3 LEVELS OF KATA BUNKAI 🥋 (Omote, Ura, Honto)

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Happy to hear you liked the video! 💪 Learn more about Karate on my website: www.karatebyjesse.com 🥋

[@ΚωνσταντίνοςΡεμούνδος]

To be honest, I think, omote means: surface or outside appearance. I believe is the outside appearance of the move.

[@Gunnery69246]

Shotokan is cool but Shito Ryu has the most kata out of all the different karate styles.

[@TonyBaloni69]

Just watched your video why is it when someone is attacking you is it so staged what are you talk about is not real but it does make me laugh enjoy what you do

[@Breaker197]

I am continually impressed by the depth of knowledge and level of intelligent articulation in your explanations. I've only ever met one other instructor with that attribute, and I'm fortunate enough to be able to continue training with him. You have my respect.

[@marcilianoribeiro9671]

"Karate must remain a martial art at all times!". Thank you, Master! I've been learning a lot from you. Greetings from Brazil. OSS!!!

[@constantinealexandrakis]

I started shotokan at the tender age of 44 (am 45 now) because i wanted to join my kids and motivate them to try harder. I had practice a different style in my 20s but it is so different training at my age. Whenever my body aches or I'm too caught up with life and thinking about skipping, I watch your videos which I find truly inspirational and get riled up. Thank you!

[@tsangyman]

Deep, I love how you bring the cultural aspect in with the development of it.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

One of the numerous things I learned while living in Okinawa was how impactful the cultural context and social setting has been in shaping modern Karate

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

Hands down BEST martial arts channel ever. Jesse you cause a lot of us karate men to stick out our chests with pride thanks to your brilliant Analysis of technique and history

[@huranku98]

Kyokushin being my start in karate, definitely did not include any of this knowledge. Thanks for the information. I'm trying to adapt your mind set of practicing all karate, not styles.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

That’s the Karate Nerd spirit! 🥋

[@anitasmith815]

Shotokahn i love it its very good

[@adriancristea9715]

I learned this AT Kyokushin and not while doing Shotokan. So it depends on your teacher

[@patata220]

Done Kyokushin from 1983 to 1994 , full cpntact parallel and alone till 1998, kick box from then on and past 5 years krav maga with the ikmf.... karate deserves respect!! Its a base upon which a life can be built... ps i m not a professional...

[@MrCageCat]

Really? I would think that, Kyokushin being so hands on that they'd focus more on the practicality of the art 🤔

[@adrianmartin7742]

I wish people would show more practical applications like this

[@granadosvm]

I heard one of the several reasons the most realistic bunkai was lost was because a watered down version of karate was used when it was introduced to kids in schools in Okinawa and Japan. While the original intent was keeping the adult training of karate more realistic, many people grew to believe that the watered down version was all there was, without throws, joint attacks and other nasty applications that they didn't want kids to practice until they had matured.

[@tkdguy5494]

That makes sense. I also think it’s due to the popularization of sport-fighting. Because karate started to become a popular sport, it simply isn’t possible to include all the techniques within the art. To this day most people think TKD is literally 99% kicks due to the Olympic rules. It drives me nuts.

[@MrCageCat]

Read the same somewhere as well: The original masters wanted to keep the TRUE art a secret, so they just taught a watered down, basic version of the art to most.

[@imperialenforcer2271]

@@MrCageCat This mentality is very common in Asians. Indians had good advancement in medical science but they didn't want others to know and hence the knowledge was lost

[@margaretlo4590]

@@imperialenforcer2271 this attitude is common everywhere. In the west it’s known as “trade secrets”.

[@buzzardneckseahag]

I have been training in martial arts for over 37 years and in recent times I wanted to give up on forms partially because people today hate them so much and partially because many believe there’s no value to it deep down after watching this video I still feel that forms do have a place in the martial arts

[@EVENINGWOLF666]

People who do not know this are the most likely to claim that kata techniques will not work outside of the Dojo.

[@chrishart3090]

BEST explanation of what Karate + Kata + Bunkai all mean together in the MARTIAL aspect of Martial Arts. So many schools today focus on the Art part and have lost the art of the MARTIAL part of Martial Arts! 💥👊💥💪Hait

[@melisslacour15]

Always learning something new from your videos. Thank you!

