I Fought The Best KUDO Fighter In Japan (Real Sparring)

[@KARATEbyJesse]

What martial art should I try next? 💪

[@alexithegamer8313]

boxer

[@MdMd-oo4cm]

muay thai

[@Funny1budgie]

Kick boxing

[@razorslice99]

Sport Karate WKF and Olympic style

[@Marietavelarde]

Do taekwondo!

[@ArcanePath360]

Did you really miss the opportunity to say "Kudos for winning?"

[@OKശരിbye]

Damn he kudo done better

[@Rocket-rs1eb]

Rofl 😂

[@loristronci4897]

Kudo shoulda woulda

[@pauloribeiro1303]

Hahahah

[@glauciogonzales]

I think our friend Jesse need do more Brazilian Jiu-jitsu with Oliver ^^...

[@blaupunk123]

I love Jesse for never winning except when he feels he really has to prove a point. Humble is the way of the warrior.

[@steamer2k319]

It reminds me of the Food Network show: Throwdown with Iron Chef Bobby Flay. Flay can kick @ss in the kitchen but the show was more about highlighting various masters within the context of their respective niches. Oftentimes, Bobby would "lose" the throwdown but he was always very gracious.

[@kevinsconcealment870]

Going around beating people up for your youtube videos would be kind of a dick move... And a lousy way to showcase other people's styles.... And a lousy way to get invited....

[@yuwmelon3868]

The ability to hold back is stronger than the ability to win. Jesse knows it.

[@lollwhyy4370]

Not only that..self awareness

[@I_am_Deliverer]

Yes he’s learnt a lot in his journey. He wasn’t always like that remember. We all learn in life if we’re prepared to go beyond the limits of comfortable position, ego / mind and body.

[@campo111]

Just started Kudo after more than 20 years of Goju Ryu, saw this video and then... "Oh shiet, that's my sensei right next to Jesse!" Great content as always buddy

[@KARATEbyJesse]

That's awesome!

[@Haiseisgone]

i would love to join this dojo tbf

[@with_outany_videos6182]

Fun thing I started Kudo after Goju Ryu too) After 3 years of practicing I started to question myself more and more often, why can't I protect my head properly? Switched to Kudo and never regretted

[@phanthomboy3]

Goju guy here, how did that experience help you transition to Kudo? Also did you find anything different other than the obvious?

[@with_outany_videos6182]

@@phanthomboy3 I had to relearn a lot. To punch with your shoulder covering chin, not lowered, to move in a different stance and in a different way - in Goju Ryu technique and movement were more fencing like Interesting, I had to learn again how to parry, despite it was the main way to defend in Goju Ryu. And I had to relearn a lot more... Of course, I learned how to punch and kick in Goju, conditioned my body and it was very helpful, but in general traditional martial arts are very different from combat sports Goju Ryu was very helpful when I learned fencing, because the way you move in Goju Ryu is almost the same as in fencing, and I'm saying about not only eastern kobudo, but also European martial arts Even logic in some Goju Ryu kata is very fencing-like For example you punch with lowered shoulders in karate to make your body like a strong rigid structure. Your have to maintain same structure with a longsword. You can't cut or parry properly with raised shoulders.

[@bangchi566]

her voice is like a princess but her skills is just ☠☠☠

[@philippek149]

Yes, you better don't mess with her. She teaches you the value of showing respect through love and gratitude, but she also has the power to break your nose easily

[@FuryoTokkosho]

So you watched shogun episode 9? Mariko Puts Ishido in His Place

[@FuryoTokkosho]

Or Empress Masako (then Crown Princess) of Japan gave a speech in English? Maybe it is just this zen like carefulness and trying to be mindful in speaking that looks shiny like a princess

[@Foreveryone445]

She not gonna let you hit little bro

[@bangchi566]

@@philippek149 Sure thing!

[@adamyasingh3713]

6:14 with the Helmet:💀😈✊🏼 Without the Helmet:❤🥰🤗

[@adrianoribeiro1449]

😂😂😂indeed

[@JhdVgd]

🤣

[@MrTheil]

Kudo’s an underrated style. A beautiful combination of Kyokushin and Judo

[@dundee1080]

Not only - Boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, kickboxing as well.

