Karate School Etiquette Explained By Japanese Sensei 🇯🇵

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Big thanks for your great comments! 🙏 Check my website for more Karate knowledge: www.karatebyjesse.com 👍🥋🌟

[@MrGilfred]

I can say that the inside of a Japanese Karate Dojo is beautiful. Also their customs are vastly different than in the dojo that I remember the most. That is the one in the states where I along with my brother learned Kenpo Karate at Tracy's Karate Studio. This was many decades ago and we have gotten out of shape.

[@natalieshannon7659]

In my karate school, I had an instructor that always nitpicked me on everything! My kata (forms) my sparring. It got on my nerves, I thought he hated me. (I was only 19 at the time and didn't know any better.) Then somebody told me I was his favorite student, he always praised me to other people.

[@edelcorrallira]

Yes, I remember my Sensei getting meaner and meaner but also noticed he was very kind to inconsistent or undermotivated students.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Awesome! That’s exactly what I meant. We need to learn to value criticism for what it is, instead of seeing it as negative. Easier said than done 😄

[@billc.4584]

Yeah, love is driving you to be the best you that you're capable of. Had a similar experience myself. Peace.

[@billc.4584]

@@KARATEbyJesse Not only to learn to accept criticism in a positive manner but to be willing, actually habitually, to re-examine yourself. I've found that 'failure' is a profoundly effective teacher. :)

[@glens2019]

When we first started, our Sensei often picked the people he saw with potential as dummies.

[@KarateDojowaKu]

Thank you so much for collaborating! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

[@Homelander99956]

just wondering what happen to your lips in this video Sensei?

[@michaelhughes8936]

About 30 years ago, after training for 15 years, my sensei told me I was ‘very good’. It took me many more years of training to realize that it was the first time I deserved that comment. Sensei should only give praise when it can be given honestly. Jesse, you are doing well with this channel and exemplify the true “do”. Very good. Arigato Jesse.

[@10beanz]

Had he not ever heard of constructive criticism, or as you imply, his ego always got in the way?

[@Ashigeru47]

I had thought my Sensei hated me. He never praised any student. He was always critical. Eventually, my Sensei started having me demonstrate techniques in front of the entire class, often with him criticizing my technique. It finally dawned on me that he was impressed enough with me, as a student, that he was using me as the example to other students of what they could achieve.

[@warrickdawes7900]

It is always a privilege and honour to be the crash-test-dummy for sensei in any demonstration.

[@pablotiengo3426]

@@warrickdawes7900 yeah... a painful honor, but an honor indeed

[@Jumanji1st]

It was exactly the same for me. Also if you where taken in front of the class for demonstration, it was an honor, that everybody made just train harder to be the one in front of class next time. It didn't matter, if he criticized you or whatever. just that your sensei called you to him to demonstrate something was a great motivation for all of us.

[@aoshi3000]

IN THAT CASE YOU SHOULD BETTER HOW TO DO UKEMI PROPERTLY XD

[@10beanz]

Well, that's one interpretation I suppose.

[@BMSKARATE]

31 years of Karate training here, I learned a lot with this video!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Fantastic!! Always more to learn 👍

[@a-blivvy-yus]

When i was a child, I attended a dojo which we were told was run in a very traditional Japanese style. It wasn't until watching this video that I realised how true that was. We even had sensei who seemed not to know any words that sounded complimentary, and would continually tell us how to do better, and not how well we were already doing.

[@christians9564]

This is so good. My two favourite karateka together. I'm so happy that you know each other and are such good friends. Thank you both for your time. 🥋🇯🇵🥋

[@isechico]

Dojo etiquette is the very first thing I teach my students

[@amarug]

An interesting comment on language, when you say "失礼します" (shitsurei shimas(u)), of course it means "excuse me" if translated correctly in the context. But it actually literally means "I am being rude" / "i am doing a rudneness", which the Japanese often use to convey the message of "excuse me" when entering someone elses space.

[@isidro2624]

As a new student of Isshyn-Ryu Karate, I appreciate all of this advice. I hate feeling like I’m disrespecting this amazing art whenever I show up for class. Definitely want to continue making my sensei proud.

[@ChrisParayno]

This is great stuff, especially as guests. Its literally someone elses house and need to respect that.

