This Martial Art Makes NO Sense!

Taido is a martial art seen in Tekken by Reina. But it was invented by a Karate master from Okinawa. The question is... how effective is it? Let’s find out 👊
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[@KARATEbyJesse]

Which martial art should I try next? 😁

[@gringo275]

Capoeira

[@beetlejuice5154]

Judo

[@oscarcooper9438]

Maybe jeet kune do or glima

[@LeoCHaradaDHET]

@@AgnivIsHere that would be Nice to see!

[@ליאורציקורל]

Try to meet Naka Tatsuya. he have his own youtube channel called "KURO-OBI WORLD" and he likes to meet other people and learn new things. he has 778k subscribers.

[@SenseiSeth]

Looks like Japanese Capoeira kinda! Wonder what the link is there. Great video

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you sir! 🔥

[@omarkharnivall2439]

@@Parker8752 i dont think so, they sent a lot of ppl to Brazil, but not many came from there, specially black ppl who had practiced capoeira

[@johnguzman2811]

I was thinking the same😄🙏🏻🥋

[@joatanpereira4272]

@@omarkharnivall2439 many japanese people spent some time in Brazil and later traveled back to Japan, so that could be a thing

[@shinsyotta]

I don’t think capoeira back then even really resembled modern capoeira. Taido definitely looks like Japanese capoeira, though.

[@Bernardo-pf4sg]

I've been a capoeira practitioner for some years and I must say that this martial art has a lot similar to capoeira, incredible

[@yyoshman]

im a capoeira practicioner too and i agree

[@animx720]

Same I’m a capoeira practitioner to

[@hyperdreamer9483]

That’s likely coincidental since a spade is a spade no matter the colour, and an acrobatic martial art is an acrobatic martial art no matter the specific movements

[@KingJaeTV]

Here after Reina reveal in Tekken 8

[@twitchykun]

Tekken 8's new character Reina uses this art. This is gonna be interesting.

[@MeiaLuaDeCompasso]

"So how would I use this in a fight?" "Just keep mashing the kick buttons." Love it. From a Capoeira fighter 💪🤸‍♂️

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Boom!

[@Flying_chunguss101]

Only 1 comment dang

[@juggalox1000]

this looks like it would be so much fun to learn, i can imagine Taido and Capoeira users just taking notes from each other all day and just having a grand ol time

[@E2O10]

And then breakdancers just removed the violence aspect and kept the creativity, for pure entertainment

[@justcallmeole8342]

You read my mind

[@memr5690]

As a Capoeira/Karate guy I can say for sure I'm gonna try some of this stuff

[@CaracuSC]

It is nice to find the similarities between Taido, Silat and Capoeira, yet Capoeira is around 500 years old, and Capoeira itself has influences from N'golo and in later centuries, Batuque and other practices. Some even said Capoeira was influenced by Savate (French Sailors who made their way to Brazil). I think Capoeira has a very unique aesthetic and techniques (Meia Lua de Compasso/rabo de arraia, chapeu de couro/martelo do chao, armada martelo, au batido) that are truly characteristic and that originated within Capoeira. I can see some similarities in Taido, that "mule kick" from the ground is now in Capoeira as "chapa." A lot of people, for example, do not know that a lot of the techniques of Breakdancing originated from Capoeira thanks to Mestre Jelon Vieira and Loremil Machado travelling to the United States in the 70's and teaching the youth there (who would later incorporate those movements into their music). I would suggest Jesse to try Capoeira with a group such as ABADA Capoeira, Gingamundo, or a line that follows Mestre Camisa, if not Capoeira Muzenza, as they are perhaps the bigger groups that retain the most "martial art" and less "dance-like" aspect of Capoeira. I say this as a capoeirista with 18 years of training.

[@RJ-is9ko]

Taido guys would be taking notes from the capoeira playbooks. The basics of capoeira are very difficult to master. Tbh..the Taido is more similar to primal movements or flow movements. I'm learning how to do Raiz and macaco within my first month of capoeira. No contest.