[@anwarhossainmunna1879]

So do I buddy

[@DrFrankLondon]

The truth is that in Kuyokshin this was never really a topic, it took me several years to discover these other aspects of Karate. Through training with people from other styles and learning Katas which had nothing to do with Kuyokshin. Of course there are Katas in Kuyokshin, but as it is a relatively historically new style, there are examples of "black holes" which you need to fill in by studying other styles and train with people from other styles. And of course read a lot, but in the long run, all the years I have been training with athletes from different styles, has made me get a better understanding of the importance of Kata and it's practical application. A good friend of mine, she had won several national titles in Kata and many years ago she told me, you have absolutely no idea about Kata and it's execution and practical applications. That was a wake up call, since then I have constantly tried improving my Katas, but still after so many year's, I have only seen the tip of the iceberg. I wish I had discovered it before and paid more attention to it rather than being stuck with bad habits, "incorrect execution", and being an ignorant about the importance of Katas in our beautiful and fantastic sport. 🙏

[@mduduzijiyane1999]

Frank Andre Holmestrand hey I hope you are well I trying for week now to understand the Shuto uke in kyokushin and i still can not understand (the bunjani)

[@danpearman270]

@@mduduzijiyane1999 (Please understand I have never studied Kyokushin, so may be misunderstanding exactly what you are looking for, but) you may be interested in some of the work done by Ian Abernethy (practicalkatabunkai here on youtube) - he's certainly done some videos examining the practical applications of shuto uke. They may not be exactly the same as what you are looking for, but they could maybe help you to find the understanding you want.

[@earlrobertson1334]

Congratulations to Jesse Sensei for the success of his video series. His presentation style and humour make the videos fun to watch. However, it is the depth of his knowledge that sets him apart and brings us back for more. After 50+ years of studying Budo in Asia and North America I have come across thousands that don't really understand the core of our waza..and its not their fault. They are a student, of a student of a student. Jesse has gone back to the source and is now generously sharing these insights with us all. Pay attention if want to truly understand budo!

[@lizb9148]

Absolutely loved this video! We have three sensei’s at our university dojo, basics & combinations, kata, then Kumite. I’m the kata instructor and was struggling to come up with an explanation for bunkai and make it interesting for the new comers. Very helpful video sensei Jesse !!

[@slickx82]

Great video Jesse-San. One of my favorite aspects of studying Karate is training the Ura and Honto. I love turning basic blocks or strikes into locks and throws !

[@fenris042]

A student once again asked me to watch a video of yours. I can see why as well. He joined me just over a year ago and is finally understanding the layers within teaching Kata. Hence why it takes so long to really learn one properly. Well done.

[@joycetrafton3998]

Excellent, clear, usable definition of each component of bunkai. Thank you again for your effort to help make self-defense from kata.

[@mstar197]

Rewatching your videos always refreshes my karate. Two days a week at the dojo and some reading of the Bubishi plus watching your videos and reading your blog. It’s my karate diet. Arigato gozaimashita.

[@jovaunbrown1379]

That was an awesome explanation of the the ancient lessons many karate schools don't even understand this concept although they have trained for years thank you for putting this out there many need this.

[@shml5093]

In my dojo we actually only learning the last to versions of bunkai and I had no idea they were not the only way, thank you!

[@hugovianadasilva5479]

It was nice to hear at last someone who knows the diference of street fight, self defence and combat sports 👍🏼

[@Priestbokmei1]

You’re title should be Professor Karate Nerd! Your knowledge and understanding of the martial methods is really impressive. I look forward to your videos. I would love to see a video on Okinawan short staff (3 or 4 foot length).

[@Dogger1230]

I love Katas. Learning one now. They’re tricky. What I love is their grace, precision, hidden blocks and strikes, and power

[@daniavi1358]

Sincerely congratulations and it makes me very happy to see young Sensei, like you are. Working with passion for Budo. Young people are the hope ans you're part of all this. Blessings and best wishes from Spain. Daniel.