[@danielcrafter9349]

All of this is about showing respect (obvs) - but not just to the people around you, but also the space Each dojo has its own Kami - and it is to the spirit both your behaviour and practice is shown If you think about it psychologically, it makes training there more pleasant when you show respect

[@silentsamurai6622]

Great stuff :). This is why i love Tradition Martial Arts

[@stuffnuns]

It takes some practice to get all that in your brain, but all these customs together have a certain beauty and create an atmosphere of respect and honor. I appreciate my time at dojo so much.

[@DaimonAnimations]

I'm from Mexico and when I was little my sensei, had went to train in Okinawa for several years and when he came back, he teaches you like if you're in Okinawa or Japan. All that was taught today in this video, my teacher would do step by step with the outmost respect. I learned very well from him because I still remember all the ways how to enter a dojo and how to behave which was also part of the training.

[@rickluiten8355]

When I first got to Okinawa I went to a school with a senior student from that school that my Sensei in the US introduced me to. The Sensei said nothing. He then demonstrated a punch from a stance that changed position. I just did that over and over every day for weeks before he even looked at me. Then he gave me another and again I worked and worked.

[@drewdailey4895]

At the risk of sounding like a keener, Dojo etiquette is a big deal for me. I try to do everything listed in the video (I learned a few things I need to make a habit which is nice.) and I think this comes from being ex-military. It drives me nuts when I see students talking while Sensei is talking. I get goofing around and keeping some training segments fun but when Sensei or someone else is speaking I believe people need to show respect and keep quiet till they are done. Thats my largest beef when it comes to this subject. Great video Jesse!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

It drivea me nuts too!

[@patrickmontone2888]

What MOS and Branch bro? I was 11B US Army Infantry

[@paulthe2mikolajdupontsrens586]

Drew Dailey you serve USA military?

[@paulthe2mikolajdupontsrens586]

neldot how does he pull down the tatami?

[@paulthe2mikolajdupontsrens586]

neldot um no. You just deleted your previous comment

[@swdw973]

BTW. Thanks for videos like this. I share them on our club page, as it saves me talking time explaining all this. On another note, I've been doing this for many years and sometimes I watch your videos because your enthusiasm is infectious.

[@georgefoley9793]

Two of my most favorite Karate Senseis (Sensei Seth is also a part of the favorites list) are collaborating together! How splendid! I cannot believe I have not seen this video before, even though I have followed both of you since the beginning of the pandemic. Sensei Jesse and Sensei Yusuke, I thank you both for this great dojo etiquette instructional video. It is especially helpful to me right now because I decided to come back to practicing Karate after 20 years of non-practice, and I did so in big part because of the inspiration I have received from following your KZbin and other social media accounts for over a year now, and I sincerely thank you for this! The Karate style I have chosen to practice is Goju Shin Ryu (essentially traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu style at the core of it with elements from Shotkan and Aikido added to the curriculum of the senior belt levels), and nearly all of the rules discussed in the video apply at the dojo that I attend. This is most helpful! I feel like I am learning a lot of Japanese terms and customs while at the dojo.

[@rightgirlwrongplanet]

we do karate. We also get violin lessons from our teacher who is in Hong Kong. She rarely praises, mostly corrects us. I respect her and the culture which she originates from. We're from India and grew up in UK ourselves so we understand the difference in cultures

[@Crystals10000]

i train in a traditional japanese karate dojo and this is more or less on point

[@ronaldlee7566]

It's all about discipline, respect, focus and etc. Long live Sensei Enkamp and Sensei Nagano.🙏👊🥋

[@AdamSofineti]

Great video, thank you for it. These rules should be respected all over the world, not just in Japan and every sensei and sempai should follow that the students adhere to it.

[@marttivuorinen8475]

I found this video fun and relatable as a Finn. Many similarities in mindset and in kind of "unwritten" rules. Ofcourse If you are foreigner visiting here in our home or where ever we dont judge you. But If you take The effort to check some and live by it we Love you 😄🥰 Greetings from Finland Great content..so many variations..not just kicks and punches 👍💪🥰

[@Yuuki-PUREI]

What I like about karate is that training in the dojo makes my personality even better.

[@jubjubbird56]

"So woven into the texture of the culture". What an interesting sentence. I've never thought of cultures in terms of texture. Why am I geeking out about this?

