat for other commenters.)

[@jesuschrist579]

@@subratadhar7698 you know why he said it? To pander... To try to do exactly what this Sensai did and label himself by his color... Rather than more important things... That's the problem with our country.

[@marcmauhay]

Whenever I hit rock bottom, I always get back to this video.

[@DorvellTStewart]

Came here after reading Jason‘s book “Cry Like A Man.“ I’m 31 years old (will be 32 in December,) have battled depression, anxiety and PTSD for more than half my life and yet, I find it extremely hard to let my emotions out in healthy ways, if not impossible. To use Jason‘s metaphor of “emotional incarceration,“ I’ve been locked up since my preteen/teen years and although I want to break out of this prison, I have no idea how; that’s how numb I’ve become over the years.

[@FFXI_Addict]

Experiment, friend. Try anything which requires a discipline. Cooking, martial, visual or musical arts. Dancing. Singing. Try writing poetry, even. From your comment, I can tell you are skilled enough with the English language to make something worth reading. Try not to see your emotional trauma as a hindrance. What you have is not a shortcoming, but an array of ammunition. All the pain, agony, vexation and suffering is real and it belongs only to you. Use all of it to create.

[@KevinKJohn]

What a fantastic mentor. He's having an impact on these kids' lives that is going to echo throughout the years.

[@Hakim-9393]

1:50... "Being a black man in this country [...]..." Thank you to prepare a strong and smart/intelligent, proud and respectful generation of black men! From France. Merci de nous préparer une génération de noirs forts et intelligents, fiers êt respectueux! Un frère, de France (Un frère en France).

[@TeaganTFL]

Beautiful human being. World would be a greater place with a few more of him. Good job, Dad! Your son will never forget this

[@_sayandas]

No matter how many dialogues he gives, I love how he accepts reality and decides to fight rather than protesting them.

[@thebullyboutique9497]

Man this brought back memories along with some tears, especially as I remembered being a young man raised by a single mother and trying to figure life out and all the emotional challenges that came with it. Now I have a son who is I’ll be 3 soon and I pray that I can pour the same level of wisdom into his life. Thank You Sir for the words of wisdom and strength.

[@coreymcgonigal9486]

You are a good man sir. I wish I had you in my life when I was 8 yrs old. You are making a difference for all these young strong black men. You should be real proud of yourself, I'm proud of what you are about. I'm going to look into volunteering because you have inspired me sir. I love you, man to man.

[@Gebraheel]

Congratulations to Bruce. You have a heck of a teacher and a great father. Good luck in everything. I'm gonna go be emotional over here for a bit.

[@Cave313]

Gebraheel thank you for the encouragement

[@cheydinal5401]

It's so cool to see how during those 2 minutes the boy went from being despaired, to being calmed down and seemingly genuinely motivated. This instructor seems very empathetic and good at what he's doing, that's a lesson to learn for everyone, regardless of age

[@jacobwestern]

"It's going to take Yashua" what a great mentor.

[@MikeyC82]

This man's students are extremely blessed to have him in their lives. We are in desperate need of good men and spiritual warriors these days.

[@Blackhwk13]

This is the exact message that needs to be taught to boys and young men. Don’t be weak and cry all the time, but never showing emotion is not good. It’s okay to cry, but understand why and push through it and solve it. That’s how you succeed

[@boosterkidrg]

It's okay to cry in situations such as where he is at; with other men that can show him the way and know how to deal with difficult situations and pain...

[@martinmusic6734]

Amen brother. I absolutely love what you’re teaching and what you stand for. Teaching young men self defense, life lessons and the way of Yeshua. These kids need this

[@AesonRose]

Having a coach with wise words, a person that not only knows how to push someone but teach them why they are pushing and how to push it. Amazing Training.

[@MrCmon113]

Training? More like sermon lazily disguised as martial arts class.

[@keitht.ridings9632]

Sensei is teaching real truth. Life is hard so meet it head in. Well done Sensei! You are making a difference that will be felt for the rest of their lives. Much Respect.

[@pineappleman100]

What an incredible lesson you've taught this young man. Our future is looking brighter because of amazing teachers like yourself shaping and molding our younger generation.

[@poopydoodoobritches4780]

i have watched this several times. discipline,masculinity, n genuine love.teaching a boy how to be a man. this is real and powerful. i respect it. we all need these teachings as human beings navigating through such a harsh world. it's inspiring! much love! you are truly a soldier of GOD. LOVE, RESPECT ,HONOR. you make me wanna be a better man and pass it down the line. PROPS

[@mrnatural2674]

This man... i wish i had someone like him in my childhood. And for my children now aswell. A Teacher and a brother 💯💪

[@chrislangston6235]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom and being such a cool person. The world would do better with role models like you.

[@iRaphahell]

How can someone dislike this, I don't understand

[@cccEngineer]

It might be because the power of the lessons doesn't overpower the obvious race-labeling by the instructor.

[@smokinjoe3000]

It's a black man, in a classroom of black kids, with what I assume is a black audience. Are you seriously this fucking stupid? You don't have to shoehorn yourself or your race into everyone's fucking life. Get over your massively insecure self.

[@nisher15]

Feminists..

[@SamJones1337]

I didn't see "race labeling". I saw a man explaining to a boy that he will face challenges in life and that is especially true because he is black. The only way you could deny that is because of privilege you likely don't even realize you have. You might ignore my story but I will share it with you here. I have been in a position where I lived with different sets of black roommates during different semesters in college in a very liberal city. During this time I personally witnessed them being treated differently by police (then I was) on 4 seperate individual occasions. This included while driving, walking down the street, and transporting University owned equipment. The first or second time I could have chosen to remain ignorant and just thought it was situational. However after this continued happening with me present I realized that they live in a very different world than I do. If you don't think that's true, its because you haven't seen it first hand. I have. I know better. I hope you will listen to my story.

[@Cave313]

Exactly brother Sam!

[@ZirahPastel]

this is the teacher we all wanted. And rightfully deserved as kids.

[@OKHSDR]

Yo, I legit started to tear up. This was so beautiful to witness. Much respect to everyone there. The dad setting the example tho... absolutely inspiring.

[@calin073]

Every child, regardless of race, creed or social condition, needs a good father and a good teacher committed to sharing the best inheritance of life for our children: Loving God above all things, loving our neighbor as ourselves and to be strong and courageous in Christ to break every board that comes our way.

[@icxc6523]

that was beautiful and amazing all at the same time. Some real Christian men will come out of this place. God bless you all. Glory to Jesus Christ! Much Respect!

[@smitty_werben_jagermanjensen]

Brother what you taught this child is far more precious than any other good advice anyone else could have given him. I praise God for your heart and life, may He strengthen you to be the man He wants you to be and for the Holy Spirit to guide you to teach these children.