KARATE NERD IN OKINAWA | Season 1 (Ep. 4) - Goju Ryu w/ Hokama Tetsuhiro (10th dan)

[@AndoMierzwa]

Those mobility exercises on the beach are pure gold, sir! Great work!

[@TheSilence1]

Yeah, I think I'll add his exercises to the standard ones I do in my aikido training.

[@revugameplays5287]

Older Kung Fu Expert Gentleman who is a model compliments young, aspiring Karate Black Belt Male model.

[@bunkaiking]

Not only do I watch Sensei Jesse because of his passion, knowledge and skills in karate. He honestly brings positivity to us all. Personally when I have a bad day or just feel negative about myself i find watching his videos make me forget about any negative thoughts I may have that day. You are an inspiration Sensei Jesse. Thank you 🥋

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you! 🙏

[@erma_chete]

I start my karate journey in Venezuela at 12 years in Okinawa gojū ryu style karate, back then I was in love with the karate, well... with everything that was japanese to be honest. Isn't a secret what happened to my country, I had to left the training and a part of my life in order to find me a way to live... it was heartbroken for me. Right now I'm a 23 years old man, living, working and studying in Brazil... this years had been streesfull for me cuz working and studying at the same time isn't so easy as I tought, but lately I've been seeing your videos and them turn myself again in that 12 years old child who was in love with this art. They gave me peace and reminds me my old days when I was happy and I didn't know it. These days I was walking on the streets and I see a poster wich says "Kyokushin karate" and without think it to much I went in and see a training, that passion again start rising in my body and give me the courage to start again this journey. My body pains at the end of all training and I come to my house with myself made a piece of junk, but my heart and my spirit are full of joy. I just want to say thank you for make me fall in love again with this style of life, and keep pushing forward jesse, your helping more people than you think with your videos.

[@gunnyken4674]

I was fortunate enough to live in Naha for a while when I was in Okinawa. I lived at 1 Chrome 15-3 Maejima. I studied at a dojo about 10 blocks away from where I lived. On the first floor of my apartment building was a tupperware shop. The second floor apartment was lived in by the owner of the tupperware shop and I, with my family lived on the 3rd floor. I truly appreciate the video tours of Okinawa! I get the opportunity to see again places I visited when I lived there. I also get to see just how much things have changed since my time there. Thank you for restoring some very fond memories....

[@GarciaGungFuJKD]

I just found out about Karate Nerd and must say I am impressed and a new subscriber. Very well detailed, and informative as well as entertaining. I am a JKD/MMA practitioner but I feel there is much to learn from Karate and Jesse Enkamp. 5 Stars.

[@Randoman]

In my experience JKD and karate mix well

[@benjaminvega7186]

I really love these cultural journeys and that it inspires me to be active in my training is just a wonderful bonus

[@edsanjenis9416]

Jesse, watching this episode was awesome, this sensei was incredible and he had a lot depths; your explanation of karate and your love for this incredible self-defense demonstrates how beautiful karate is as an art.

[@modernchow]

I love that Sensei Hokama has a young picture of you!

[@Bj-yf3im]

10:39 "Bu jutsu" in Chinese is "Wu Shu". Same characters, different pronunciation!😀

[@sriramchangespeople3588]

Thank you uncle. I am a Taekwondo practicner and like Karate because it is thaught at school and I love it You are my inspiration thank you And I am 12 years old once again thank you.

[@sriramchangespeople3588]

Thank you uncle

[@Mattseak]

THANK YOU for those mobility exercises! Those really helped me instantly and I will for sure continue doing them in the future!

[@albynet80]

Simply thank you! I discovered my passion for karate only a little over a year ago, but I'm already totally bewitched. Unfortunately, with my 36 years everything is much more difficult, but I managed to do a double examination, and now have orange belt. the road is long and I know that will never end, but also through your example, I am encouraged to move forward. the target is to get to the first dan to 40 years (maybe), and celebrate in Japan on the occasion of the Olympics. I will continue to follow you! greetings from Italy! ps. soon I am purchasing a Karate Gi Seishin !!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

albynet80 Wonderful! I think your plan sounds good. Best of luck my friend! 👊

[@stevenschleps3747]

Alby I hope you continue your training. Maybe my own journey can offer you some insights. I began training at 16 years of age. I only wanted to learn to protect myself. So after a few months I gathered up my courage to ask when we could spar ? Sensei replied not before Black Belt! So I asked how long before one might be ready for Black Belt? Sensei answered sternly, "Not before ten years!" After a few years I totally forgot about any rank. All I wanted was skill. In 2000 my teacher asked me if I would now be interested in testing for Instructors degree. After 25 years I obtained my Black Belt. This year I was promoted to 3rd degree. I am of course honored. And over the years my goals have changed a little. Now my only goals are to pass down that which I have learned. I encourage you to maintain a daily discipline of training. As the years pass by our efforts are rewarded with the enrichment of our Soul. May your path provide you with protection, patience, and peace. Sifu. Ching Yi Kung Fu Association. Vienna, Austria.