[@JN-hg5wn]

I finally started doing my longtime dream - Karate. Only been on six sessions so far and I feelt right at home,. It's Shotokan! Really love this strict way that screams dicipline and respect they do it in Japan. The way Karate was meant to be. Here in Sweden and I guess in west in general this is lacking! I know I would love to see the same approach as in the east. As it build character and strength I belive, and a much better focus when training! Maybe I just have to move to Japan, to get this 🙂🙏

[@murderousintentful]

again!!!! a lot of westerners need to watch this !!!! great information

[@rafaelthekeyman9646]

Sensei, it`s not any different in Taekwondo, I think respect and tradition should be applied everywhere, still today and always. Arigatô!

[@ColonelMarcellus]

And not only in martial arts; there is room for civility and politeness and respect in all life's encounters.

[@natalieshannon7659]

In my Korean dojo (Tang Soo Do) students and instructors had to bow to the Korean flag and American flag. This was to show respect.

[@SifuSmoFlatEarth]

Tanh soo do is a joke

[@Rysussybaka]

@@SifuSmoFlatEarth Takes one to know one

[@serenityduvall4895]

At my place we bow to the American flag WKSA/ World Kuk Sool Association flag Grandmaster/ Kuk Sa Nim highest rank also known as Ju Im Khang Jahng Nim Kyo Sa Nim 1st degree black belt sorry I don’t know how to spell it and if it is the advanced class a black stripe calls out Do Boh Nim

[@Samperor]

@@SifuSmoFlatEarth I will argue differently. I think it is a great martial art.

[@rongallagher5284]

My Sifu shared this with our group and I think it is totally on-point and relevant to most styles and learning environments. It all basically comes down to not being a dick and showing respect to those who have gone before you and done the hard yards and therefore have earned that respect regardless of their age, the colour of their belt or their sex. Most the people I train with are far younger but are so much better than me by a long way, it's their ability, and persistence, their openness and willingness to share that helps me hold them in high regard. They may not have the life experience I do, but their abilities on the Matt means they deserve all the respect they get and more.

[@Kyoshindo]

Seiza = on the knees and sitting down legs crossed = Agura

[@eliteinsites2642]

Or Anza.

[@Thebudokid87]

I have been doing karate for 22 years now... The longer I train karate the more I realize I have soooo much more to learn...Climbing this mountain, and will probably never reach the top

[@kenirawadi4689]

I need to show this to my children. They put their bags and jacket everywhere before the training. Thanks for sharing.

[@christiandulworth4427]

Even if you are not into martial arts I think this is great for teaching good manners . Both learn so much from both of these gentleman. That was epic when Jesse was striking the poses when discussing sitting etiquette ;)

[@jondoe6926]

4:40 very interesting way to say "hi" . I will keep this in mind.

[@taekwondomaster4609]

I told my 13 year old niece that you said “hie” and she was as red as a cherry 🍒. She had a crush on you for 2 years now. I’ve been laughing 😂 all day because I think it’s hilarious 😂. She turns completely red every time she sees one of your videos Sensei. Haa haa 😂

[@michaelnugara1]

I strongly believe all dojos should be more traditional and western students should be using Japanese terminology. Thanks for the vid. Great as usual 👊👊👊

[@blair7106]

my sensei is 7th dan and while she is extremely kind and funny outside the dojo, she's very serious and focused during training.

[@adamkane7513]

My Sensei can beat your sensei up!

[@blair7106]

@@adamkane7513 doubt it

[@adamkane7513]

@@blair7106 It is a foregone conclsion. He is a Man.

[@blair7106]

@@adamkane7513 yeah but why feel the need to brag about someone else who probably doesn’t care- keep training hard, grow some hair on your chest and maybe you’ll outgrow this immature nonsense!

[@Lentomannen3]

@@adamkane7513 Well. Karate is also showing respect to each other. What you are doing is not that.

[@wolfkyokushindojo1474]

Arigato Sensei Jesse you help me a lot

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Great to hear! 😄

[@coreygreensensei]

The vast majority of what you explained I already do in my teachings for the past 25 years. However, there are a few things that I learned from this video! Seeing that most westerners don't understand these basic training principles, I will share this video will all my students to ensure that they are taking their training to the next level. Even though, I explain these mannerisms "all the time", seeing someone else other than myself explain this fortunately will sink into their mind much better. I always do my best to preserve traditional karate in my own dojo. Thank you for this video!

