How To "SNAP" Your Karate Strikes! 👊

Learn to achieve snappy strikes and punches - like Bruce Lee or Rika Usami. Try this exercise before your next martial arts class.
The secret is to relax and use your body like whip. That's when you get both speed and power - without wasting energy on muscular strength. It's effortless action.
For this reason, traditional martial arts (like Karate) focus on correct technique and biomechanics. That's why old Japanese masters can generate massive amounts of power despite their age. Because they know how to use their body mechanics.
Remember - martial arts is a skill. It requires attention to detail, many years of hard work and patience. Keep training and never give up!
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WARNING: The advice and movements shown in this video are for informational and educational purposes only. Consult a health professional before engaging in any exercise or martial arts program.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Watch the details of this exercise carefully! 👀 Pay attention to your proprioception (body awareness) as you progress through each level of the exercise (don't skip any step)! 💪 The goal is to perform the final "freestyle" level with complete confidence and amazing "SNAP"! 💥 Let me know if you have any questions? GOOD LUCK!! 🌟 - Jesse

[@214warzone]

1st technique: Diagonal Chop to the Neck. I once saw a skinny guy defeat a more muscular guy in an amateur MMA fight with this technique. He was getting his a$$ kicked to start off the fight, but this attack to the neck can be a knockout blow, especially if you're not wearing any gloves ;)

[@saintronin7633]

One more thing, Sensei! Everytime I do the chop and back hand, I can only hear and feel the air cutting through my hands but I don't hear my flesh grinding. Is that ok or good enough? (I just don't wanna rip my arms off just for that feeling 🤣)

[@JuanECagua]

Hi, may I ask ¿Where can I learn karate from zero? And ¿Can I learn it in this channel? If yes then ¿Which videos? Since there are a lot of videos and I'm really confused.

[@coolboy5428]

Jesse you are a coward and an embarrassment to martial arts. If you have a problem with me saying that I will gladly accept an mma fight with your brother.....or you.............

[@hardiknaruka3067]

Sensei pls reply

[@dimasbramastyo9082]

Sensei I broke my mom's vase while whipping my hand. osss

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Oops! 🤪

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

Yes... Let the hate flow through you.

[@whitewh1]

This is the best explanation of 'snap' I have ever seen. Excellent teaching! Thank you!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks! Great to hear 👍

[@kendricchua]

Well my hand definitely “snapped” when it hit the corner of my dresser...

[@d.hamilton9027]

Duh! Said Homer Simpson.

[@JosePerez-ee8vw]

It happens, get over it . Just do it a little better next time.

[@cliffott9946]

You Never disappoint. This is something I was never taught coming from a Korean system. I knew all of the elements but my comprehension level or " learning curve" definitely angled up with this lesson. This complete principle will now be applied to almost everything I do. My students will benefit. Thank you 👍

[@natantitelbaum6061]

Why is the snap important?

[@avakinzerochill]

​@natantitelbaum6061 he explains it in the vid

[@avakinzerochill]

I learned it in a Korean system.

[@veganwolf3268]

I can't seem to make the whipping sound when I do the exercises, but I can make that sound if I whip a wet towel, so if I record a series of towel whips, I can play that back in sync with the exercise.

[@avinashkarate]

Hey Hi Jesse thanks to share such informative article on this very important topic for kata performance! Actually my Sensei taught me one exercise which is very similar to what you explained... My Sensei used asked me to dry a wet towel by hands before start the kata practice everytime! Initially it was feeling very boring to dry a wet towel but when I actually started using that exercise to perform kata that experience was and is just extraordinary...

[@rafaelprados6509]

Incredible quality in the video!! Excellent lesson Sensei Jesse! Thank you very much!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks! Awesome to hear! Glad you like the new video quality. 😃

[@achillesjav9956]

I can't say anything more than just a wholehearted Thank you Jesse!! Keep up the great Karate work!! :D

[@fmj_79]

What an awesome lesson! Thank you very much, sensei. I've decided to get back to training in the middle of quarantine. Your lessons are helping me getting my body into shape again, but with even more quality than years ago. Can't thank you enough.

[@rocco3377]

ThanQ Jesse, I found this unbelievably helpful. As I have started My Karate Journey later in life (early 40s), I am working into these exercises slowly and listening to my body. I tend to be very rigid with new technique, and need to find a way to quickly loosen my movements/achieve economy of motion. I am starting to use these exercises at home in my everyday routine. Because I am 43 I have to be constantly mindful of my joints and I am looking for the best exercises to achieve results with as little stress on my joints as possible. But I am very motivated and training as hard as possible without injury(knock on wood), as injury would cause me to take healing time off, and over 40 healing time is very long. ;)

[@cassiuslives4807]

This video was a missing piece in a puzzle that I had been collecting for years. That someone so young had this piece is quite inspiring. Perhaps one day we can meet and I will share the other pieces

[@d.hamilton9027]

Humm, I this Snap lesson will my Okinawan Ueuchi Ryu style by removing tension and creating a better arm and leg flow. This is good.

