The Kata Critic (Ep. 3) - Jesse Enkamp

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Deep bow to all Karate Nerds who shared their kata performances! 🙇 Watch the previous episode here if you missed it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmmuXmCVppp2hLM 👍

[@debitoshdash]

How many katas are there in karate

[@brycekeeney4995]

Thank you for including my video of my Bo Kata. I appreciate the feed back. I will definately work on those grip switches and full body power generation.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Hey buddy! Didn’t realize that was you. Keep it up! 👍

[@brycekeeney4995]

@@KARATEbyJesse Would you mind if I share this link/video on my instagram and dojo webpage?

[@sriramsankar8958]

Oh wow Bryce san, that kata was great acc to me. But sensei Jesse is also correct somehow. I want my kata also to be judged by sensei 😊 although im just beginner level :(

[@huascarmora2391]

First phrase in spanish says: There are places that inspire The second one says: There are places that teach you (literally) or show you the way.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Muchas gracias 😄

[@granadosvm]

Actually the second says "There are places that motivate you". There is one more phrase in between if you look at it again.

[@cskok2097]

Thank you

[@KuyVonBraun]

I’m a Wing Chun practitioner and we have a very different energy in forms, but I learn a lot from these videos. Thank you sensei Jesse 💜

[@yungetr605]

Jesse Sensei, I always look forward to your videos to help me with motivation. Your energy and passion always renews my sense of progress. I’m going through a tough time right now in my life but your videos always remind me to not make excuse and Get up and train 💯🔥 I’ll be fighting this summer sometime (boxing) so this video also reminded me not to neglect my roots. Thank you for passing on your teachings to us all. From 🇨🇦

[@Gutisusa]

Most challenging is watching this video while at my desk and making faces to minic work thinking!!! I can’t wait til later to watch the uploads!!! 😁especially this series.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Haha that’s certainly a challenge. Enjoy! 😄

[@Zakian]

Yes, Kata critic is my favourite show on this channel!!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Really? That’s so awesome to hear. Guess I should keep it going then 😜

[@tevman69]

As an Isshin Ryu practitioner, the feet are the foundation at all times. The name of the Kata is Seisan, meaning the use the ‘forward balance stance, which is critical. The foot that is being moved, requires a ‘half-moon’ or ‘half-circle’ step, in order to maintain ‘Center of Gravity’ and balance. Personally I pay attention to proper foot movement first, and second eye focused on the the target. Distinction can be lost by hiding it with blurred speed. TECHNIQUE, TECHNIQUE, TECHNIQUE. We must master energy-spent. After all, Katas represent multiple assailants. If you miss one opponent, that could lead to disaster in the end.

[@ginger-uz8je]

Congratulations to yer brother for his win in Dublin

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Cheers mate

[@grndragon7777777]

Awesome

[@TNTTestificate]

IT'S BACK YES

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Patience is a virtue! 😄

[@laurieboy3353]

I'm a former Teakwondo 2nd degree black belt that does kickboxing now. I love watching these karate videos because it reminds me of how Teakwondo use to be before it became so soft. It's one of the main reasons I left and started kickboxing. I still practice my forms,stretches,drills and body conditioning. As it helps my flow and power in kickboxing. It has definitely helped give me an edge. I feel if Teakwondo would patch up its weaknesses and focus less on Olympic style sparring and more on combat. It could reimerge with some dignity but I doubt that would happen. Because less people these days wanna train hard.

[@johannclavijo]

Este canal es excelente, tu análisis sobre los movimientos en kata y kumite, la historía y la investigación que haces es realmente un trabajo que merece admiración y respeto en la comunidad de las artes marciales. Te felicito.

[@sifuevan6247]

That’s what I always tell my students. Pretend there is a roof when doing stances love it.