[@danielcrafter9349]

"Leave your moccasins at the door" It's not just etiquette, it's psychological too; leave your worries, your work, your home etc. You're here to train

[@BrotherPaul57]

hello Jesse Some things I was always taught in the dojo by my Sensei and the chief Sensei was , if you're standing while the sensei is demonstrating , don't cross your arms or looking too relaxed . I suppose its common sense, and out of respect ,but our sensei , especially if you're a teenager or adult , chances are , he may surprise you with an attack and if you cant block because your hands are basically tied , you would look a bit daft ! my sensei has been to Okinawa and I've been to japan a few times as my wife is from Osaka .

[@orionofodyssey7271]

I think these are important rules / traditions and should be followed in any Karate Dojo. Thank you for this video!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Like the saying goes: “Karate begins and ends with respect.” 🙏

[@faouzibakkioui5284]

I think the principle respect must be in all cultures, but I think as westerners we have more place for individuality. And in our karate dojo's we should keep this place for individuality but also keep the karate tradition. What do yo guys think?

[@goldengryphon]

@@faouzibakkioui5284 Near where I go to learn, there are several types and styles of schools. It makes it easier for someone to pick a school with a similar attitude toward respect of others and respect of the art where they are most comfortable. I go to an American-style dojo with quite a few relaxed rules, but the Master was trained traditionally, and does keep some of the more formal ways. He has been forced to pick and choose his battles over the years. (So to speak.) There are schools that are so informal, you don't bow onto or off the mats, or you don't line up for class. Nor do you bow to your partner for sparring or practice. They look at you when you do that. On the other side, there is a dojo in the area that is very, very old school traditional - we have heard of how he enforces no hats in the building, no shoes once you're inside (something that is new and uncomfortable to many Texans), and lots of seiza - also not common. That he enforces his rules on the parents as well as the students is interesting and not commonly done here. At my dojo, we bow onto and off the mats, bow to the instructor, bow to our partner before sparring, and generally stand when we're on the mats unless we're told to 'take a knee', where you kneel down with one knee on the mats, one knee bent, and your hands on your bent knee. You don't speak, generally, unless you're talking over what you've seen your partner do that is good or needs correcting, or you need to talk over a section of the drill/technique you're working on. We can also call to our instructor if there's a question because, in our class of teens and adults, more than one person has more likely than not run into the same situation. By solving the problem as an open discussion, the information gets to everyone in class. We do line up in order of rank for class, and at the end of class. We do bow out of class and thank our instructor for teaching us. We have started (as we get more 'traditionally minded' adults) to bow to and thank our partners for training with us. It's taking time, but we're getting there.

[@faouzibakkioui5284]

@@goldengryphon My dojo is very similar to yours. And as the the people of tokyo adapted a little bit the traditional karate to them, i think we can do a little bit of the same. You said you know a dojo where you can't wear a hat and stuff, it would be to formal to me. I guess a dojo is the reflection of the sensei and as each sensei is different as a human being each dojo will have it's particularities and I have to admit I like this diversity, otherwise every dojo would be the same and it would be a little bit boring. But of course we have to preserve the spirit of karate. If I would be the sensei of a dojo I would preserve the bowing, respect and traditional karate but I think I would like that every individual can express himself as he is, like if someone is laud let him be loud, if someone like to talk let him talk, if someone is quiet so be it. And I don't care about drinking on the tatami. But respect has to always be present of course.

[@tmallon4211]

Thank you Jesse for sharing these valuable lessons and traditions of the Japanese culture and how to behave in a Dojo.

[@clintonglasener9866]

Oooooh, I was taught the *incorrect bow*, never told to take bags off and hold to my side when bowing before entrance. The rest, as far as entering the dojo, I am glad to say I was taught correctly. This was the only formal Karate education I had, briefly, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

[@COMB0RICO]

Sounds like a nice environment. Thanks from Texas.

[@Daddy007111]

Yes. I learned the criticism from my Sensei meant he cared about my karate, no criticism no care. Someone said he always picks on you, I said no he cares enough to tell me what I need to do better.