[@toyoseries]

​@@dundee1080I heard it even got some influence from nipon kempo as well

[@abbisgm3453]

@@dundee1080 it does not have BJJ it has JIU JITSU JAPANESE JIU JITSU from the family of Koryū budō why does people dont get the right info? also bjj Parenthood is Kodokan Judo, Jujutsu, Wrestling is more like a modern version of judo.. stop reading some crazy guru telling some weird fake info..

[@IPlayApex]

@@abbisgm3453THANK YOU I WAS GONA SAY THIS

[@guitarnoob989]

@@abbisgm3453 wrestling is older than karate or judo. wrestling has been around for thousands of years.

[@lenovosmenovo3709]

Jesse has no ego. What a great example he sets.

[@djsangre]

A friend of mine competed in the Kudo World Championship in Japan twice. He told me about the helmet-gloves combination that a lot of injuries usually suffered are on the thumbs because of that design, more than on the knuckles like people may think. But anyway, Kudo is awesome: a perfect blend of Karate and combat sports.

[@iaindonald7302]

I train Muay Thai and most people would say Muay Thai is the most effective striking for any scenario it's used... But recently I've taken notice to Karate and Kudo and how they have *distinctively* different style of kick and punches from the boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai general realm of which generally steer more towards Muay Thai for striking combat. It's so cool to see there is another equally effective, completely different answer to MMA combat, that is heavily underrated and has style! And that would include Kudo, Judo, Karate, and even Taekwondo elements.

[@TroyIndureTillTheEnd]

@@iaindonald7302Same thing I’ve seen but instead of Kudo. I came into contact of Sambo FIRST because, later I was introduced into Kudo. Sambo is also very underrated especially in the US and the way they blended Boxing/Muay Thai into some crazy standing Judo/Wrestling throws is amazing.

[@filipcesnjak2944]

Kudo is combination of Kyokushin Karate (full contact karate) and old school Judo (Judo with ground fighting) ... MMA in a Judo gi and Kyokushin mentality... OSU

[@stickgarrote8582]

Ne-waza hasn’t gone anywhere. Modern judo has plenty of ground game, it’s just not in the regulation competitions because IJF hates Judo.

[@sirseigan]

There is a variant of Judo called "Kosen Judo" which developed in the early 1900s at the technical universities (called Kosen in Japan). It is more focused on the Newaza and allow longer time on the griund the standard Judo ruleset. The origin of BJJ can be traced back to Kosen Judo. There is a trend to rediscover Kosen Judo.

[@dylan_krishna_777]

@@sirseigan Thats true man. Kano Jigoro was teaching Kano Jiu Jitsu in Kodokan on 1882 (Kodokan was founded on 1882) Kano Jiu Jitsu = Kitō-ryū (For throwing techniques) + Tenjin Shin'yō-ryū(Ne Waza) + Kano own inventions + Pro techniques took from other Ryu Maeda took up Kodokan Judo on 1895 The truth is Kosen schools started holding judo competitions in 1898 (before Maeda left Japan) ( Kosen Schools was practicing Kano Jiu Jitsu and original Kodokan rules) But, Kano Jigoro found that many of the weak students tended to do Pull Guard to avoid getting thrown, and of course a big amount of ne waza fights. Kano was mad about that (Jigoro Kano was reportedly unsatisfied with kosen rules, and was quoted in 1926 as believing that kosen judo contributed to create judokas more proficient at winning sport matches at the cost of being less skilled at self-defense.) That's why, Kodokan changed its competitive ruleset, restricting ground fighting and entries in 1925 and replacing draws for decision victories or yusei-gachi in 1929. So, after the rules were changed, there are two different rules, Kodokan rules and Kosen rules (original Kodokan rules) After the rules changed in Kodokan, Jigoro Kano gave Kano Jiu Jitsu a name as "Judo". So, what exactly that Maeda taught to Gracie was Kano Jiu Jitsu. Now, people are confusing about Kosen Judo and BJJ is because the Kosen Judo is still preserve its original rules that is similar to BJJ rules, that induces the emphasis on ground techniques.

[@JM-cv5ic]

Awesome

[@barrygroeneveld6901]

Nice combination. I practiced both Kyokushin and BJJ (I still practice BJJ) and I always thought: these arts should be combined. Well it seems that Kudo is the answer. Although in my opinion the groundwork of Oliver's opponent was quite poor, compared to real BJJ.