[@danielthe1st]

That's good advice. I'll try it. thank you

[@m4m4m4m4]

Nice advice. Another way to teach it: 'Keep your belt at the same height'

[@umemagician7791]

One thing to check during the judgment of kata (Italy) is the correlation between the upper part of the body vs the lower part. Only in this way you can have a complete-body contraction. It is something to work on during training. When you firstly study a kata you have to know the technique sequence and then you have to comprehend the kata and only after " giving it the right time" it is ready for competition training. This is the best way to perform a kata in my opinion. Often times I see the masters skip the first two steps and go for the competition mode. After time and practice, though, the athlete comes to the same level but it takes longer I guess.

[@cruzd3313]

Whenever I learn a new kata I always make sure to watch it and practice it little by little it helps alot!

[@vulcanraisin8859]

I am so happy you touched on the slow movements. You do a great job of explaining techniques.

[@figraa]

Gojushiho katas are my favourites kata yet they're so intimidating due to the number of moves.

[@PauloAbreu]

Only those who have made the mistake can see the mistake. Great comments, Jesse-san 🙏

[@sparrowroxs]

So I just tuned into Bellator in time to see Oliver win. It was a great fight and congratulations to him, was also nice to see you in the ring afterwards. I think i got a little excited though cause when he landed the backfist my "YES!" woke my roommate. Great job Oliver, I look forward to the next one

[@israelcontreras1936]

Dude. I've posted on your videos before and i like to point that im a Wushu practitioner, but im open to learn from different martial arts to apply it on my own classes. Your videos are great and i do actually feel like training (my Wushu, obviously) after watching your job. Keep it up!

[@temmiehoi688]

So cool that many dojos have different version of the same kata

[@temmiehoi688]

@@talaniel thats true

[@ironfox3132]

YES!! Thanks for bringing this back, man!

[@AnnikaMaya]

You pronounced the Spanish very well :) Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Pareto's principle will be in my mind in my next class with my karate kids.

[@fenris042]

Gojushiho was my Tournament Kata back in the day. I would tell people to make sure they SIT into and lock them in, those slow techniques with a short pop or snap to show completion then a snap of the head to show change of encounter/direction. Then a little too fast in other areas I saw too around minutes 10.15, and perhaps show better breathing technique as well. I agree with perhaps better leg strength it would have been an even better Kata.. though she did a good job over all!

[@clFer777]

it takes some of courage to receive a punch, but it take a huge amount of courage to expose yourself to criticism: thanks to all the guys and girls who send their videos for we all can also learn something ¡Oss!

[@andersbengtsson6075]

I know it's karate tradition to block with a closed fist, but in Kung Fu it's many ties open fist blockings. The reason is a closed fist activate the biceps muscles and those muscles naturally working into your body, an open hand block activate the triceps muscles naturally working out from body much more powerful block with an open hand. But kata is kata and there should be losed fist blocking.

[@AlexanderGent]

Hi Jesse. Interesting to hear this feedback. Very much in line with with what I would have said from an Aikido perspective. I saw your solo Bo kata, do you also look at the applied in partner practice? 🤔

[@cristianramos9301]

we need to bring this back.

[@sonador03]

Hi Jesse! Sorry about my ignorance, I’m new subscriber in your channel. I have a question, what type of karate do you practice? If you practice more than one, what’s the one you are specialised in? Greetings

[@KARATEbyJesse]

I don’t believe in limiting myself to one particular type of Karate. 🙏

[@federicoencenarezjr.5656]

Thanks, this video Shows your deep understanding of katas a whole

[@eliaslundqvist1396]

What was that Kata where you go into a deep riding stance(Juchum Koobi Seogi in Korean). Was it Seihen chin?

[@KendoSwordsman]

This is a great series Jesse. I don't even do Karate. Not since I was a very young boy anyway and I didn't stick with it unfortunately. However I've watched three of these back to back because I've enjoyed watching the Kata themselves admittedly and found your insights interesting. We're very lucky in Kendo. We only have ten Kata and they're physically quite simple compared to karate Kata. I also practice Iaido and that's actually pretty hard to nail even though there are way fewer techniques and movements but because Iaido is solely forms the attention to detail is the challenge. Plus it's real swords which are heavier so it has its own physical challenges in that regard. A lot of what you talk about though translates even into my arts. Particularly core stability and centre of gravity.