[@1004Benny]

In addition to order and respect, the sitting rules have to do with safety. In karate or judo clubs, the "kumite" normally includes a certain number of people, who take shifts in practicing. In addition, during the "shiai", two people compete and the remaining athletes sit around the "dojo" (tatami). If you sit in a loose manner, you may hurt yourself or the practicing/competing athletes more easily.

[@Lentomannen3]

Thanks for the video Jesse. This is making karate even more genuin. The tradition and etiquette som be followed more. 🙂

[@EternalRoman]

I am so glad to confirm these points that were instructed and performed in the Dojo I trained in. On the sitting position with the legs crossed I think I remember my Sensei calling the position "Agura" if I'm not mistaken. But all of these pointers were in fact strictly taught and done in the Dojo I trained and I'm happy to see them shown here too.

[@billc.4584]

Jesse, I really enjoy your videos. I find them very informative, enjoyable and sometimes maybe a little challenging; but it is my humble opinion that while the Japanese may have improved Te in some respects they've just made other aspects unnecessarily complicated and formal. I believe that any serious practitioner/adherent/traveler of a martial discipline becomes more respectful through the process of their development. Many thanks to Master Nagano for sharing his time. Doesn't hurt to remind people to be nice and Master Nagano did it very gracefully. I wouldn't even mind if he were to call me 'gaijin'. :) Many thanks to you also, Jesse. Be well.

[@michaelmoraescerqueira6345]

Both of you are just amazing, I I am really looking forward to seeing you one day.

[@Beastmode1392]

I have always found interest in some of the traditional aspects of karate in the time I have trained but I will say some of the tradition does use alot of training time and in the western society since it is as you described it is difficult to get people excited and bought into the traditional ways. I think theres some cool stuff in the details. sometimes though things like getting hand shake from someone of lesser rank before getting one from someone of higher rank really IMO does not matter we are all human beings none invincible. martial arts is also about humility/reducing pride/and not being boastful. Sometimes people bowing to you, not walking in front of you, or having the right to speak to you just builds your ego and puts many on a power trip. Stay humble, have fun training, learn how to preserve your life. I appreciate the tradition and think its great though.

[@renshimellor]

Thank you two sooooo much 🙏 Definitely Japanese etiquette and not Okinawan . Very strict and graceful at the same time .

[@gabetheanimator6768]

This is a great clip! Ettiquette in ITF Taekwon-Do is very similar because General Choi was a second degree black in Karate. You can see the influence!

[@tyttonelkins6242]

Gabriel Choquette I was in ITA and it was very similar as well.

[@andrewwheeldon3957]

The General learned Shotokan.

[@rod88855]

This is superuseful for me! I am travelling to Kobe soon to spend some weeks with my sensei at his dojo and eventually receive from him an additional degree. I am very excited anticipating it, since we haven't met for some 40 years since he left and went back to Japan for good, but also I am full of worries thinking whether I wiil know how to behave in a very traditional japaneese environment. Thanks a lot Jesse!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Wonderful!

[@thomasrobbins3821]

The dojo has a living spirit that can show respect too; even when there all alone, respect the dojo.

[@mariharrik5987]

and that dojo you're in is very beautiful i like the colours

[@microfarmers]

I took a long break practicing Karate "I wasn't very good to begin with". I figured it would be good for my son, so enroll him I did. I am very discreet while helping him perfect his practice. I think he's about to blow my cover. Lol I love your videos, they are really helpful and inspiring.

[@krispalermo8133]

Parents training their children, you kneel behind them and control their arms to proper punch and you hand guide their legs in kicking. It worked for my family members. People think I had great talent and skill in drawing in grade school, in truth my teenage aunts just taught me to trace over pictures as they guide my hand as they listen to headphones when I was three and four years old. Early development on hand motor muscle memory control.

[@vitezslavkrcma7468]

Thank you very much for this video!!! It is very good to hear all the rules and mistakes together during one video! And I am happy to see that we are doing everything right and correct in our Aikido dojo!!! 🥳🥳 Domo Arigato Gozaimasu 🙇‍♂

[@Sirdeath7]

I'm glad this collaboration finally occured!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Awesome

[@djinn201]

Liked the crunch sounds in the eating subject made me chuckle to.