[@sonofromel]

Kudo took "make Karate complete again" to heart.

[@adandyguyinspace5783]

Karate has always been a complete system. Sport karate is not.

[@sonofromel]

@@adandyguyinspace5783 that was Jesse's point that I was referring to.

[@Sbv-25]

So basically, MMA with a helmet and a gi. Oliver might’ve gotten the win but Vilius was a worthy foe for him

[@loristronci4897]

Ollie also wasn't wearing a gi, although his dominance was given by his higher level of grappling. Vilius does grappling techniques as part of kudo, Ollie trains jujitsu as a separate art. On top of that MMA background will also include way more wrestling.

[@yaqeenlangeveldt]

​@@loristronci4897 I like to look at it as a street fight/self defense and what will work better, obviously when you walking around or doing your everyday thing you not wearing gi, so I feel like it was more realistic. At the same time if those two had to meet in a street fight Ollie could've most probably gotten knocked out from the head kick if they weren't wearing a helmet.

[@Deathbystrudel]

That kick looked like it would knock him out if he wasn't wearing head gear

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

​@@Deathbystrudel He didn't kick him that hard, either. The Kudo helmet is mostly there to keep from getting cut and broken bones, not to prevent a knockout.

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

​@@loristronci4897 There's a huge span of variation when it comes to the experience and skills in grappling of Kudo ka and they'll acknowledge it. There are those with specific training in wrestling or judo or sambo (combat sambo rules also being similar to Kudo) and those with just enough to get by and they can stall on the ground. This instructor looked to be in the 60-isj percentile of that and/or he wasn't going whole hog.

[@thattrickytrickster612]

Kudo, in my humble opinion, is the most effective version of Karate simply because they spar and pressure test more. I can even see a lot of the bunkai applications happening in real time as they fight.

[@Greatshadowfighter]

Kyokushin and Uechi ryu are at least as effective as Kudo if not more, but it will depend on the teacher and yourself how strong you will get. But I think out of all karate styles these three are the best.

[@Thq-ff8wz]

@@Greatshadowfighter kyokushin is DEFINITELY not more effective than Kudo. Uechi ryu depends on the school, but the vast majority can't hold a candle to it. Kudo is literally Japanese MMA on steroids. Not much else comes close.

[@jean4j_]

True in some ways, I've done a bit of Kudo. Keep in mind that kata aren't for street fighting or sparring but for self defense. There's a difference.

[@StrikingMachine]

Kudo seems to be much better than americanized tkd. sorry if that offends anyone..

[@Greatshadowfighter]

@@Thq-ff8wz Well, then you obviously didn’t practice or know much of Kyokushin. It’s literally regarded as the most brutal and hardest style out of all karate styles, because unlike in Kudo they don’t have helmets and have any form of protection in fights resulting in very battle hardened body. The attacks are also way more devastating as in Kudo. Uechi ryu is the most self defense orientated karate style focusing solely on simple but maximal effective techniques. Kudo has more techniques and covers a wider range of techniques as the other two like ground fighting but it focused too much on the combat sport aspect rather than the martial arts aspect hence its inferior to Kyokushin and Uechi ryu, because like MMA it trains soll under a rule set Systeme which is not realistic in a real fight.

[@posapop27]

I love that you and your brother are BFFs. My favorite vids are when ya’ll are together 🥰

[@OverSooll]

Jesse demonstrated humility and respect by not overpowering his smaller opponent and letting her shine, same thing with Oliver, that's a high level of Budo and personal evolution, setting the example for us all.

[@koborkutya7338]

they did a demo, not fighting for life. His purpose was to demo the style not who could survive a lethal fight.

[@wudanschallenge1612]

yes... really looked great when the fight is predetermined....

[@jayzm7749]

Yeeeees!! finally a Kudo fighter video 😭😭😭 It's almost like a full version of kyokushin, Jujutsu and Judo because they allow head punch, groin kicks and ground fights

[@KempoWarrior1954]

She comes across as humble and no ego tripping ❤ I like her.