[@amroeladwee3035]

You are a brilliant sensei, would you make a video that covers startle reflex for 7 year children who blink eye in fight by defining the solutions. Thanks indeed.

[@Slowdownthere]

This series is very very VERY helpful! Thank you, sensei!

[@kkd0099]

Hey Jesse I agree with all your comments. How did Dubai go? Did you participate in the Premiere League?

[@bepunktkapunkt2043]

I hope you'll answer this: my favourite kata is the shinto ryu basadei. What do you think or what do you feel about this kata? I'm not able to film this kata now but i just love it! Greetings from Germany: Benjamin

[@KARATEbyJesse]

It’s a kata that is much harder than it looks! 💪

[@bepunktkapunkt2043]

@@KARATEbyJesse And i realy enjoy doing it because it is so difficult, wirh all of the timing and body behaviour. Do you think you'll do a video about this kata?

[@jeanmarais337]

About releasing tension between moves...this is a challenge for me. I have seen other Karateka open their hands in the release phase. I think this will help my karate. Is it a bad habit in the eyes of competition kata or also for application of kata as a training tool to fight?

[@granadosvm]

Excellent feedback. If you allow me to give my two cents in your video, the biggest difference between the first kata and the other two is lost focal point. In 3:08 the practitioner turns his head slightly down. In 3:12 the head turns with the tsuki. In 3:22 the head tilted to his right, 4:33, 4:35 and so on... If I'm crossing a line by adding to your critique, (probably you don't want everyone critiquing) let me know and I will remove my comment. Thanks for sharing your feedback. You are doing a wonderful thing by sharing your knowledge with everyone.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks for adding your feedback!

[@nadezdanikolic8020]

Hey Jesse, I ve got one question for you. Im competing for the national team, but I struggle little with sync of my upper and lower body movements.Can you please tell me the way I can improve my techniques to be in one motion

[@carlosvalentin990]

I practice Tang Soo Do and your tips and advice translate to our hyung (kata). Thank you!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Wonderful! 😄

[@anderrandon5684]

"I think I've done more bad kata than most of you have done good kata" not that hard when i've never done a good kata :( #Joke I think it's awesome to have this kind of feedback for kata practitioners :) this small details are really hard to notice when you're practicing by yourself... I remember long time ago practicing my "Heian Godan" -Shito Ryu- (which I believed was really good and had almost nothing to correct, how silly of me), I used to extend a little bit my front arm when transitioning from Uchi Uke to Gyaku Tsuki in order to give a sense of more power and I didn't noticed it, but a senpai who was watching me did and told me to not do it because I wasn't trying to hit someone with my elbow... and that blown my mind. Keep the good and awesome work man :)

[@tommartin1223]

For the Spanish one you could say las piernas nesecitan tiene que mas rapidos, como las Brazos. The legs need to be quicker like the arms

[@ronyakurz7546]

The last kata is Gojushiho Dai... Not Gojushiho Sho... but i like your Videos.. i do Karate about 12 years and i love it.. i want to send you a Video too🙈 Greetings from Germany😊

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Both Sho and Dai are used for this kata depending on organisation. But you are correct that Dai is most common 😄👍

[@aaronalejandrojose3251]

O this show, i learn so much👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Awesome!

[@Eleuthan]

Your spanish pronunciation is excellent

[@ricardo.eleuterio]

Grato por essa análise. Gosto muito deste quadro. Osu

[@noahsmith-mf4tr]

Yes kata critic is the best🥋

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you! 🙏

[@freelancerblitz2579]

Hey Jesse are you planning anymore kata critic episodes?

[@rockbalboabarbosachagascha2308]

É um katar gigantesco

[@harrisonlangridge315]

Which karate style of kata do your teach at your dojo ?

[@doloresbyrne202]

Try and get wado ryu kata's. It is my style👍 great vid!

[@davek.1063]

Hey Jesse im new to your channel. I really enjoy your videos and like you i enjoy karate. Hope to see more new videos.