[@renzothornado_tv1221]

It made sense. As a practitioner of other discipline, i’m glad to hear the same approach of self-defense from an specialist of Karate. カラテ　を　勉強したいん　だけど　かた　が　なにも　知らない　だから　カラテ　の　かた　の　一番　簡単な　かた　を　教えてくれませんか。

[@silentsamurai6622]

I learn soo much from you. My Shihan life in Japan and i send my Videos to him. Here on KZbin i learn from Jesse Sensei :)

[@daniavi1358]

Jesse Sensei, you're doing an amazing good work. I'm an old humble instructor and when we learnt Karatedo Kata. The only thing we learnt were physical movements but not at all the applications of. Thanks I also learnt and teach other japanese disciplines, I could make step by step, the applications of the Kata I could practice.

[@jsantiago38]

I have never trained Karate but i have learnt so much about it thru your videos, specially with the Okinawan Karate series you did that my interest has grown and the practical approach is superb. you get the feeling of what a martial art should be not just to look pretty but to be effective. Thank you!!

[@aquaticfacilitytrainingott7444]

as a VERY fresh (still a twine belt but working towards white!) karate student, my sensei has me watching your videos. they are extremely informative, thank you.

[@rahmadagus979]

I like your explain for me about karate....because i use karate too in my life,i will support your channel.

[@i.be.g.3411]

Great video Jesse. I'm glad you mentioned that last part. I have been practicing kata with the exact same thinking in mind. Even if you're doing the kata for competition, knowing the bunkai and applications behind it make your kata and delivery so much stronger. Great lesson.

[@rudolphfrancis]

And open and honest approach of kyokushin. What a fascinating and interesting teaching, the techniques and discipline from okinawa, not so that the karateka did not dare to ask questions, but did not want to stand out, thanks for this education. Osu!

[@dukeoflombards]

Very useful knowledge in a very simplified way.

[@fblanco65]

Thanks Jesse Sensei! I didn't know about these three bunkai approaches, till I watched this video. For example, when I learned Heian Shodan, the explanation I got for the way we turn to the right, after the first two steps of the kata (gedan-barain to the left and oi-zuki) turning to an opponent in your back, with your right (outside) shoulder, instead with your left (inside) one, which it would take more time in my mind. Now, if I use honto approach, the right-shoulder turn, could be a combination of an ura-mawashi-geri plus an ura-ken attack to an opponent coming towards your right side, while you are finishing your left opponent with oi-zuki . That opens an infinite number of applications for each kata (apologies for my bad English).

[@steverivera4916]

This video lit a light bulb in my head. If you really look at it, when you block an attack your actually attacking the limb or weapon that's coming at you to either stop or divert it. Bruce Lee used a low side kick (which is considered an attack) to block an opponents kick (this is one of my favorite techniques. It's fun to do and it baffles your opponent). So this means all hard techniques (meaning, done with a level of power that can cause damage) are both defense and offence. I love your videos there's always something to learn from them (or even as a refresher)😁

[@pliskin8116]

I was just rewarded my 3 rd belt Monday, (yellow in my dojo) and I had to spar with one of my sensais to get it...honest to god I used that exact block in the match. That and one mai tobi Geri were the only shots I really got in but still was able to use a lot of your thinking to great effect! Thanks again for the awesome content!

[@DysmasTheGoodThief]

What’s belt two if that’s three?

[@DefensaPersonal_Supervivencia]

Me encanto tu video. Gracias por ponerlo en español. Cuando me forme en karate Shotokan, no existia todo este estudio. Años mas tarde, practicando tai chi chuan descubri que un movimiento tiene siempre, como minimo, tres aplicaciones que incluyen las tecnicas mas evidentes, las luxaciones, los derribos y el ataque a los puntos vitales. Tras varios años de estudio empecé a aplicar estos conceptos al karate y redescubri el arte. Ahora lo enseño de esta forma. Tengo que decirte que pase años sin practicar karate, especialmente porque estudiaba krav maga. Estaba enojado con el arte porque me parecia inutil desde la perspectiva pragmatica del krav maga. Pero luego de hacer tai chi chuan pude reencontrarme con el karate y volver a estudiarlo con mas pasion que nunca.