[@luvlife2786]

Outstanding video. I like the way you keep advising of staying relaxed. During training we were always reminded to stay relaxed. This is a great exercise and great demonstrations.In the upper levels we were then taught breathing techniques.

[@212southsherman]

I have asked many instructors to describe how this SNAP is achieved. Fifty years later, this is the best explanation ever. In fact, I highly suspect that I might be able to use these concepts in my mediocre golf swing.

[@aequitasification]

This breaks it down really clearly. Thank you for taking the time to convey it in an easy to understand fashion.

[@ridgerover8347]

Push ups! Push ups are the easiest and most satisfying way to develop snap for kata and any form. Start slow and work up. Its the fastest way to develop snap also.

[@abdullahimran8930]

Hey jesse I WAS WAITING FOR YOUR UPLOAD FINALLY IT IS HERE, I WAS BORED FOR THE PAST 5 DAYS WAITING FOR YOU, ALHAMDULILLAH U UPLOADED YAYAYYAYAY

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Hey, thanks for waiting! This video took me longer to make because it was so detailed. Glad you liked it! 👍

[@abdullahimran8930]

@@KARATEbyJesse ohh trust me, I didn't like it, I LOVED IT, oof the detail was beatiful, I am a HUGE fan, like as huge as the Pacific ocean, man ur awesome Masha Allah, idc if your a big youtuber or not, what matters is your content!! Thank you Jesse!!

[@chiarahenry]

Possibly the most inspiring video I watched thus far, no more robocop feeling kata for me, thanks Jesse!

[@brunocaroortega3146]

Excelent job at adressing anatomical, fisiological and kinesiological concepts in such an easy way to understand. Thanks from Peru, you are a referent for me.

[@sallywarner6023]

This is brilliant! Thank you! Keep doing what you're doing. We all benefit from your knowledge.

[@Sky-Child]

A very interesting excersize and concept. I am finding your videos break down things which I don't pick up in class. Hoping that I can use these to relax and improve my moves, whether I get "snap" or not

[@WimR999]

Great video. We practised it yesterday evening during training. I try to visualize the tanden as a small ball with erything else in the body turning around it. A bit like a gyroscoop inside me. It helps me to loosen up the hip joints and transfer the power from the tanden to the rest of the body.

[@Julio-wd4xl]

This is great Sensei! I’ll try them for later’s training. You make it so simple and easy to learn for us. More power Sensei Jesse. Oss🙏🏼

[@zeusolympus3185]

I'm so happy with the way you explain this technique. Now I can pass it on. Again thank you for sharing.

[@juanitakapp4250]

Loved it! Very technical and relaxing in a way :) Thank you!

[@ciute1679]

"The Drop" is very hard for me. (relaxing my muscles actively in general) but I keep working on that. I think this technic will make everybody a better karate student. Thx for sharing!

[@codexena1]

Thank you for these tips! I get a snap but been using my hips. This is much better. 25 years of doing martial arts and this is new! As I always say we are always learning if your mind is open. Again thank you!

[@mohammadmahdishafiee7996]

that’s exactly what i need.please make part two

[@NCC1964]

Congratulations Jessy for the specific video. Excellent. Very few know and less explain these exercises. Oss

[@kevingibbard240]

Perfect for delivering powerful cuts with weapons!

[@parthvyas2038]

thank u jesse love your vids

[@aymanrhellab7402]

This video is gold for karate guys or fighter that are too stiff i git waaaay faster through your relaxation dxercices and tips thank you

[@johndondertman1502]

Amazing video, thanks Sensei Jesse. I will use this workout before my next karate class.

[@shino2366]

Thanks for the awesome explanation Jesse-san!!

[@OulunShukokai]

Good exercises! I´ve been doing and teaching similar exercises several years. Nice to watch your video with clear explenations.

[@RAVENBLADE1]

Very very good video. Broken down thoroughly and easily. Makes so much sense. I love all your videos. They really help me with Karate.

[@bucknakedbullfrog]

Excellent video!!!!! Thank You!

[@navyadham9082]

Amazing video often people think that if they have a better gee they can have more sound but that's not true it just comes from relaxing the whole body

[@luisguilherme5541]

eu amei esse conteúdo. muito obrigado, Jesse !!!!