[@rns7426]

Jesse be like “yeah that’s my brother a UFC fighter, he gonna take the top dude. Me, ima take that 108lbs girl right there, LETS GO!”😂

[@tenpennygrim5884]

Also, Jesse dialed his power and aggression down to about 5% so she could easily win.

[@iaindonald7302]

​@@tenpennygrim5884I wouldn't say so. This just looks like a regular spar. You can tell he is holding back but she is also holding back, but in a more natural/comfortable looking way imo. In sparring you are not trying to hurt your opponent badly, but intense enough to acknowledge and feel where things land etc. anyway just saying he didn't give her an easy win and that this looks like a regular spar imo

[@crissalazar8870]

@@iaindonald7302it does looks like they’re both holding back, because Jesse’s bigger than her, and Ayumi because she’s a Kudo champion

[@vannthemannjohnson]

Yes Genuine interest Cross marketing

[@joncarolyn]

I felt second hand embarrassment watching them fight. The footwork especially.

[@benreiter7218]

This is so fun. I practiced Kudo for several years in Osaka. It was very intense, but an excellent way to gain practical skills, with the built in respect and hierarchy of the traditional Japanese martial arts style. It works excellent if you have experience in some other form of martial arts to ground your technique and branch off from, IMHO. I would love to continue! Thanks for this content!

[@werewolf74]

She is very good at striking then getting off the line immediately making counter strike hard. Very humble. Awesome.

[@werewolf74]

@JesseEnkamp-f2d how about no. you are not the real @KaratebyJesse ? Im gonna tag you both to raise awareness.

[@glauciogonzales]

Oh,I´m doing Kudô! Friend, you are always positively surprising me! I'm graduating into style.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Happy to hear that!

[@omaraguirregajardo5806]

so humble in the sparring Jesse, holding back your power, congrats!

[@kenancomer4315]

Dude, Kudo is badass. Thanks for exposing us to so many cool new sub categories of martials arts. We love it!!!

[@Emcron]

as someone who's done Ashihara for nearly 20yr, I appreciate how Kudo basically adds back everything we're disallowed in sparring, yet includes some safety equipment and adds on ground combat.

[@playmotion.trailer]

This was not "a karate man vs a kudo girl" this was a nice karate nerd vs a kudo champion : not exactly the same thing ! Anyway, you probably outmatch her in force and didn't attack too hard but ... what a speed she had ! Thank you very much for this amazing video.

[@herbertrealtor]

Agreed, she is fantastic in Kudo, but it is clear that he was holding back and if he did grappled her, she would have lost.

[@allysonmcgrory2180]

He's very respectful 😊

[@playmotion.trailer]

@@allysonmcgrory2180 and that's why we love him : the common misconception about martial artists saying they are muscled stupid mysoginistic brutes are wiped in these videos by his smiley and gentle behaviour.

[@iaindonald7302]

​@@herbertrealtorImo she was also holding back in force of strikes due to it being a sparring match, in which you want to avoid hurting your opponent badly but also maintain speed etc. Overall great match between them either way, but don't wanna take much striking cred from the Kudo lady

[@AzNightmare]

*lol, his kicks looked half speed. It was comical. It's never good putting a male vs a female because the male in these type of videos will definitely hold back due to respect.*

[@riversideview1801]

I wasn't aware of this style of martial art, which seems like an excellent hybrid style and is really full on. Love this video, thank you

[@LtFrankDrebbin]

Jesse, you are such a gentleman. Seeing you go so lightly even against a pro.

[@Bri_an]

This karate style is so realistic. It's like fighting in the street somehow and MMA

[@thunderkatz4219]

Karate has been realistic

[@sisisisi1111]

Karate has always been real, yes, but what he meant by realistic is maybe "applicable" You don't want to be out there in a side alley, about to get mugged und throw your Katas out ​@@thunderkatz4219

[@dundee1080]

​@@thunderkatz4219Proven time and time again otherwise.

[@adandyguyinspace5783]

@@dundee1080So I guess that’s a wrap, a handful of fights where karate lost means karate will never win anything ever again no matter what. I guess BJJ will never work again considering it has lost as well. In addition to Muay Thai and just about every other fighting style.

[@nickregnier1]

Really good to watch Jesse Sensei and I love the mutual respect everyone has. It is very positive and Kudo seems to offer very good balance with old and new together retaining the Budo spirit. The Female Teacher is very humble and yet lethal with excellent rhythm and good mastering of space where to get out and in for strikes. I really enjoyed watching this video! Thank you!!

