4 Ancient Karate Techniques For Practical Self-Defense

Learn the historical bunkai (practical kata applications) by Jesse Enkamp, from Okinawa - the birthplace of Karate. Handed down by Bubishi, the "bible of Karate", these self-defence techniques were promoted by masters like Motobu Choki, Funakoshi Gichin and Mabuni Kenwa. The Bubishi was researched and translated by Patrick McCarthy (IRKRS / Koryu Uchinadi). Big thanks to Oliver Enkamp for the demonstration. Visit www.karatebyjes... to learn more!
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[@KARATEbyJesse]

Deep bow for your comments! 🙏 Glad to hear you liked the video. 🥋 Check out my website to learn more: www.karatebyjesse.com 👍

[@amyhoward1656]

Awesome, love your content.

[@Chief2Moon]

Jesse Enkamp I'm an old guy (mid 60's) &I just want to say I've only seen a couple your videos tonight, & although my athletic days are behind me, I find your presentation,explanations & videos quite entertaining.

[@takingbacktoxic7898]

If you have not seen "Chin Na in Depth" dvd series by Dr. Yang Jwing Ming, you would probably enjoy it very much. As he does the techniques you will no doubt see all of the overlap between the small joint manipulation of kung fu, karate, and jujitsu.

[@eddierivera7206]

That testeronies line was hilarious 😂 😂. The Bubishi looks like it has a lot of interesting information, I’m gonna have to check it out. Thank you for sharing sir! 🙏✌️🤙

[@philipmoscatello3034]

Love all of your videos

[@carlosllanos4689]

Wish schools of karate these days concentrate more on Bunkai and practical applications rather than competition 😒

[@aoshi3000]

It depends how do you program your training session? I try to include it application once a week . I chose just a easy one depending the rank of my students

[@susanohara4274]

Nowadays, most Karate schools focus on sports and not self defence.

[@BattleBrotherCasten]

Gotta go find a Sensei in Okinawa.

[@Reaper-rg7fb]

@@susanohara4274 why

[@JacySanjunXiao]

@@BattleBrotherCasten i'm coming too

[@warrickdawes7900]

Master Ken called, was glad you re-stomped the groin!

[@irenefigueroa7863]

I'm a JKD wing chun practitioner and I definitely see the practicality and effectiveness of this original karate is awesome.

[@mustafakhalid9348]

The irony, wing chun practitioner talking about practicality.

[@darthclone7]

@@mustafakhalid9348 she also did mention Jeet Kune Do

[@robertbrozewicz8003]

Foshan and those places in South China were the original places .. where fighting methods were practiced.

[@BALTHAZARBOBBIWOLL]

This is, Jesse-san, perhaps the most clarifying single instruction on karate and in the end, self defense, I have ever seen. I practice Kyokushin and there is so much to be learnt by studying the history, the development and the different approaches to karate, and you have done so much to create awareness about our art. I bow with a most sincere ”osu”. Domo arigato.

[@moosabinnaseem166]

He said testeronis with straight face ...👏👏👏

[@moosabinnaseem166]

@@rcbmmines4579 me to 😂😂

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

You mean the family jewels

[@moosabinnaseem166]

Yep

[@matsuwd-emethdaath4002]

When you realize what Testeronies are ...

[@orlando2681]

I love this way of doing karate

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Great to hear 🔥

[@ChrisReisdorff]

I studied Okinawan Goju Ryu for over seven years earning the rank of Nidan. But, I haven't trained since 2007 and miss it TERRIBLY. There are no Okinawan, let alone Goju Ryu, dojos near me in lovely Colorado.

[@beautysibanda4698]

I love this because I'm doing to army

[@robertbrozewicz8003]

@@ChrisReisdorff I wish one day you could start your own successful dojo.. I know.. I know.. but I wish .. you are happy because what you are saying is good.

[@tombruno7438]

Great breakdown of the Bubishi applications.

[@brianwilliams8033]

Three weeks ago I received the Bubishi. Can’t hardly put it down. Pretty deep concepts so I will keep exploring. Thanks for the video, great way to connect with those of us who are new readers of the Bubishi.

[@reivhal9057]

this is the best karate channel ive seen in youtube and i learned a lot about karate. Thank you.

[@gw1357]

Jesse's presentation of bunkai has completely changed my opinion of karate. I had considered a very impractical art overly focused on an artificial, overly simplistic "one strike, one kill" mindset. I realize now that traditional Okinawan karate is much deeper and more subtle and has a lot to offer for practical fighting. Very cool.