[@78my9]

Taido's moves have a lot of similarities/cognates with penchak silat and capoeira. My question is not its effectiveness but how long can an average fighter keep it up before gassing out just using nothing else but taido. Is it energy efficient compared to standard mma/bjj styles? Or is it something best to add/mix as a surprise in tactics. Great demo as always,Sensei,ous!👍😊❤🤜

[@mochiisntbad6762]

If you're Nate Diaz you'll probably become better at it as the rounds pass.

[@abrahamlincoln6201]

It kinda looks like dog boxing or dishuquan

[@tevman69]

If anything, Taido will increase one’s stamina, which improves all aspects in life…

[@remyhavoc4463]

@@mochiisntbad6762 I really doubt it tbh. Nate Diaz has good cardio but I think he has a better chin (and mental strength cause he bleeds easily and gets dropped a lot but was never truly KO'd) than cardio Nate doesn't move his body a lot and he actually has good technique to keep his cardio pumping until the end of the fight. Watch Gabriel Varga's video about what makes Nate Diaz so good, it's pretty good

[@Seraphim262]

@@tevman69 Not the point of the question.

[@gangrenekills1281]

i very much appreciate how you actually showed us how it works in real sparring with resistance great video as always

[@KARATEbyJesse]

My pleasure!! 👊

[@vipr1142]

@@KARATEbyJesse The Swenglish of the Taido sensei was hilarious

[@emiliohernandez9186]

Hi Jesse, I am a 14 year old junior black belt from New Jersey practicing Shotokan and I would like to thank you for the videos you make. You inspire me to continue working to get better and I hope someday to be like you. Keep up the good work 👍

[@aml.07_02]

sorry but at first i thought the name of the Taido teacher was Mikael Jackson 🤣 (0:20)

[@xiloptea]

Kinda reminds me if Capoeira. Looks super fun I would love to give Taido a go

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Like a Japanese version of Capoeira almost!

[@vitoravila9908]

And, likewise, is very dependent on flow, improvisation and constant movement, good stuff

[@Lisa_60451]

@@KARATEbyJesse I was going tô comment that 😂 Japanese Capoeira!

[@nyhyl]

@@KARATEbyJesse Absolutely! I thought the same.

[@douglasknupp4574]

First thing i thought was "japanese capoeira "

[@l5tmeno]

i love how you respect everyone and take things seriously. keep up the great work :)

[@douglasknupp4574]

Jessie is a Golden boy

[@eahuso]

i have to scroll a lot till i find some comment that i like

[@mituc]

Oh Jesse, if you liked Taido you really need to take a look at the Taido series on the Kurobi-World channel, Sensei Nakano is simply amazing!

[@koleszgdanska7149]

I'll sure check it out

[@FeldyMohrisar]

Agree, first I know Taido is from that channel.

[@misterkami2]

So true; Nakano Sensei’s knowledge, physical control and even his teaching abilities are exceptional

[@tbrandy1405]

Came here because of Reina from Tekken 8😂 Sensei does Reina's back + 4, and a forward 1+2, into 3, 4. You really appreciate the care they did in translating this style into the game. Edit: he even does Reina's stance transition from Unsoku Gen to Sentai to a more practical Heaven's Wrath stance. Such a beautiful art.

[@AhmedHasb]

Was waiting for the electric

[@tbrandy1405]

@@AhmedHasb DORIYA!

[@operaanimelover369]

Taido is truly something that requires speed, accuracy, power, and timing as well as great posture in terms of launching attacks. My exposure to this martial art was, of course, through Tekken's very own Williams Sisters from Ireland, Nina Williams and Anna Williams. Not only are they both specialists in Taido but also in Aikido, Koppojutsu, and Hapkido.

[@krisnadexter]

Wow, no wonder I think Taido moves is familiar. I used to play Tekken, and Nina is one of my favorites. I usually using Jin or Ganryu. Maybe I should play again, it's been years.

[@MinimiMax]

I knew I've seen those moves somewhere! I suspected it might be Tekken but couldn't place it on anyone specific.

[@TheAwezomePeople]

Now I'll see the game in a new way

[@KevinTangYT]

Honestly my belief is Asuka Kazama's school is Taido inspired.