[@hamletisastud]

Love the ABCDE's. Sensible and easy to remember.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Most definitely 👍

[@davidku7743]

Kata is a mixture of kihon hence why we must master the kihon first. Once we have master the kata, this will help with the Kumite.

[@mikemcgraw7708]

Very nice explanation of the Bunkai breakdown, never heard it that way before. Thanks Jesse!!

[@martialartsofmedford6002]

I love your videos and insights sir. Thanks and keep it coming!

[@dexterbrown8332]

I like your knowledge of the Japanese terminology. It is helpful and useful. In categorizing the different levels you pointed out. I like your ABC’s also. It is a good way to teach and to remember your objectives.

[@Yamabushi37]

Great video Enkamp Sensei , your final words and explanation are great and full of knowledge , and think the same about the traditional visión of the kata and the meaning of bunkai

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you, makes me glad to hear 😁

[@ecologiaenlacultura]

Excellent. You are very clear about the concepts of Karate do. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Benny10001]

One of your best videos Jesse. Excellent explanation of the very purpose of kata, so often forgotten. Nice to remind everyone that the reason we do what we do is ultimately so we have the weapons to defend ourselves if ever in an unfortunate situation. Thank you for your continued lessons, Sensei

[@wilsonokoth7649]

Thanks Sensei for the clear explanation!

[@georgiiliev383]

Furs you learn the form of kata, the you understand the purpose of kata. Very good video. Oss.

[@rocco3377]

Love the video, especially the ABCDE's of honto bunkia! Thank you Jesse.

[@ig8821]

Excellent explanation. So clear, so enriched with history. Well done. Keep on going, Jesse!!!

[@MrCageCat]

EXCELLENT video, thank you, especially that, a LOT of the original kata applications have been lost unfortunately. This almost makes me want to take up karate again. Unfortunately I live in a VERY small town, and the only karate dojo here basically teaches sport karate, which I'm not interested in (have nothing against it, did it when I was younger, but, at 40 years old I'd prefer to focus more on the realistic applications of karate than the sport aspect of it).

[@ariturbo4094]

If karate is explain this way surely i will practice Karate ,,,, great education

[@akashgaming437]

This was the best and most informative video on kata bunkai ever ! now I understand why there are so may different versions of bunkai for same kata. thanks :D

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks, makes me happy to hear

[@FrancisMaxino]

So what you are saying here is that pulling the fist back to the hip when punching, which is the traditional form in much Karate, some Shaolin Kung Fu styles and TKD is actually not supposed to be empty but grabbing something like an arm or a leg or some piece of clothing or perhaps even serve as an elbow strike to someone behind you ? This would make a lot of sense because otherwise it seems to be a mindless movement that only protects the kidneys and leaves the entire side of the body from the waist up completely unguarded and vulnerable while putting your free hand/fist in a totally ridiculous place for effective non-telegraphed counter punching or guarding effectively, otherwise it would seem to make more sense to pull the opposite unpunhing hand to a place somewhere by the solar plexus, by the chin or up by your face.

[@mategov]

That last gedan barai blew my mind! Thank you Jesse Sensei!

[@MaddogKernan]

So yep your 100% right jesse thats why your videos are so good to watch and understand

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks Dave!

[@MaddogKernan]

Your very welcome

[@jayim7996]

In my system of Aikido (even in Aikido terms can differ depending on the school or organization), we use Omote and Ura in a different way. Omote, (front) and Ura (rear) denotes the direction of the pinning techniques or throw. In the basic forms all pin/lock techniques and some throws have 2 directions. For example the technique you preformed for Honto we would call Ikkyo Ura (first pinning form/ turning to the rear position of attacker). Ikkyo Omote would be stepping to the front of attacker. In our basic training it is important to understand these directions clearly, but in application they can be mixed to adapt to the situation. One reason we practiced these two directions was to give options in positioning in case of a 3rd party involved in the attack. All basic techniques take the consideration of a 2nd or 3rd attacker coming from another side. For Honto, we really don't use that term, but we use Goshinjutsu (self-defense level) for the true or real application. The technique will not focus on pure control but open the doors to strikes/kicks and breaks. In the case of Ikkyo (the technique you demonstrated for Honto) the elbow could be struck/broken and the leg kicked. But going back to your main point, the body/hips move the same. Thanks for the putting in the time and research.