[@kudoista]

Thank you Jesse for introducing Kudo to a wider audience. I spent several years exploring different martial arts, but never finding one that fulfilled all my wants, until I came to Japan and discovered Kudo. For me it has been the perfect blend of traditional martial arts philosophy with modern practical fighting skills. Even after 20 years of practice I still feel this art has so much to offer and to continue learning from.

[@rocendocedanorodriguez8349]

I been waiting for this video for a longtime sensei, i love It!! Kudo it's what all Martial arts should be, a combination of traditional and new forms and the mindset of budo, sensei Ayumi give us a very wise words 🥋

[@GLASSGHOSTHUNTERS]

She seems like such a sweet person. Happy, humble and just enjoying life.

[@arnoldvezbon6131]

Also contributing to the extinction of Japanese by not having babies.

[@RicoImp3]

I believe the founder of Kudo was inspired by Jon Bluming and even invited him to Tokyo a few times to give seminars. One of them is on KZbin.

[@bongkem2723]

oh i miss the old style Karate gloves (same as the Kudo gloves in this video) we used for sparring and competing 20+ years ago !!

[@testingbls]

Wow, this looks like so much fun, contact but with safety. Thanks for sharing. I love the budo mindset, but I also enjoy sparring. Hope I can try kudo sometime.

[@AaronJustice]

My family and I are so thankful 🙏🏼 for the content you create. You have a fun and happy way of breathing life into martial arts for the whole world to see. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey. ✌️

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you! 🙏

[@darthocclus9417]

Happy to see Jesse finally trying out Kudo! Kudo has always been a crucial part of my life as I've been doing it since I was a little kid and it certainly shaped me into a man I am now, so seeing it getting love from all over the world brings a smile on my face

[@ilyassnejjar6195]

Oliver is really good. That head twist hiza guruma to guilloutine choke 4:30 is something I'm going to try often from now on.

[@notevenalex]

Thanks for highlighting that. I'm gonna try that from now on too

[@ilyassnejjar6195]

@notevenalex Welcome bro. It's a very practical sequence.

[@CryptoX-kr3wu]

Kudo is probably one of the best styles to learn actual fighting for the streets.

[@mb2776]

Damn, that helmet is really good, also for other styles of martial arts. I train pencak silat, we teach attack to the eyes as integral part of our moves. That helmet would provide a more realistic training!

[@asian432]

My exposure to Kudo was revealing---that was when I was younger. Now, I am older, my Kali experience complements each other. Thanks for the video, Jesse.

[@sirmeon1231]

Fascinating style! I am always excited to see you try new things! 🤗 Kudo looks interesting to me!

[@edwardbopheka7475]

I like the way their training is conducted, it does not only focus on Traditional karate but also on real life applications

[@krytycznyskaut3450]

Jessie was nice and went light on her

[@jrzlz]

that's why he regret.

[@cvz8849]

His reach would make it unfair in a full fight. Great video!

[@loristronci4897]

I've never seen Jessie not go light. The man always hides his skills when he spars. He is incredibly nice and humble. It's only when you see him demo a technique or a weapon that he turns it on. And hot damn when he does.

[@ilyassnejjar6195]

​@@loristronci4897 You can see a bit of his serious sparring skills against Sensei Seth in that video when they sparred in 14 arts. Jesse was being playful and chill as usual, but when it came to Karate style sparring he turned it on. Check it out !

[@user-sh9ww1yk1y]

@@cvz8849 More about the strenght difference, most likely

[@_oriTech_]

geezuz, this is great. some rly kind words at the end and this is, for me, what i thinking by myself. im not a kudo guys, im into classic ("traditional") taekwondo but these just names for something, ive joined a lot of martial arts classes in the past, and also was 9 years into shotokan and if there is a place with good ppl and a good atmosphere i would stay, doesnt matter what stand on the shield above the entry. if this dojo would be around my corner i would like to visited and enjoy it. rly nice video, as always.