[@richardritter6025]

You have a lightness in the way you teach which comes from your love of the art and your love of giving this knowledge to people... whao would like to have learned from you... please continue to teach

[@shml5093]

When you did the: "tiger pulling down a bore" somthing just clicked in me and I finally understood how to do a bunkai for a part of a kata that I was training about for the last year. It's amazing how ancient and intresting the origins of kata are!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Awesome!! 😄💪

[@michaelsentilles7009]

As a History Nerd I deeply appreciate all of the work that is being done looking into the history of karate and martial arts in general that you and Patrick McCarthy and other notables are doing and have done to help us see our own art from different perspectives and the relations that arts have towards each other. Keep sharing all of these insights. It helps others open their minds to different applications all depending on the range and angle in relation to the attacker.

[@martinesKarateka]

Kururunfa has a lot of this flow and bunkai the southern influences are clearly there. Thank you Jesse-San Will be practicing this drill at the dojo

[@otisbeck5327]

By the way Kenpo/Kempo is one of a few names for Okinawan Karate as well as formerly Totejutsu (China Hand art); Tang Soo Do is the Korean version of To-te. Gwonbup Korean for Chuan Fa/Kenpo. The Chinese Boxing techniques have poetic names and meanings.

[@kenohki3492]

Thanks for the video! Only recently began watching your videos. I remember taking a karate course for a college credit waaaaay back and learning the technique you demonstrated in number 2. I remember because the sensei pointed out the position of the elbow was important when doing the lock. If it is in the wrong position, the pressure isn't in the right spot and isn't effective. Your presentation is both educational and entertaining. Your enthusiasm and love for karate and learning is truly infectious!

[@nativeitzutakua-9863]

Jesse I have just recently picked up a copy of this book and have subscribed to your channel...besides rigorous physical training and getting back into martial arts and fitness, I thank you for inspiring me to get back into it you’re awesome ! I’m 22 and haven’t done karate since I was a young teenager but one step at a time as I’m working to also overcome a physical disability I had gotten...but all is possible ! Thank you for the inspiration and these awesome videos

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Excellent!! Keep going 🌟

[@stefansandbergsweden]

I would love if you could do a "whole kata bunkai series". 🥋 I mean like a video series on specific kata you feel have great value for us interested in self-defense, where you show the kata in question and after that you break it into peaces and show us how to drill the techniques shown in the kata. 🥋 Osu! I would by it if you make a DVD out of it. 💪

[@gouravbanerjee3909]

Oss Jesse.Bubishi is real treasure for a karateka.. Thank you to spread the real spirit of 'Budo'.Every Karateka should know the origin of it. Because true knowledge comes from root knowledge..

[@CraneBodyTigerSpirit]

This is truly beautiful. Breaking down the genuine movements that existed back then proves to all the haters and ney sayers out there who think that traditional martial arts dont work. It shows modern fighters that a lot of what they practice now comes from Okinawa and China. Therefore, we should respect the roots regardless of our style.

[@ernestohemingway2308]

Great! You did more research than most instructors who just teach Karate by just repeating what they learned from their instructors. You already solved part of the missing puzzle in Katas. Variations of techniques are represented in a given Kata depending on the instructors. The Kata is tailored to the person learning the movements. Some people are short, tall or medium. The Kata is a blueprint of a general idea on how to practice a fighting technique by each individual. Karate was a taught by masters to very few students in Okinawa. Until today, there are only very few Japanese who want to learn Karate.

[@stevethomasinnova]

This is good stuff, especially for those who aren't currently training in one of the grappling arts. I see many similarities in this to techniques I train in Krav Maga, which makes sense considering Krav is an amalgam of many traditional forms.

[@mauricematla1215]

Anything alive today basicly is, at best, an interpertation of other people's stuff. Conpletely logical OC.

[@carloleoni4843]

Love how u show moves n counters at the same time keeping the flow!

[@lail118]

Thank you for your acknowledgement of kungfu, and your passion for karate. We are one family after all...

[@rodelsolivio3008]

I love your teaching because it's practical

[@Thomasuki267]

You are a true student, and thus a true teacher, of karate. I can envision you inheriting Sensei McCarthy's role. Thank you.

[@combatforlife.31]

Talking about the "Bible of Karate", have you read this new bible?? It’s titled " Myths and blind spots in the fighting arts’ world " from Am/on and it’s subtitle happens to be: After the Bible, it’s the next “good book” for you! It exposes all lies and gives great directions for all arts to further develop in combativeness. There is no other book like this in my opinion, although it is for disciplined readers due its unique style of writing.