[@mannydv117]

Thank you Jesse, I really appreciate your insight. I've actually taken out my old gi and started to practice again thanks to you. Got in touch with my old Sensei now Hanshi in Puerto Rico, where I'm getting back into teaching again. But first, back to basics.

[@laperrablanca1]

Great! Watching your videos and Iain Abernethy sensei videos really brought me to a better understanding of kata. I try it myself all the time, and I find that it opened for me a whole new level of Karate

[@docbohemian1328]

Very well done. Thanks for sharing!

[@karatemom24RedHawk]

I love your channel! I learn so I can pass it on to others. Thank you for doing so much of the studying for others including me.

[@Medskrrt]

Keep doing more videos jesse. I love to watch your videos.

[@romanwolicki3069]

At the begining sorry for my poor English. I have to add someone about kyokushin. In deep past I practiced Shotokan by 15 years. 15 years ago I was asked by my colleague to join to his kyokushin team. I known this style because when I was an rookie in karate I have practice kyokushin first. This style was to hard, for my weak body and mind, but ... I found Shotokan. I stayed in Shotokan by 15 years, so I was familiar with bunkai. It was someting what I looked for. Then when I was asked about convert back on kyokushin I was very sceptic for this style, but above mentioned team of my collegue belong to kyokushin-KAN. It was someting different. There was finally bunkai, shorten and more moveable stances. All these things was applied into kata. Dynamic of movenment was much higher, and feeling of technic was more real. In mean time I practiced some boxing, defendo wich is not style and rather simple but real effective street fighting system. All of these experiences shown me that very important is looking for and own way and collecting differences and experiences. Kyokushin ways are really different just now, e.g. Shinkyokushin are more focus on sport line and knockdown sport competitions. Their katas are completly detached from reality whithout any bunkai. Now, if you look what Shihan Hiroto Okazaki of kyokushin-kan show in bunkai of kata in look really good, but still look more like omote/level one. Even if it is omote-level gives practitioners view on realistng things hiden in katas.

[@carlomanni9703]

Hello there, you are really an inspiration! You are young, handsome and capable, it's truly a deadly combination 😁 As a non-practicing guy I admire you and your efforts on your journey. I recently turned 24 and would love to enter into the martial arts world, but I don't know where to start because everything is so good when you watch it! I wish you the best 😁

[@djjeandell9343]

Absolutely love your videos, so insightful, so knowledgeable, so inspiring! Keep up the great work!

[@carlosaugustodasilva5123]

"Form follows function", Louis Sullivan, american architect.

[@furunaki]

Mr. Enkamp, I love your videos. I used to train karate ages ago and i've always admired many aspects of karate that are mostly over looked this day in age. One thing I noticed is that your always sporting a fresh, clean karate Gi. Im a purple belt in Bjj and we get seriouslty dirty. Do karatekas ever dirty thier gi? can you make a video describing the different parts of the gi and maintenance tips please. That would be awesome. I envy the striking martial arts because they never seem to get dirty. Thank you and fight on, the answer lies in the heart of battle.

[@ianmcleod7502]

Thank you for this, I train Goju Ryu, we are really starting into the Bunkai now, I love the application side and look forward to working the Bunkai into our sparring sessions, I am very happy learning more from you and others here on youtube, we talk a great deal about this at the Dojo.

[@aeortiz2004]

Excellent presentation...great info!

[@erickgabriel1695]

I love you jesse sensei!!!! I learn a lot every single video!!! I love katas😍😭❤

[@goxssu]

Added to my library, to keep coming back too. Great stuff.🇬🇧

[@philipmoscatello3034]

As usual your explanations are right on target, thank you for sharing your knowledge sensei. t

[@brianwilliams8033]

Planting the seed, so we all grow and find our way. Thank you Enkamp Sensei.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

“They tried to bury us, but they didn’t know that we were seeds” 💪

[@luisagarcia3558]

The explanation of Karate Ni Sente Nashi got me emocional. 🙏

[@aaronalejandrojose3251]

Woah one of my favorite vids👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ricardocastillo8740]

Though I’m a Kenpo person,this is an excellent video. Thank you Jesse!