[@worldpeacepp]

Very interesting. The compliment part makes me think of my children's period experience as Chinese. That feeling of trying to meet someone 's expectation part is a complex feeling for me, still. Now as I am learning karate I see myself also going through a Japanese culture experience that is very different from US's free chilled and be human. I am feeling it, processing it..

[@deathbyfitness3917]

There are one or two things that I really liked or that I need to reinforce to my student that I'm not already doing here minus some language. I really like the video. The only thing I would add is when wearing a t-shirt is to make sure it is tucked in.

[@theelderkine]

Just catching up on this, but it’s interesting to see we were doing most all of these in our dojo in Florida back in 1983.

[@anonymousninja9711]

Very informative indeed, I've always loved the traditional Japanese Dojo etiquette.

[@FredericoPagotto]

Here in Brazil i had a Sensei trainded in Japan that always teached those manners and somehow it was strange to me but with repetition and training it comes natural.

[@bryandow2827]

This is very informative, when I am informed of any mistakes in as Kata or technique, its not a criticism but informing you of what you need to work on, a good class for me is when my sensei doesn't say anything about my karate😁. One sensei taught us if anyone walks in front of you give them a kick or tap then to remind them that it's a big No No everyone learnt quickly that way,these are simple Etiquette rules to teach respect for others.

[@mimigoodcat4950]

I like the cleanliness and order. The rest is pretentious Acting respectful and humble and being respectful and humble are two different states.

[@shikiyanaka]

Thanks, learned a lot. Particularly liked the walking through the line of vision of seniors. 👍

[@pedromontalvojr4585]

We allow students to wear T shirts in class during the summer. However, they are required to wear the full uniform (dobok because it's taekwondo) during testing.

[@10beanz]

Enforce those rules! Because keeping to strict rules is erm a err.

[@LostWhits]

Is the dobok like a Vneck top or is it open like a typical karate or judo dogi? I studied TKD as a kid in the 90s and tried again in the 2000s the uniform was so different.

[@anapoda3081]

one of the reason why i'm not too big on japanese martial arts, so much theatricals.

[@cjsilvestre]

Great video Jesse. Many of the tips are forgotten even by some black belts. Really good to see this very detailed explanation. Keep up the good work!

[@estebana.miralles3619]

Excellent video. Thanks so much for enhancing our understanding of the Dojo etiquette..

[@walterhough4587]

Thank you Sensei Jessie. I have studied for over 33 years and I'm still learning the little nuances. Great

[@taekwondomaster4609]

Amen 🙏 to respect and humility.

[@IBkarate]

As usual, on point and appreciated. Validation from occidentals and young people is very refreshing. Gasshou

[@senseiroy8410]

Thank you for this video, Sensei. This inside view of a traditional dojo is interesting and educational! I love it!

[@raulrodriguez9464]

Once again thank you learning every day from you

[@hafiznazeer690]

Glad to see you guys together.. I am great fan of Nagano sensei's video's also.. Have been practicing his tips and exercises for powerful kicks.. It really worked 😀❤️❤️❤️

[@honigdachs.]

I train in a traditional okinawan Goju Ryu dojo, and I think that the customs and training atmosphere in traditional Karate are often too formalized and full of seemingly stiff and over the top etiquette. I also feel that it often gets in the way of getting things done and training effectively. On the other hand, I understand that it also helps to maintain certain things that western martial arts practitioners and combat athletes often forget about. Strong discipline, humility, respect amongst each other and for everyone's well-being, keeping egos in check, putting in the honest work, maintaining self-criticism and leaving all the petty and myopic nonsense aside, etc. So even if personally I think it would do us good to ease off with the etiquette and strict rules a bit, I do adhere to the customs because I've seen the difference between our dojo, places I previously trained at and other martial arts gyms and it made me understand on several levels that everything truly does start and end with respect.

[@potiermarie7513]

"everything truly does start and end with respect." I can not agree more. (I practice Shotokan Karate in France and learn Wing Chun in Quebec, respect and humility are the main commun values.)

[@davidg9682]

Arigato gozaimasu for your insights and helpful explanations.