[@PSNMyfoot]

@@KevinTangYT that’s what I had in mind tbh. Seems like Taido with Aikido in her throws and counters

[@HolyHadou]

Reina's appearance in Tekken 8 brought me back here.

[@biohazard724]

There's a probability this video sees a surge of views, Tekken 8 just announced their newest character and she uses Taido

[@blackpyjamas7987]

Fun Fact, in the japanese comic(manga) Jujutsu Kaisen: the main character, Yuji Itadori used some taido techniques like the "manji kick" and "knee release"! This looks very interesting and it looks like a video game, with very "flowy" combos! it looks super cool! As I am a practitioner of taekwondo and muay thai, I can really appreciate flashy and powerful kicks! I love the creativity that goes into this sport, because it's like new water in a stale pond, styles like these are very much needed by other martial arts, so things keep evolving and improving!

[@Tenchigumi]

Indeed, and this is what irks me about folks who still say "if you really wanna fight, just learn MMA." They don't seem to be aware that MMA was, and still is, and ever evolving experiment, as is all martial arts. There isn't, and shouldn't be, a single easy answer to combat, and the moment you think you have an all purpose answer is the moment someone more creative and open-minded finds a new way to dismantle your techniques.

[@JohlorBJJ]

I feel an advantage of this is how you can change levels, go from high to low really fast and always keep your opponent thinking. As a grappler id love to try incorporate a take down system into it too to add yet another level to it.

[@LucasVigor]

I was watching some clips and saw that Taido has some pretty sweet takedowns

[@rodneyperez636]

Who came here to see Tekken 8's Reina art style?

[@kyzertv8443]

Who else came here because of Reina Mishima from Tekken 8? 👊😈⚡

[@ridleyroid9060]

Right here brother

[@wolfsingleton]

I'm extremely impressed by the flow of taido. Very similar to the capoeira I'm accustomed too. While watching, I was keeping a rhythm in my head and it may help you as well with the timing. Wishing I was still that agile though lol.

[@chrislones6041]

I love your humility and respect throughout the entire video. That's hard to find with martial artists today

[@glauciogonzales]

Interesting... Taido's tactical and strategic logic reminded me of our capoeira here in Brazil.

[@Epopteya]

Because they copy it from Capoeira and now they are hidden that fact. They didn't even mention Capoeira similarity to leading us to think that is 100% Japanese. Martial arts style creators is a realm full of liars.

[@FranciscoLeonel-vv5ce]

​@@Epopteyana capoeira não tem soco além de ser pura dança como o balé,é uma arte marcial ineficaz mas muito apoiada pela esquerda por ser de escravinho

[@calisthenicsmadness1]

Everything you have done for yourself and for us brother thank you. It's amazing to see each video and your experience and journey.

[@etherealicer]

A Karate Expert from Okinawa... then NOTHING... how could you leave us hanging like this.😁

[@KARATEbyJesse]

😏

[@arasolisfolkcelta8929]

My brain automatically filled the blank "...from Okinawa, the birthplace of Karate"

[@blackbelt2]

Skumine come from Okinawa to Japan and created Genseiryu Karate. In the 1960’s, he broke away from Genseiryu and created Taido.

[@PabloskyS84]

Wow very inspiring!! Thats Like an oriental capoeira! O= love the philosophy underneath. And also has some very powerful kicks!!

[@jasonkleung]

Keep it up I love this, I don't know how effective it is but I love learning new things, thank you for bringing this to us.

[@aross959]

Japanese creativity seems like such a dichotomy to me. They are famed for being rooted in tradtion, almost to a fault, but at the same time are quite creative and embrace the wildest stuff with such passion. Not just martial arts, but in art, business etc. I'd love to hear your take on that; have you addressed the subject in any of your videos?

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Good idea!

[@RodCornholio]

The break-dancing of martial arts. Yoda probably practices it.