[@GC-wt2ne]

Thanks for sharing this … I have been searching a long time for this. Very useful👍

[@jamesdevine6452]

😃 Excellent Sir I thought a similar lesson, but focused on generating power hitting with stick and the importance of using the whole body from the feet, hips, core, shoulder and into the arm, hand and finally stick not just the shoulder and arm. I did not explain it as well but I got the message across. Thank you for sharing as always.

[@okamikratos7688]

I am constantly too tense during my practice and my Sensei never forget to remember me this thing.. I think that I have not even the idea of what means to be relaxed! I hope this exercises can help me to improve.

[@AddMan-gs9em]

Another amazing vid. Sensei keep going ... ;-)

[@JoelleWhiteKarateMama]

Thanks for this video!

[@katorah_]

Excellent teaching method for relaxation. I felt a little silly doing them but it was a great way to practice sinking into the ground and relaxing the shoulders

[@troy3462]

Thank you for this video! It is very helpful.

[@nokia5359]

Oh my God, i think i finally found my golf swing here, in a karate lesson. Weight shifting, torso separation, tension free arm swinging etc... They are all here. THANK YOU. I will have to replay this 20 times before attempting this snapping drill. Right now. Hopefully i can snap my club head in a month or two ( after 16 years of playing and trying.) Thanks again 👍

[@giuliamoretti3823]

Excellent lesson! Thank you so much Sensei...Oss. ...from Italy💯

[@aguslugiman9067]

Great info sensei...thousand thanks !

[@calvinrionnaidoo9728]

This is really valuable to me. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@victorrubahimbya1124]

This was a very powerful presentation...even your voice was very strong and lethal

[@zackmorrison207]

Cool video man you are a very good karate teacher I love you This video is very gooooooooooood 😊😊😊

[@thomas35835]

This is an aspect of what many chinese martial arts would define as internal power. Great explanation!

[@Pfernan1986]

Thanks, sensei Jesse! This is great!

[@subhadeepgan]

Thank you ❤️

[@brianrick7757]

Thanks for clear explanation. I am sure that improves overall body power and speed, and would be interesting to see what impact that move produces on opponent or target, so it would be interesting you to make video on that.

[@simonorellana8990]

Thanks for the explication it's really interesting concept

[@ernestobarragan6105]

Very interesting!! Thanks a lot

[@jimradford9540]

Will def try this to get my ageing body moving ! Very dynamic These moves reminded me of Andre Bertel's karate .. Osu Thanks for the video

[@nrusimha11]

You are a good teacher.

[@satheeshkumar6865]

Excellent. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@KARATEbyJesse]

You’re welcome 🙏

[@sea-ra9995]

Jesse san , I get back to this video after 1 year and this is still one of the best exercise videos you have ever shared.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you!

[@cliffbooth4576]

Doin Taekwondo in my university, but I always love to learn karate. Sadly there's no dojo close to our area in manila, so I just learn in here. Keep up the good work Sensei! Oss!

[@edwardleonard3072]

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[@user-qr5dh2mg9d]

I do kyokushin karate for 5-6 months now, im an white belt almost in 1 month orange belt, you inspired me to do karate and training for black belt:]

[@grndragon7777777]

Awesome video thank you. The best karate teacher on KZbin

[@rcruzkarateteam2801]

Good job, Jesse! That's the core of my work as a karate coach following my Sensei Yoshimi Inoue's legacy. おめでとうございます！

[@manojkandampully8521]

Excellent training system.. thank you sensei Jesse for posting this video..

[@KARATEbyJesse]

You're welcome! Thanks.

[@sharatsharma8273]

Excellent video.snap is my favourite.the uncoiling of the latent into the dynamic,the whiplash is the essence(the soul) of a great powerful fluid strike.just like a snakes strike. Phenomenal speed can be generated by this lashing uncoiling & most essentially speed brings power. Hip supported snap punches & kicks(total jerkless fluid movement) are a wholesome rewarding experience & a nightmare for the oppn.the dynamic hip supported speed snap has great breaking powers.it requires practice & individual rythm. The sound of gi can fascinate but lead you into illusions.that was a very pertinent issue you have brought up. This is asoul of karate kind deep video.and yes,it always brings back the memories of the great snap master,Bruce Lee. Thanks for bringing up this very important aspect.

[@ReinkeDK]

Have to say, your videos are AMAZING. After about 25 years break, i started to train Shotokan Karate again, this time with my daugther. I once was a 4 kuy, but started from 10th again of course. Now focusing on the technics and health parts way more than just getting a new belt. And your videos are really really insightful. Keep up the amazing work,!