[@DrFrankLondon]

How would you compare Kudo to Kyokshin, Jesse? I have been a Kyokshin practitioner for 42 years, started when I was 5 and now I am 47. There are obvious differences but they are using head protection, leg protectors and very thin gloves, something I am not used to at all, neither am I used to fighting on the ground, so that would be a very huge difference. Ha en riktig flott dag vidare!

[@kudoista]

Kudo evolved from Kyokushin so there are many similarities , particularly in the budo mindset and in the formal structure of training practice. However the inclusion of grappling and head strikes makes it technically very different. The fighting range, the type of strategies and techniques employed etc. are very different to Kyokushin. But for Kyokushin practitioners it is a very comfortable MMA style to transition into.

[@ShaunStephens777]

She sounds so sweet, for someone who can literally kick anyone’s butt

[@Vazlist]

I'm guessing Takashi Azuma brought "osu" with him from his extensive experience in Kyokushin when he started what became Kudo

[@dimensionworks]

"Osu" embodies the spirit of persevering and enduring through challenging situations, representing respect, courtesy, and patience. It is used as a greeting to instructors and seniors, as well as to show determination during practice and training.

[@TheBetoPira]

wow!! Never heard about this martial art. I loved it!!

[@artemianasb4727]

I was waiting for this video for all summer after camp

[@arberreka2242]

Upvoted this one! This video is a good one! Keep it up Jesse.

[@49ers_red_and_gold2]

I never heard of Kudo, interesting. 🤩

[@user-cz7wp4jz6n]

"When you accept yourself, you can accept the others", even if you don't want to live with them. And to praise yourself even when you feel so bad. Because you are here. True and beautiful words, by the hard way of Budo.

[@Young-Spider-VNZLA]

Buen video Jesse Saludos desde esta parte del mundo 😃👍

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Muchas gracias 👍

[@MartinJBDJ]

Wow. That style is hardcore! Your videos continue to be entertaining and informative.

[@s.r.bgaming7440]

0:45 He won against Sohail Khan 😢😢 from India. India will definitely dominate in Kudo in a few years, that's my word as a Indian🇮🇳

[@MrPrice2U]

What a change in character the female sensei displays. Fierce warrior, yet gently and open-hearted in the interview section. That is what it's all about.

[@mieszkowisniewski835]

Wow this is a style for me... Thanks for sharing video and experiences :)

[@mieszkowisniewski835]

I did boxing and searching now for training something like oldboy. I think kudo will be perfect choice ;)

[@crodd92]

Awesome video, this is one of the coolest karate styles I have seen.

[@هايالقناةفقطتجربة]

0:53 ah hell nah they allow that in matches? 💀 hope jesse doesn't get groin kicked lol 😂

[@geoffquartermainebastin9302]

Thumbs up always for Jesse and Oliver. I'm always a little suspicious of new styles; "traditional" schools evolved over long periods, and I'm wary of people who try to invent on their own. But given how sport karate has changed into a kind of ballet, this approach seems a return to real fighting. Great video. Thanks.

[@ΒόρειοςΆνεμος-β1γ]

If I was younger I would be positive to practice kudo. I find it very complete as a martial art and very interesting. Actually is a more inclusive mixed martial art also. I love muai thai and Grecoroman wrestling which I start first at 1988 by the way. I'm sure kudo includes muai thai or at least basic elements of it. And here in Greece we have something similar from ancient times in Olympic games except boxing(ΠΥΓΜΑΧΊΑ) ,kick boxing, (we call it back then punch-kick, ΠΥΞ ΛΑΞ) and wrestling(ΠΆΛΗ), we call it pagration from the ancient Greek word ΠΑΓΚΡΑΤΙΟΝ fron two words combined which means he who have the dominant power. Nice video Sensei Jesse. 🙏

[@MartialArtsGamer]

I’ve heard of Kudo, it looks like a bit of Muay Thai with the elbows. In fact it seems to resemble the very old school Kyokushin which including throwing, elbows and much more. The ‘modern’ Kyokushin is more knockdown sport oriented

[@KARATEbyJesse]

The founder of Kudo was 9th dan in Kyokushin 👍

[@MartialArtsGamer]

@@KARATEbyJesseI wish I could try it. There aren’t any dojos where I live that offer this kind of training sadly.