[@mubtasimhossainlabib5409]

If you believe yourself you can certainly do it

[@bartsoroczynski33]

My suggestion is to forget about the target. If you are focused to far ahead you might not enjoy the steps that lead you there! This may even generate frustration which will not be beneficial to learning. I've experienced this throughout life learning different things. Is it not true Jesse Enkamp that back in the day there was no such thing as belt colours?! As Mr. Miagi said in Karate Kid, "Belts are only useful for holding up your pants." Thanks for the videos Jesse Enkamp!!! I love the episode about tracing Karate's roots in China. "Tea Shop Style", I'm not sure I got the name right, is where Karate originated from. Correct? You said that the guy showing you was the last master! I thought, "why wouldn't Jesse go train with him to become an expert in that style?"

[@robwaters8589]

Sensei, this series is absolutely brilliant! thank you.

[@nacho1950]

You are doing such a nice job for karate practicioners, thanks a lot!

[@sukritsivaprasad3729]

I am a yellow belt rank. Thanks a lot Jesse for tips , techniques and tactics.

[@Kfreeks]

I'm looking forward to the next episodes. Every video so far has been more than just awesome. I wouldn't have thought that your roots to Karatedô and Okinawa started this early. Thanks for letting us know and also thanks for sharing some invaluable experiences along your journey.

[@goofysupporter6682]

"Pre workout hamburger" the most american thing ive ever heard in my life

[@Justin-xd7zj]

Dude try a Taco Bell beef burrito before weight training. You’ll go beast mode 😂

[@ANF.Tetillo]

He's actually from Sweden so.

[@Kwisatz-Chaderach]

​@@Justin-xd7zjSounds like an explosive movement 😆

[@bradycharles9571]

​@@Justin-xd7zjBeast mode on the toilet ☠️

[@gary6110]

Really good series. Am enjoying each episode. Great quality, great insights, and charismatic (and skilled) presenter. Thank you so much for making the effort Jesse.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

All 8 episodes can be found on my website: bit.ly/2iW7yCm 😊

[@petten33]

Jesse Enkamp Keep up the good work, Mr. Enkamp. Osu.

[@jewelrybag4557]

How effective is karate in MMA or in a street fight? Or is it mostly an exhibition sport? I do some muai thai and found it quite effective in street fights.

[@thomasjackson3833]

Jewelry Bag depends karate has a lot of parts to it that are completely ineffective in a street fight, but then it has some moves are undeniably useful in a street fight karate is a mix of both, also depends on what style you do if you do goju ryu most of that can be applied to a street fight. If you do kyokashin karate that is as effective as Muay Thai in a street fight, but a lot of American water down karate are almost completely useless in a street fight. So in short the answer is there is no perfect answer, it all depends

[@evanmcclure4672]

Jewelry Bag lyoto machida and Uriah hall.... But this is the problem everyone wants to train for sport...

[@justinstuart8382]

Jesse Enkamp Looking sexy hot there Jesse. 👍

[@MonteBond8]

Your mobility exercises on the beach have been a great help to me! Thank you for the lesson!

[@rohitkanojiya8051]

after watching your videos I feel I should also visit Okinawa ..and your videos are awesome as well as guiding. thank you Jesse.. waiting for more awesome videos to come about Okinawa...

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you! :-) Next episode drops tomorrow.

[@nulltheliteralnothing1470]

I am exploring (in a way smaller scale) Karate from a Kung Fu perspective [personal interest]. I wanted to say how moving it was to see the photo of you. ❤❤❤. You are living the dream, and I appreciated this series. Even if it was your journey from 5-years ago.

[@dakentaijutsu2010]

these videos get better after every video, you're an inspiration me to train harder, I train in Kyokushin karate, the hard strict and demanding, but these videos make me wanna go and just train more, please post more videos of you in Okinawa in the future!

[@kpitman1990]

Jesse! I'm revisiting your old playlists and they are just as good as before. Watching your stretches on the beach made me hurt even thinking about it while sitting in my office. Your mobility and range of motion is extremely impressive. It inspired me to try those same exercises. Thank you!

[@MjolnirMarks]

Thank you for the footage insde Hokama Tetsuhiro's Goju-ryu Keishinkan dojo and museum. The unique energy and spirit of the spaces are palpable.