[@jericolagdameo9812]

The first time I saw taido, practically, I thought, this is BS but I've been doing martial arts for 8 years and my gut tells me this is effective... apparently there's a key to it. It's not like conventional martial arts where 1 technique is always effective, instead, if one doesn't work, move in to the next one or try the first one again. This is awesome, Thanks Jesse!

[@thaistick2412]

in the real fight, there is NO technique, only reaction/reflex.🤷🏿‍♂️

[@ruiseartalcorn]

This is an amazing martial art! When I was teaching Pencak-Silat (many years ago) we had some similar techniques. These days (at 64 years of age) I prefer to kick them in the knee/groin, punch them face and run away as fast as possible! ;) Great video, many thanks :)

[@cyclopegaming464]

The sensei's athletism for his age is AMAZING

[@dartheden]

i remember training Taido in the early 90s and i love the flow of it, it's not that effective in combat but it makes you really agile.

[@andimasriadiincbone993]

Amazing, your videos always give motivation to me, and open new pages in my martial arts journey. Thank you Sensei Jessie.😁

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks for watching!! 🙏

[@sighannibal8326]

I love how Sensei started to make Taido work for him! That was awe-inspiring!

[@miesvaillanykyisyytta3252]

It's like breakdancing turned into a martial art....if a dance battle gets truly physical you'll need this.

[@ernestojr.angeles9707]

All of you of which Tekken 8 brought us here 👇👇👇

[@TomerBromberg]

Very good video! My friend and I have always wanted to see your take on the martial art we train. I will say that the real secret advantage that Taido has is its footwork. It forces you to fight ambidextrously and constantly changes the distance similar to capoeira's ginga. Ramsey Dewey has a great video as well as any of Nakano sensei's videos from kurobi world.

[@Shadowman9348]

You exemplifiy martial artists who continuously evolve - never stop learning/absorbing knowledge! ✊🥋🇨🇳🇰🇷🇯🇵

[@angeloostjen7819]

I'm really enjoying your videos! Hope you make a video about Hapkido. 🙏

[@kenytrogaming]

I love how you made this video like oh it doesn't work then it suddenly works in the end..

[@Bene_Singularis]

Yeah, for sure that they saw it coming, these moves are very telegraphed, but like for any move, they need to be set up. Chaining them fluidly is imprevisible, it makes the opponent lack both time and space to react. And the hands will never reach someone so low in their stance. With 3 limbs on the floor, the posture is strong, so too is the ability to attack, defend or move. If you want to explore further into foreign territories of martial knowledge, you should try Capoeira. You'll be very much out of your comfort zone.

[@harshitdas2040]

"CRAZY is just another word of CREATIVE" , thanks for sharing that😊

[@KARATEbyJesse]

My pleasure 😊

[@cuhkcrazyduck]

Jesse has showed us true mastery is not comparing while style is more powerful but to combine everything we know

[@canadam1983]

Don't wanna be that guy, but you're gonna need excellent conditioning, athleticism and technique in order to make Taido work irl situations. There are better martial arts to invest your time to achieve the ability to defend yourself. If you're against an average Joe you won't need any of the level changes, swipes or fancy kicks.

[@Crystals10000]

I love the philosophies sensei Mikael mentioned and this art looks like alot of fun

[@ligneotetsvdo1341]

Thanks you so much for this discovery, I think I really love Taido.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@markandoyo2204]

I know it; Even the Ancient Ninjas have also trained with Taijutsu as usually short limb and small stature people can easily fit for concealed missions Taido were correlated with Ancient Taijutsu by the Ninjas as yet among the most well-balanced hand-to-hand combat systems designed especially the greaters ranges on element of surprises, This fighting systems I cannot ignore this for my long-term goals 👍💯😎🇵🇭❤️💝

[@Taistelukalkkuna]

Just to clarify. Taido and Taijutsu have nothing in common, they are different martial arts. Source: Me, Taido 2kyu brown belt.

[@douglasradcliffe981]

Yo Jesse, I can't believe you made Taido work in sparring. it's more a credit to you really. This was very cool.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Hey, thanks!

[@colinlouk]

Awesome, I like how you go and get experience in different methods as opposed to most youtube experts that automatically dismiss a method as useless based on only watching a few minutes of isolated drills.