[@Giovanni-lk7ey]

The founder of Kudo, formerly known as Daido Juku was the late Azuma Sensei who ranked 3rd if I recall well in one of the world open championship. For some reason, Azuma Sensei did not find kata interesting so he removed them from Kudo/ Daido Juku and decided to allow punches to the face, but to avoid bruises and/or broken noses he introduced the helmet which is by far the best in the world right now. So Azuma Sensei was a great Kyokushin fighter in his youth before founding Kudo, no wonder you see common points between Kudo and Kyokushin. Interesting to.note that Shidokan Karate, also founded by a former Kyokushin Figther, Ueno Sensei also introduced some Judo elements in his Shidokan like Shido boxing with no helmet though and some ground work and throws.

[@smokescreenOG]

@@Giovanni-lk7ey that's proper karate. kata is good for form, but does very little for developing fighting ability. in my school, we had no kata either, and were just focused on fighting hardcore, which I loved.

[@lolito_bqq2374]

Azuma Takashi was an advanced kyokushin practitioner and a top judoka. The combination he created is incredible. I practice kyokushin and I love kudo, unfortunately in my country there are no serious academies.

[@mariomaro7]

3:36 that's it, I knew it, you 2 are vampires 🧛‍♂️ 🧛‍♂️

[@Lohaan.Namikaze]

Exactly 🤣 When I saw that smile I was like, "Wait a minute... Who are you??" 🤣🤣🤣

[@donbaird]

You''re a modern Robert Smith. He was an incredible historian and researcher. Unfortunately, he has passed. The fortunate thing is that you are here to continue his work though it's clearly yours as well. He fought and trained with people all over the world. But, in particular, China. Keep it up. Your collection of videos and interviews is massive and wonderful, both. At 77, I still train and teach full time. Nothing like it! Sit on the couch or train? Train!!! LoL

[@leftyx0quierovisitas838]

i need more kudo videos

[@TripleS474]

I heard about kudo, but now I can see the live action of it. The girl really got amazing skills. Also, Jessie tried his best.

[@Niapt]

4:03 Oliver would have been slept if it weren't for that helmet. The fact that he was wobbly with armor on is all the proof you'd need. 😮

[@notevenalex]

Headgear doesn't prevent kos tho

[@Deusaga]

@@notevenalex He literally said he felt nothing thanks to the headgear.

[@notevenalex]

@@Deusaga perhaps he's referring to the physical contact itself. But headgears doesn't prevent kos,only superficial damage

[@ИвенИванов-ъ4я]

@@notevenalex It absorb a lot of damage. It doesn't prevent KO if the strike is HUGE, but this kick would have KD him, if it wasn't for the headgear. Also Oliver really goes hard, when the Kudo guy went light on him, and was just trying to show him what style Kudo is. Also wearing a GI and not wearing a GI make huge difference.

[@jamesdenapoli7543]

Wow!!! VERY INSPIRING!!!🤯💪

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Glad you think so!

[@reallivebluescat]

1:38 sounds swedish to me

[@reallivebluescat]

I mean the accent

[@Kempojiujitsu7829]

Thank you for this video. Its amazing. Im learning so much from your films.

[@DivyanshThakur-p1x]

Any boxer here?🥊

[@thenotoriousmichaeljackson8938]

Started with boxing💪🏾

[@SethClark-i5u]

No

[@ChaoPow]

I wonder how good Jesse is when he goes all out. I see you holding back a lot, but I am appreciative of your videos! They are very good to watch!

[@zelcpavle5494]

Jesse...when will you do Sambo ??

[@KARATEbyJesse]

When fedor answers my calls

[@zelcpavle5494]

@@KARATEbyJesse 😄💪

[@edgardocarrasquillo9]

Gracias Sir Enkamp. Good window to the world of Kudo.

[@kilovoltoviy]

Vilius's ego was shaken. He should continue this practice of shaking the ego.

[@Jamoni1]

If you've never sparred with a pro MMA fighter, you don't really get it. Like DC says, there's levels to this shit.

[@stickgarrote8582]

Absolutely, one of them trains every day, all day and gets paid for fighting, the other one does it whenever he can. There’s a big difference between how much a pro fighter and a top amateur can afford to put into it.

[@Jamoni1]

@@stickgarrote8582 true, but there's also just raw talent, athleticism, and intensity. It's the difference between a dog and a wolf.