[@MajinGaijin]

My favorite episode so far! I am thoroughly enjoying this series. Thank you so much for sharing, Jesse!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

William M Great! Thanks for watching 👍

[@huranku98]

That was an amazing training session at the end. I wish that i was taught in that way when I was studying karate.

[@brianhunt6322]

Enkamp Sensei, these are as good or better than anything on the Travel Channel. Thank you so much for taking us along with you. You mentioned that it was a holiday at the beginning of the video on your way to the beach. What holiday was it? I've been surprised how few people are on the beach with you, especially on a holiday!

[@BradYaeger]

Sanchin kata is a goldmine . No matter what Martial Arts you do , it will make you better at it

[@Rocketman6119]

Fantastic series! A must see, thank you Jesse for sharing.

[@leifprimeanimation4674]

I just tried out those hip mobility stretches. Very good! Thanks!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Great! You're welcome :-)

[@xXIceShowerXx]

It's very painful for me with my fucked up BJJ knees

[@Combatlife365]

Is there any defense against clubs and knives in goju ryu?

[@RedTomaco]

I started karate last year, recently I discovered this channel and I'm hooked. Lastest videos of this channel have a crazy quality. However, I'm here enjoying this "old" vlog format. And above all, I'm learning a lot. Thanks.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Welcome aboard! Yes I've improved the quality, haven't I? Keep watching!

[@hjabbour]

Thank you for allowing us to tag along! This is amazing.

[@lucianovillagran8201]

Hokama Sensei is like my "grandfather" in terms of teaching karate to me hahahaha I really hope I can go train with him one day

[@daniele3452]

Mate, u have the numbers to become a great martial Arts documentarist!! Very Good job. This is really Amazing. thanks. After this trip, why don't u come to Italy? For some seminar? see ya and keep up the Good work

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Grazie mille! :-) Yes, I will do a seminar in Italy some day... many people are asking.

[@Erchitu82]

Please come in Sardegna then. Beautiful sea, and that's where I live 😁

[@regien61]

Bonjour from France Jessesan, I visited Nakamoto Masahiro's kobudo museum a few years ago it was very interesting too !

[@julianedhar264]

Because of you jesse i want go to Okinawa oneday to learn like you

[@MrEstebandee]

Wow this episode is the best one yet! Travel , history , culture and of course karate ( i think this is the longest training clip so far) , can't wait for the next one.

[@itz_just_me594]

Your gi brand is awesome

[@C-4-C]

Best episode yet thanks for sharing greetings from Canada Goju in Toronto!!

[@jamesnewman7392]

Such an exceptional series packed with tons of cultural, historical, and practical knowledge! This should be on the Discovery Channel, or the History Channel. You seem like such an awesome, humble, yet highly skilled man. I hope I have the opportunity to meet you one day. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with us.

[@johnathonlewis7570]

Awesome it's goju ryu time

[@KARATEbyJesse]

I try to be non-style specific in my exploration of Karate :-)

[@eligaini4062]

Sixty years ago, I was subjected to both martial arts and spiritual training for six years, and the professors of that period taught us how to think properly.

[@eligaini4062]

My mentor told me one day, the truth of everything is simple, and because the truth of everything is simple, no one will understand it, but if the truth was complicated, everyone would understand it!! ،

[@eligaini4062]

The truth is, we need a lot of problems to solve a problem.

[@sciencediver]

I saw your happiness all around at this day! Good and wonderful to watch you at this level of happiness. Although you seen at little bit tired.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Carlos Lander Thanks! Jet lag ;-)

[@mariostekic]

Tack för denna avsnitt med 👌 Vilken träning i slutet wow 💪🥋😎

[@marekmojzis3525]

Jesse, Karate is my life, i did it since i was 8 years old, old traditional Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate, i am now 35, my belt doesnt even matter now, my stamina is bad but i wanna get back to form, wish me luck.

[@tonysmith2302]

Really liked the squats on the beach. That's really given me something to work on. Thanks Jesse.

[@MrFacundo7]

These videos are amazing!! Really, great work sensei!

[@roryfollinpiano2161]

My sensei has met Hokama (I hope that’s the anglicised spelling) and all of our kobudo kata come from him.

[@YetMoreCupsOfTea]

I'm currently recovering from abdominal surgery (emergency surgery to remove my appendix), so watching those squat exercises makes me sore.

[@Lamzicles]

The episodes get better and better- you legend!

[@brennansnowdon4642]

Hokama sensei is awesome would love to train with him also see his museum 😊

[@Ivanofkoshinkaisokanryu]

I know the second he was going to the beach he was going to train

[@bardsta2007]

Great video again, looking forward to part 5 already, see you on May 13th in the UK.

[@joelrenfrow770]

Love the karate history that comes with the videos

[@rudykersemans2767]

Waw sensei! Amazing! So entertaining and informative. Your show is so much more interesting than 90% of the shows on television. And you do this probably on a fraction of the budget these networks use. Respect and Osu!