[@ghinofatini1113]

Great Jesse!

[@damianlloyd2430]

Sensei Jesse.. I know this is late to the party. I'm a shito ryu dan grade. Your stream is so informative. I find myself regularly adapting your teachings for my students. Please keep em coming

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Glad to help!

[@haneefavayalil4131]

Great knowledge, Thank u Sensei..

[@kieranmakenji8922]

Fantastic video and explanation, always great to see hikite being used properly!

[@mysticalone2005]

Awesome demo... lots of useful information that I didn't know...Great Job.

[@STUFF_-oy5zp]

Great video!! Our Sensei was talking about not fixing in our minds one bunkai for each kata. I shared the video with him and we had a very insightful discussion. Thank you. This shows that the Way is never ending.

[@oscarvariedadesycreaciones]

Excelente! En mí caso, que practico kung-fu, también es válido. Muchas veces los "maestros" mantienen un "secretismo" que únicamente sirve para guardar en "secreto" lo incompleto de sus conocimientos y lo cerrado de su mente. Una vez más: gracias por compartir éste trabajo con nosotros! Abrazo

[@Mofat8]

Great job man, i like your vids and professionalism. I also find how interested and knowledgable about Karate you are makes me interested as well. Keep up the great work my friend! Ive watched a TON of your vids

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks a lot!

[@MrShoodj]

very good explaination Jesse, three levels of bunkay. Thanks for the information.

[@mariabuechsel1063]

Thanks now I want to train karate ( after watching almost all your Videos )

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Go for it!

[@mattinthehat3]

As always excellent and informative video.

[@leeprice133]

Strictly speaking, Occam's Razor is the principle that when considering multiple explanations for the same observation, the one that requires the fewest additional assumptions is preferred.

[@sofiar.9194]

本当にびっくりした! Ballet is tough! Tougher than martial arts, in some ways. We view is as delicate and elegant, but the amount of inner strength - physical and emotional - it takes to make it look that way is herculean. Ballerinas are athletes, more than anything else. Don’t underestimate them 🙌🏼 anyway, I read these terms for the first time in Paul Walker Sensei’s book “lessons with the master”. It was just a little note and didn’t offer much explanation (if you have read the book, you will know it’s a diary of his 3 years training in the JKA hombu under Master Kanazawa and some of his best senior instructors, so it mentions something it was talked/taught about in the dojo, sometimes going into detail but other times leaving it at that). So I had a note in my own diary to research this topic (still hadn’t gotten to it) and suddenly here you bring us this video! So thank you very much for making it! The amount of things I don’t know surpasses the ones I think I know. Always learning 🙃

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you Sofia-san! 🙏 I agree, ballet is really challenging... much respect! 😅 I’d love to hear what you would like to learn more about in Karate. 🥋

[@sofiar.9194]

Jesse Enkamp if I say “everything” is it cheeky? Haha. I like this type of videos. I read a lot of karate books and articles, also from other styles. There are many terms and even some techniques that are individual to one style and it’s hard to find information to contrast with what I’ve read! So I’d say I’m really interested in knowing more about less known karate techniques, terminology, etc! Thanks ☺️🙌🏼

[@theironfox2756]

I am formulating my own kata and I think in modern times, we should work more on the other chambers. Those chambers are also guards. However, the side chamber used to protect the back and ribs dominates kata.

[@durantabiswas1627]

best information i have ever received about bunkai

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Fantastic!

[@marthaviracocha2040]

As always, valuable information. I am watching the video while waiting for the bus to go to my karate class, it will be a good subject to talk about.

[@Herowebcomics]

This is an amazing lesson! It is awesome to see how deep a kata can really be!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Great! There’s much more to learn 🥋

[@jadeastilbe]

Another great video Sensei Jessie!

[@Yamabushi37]

In others words say shoden , shuden and okuden....the same , great explanation

[@rodexccs]

And again, impressive video! Thank you so much for sharing this invaluable information!

[@cinimatics]

Very concise explanation!

[@SenseiFord]

Really enjoyed this one, Sensei! Excellent!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching 😄

[@pedrohenriquecostamees6633]

Wow! What an awesome! I was talking with my sensei about It this week!