[@Tomfoolery522]

​@@Jamoni1Sir, the difference between a dog and a wolf is human intervention and generations of genetic manipulation. Every dog on the planet can be traced back to wolves. They're not two different species

[@Jamoni1]

@@Tomfoolery522 sure, go pet a wolf.

[@shinjiwatanabe8131]

Thank you for introducing Kudo on your channel. Very good video.

[@jakkeledin4645]

Kudo is not Karate style!!! It's mixed martial Art!!!

[@yayabeifong8144]

Most people don't join any martial arts for effectiveness or because it works on a street fight, but for the fun and phisical fitness

[@sslavi]

So: first she punched and kicked the hell out of you, and then she gave us all a lesson about the acceptance, gratitude and peace in the world. How not to love it?

[@bogdanchatsky6324]

I'vee been waiting for your Kudo episode, thank you!

[@aankgupta]

Jesse fighting skill is not good..he is like a point karate fighter...boxing skill is pathetic..

[@SavageEntertainmentYEAH]

I landed an uche mawashi Geri from a fake low kick in sparring and I’m not even a karateka. Karate is just a really good base to me thank you for your videos Guro Jesse 🙏🏽🇵🇭 invaluable knowledge

[@TheOctabreaker]

Very awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@Jarlemoore1]

She caught that leg on that high kick and floored you.

[@Priestbokmei1]

Oliver brought the heat hands down. Good job!👏👏👏 Jesse, clearly, didn’t want to hurt this woman or show her up. You’re always a class act Jesse Sensei. 😀👏👏👏

[@blackpyjamas7987]

My favorite thing of even though it would be easy for you guys to get a seishin gi, and that Kudo is a Gi based style, Oliver decided to still come in his MMA attire! Gotta stay true to what you love I guess XD

[@0815Minion]

Absolutely impressive! What I enjoyed in particular is the fact that Jesse and his brother could keep up with the Kudo black belts when a certain set of rules is applied. It showed that the system isn't the most important thing. It's about the skill and commitment of the person using it. Kudo is an awesome martial art. It's a shame that it is quite rare compared to Karate, Judo, etc.

[@SavageEntertainmentYEAH]

I wanna say that just be simply watching your videos and ofc others in the martial arts community like Seth, wonder boy, icy Mike, Kevin lee, Jeff chan, Ramsey, rokas etc. watching all of you has giving me more of an understanding on the human body in terms of movement and fighting. Watching all the sparring training and technical breakdowns has made me body so much more usable, I haven’t taken much karate but I know boxing and your vids have allowed me to be able to handle my own agaisnt small time mma guys (no grappling) in the gym and just have fun fighting in sparring

[@4thbranch834]

I love all your videos Jesse but this one is the best so far! Kudo is so awesome! Thank you!

[@sryconn]

Having black belts in both BJJ and Karate and cross training in MMA and Muay Thai I really appreciate Kudo and its approach to the martial arts. Side note. That looked like a light sparring session to me, so I would not say you “lost” as nobody wins or loses in sparring. Probably better storytelling to say it’s a loss I assume.

[@sthiel126]

That dodge of the knee to land her punch was BEAUTIFUL

[@Oyster--]

It's great to be able to see sparring at this intensity but with the practical expertise to not injure your opponent or have inappropriately hard striking. Kudo seems like a great, practical art for bringing traditional style into the modern day

[@louboo2410]

Jesse and his brother are both gentlemen. Both are martial artists and scholars....respect!

[@johnnyd5537]

Kudo is apart of the Australian Army Combatives Program. The founder and head instructor of the program, Paul Cale, was a former Special Forces Operator and the first Australian to get a Kudo Black Belt.

[@user-cz7wp4jz6n]

Great video as always, human and technics. The words of the Kudo Sensei really resonate with me To train to accept and have gratitude for ourselves, and then for the world. OSU !

[@jakubsiekiera2562]

Always amazed that I find most deep thoughts and genuine life advices from karatekas and other martial artists in these videos. Physicality of the practice is the way but the goal is personal development or budo as she called it. Osu!

[@rauldelarosa2768]

This is definitely a good martial art for self defense. Sadly nothing around here teaches it .. Guess it's just kickboxing and then adding grappling like wrestling into it.