[@rafal5863]

11:23 Those are ceramic insulators for high voltage power lines. love the improvisation.

[@SuperDragonball99]

Love this kinda Vlog, wanna watch them all

[@AlexGSalvador-cv9ln]

Yeah! Duck walks from the squatting position! We used to do that for half a mile.

[@NotsaShovava]

Thanks a lot Sensei. Really interesting! A great blend of culture, practice and history. Looking forward to the next episodes...

[@XboxGamersProduction]

Come to Bern, switzerland :D doing Ju Jitsu and love your content

[@Hugamumbo]

...you must tell us where did you buy that SWEET floral shirt.

[@aldenhaverfield655]

I learned about the squat from the Vietnamese boat people my stepfather's company sponsored back in the late 70s. On weekends I would help teach English. I loved it! Exposure to another culture, and...they fed us afterward! Vietnamese cuisine! I love East Asian culture!

[@movntn]

Great series! Thanks for all the great content!!

[@chazzops]

OG! Thier pink belts are like black belt,,,,,wearing white soon.. WOW! i remember what taught me about the belts

[@kejackson]

Thanks for the tips on the hip exercises

[@Tanja-Mayer-Ki-Training]

Thank you Jesse, what a marvelous country and beautiful nature around and you look really happy and satisfied at the end of the training. Thanks for the mobility exercise, I love such exercises! Now I got a new one for my students and me :-)

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Tanja Mayer / Ki-Karate Awesome! Subscribe to Karate Nerd Insider for new exercises every week 👍

[@paulsparka8710]

Such a great and wonderful part!

[@masonmiller6371]

I am learning a lot from this series. I do have a question; Do you have any knowledge of the style of karate called Shorin-Ryu? I am curious what it focuses on and how it's different from other styles of karate?

[@smaulpaul]

16:19 onwards was just incredible!

[@K.r.i.e.g]

That exercise is really good thanks for giving that information

[@argonauth]

So funny when you say the sensei is a badass (which I totally agree) but, best of it, is how he look so amiable, it's not your attitude that make's a badass but your commitment to something.

[@maximilianovazquez8433]

I can't stop of watching every episode at the moment is online. I just starting to feel that 8 episodes are not enough (Netflix syndrome?)

[@spensatron]

You totally have the Baki Demon back!!! Well done!!!!

[@MissesWitch]

Would really love to see you and your brother switch training for a day, And see if he can handle this stuff!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Fun idea!

[@Charge183IF]

Damn, my knees hurt just by watching your mobiliy excercise. 😢

[@swdw973]

Nice to see the shime being done correctly.

[@rogerbyrd3524]

That was so cool.

[@Littlepotatochip117]

Just saw Jesse without a shirt on. Dang dude . You got muscles 💪🏼

[@nadroj-88]

Scotland has those dots too. Does Sweden not have them? For some reason I thought everywhere had them. We don't have lines though.

[@0smuzz0]

Absolutely stunning! I'm addicted to this series. Are there any plans to do others mini web series at a later date?

[@lauramumma2360]

Hand wave is so true... I thought I made people mad and would back away and they would wave more energetically... 😂

[@languagelearner9540]

Best episode, thank you !

[@pledgestone]

We used to do that exercise with beach rocks. Good times.

[@EnjoyPlantPower]

Awesome work as always! I loved how the Sensei beckoned you over to see your photo the way you explained before how it's like how we tell people to shoo away! And the training looked amazing. SO interesting. How much do you take away and apply to your own teachings?

[@Herowebcomics]

OMG! That training is tough! All of those hits look like they hurt!

[@alexandrecardoso9130]

Goju Ryu 👊⚡🖤

[@iz_decky]

I will definitely try those mobility exercises also you're a bit buffer than I imagined nice work and good job on the video.

[@geraldaitken478]

Even at the BEACH, Jesse is a teacher. He is ALWAYS a teacher.

[@carllubrin8518]

My master went to that school to compete in there tournament over in japan he told me crazy story from that training u did at 12:05 man I wish I went with him before all the covid stuff ended

[@steffanniehancharyk1987]

I Loved the Sanchin testing! Amazing!

[@MyThecount]

Fabulous videos

[@PcGameGold]

Thats how I learned Sanchin I still practice to this day.

[@folksurvival]

5:54 - We have these in European cities too.

[@alexanderkeinashvili3576]

the best one

[@adramalech3385]

Hah, flag of Romania on the wall of the dojo. Hi from Romania.

[@topis6987]

A great difference between the green belt and Jesse at 12:06

[@1983gladstone]

Intro done in fightquest fashion....I like it.