[@GeorgeOne]

Bubishi is very important for self-defense. Modern Karate for competition not teaches that one, it only teaches kata and modern kumite with limitations. Good video.

[@arg6741]

I used to call them 'Silly Moves' because they looked funny, it's not until you actually know what they're for do you realize how effective they really are.Thanks again for the instruction, your ability to interpret the techniques from old transcripts is amazing

[@kennethcook8857]

The Bubishi is my all-time favorite martial arts book. What a wealth of history and technique knowledge!

[@nyhyl]

Beautiful, this is simply beautiful. There really is not much more I can say but I think you know what I mean anyway. Past, present, just becoming one, it is intelligent and efficient, so that you come to think there is not really something as "the past", just people who happened to live while we weren't around that is all...but there spirit suddenly becomes very much alive as if the Bubishi is functioning as a bridge through time. Thank you for this video🙏

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Wow, thank you!

[@geocyclist]

i did this very exercise for a seminar presentation earlier this year. While most participants had heard of the Bubishi, few knew what is is or its contents. Fun Stuff!

[@ohshipman]

As a student and instructor in Historical fencing, seeing karatekas working through their history is fascinating. And I am really interested in this book, seems to have some gold material in there, even if it is just for a researcher like me. Quality video m8, would be nice if you could show some more of these techniques.

[@cesargamboa13]

Excellent demostration of real life application of martial arts for self defense. I used to practice Karate Kempo and the techniques are very similar, and it really helps develope essencial skills to react automatically and efectivelly at real self defense life situations. (Pardon my english, I'm not an english native speaker.)

[@JHerrND]

These movements are found in the last of the three primary katas of Uechi ryu. Thanks for your presentation.

[@allansaintot3071]

Very Nice techniques from Bubishi. Thanks a million for teaching us these techniques. I will practice them all.

[@TheSolfilm]

You know, I used to dispise Karate for a moment when I left as a kid. "Karate doesn't work" I said, 'cause I couldn't use it very well in real sparring fights with my friends. I did other martial arts and realised that Shotokan is a base you can find in almost every martial arts. I told to myself that there was more in this art than I could see as a kid. I watched some videos and found you. Since that moment and more, since you are digging into original okinawan karate, I'm starting to like this discipine better. I'm so sad that karate has been watered down so early and so fast ! Kudos to you to try to enlighten us with the true karate !

[@Ste-c6n]

What a good example, how a Kata can be created, or explained, or analysed. Thank you for that

[@KARATEbyJesse]

You’re very welcome!

[@blue_tree_meadow]

As a use of force instructor I've performed and taught that elbow lock so many times and never known its origin. Thank you 👍

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Right on!

[@jimkemmink9308]

I have just ordered Bubishi, can't wait to read it! Thanks Jesse.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Enjoy!

[@sandinocardenas3693]

Wow! Applications of Shisochin, Seipai, and Kururunfa directly from the Bubishi. Fantastic! :)

[@otisbeck5327]

I have Bubishi. It is a treasure of knowledge about Karate/Kenpo.

[@kob3178]

where can you get it, also do you reckon it will help anyone that does TKD?

[@otisbeck5327]

@@kob3178 I bought my copy from Barnes and Noble. Tuttle Publishing Company has it in stock. I can imagine that it would help because TKD's ancestor is Tang Soo Do, and the latter traces its lineage to Okinawan Karate by way of Shotokan.

[@kob3178]

What country is turtle in

[@kob3178]

@Tyler Jesusking OK thx. Also thanks to other person.

[@kob3178]

@Tyler Jesusking I'll try. 😂

[@realpratikr]

Can you make video about perfect karate straight punch and reverse punch? Thanks.

[@taeharte7501]

As always ... tremendous!!! Keep it up Jesse!

[@eduardosanzgalan524]

Super interesting, the bubishi is the biggest unknown treasure

[@Toma_adventure]

Can't help falling in love with these guys!

[@shotokanbiker]

This is why it's important to study other martial arts while studying your chosen style. A lot of bunkai became apparent when I trained in various martial arts. Content is similar while Methods and emphasis change.

[@davidborgemo5573]

Jag älskar din entusiasm och glädje, märks att du älskar karate och det inspirerar!