[@andybume]

same history!

[@9510dark]

Thanks, Jesse.

[@alextinsley9117]

Nice lesson, Jesse. As always, as a fellow traditional karate-ka, I always appreciate someone who represents the art in such a truthful, no nonsense, and accurate way. For those out there who are interested in seeing more brilliant examples of this concept applied (don't worry, these are not financially competing KZbinrs), I recommend searching out these two names: Andre Bertel, and Rick Hotton. Two other amazing karate-ka who masterfully demonstrate relaxation and "spap" and their relationship to power. Thanks again, Jesse! A -

[@tiger97.17]

Jesse, U're the best...👍🏾

[@steebo7883]

Nice attention to detail great video !! *Deep Bow*

[@darnellarocca6484]

That was an awesome technique!! I’m practicing this everyday now.

[@georgejustin72]

Thank you for sharing about snapping. I will apply this kind of exercise into my kihon, kata and kumite. Ossu!!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Good luck and enjoy 😄👊👍

[@ravikanthsoni]

Very helpful. I'll use these always wondered how to get that snap. Very nicely explained.

[@austinewanga]

Awesome...great lesson.

[@jmsjms2735]

How simple at the end. Yet, took me years to figure it out intuitively, watching Japanese instructors. At that time- back in 70's, even our Sensei must have disovered it the same way as he also believed the snap was all about the gi. I have never seen it taught this way. Many thanks. Something to keep in mind for the next life - I am past 70 now.

[@tatsumaki9397]

Thank you for the great information

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ajithdesilva4280]

Thank You for sharing your hard earned Knowledge Freely for the Benefit of Greater Amount Appreciate thanks again.

[@juandadamo]

Love all the careful explanation, I arrive to this video after seeing one of stretching. I'm actually an aikidoka and we practice through similar principles barehand movements and bokken practise. Like fictional Miyagi sensei said "Good teacher!, Jesse sensei" :-)

[@Galfano923]

obrigado pelo ensinamento

[@otutut]

Priceless

[@jayf4612]

Thank you for the wonderful tips here. I think if done a few times a week it can enhance your impact power without even noticing the improvement. Just my opinion. There are some similar exercises I've seen some Shaolin kung fu practitioners use.

[@dhanvantariayurvedadrbalu4396]

It will helps everyone in sports really...thank you master oss...

[@basileusrex8643]

he really blessed us.that snap gotta.crush em

[@slyralph2428]

I'm starting shotokan karate tomorrow. I've been wat hung your videos for the last couple weeks. They have been very helpful and encouraging. Also find your accent very cool

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks! Good luck 😄

[@Von_D]

Me: You got a war face? Let me see your war face! Thumbnail: Fantastic as always. I don't do karate, but I'm getting back into my own taekwondo training during the quarantine.

[@gabudecastro5840]

thank you

[@joaothomazini]

Outstanding

[@s1siskov959]

so cool when you here your own choping sound! :D thanks

[@silentsamurai6622]

I will test it in my Karate Seminar this Weekend:)

[@agskinner2009]

Very nice video. I wish I still had my joints in good shape to practice it. :)

[@salvosensei1]

Ok,good work,thank you sensei🙏👍👏👌👊 oss

[@warhawksmemories3071]

This should help me a lot. No matter what style I do they say I'm very tensed and stiff even though I feel relaxed already. I'm going to focus on speed now like when I was younger

[@baseparkour1111]

I have been appreciating the level and quality in your videos this month, I did not know this channel was available until now. Thank you for the dedication and time you give to the education of others through service. I also wanted to inquire about your Seishin shirt. The cut, side and back lines as well as material looks like it has a detailed approach as well. Movement is very important to me but so is clothing design and appearance as a professional. I could not find this version of shirt on the Seishin website and wondered if you might be able to assist with locating. 押忍

[@k.sabarinathan1207]

you are a good master :)

[@aiyahuntacheimumbi236]

The alternating Forehand/Backhand motion is the traditional way to use a speed bag in Boxing as well. You're eventually supposed to circle the bag synchronizing your hands and feet. Wood chopping was also is used to teach snapping as the motion is similar. I see many similarities between older classical Boxing and Karate. It even included hand conditioning and development before the spread of hand wraps in the 1920's.

[@dwifredmi5938]

Do this exercise for couple month for quick result, or just train well for few years. Both will give you the snap.

[@gilbertoatienza2096]

Thank you Sensei for teaching me a very valuable lesson. Now I can snap and my joints are snapped as well.