[@mr.lifehackers5181]

Where's the video submit link???

[@maverick451]

Please do more kata videos!

[@grndragon7777777]

This is a good idea

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you 😄

[@danielquinn312]

Great series, I have some Karate Katas and TKD forms on my channel if you want to take a look and critique. I do martial arts forms regular and inside out. My martial arts workouts consist mostly of forms so I often change their speed, power, and sometimes the moves themselves.

[@FabioSilva-zh4hh]

Do you watch my kata? What is the link for you see?

[@constance8441]

Thank you for your vids they’re Amazing I study goju ryu and I’m 9 thank you for the vids😄

[@oscarkar2620]

Eh visto a la última chica que tiene mucha intención por ir hacia adelante

[@RainerNeufeld]

Do you consider it possible to critique a Kata that you don't know/understand (as in the Bunkai/application) ? example. I was called in to judge at a local tournament Kata with mixture of Karate/Kung Fu/Tae Kwan Do competitors where i was unfamiliar with the forms) . OR would you suggest that "Kata Judging" is an evaluation of a performance that doesn't require the understanding of the application and more of a evaluation of "how it looks"

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Ideally you would know the specific techniques of the kata, otherwise know technical principles in general.

[@Lasanimasryukyukempo]

I’ve always enjoyed your videos Sensei!! Domo!!

[@IThinkSoBrain]

When I'm done rehabbing my back, I'd be interested in sending you a kung fu form to see what you make of it.

[@rh6280]

Hey Jesse! I love these videos so much!! I have a question regarding some kumite when I fight my older brother- I can’t block and counter his flurry of knees, kicks and punches whenever we fight. I’d really love some ideas or tips for me to combat/ counter this- Thank you sensei and I hope you still upload these great videos! OSU

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Clinch him up!

[@rh6280]

Thanks Jesse!

[@gamoraxandar6674]

Great analysis

[@McMonSensei]

Hi Jesse :) Always a pleasure to listen to your channel. I think you give good constructive tips to help People achiving better their kata. In my opinion, I think i would be great to do the sandwich feedback in the critics somehow in the futur critics : 1 good thing (bread) , 1 think to improve (Meat) and 1 goog thing again (bread). Too finish, are you open to critic à tkd pomsea? I think I would be a good thing to close the gap beetween different martial arts :) Thanks again for sharing your expérience and your knowledge!!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Maybe I’ll to another show called The Kata Praiser 😜 Unfortunately I’m not qualified to evaluate TKD 🤷‍♂️

[@McMonSensei]

@@KARATEbyJesse 😂 😂 All im saying is that on the top of the Mountain, the gap is almost nothing and It would be Nice to see différents katas, pomseas or whatever combinaisons in différents martial arts styles. Maybe a special édition? Have a good Day Mr. Enkamp :)

[@omaralbertopenaramos5231]

wao, tu pronunciacion del español es muy buena.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Gracias amigo!

[@omaralbertopenaramos5231]

@@KARATEbyJesse oss

[@oscarkar2620]

Gracias manin te quiero

[@RamMyuay]

Yes. I am critic of kata

[@julianrivero5594]

Formas de kung fu tambien se puede enviar?

[@luisvillavana7855]

Can you do Jion for me!

[@SIMONSK9CLUB]

Sensei how to send u my video?

[@kylemacarthur9863]

Omg. Legs as fast as arms is a whole new universe inhabited by super creatures!

[@cristiisop1228]

P.S. We are from Romania, if our names look strange. :)

[@Lucky-go6xi]

i love your accent

[@COMB0RICO]

Helpful! Thanks from Texas.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Howdy! Great to hear 😄

[@geoffreysables4885]

Is this still a thing?

[@Kempojujutsu]

Jesse quick question. Would you judge someone’s kata differently if they were doing more of a sport/ competition vs for self defense or basic training?

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Good kata is good kata

[@Kempojujutsu]

Thanks for the reply.