[@jimvanwinkle5997]

I love how many things we can do with karate from one simple move from a book. I love Karate!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Awesome! Yes indeed 👍

[@jimvanwinkle5997]

I am a big fan Jesse!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks Jim-san 🙏

[@bountyhunter1303]

Once again awesome...these basic principles I've learned within systems I've trained. Reminds me of flowing drills, attack, counter, then counter the counter.... just awesome old school book has this type of flowing.. karate or any martial art is suppose be 1st self defense. Keep yourself, family and then strangers safe.. Not sport 1st, the sport helps w timing, balance, distance, rhythm, posture, to understand the movement. We suppose be the sheepdogs, willing to protect those who dont have training or cant protect themselves....that what we as martial artist are striving for, in my opinion.

[@joelsantos9990]

Great Jesse! Very dynamic and interesting technique ! Bunkai is good!

[@carlosalvarez4922]

I agree. I have purchased my own copy and it is very informative. This is my favorite book in my collection.

[@javierlarrosa6561]

I enjoy and learn with everything you contribute. you aroused in me a lot of interest in karate, in fact I practice it constantly. I would like to get that book!!! Greetings from Uruguay

[@scottgarner7290]

love this deep dive and demonstration

[@semakulamaurice909]

indeed am viewing and learning the meaning of karate- kata extracts from the source. it doest matter which style . i practice Gojukai, but number two is in kata- seipai

[@millenbauer]

When you turned after the wrist grab you had nice momentum to come in with a forward elbow to the temple before you made the reversed elbow.

[@Miguelingeniero]

Today was a rest day, but I studied all the day your videos, and these, drived me to others bunkai videos. Today my karate improves too much. Today I was sick to my back, but the pain was complety gone.😂😂😂

[@leviackerman5362]

I wish I have something to talk with this kind of passion and enthusiasm ...

[@SweSpartan]

Damn! Grymt tips på den boken, den verkar ha vettiga grejer man skulle kunna använda även i Grappling!

[@IndependentSpirit1923]

Dear Jesse' I am watching your videos with great fun. It can be seen clearly that you are enthusiast of karate. I am an aikido pratitioner and a see some similarities betewen some aikido techniques and the techniques that you have shown in this video. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@wingtsunclan2307]

Since it’s not SUPER OBVIOUS by my user name, I study Wing Tsun/Chun. Both of our practices being descendants of Fojian White Crane(or at least influenced by...) I think it’s really cool to see different expressions of similar techniques. Enjoying your channel! Thank you Sensei Jesse!

[@dyztroyax4628]

Only that one art is better.

[@raydrexler5868]

@@dyztroyax4628 only fighters are better, not styles. Teachers can make a difference too of course but the fight in the dog settles most disputes

[@ajatasatru1]

Your dojo is very beautiful... And your instructions are very crisp

[@conradjonsson]

As a kung -fu practitioner I recognize Every move. This is fun since a lot of kung-fu guys view karate as crap

[@jayebailey9332]

Thanks for showing me this I'm really glad my old school focused on the bunkai in the heian katas for me and the other students in class since that dojo didn't work out I'm glad you have these self defense techniques my favorite is broken arrow it's a white belt move but it can be very effective

[@SIMONSK9CLUB]

Loved this video sensei. So many of us don't even know what is bubishi is. Thanks to sensei for his simple way of teaching and making a video on this topic. Loved it 😊

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Glad to hear you liked it 😄

[@SIMONSK9CLUB]

@@KARATEbyJesse always love watching ur video sensei

[@midlifewarrior5431]

Great job Jesse & Oliver, it's a lot of base work to explain the modern karate practicioner how karate really works. In my opinion the partner flow drill and later the partner free flow drill is the base in the training method. This is much more important than doing katas without any idea what you are doing. The expirience to train with different partner increase the knowledge in deep understanding of body mechanics. After many years in bjj I realize, that there should be no difference to train a fighting style and the key of effectivenes in bjj is the method of training. The partner flow drill with some little optimations is the same way. Learning the art by doing it in an realistic set up.

[@cptobvious8390]

I did not know this origin knowledge of karate! Pretty awesome!

[@cicerobezerramelo3621]

The roots research . Very , Very cool. Congratulations from Brasil.

[@historyofwarfare3579]

Great educational video and practical too , bubishi book is awesome I i haved in electreonical version , Jesse bravo!

[@liamcage7208]

Great video. Keep the traditional arts alive. Good instructors breath new life into the traditional martial arts making them applicable for today.

[@ErmannoPassalenti]

great work! it was a long long time that I didn't see such a specific and passionate approach to study karate in a honest way. Good job!