[@radianttakanuva8388]

I had to leave shorin-ryu when I was younger, and now that I'm an adult with money and a job, I've been searching for a new dojo to attend and watching your videos to tide me over until I'm able to. Judging by memory, my dojo adhered to pretty much all of these traditions. I get why some people think they're a bit much, but it's a really strong way to keep the right mindset while training, and it's really cool to be sharing a common experience that others have had for decades or centuries with martial arts. I can't wait to get back into it

[@jamescoward110]

Excellent video! Makes me miss my younger seido years 🥋 R.I.P Shihan William Oliver 🕊️

[@upstatenoizepollution62366]

Another great episode. I am from the U.S, but when I started training, it was around 1978. 1st thing we was that we HAD to be there at least 15 minutes before class started. When we entered our Dojo ,we also took off our shoes and placed them neatly against the wall. (I was raised to do that anyway at our house).,we would bow(with bag in hand). Then in the front of the Dojo pictures of the masters were hung on the wall, so we bowed to show respect, then we changed. When changing ,our belts could not fall on the floor.When class started, Seiza position was non negotiable, we learned to cope -lol As far as how we were supposed to conduct ourselves,.We entered as civilians and we exited as civilians ,meaning- you did not wear your Karate Gi (Dogi) outside for leisure. You didn't wear it to a fast food place etc.--- I have to say that you are absolutely 100% when you stated that most Westerners need praise. I was born in the U.S and I have seen a plethora of fragile egos. My parents taught me early on not to be that way..(be humble in your works) Whatever a person chooses to do- they should gladly accept advice, corrective measures or anything else that will help them grow. You never stop learning. "The man who masters others is powerful but the man who masters himself is truly enlightened". "Big words impress small men, the real truth lies only in the test". btw- Your channel is very very good! Thank you so much for putting the time and effort into showing the world the true nature, etiquette, discipline and beauty of the Martial Arts.

[@manojkandampully8521]

Thank you very much sensei Jesse for sharing this valuable video.. Two Liones together.. Oss!! Arigato Gosaimasu.. 🙏🙏

[@jamesslaughter7859]

That is a really nice looking Dojo!

[@swdw973]

On encouragement. My Sensei spent 12 years in Okinawa. He only give praise on rare occasions. If he likes what you're doing, he will correct you. If a person is just going through the motions, he ignores them. I got paranoid many years ago when I was a green belt because he said nothing to me during the entire class. So I went to him afterwards and asked him if I'd done something to displease or upset him, he asked why I was asking that and I told him, "Because you didn't correct me once in class." He got a big smile on his face and told me, "I left you alone because you need more repetitions on what we 're doing before I start adding more details. We're good." Man, what a relief. People outside the MA world just don't get that story at all. ;-)

[@rodoherty1]

This was a fascinating video! I appreciate how you are both able understand how westerners might fall into these little cultural traps.

[@feketebalazs1814]

You are an United States of America, person, Rob O'Doherty ?? I think you are. Just about your sentence. Westerner ?? Please. Make a difference. Europian or American(USA). Compared to Sensei Jesse Enkamp, I'm nothing, but what i heard from his mouth, the way he produced himself, and the whole "westerner"=USA attitude screamed to my ears, and your comment also. No, get down from the high horse, and for example don't use westerner when you want to say Caucasian USA person (women or men depends on what you got between your legs).

[@rodoherty1]

@@feketebalazs1814 🇮🇪

[@mikekitsune123]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful video.

[@SKKAFLORIDA]

Thanks for posting this, always great to impart education. Much respect and appreciation.

[@Reason1717]

I have not had a chance to train in Japan yet. What an enjoyable video, thank you for making this.

[@nandinibiswas6547]

My master is a 5th Dan black belt but he made karate a business. Anyway nice vdo.u r the best,no,bestest master

[@nilseaman]

Very good Video! Thanks for this lesson!!! Arigato gosai mass!

[@phildevereux9136]

I've always loved the ediquet in golf and even baseball, so this is very cool.

[@RafblackVIX]

I can't remember how many push ups I did until I learned these things.... Most times it would just be a slap upside the head

[@10beanz]

Really? I hope you reported that to the police.

[@zinor777]

Amazing video, thanks for sharing Jesse Sensei Arigato

[@enricopenaglia8289]

When he said that you should align things to the lines on the ground I felt relieved: I'm not crazy, I'm just japanese on the inside

[@KARATEbyJesse]

🤣👍