[@kylestrong4231]

You should make a video with oliver doing kata 😜

[@seanthornton3461]

do you have full video of your kobudo kata demonstration?

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Yes it’s on my channel

[@keikaikakupaa]

Ok, I seriously need to ask this regarding kobudo, and what I've seen in tournaments. What is the point of having a tapered Bo if the tips taper to maybe 1" at the end and only are at an actual combat width at the center? All I can see it beign used for is because the practitioner hasn't been able to master the actual weight of a Bo, but instead use it to make the spins and transitions faster since it is lighter, but to the point that it would break. Likewise - why do I constantly see a "bo" (and I have to use the term lightly here) being used by both adults and children alike no thicker than that of a wooden dowel you can buy at Walmart that just has reflective tape on it???

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Sounds like McDojo stuff!

[@Stormshadows1]

Hey Jesse, your Spanish is really good, congrats! 😊👍

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Gracias 😜

[@oscarkar2620]

Hola manin v:

[@stefanolombardi9907]

Have I seen a t- shirt of Funakoshi Sensei. Very pretty:)

[@ReubenLardizabal]

Ossu!!! My favorite kata UNSU!!!!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Cool!

[@silverousleonidas5790]

I'm curious what do you think of those dojos that offer martial arts training. But really it's just a scam to quickly grab at some money? I ask because I've been noticing those type of dojos popping up a lot.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

I’ve written many articles about them. We call them ”McDojos” 😜 Check out my blog: www.karatebyjesse.com

[@RamMyuay]

Jesse what is your favourite kata? What kata do you like to do?

[@KARATEbyJesse]

I like all kata 😄👊

[@CwGuitar01]

I think some styles and clubs do it the other way around but to me, that kata is gojushiho dai, not gojushiho sho

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Yes both are used, but Dai is most common.

[@CwGuitar01]

Jesse Enkamp interesting, I thought more would call this kata sho, and it’s counterpart dai. You learn something knew everyday haha. Good video sensei 👍

[@surajhaldankar4236]

Hi

[@chempis2225]

Pls watch ashihara karate kata

[@mrstrdknmabalz1412]

Thats the kind of kata that i would never question its practicality

[@TheRat1]

I saw your brother at a UFC fight

[@amvinhhai4878]

Please have Vietnamese subtitles ❤️❤️🥋🥋

[@KARATEbyJesse]

I would if I could speak Vietnamese. Maybe someone else can help?

[@perrypelican9476]

Isn't kata a way to train? It doesn't have to directly translate to real fighting. Only sparring can be direct because making movements without an opponent is totally unnatural as far as fighting. Wouldn't it be better if you could generate extremely powerful strikes using minimal amount of body movement. The more body you use, the more tired you will get and the more you show your opponent what you intend. Maybe you are talking about your karate style.

[@eugeneschunk]

How do I send videos to you?

[@austinbeck943]

Eugene D Schunk I would try instagram or email

[@snezanamalbasic7961]

Thanks🤩🤩🤩😘😘😘

[@KARATEbyJesse]

My absolute pleasure 😄

[@raymondborrero9184]

We're I give my to you?

[@cristianflores2494]

Idealmente sube tu video a youtube en tu canal, y luego deja el enlace de tu video aqui en la seccion de comentarios de este video

[@raymondborrero9184]

@@cristianflores2494 gracias como sabes que hablo español

[@cristianflores2494]

@@raymondborrero9184 Lo intuí por tu nombre Hispánico

[@raymondborrero9184]

@@cristianflores2494 sige conectao'...

[@Panksha12]

Hellooooo

[@yosefvalentino611]

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[@АлександрАндреев-Родин]

All you need is a proper teacher

[@michaellopez-lq5fn]

Didn’t mma kill karate? What’s the goal of karate now?

[@donovanreimer2324]

Good advice but accent so strong and uncomfortable for the English ear. Work on that, could you(?)

[@KARATEbyJesse]

My apologies, it’s my third language. I’ll try to do less videos in English.

[@kingaryu2364]

Keep going :) thanks for usefull advices!