[@muhammed-vm9nl]

Mr Jesse king of karate

[@pasqualedinuzzo8260]

Great video and demonstration!!

[@karate3052]

Very good insight and knowledge. Thanks for sharing.

[@krait44]

Once again an excellent breakdown of traditional moves. This might have been your best one yet. I do tai chi and I see these moves in our forms all the time.

[@adamtownsend9606]

I liked this video a lot. I love the history of martial arts. The techniques are solid and for people just now getting into martial arts it shows them that take downs aren't just in Judo or JujItsu. Sorry this got so long but keep up the good work

[@MaddogKernan]

I must admit i loved your description of the testeronis that made me chuckle ive heard them called many things but never heard this lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@KiowaFreedom]

All your karate videos are a great work. Congratulation. Keep on fighting !

[@Reis-c8u]

شكرا جزيلا لك على البحث والمجهودات انت ترد للكراتيه مكانته وانه ربما كان سبق الmma الحالية بالتوفيق

[@carlocavallo3739]

Very beautiful techniques

[@blaiddaalfa5987]

My instructor does lot of stuff like this in my Krav Maga classes it’s nice it’s really good I liked to see more stuff out of the bubishi that are like modern self defence like Krav Maga keep up the good work Jesse

[@jdvillav]

Great video!!! The real and original Karate.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks!!

[@LuizEnger]

I could definitely see some Shotokan and Goju-ryu kata there! (Those are the styles that I know) Also, awesome to see your brother with a Machida Karate t-shirt

[@arpadszoczi9177]

Thanks for this. Very interesting. I just ordered the book.

[@geralddatchile9288]

Thank You so much Sensei Jesse! 😁 I do learn a lot from your videos. God bless and keep on inspiring other people.

[@willfoster2635]

Amazing!! I'm loving this.

[@musicmaniac1121]

Master Ken is very proud of this

[@Mysterious13138]

Your the best karate master i know of😀

[@waaagh3203]

I have the bubishi. Some really odd guy wrote a forward to it. But hanshi mccarthy did an amazing job.

[@gellertrimoczi3801]

Truly a piece oh history and culture!

[@δημητρηςπαπαδημητριου-β9δ]

please doing more video techinqs for budishi and video self defence in the ground

[@ajithdesilva4280]

Beautifully Explained thank you

[@AdobeCADman]

I enjoyed watching this video and would like to add Bubishi to my library!

[@thaddeuspatinii8231]

I am actually on my third physical copy of the Bubishi because I have read it alot over the years. I finally got it on the Kindle that way when my current physical paperback falls apart I already have my back up, as I no doubt will be reading it again and again. I love this book not just because of its historical significance to Okinawan Karate, but also because I have always found it interesting to see how different styles have evolved and changed, whether it be to try to be more current with the dangers of their time, or trying to do their own take on the style learned, and so on. I have been going kind of in reverse in my Martial Arts studies. I started with Taekwondo, then moved on to Shotokan. I am currently reading up on Shorin-Ryu and Shuri-Te. I also have videos and a book on Fujian White Crane. I have a pretty good personal library, but I have loved martial arts my whole life. The Bubishi is worth more than it's weight in gold to any serious martial arts enthusiast. Thank you for another wonderful, and educational video Sensei.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Spoken like a true Karate Nerd! 🥋 Like Steve Jobs said: You can only connect the dots looking back 👊😎👍

[@panchopirata5593]

I need the Bubishi now! Thanks, Jesse! 🙏🏻

[@mysticalcarter3987]

No close schools but through videos like this and the text I can peace together techniques. And train with friends and family who live closer to the school

[@elliotvernon7971]

Great video Jesse - thanks for making this.

[@markwalker2986]

Brilliant video thanks 😊

[@guilhermedamondamon7591]

Really a good explanation!

[@FedericoMalagutti]

I just decided to buy the Bubishi to compare it with the Fior di Battaglia hand to hand/dagger part of fighting. I am really interested in this book, it will probably be hard to comprehend the techniques without knowing Katas, I see how you and other Sensei are basically “rediscovering” a lot of stuff, but maybe I will work out something from it. Thank you Jesse Sensei, another beautiful video. You made me really interested in Karate. I have I great respect for your passion. Cheers!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Wonderful! I’d love to hear what you discover. Stay in touch!

[@FedericoMalagutti]

Jesse Enkamp I will :)

[@arx3516]

It would be interesting to know if the illustrations in the bubishibare oroginal or have been re-drawn over time.