[@swiftninjapro]

This does look fun and awesome. However, when I played this video in slow motion, I noticed a few weak points in this martial art. I think it can be used to make sparing fun, but it may not be as effective in a self defense situation. I noticed the back is exposed, your body does go low to the ground, the instructor didn't always look at his target, and you kind of have to commit to a technique. In self defense it's better to keep your options open, and maintain a constant ability to retreat if needed. I think this can go with sparing to look cool, like how extreme looks cool for forms/kata.

[@maxventura7015]

This concept of creativity is even more inspirational then its application in Taido 😮

[@mojojojo6400]

That ending was so awesome and so awe inspiring!!!!!!!!

[@sjhmagic1]

Taido the Japanese version of Capoeira, and Silat. Cool. Tayari Casel's style of Kung Fu is a lot like that too. Kind of amazing that different discipline of martial arts from different parts of the world came up with the same solution of defense.

[@christsang9728]

With enough training it could compliment Jiu Jitsu well, as you have a new arsenal of attacks coming up from the ground. Imagine faking an Imanari roll into a kick or coming back up from guard with one.

[@TheOctabreaker]

Thank you for all your videos. As an individual who loves all martial arts, learning about them, and learning about ones i've never heard of, I am very appreciative of your work!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Glad you like them!

[@michaelsullivan1210]

Have you looked into the Maori fighting systems? The New Zealand Maori have spear and club arts. Taiaha and Mere, Amazing to watch. You dont want to be on the end of them. The Maori were fearless fighters and acknowledged for their bravery.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Sounds awesome!

[@amk8411]

And they were built like brick s**thouses!

[@Kevin-fh5oe]

Great video, I take Taido in Atlanta GA and my sensei is Mitsunobu Uchida he was a student of Shikumine’s and was sent to the US to teach Americans Taido in the 70’s

[@adoboFosho]

Cant believe jesse influenced Reina in Tekken 8

[@AlucardVanHellsing454]

This is the peak of never would work in a fight but is really fun

[@michaelzajac5284]

"There is no shortcut to success." You're first the Taido technologies. Since I was a kid, the master taught me how to judo, losing over and over again. No matter what, there is no winning or losing.

[@BluesyBor]

After watching Shirakawa-sensei and Nakano-sensei explaining how their arts work, my opinion is - combine Taidō with Aikido and you have a pretty good chance of surviving most fights you'll face in your life..

[@RetroWrathX13B]

“Don’t just do one, do a chain of attacks” Guy discovered what a Rekka is

[@the_bedwarsguy5863]

Gymnastic people will definitely benefit from this

[@MehrdadParthian]

what a cool martial art. i gotta try and find myself somebody who teaches this online and take a couple of courses. its definitely a breath of fresh air from practicing shotokan everyday.

[@chuckporter9526]

There are so many times that the demonstration of a technique for the cameras took such an unexpected direction that the camera ops simply couldn't help but get caught in frame. The improv skills for this style must be insane.

[@crunchywater2329]

3:50 looks like the roblox logo on his arm

[@afunnymemez]

Jesse can you make a video where you trained in Kyokushin karate style and got a sparings?

[@stevepaul9452]

Brilliant introduction to Taido and video sir :) Never heard of it till now. Now I am intrigued

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Glad you liked it!

[@saigalost7020]

Jesse really inspires me and his video literally remind me of home and it makes me so so happy (I'm in another country and not able to go back)

[@mishkaberuashvili5069]

I've heard about it in the anime jujutsu kaisen and I'm glad that you practiced it Mr. Jesse

[@oniryu4030]

This guys videos are like Jackie Chan’s, he learns a thing and gets a motivation then goes to slam everyone to the floor😂😂😂

[@calbo4075]

Only thing I'd say would be the issue is there is alot of times where you have your back to the opponent

[@robryan2079]

Taido is what happens when a karate master gets drunk and wakes up in a Shaolin Temple

[@jethmercer2532]

Its like mixed Karate and Capoeira with light touches of TKD.. Hi sir, im a fan of your videos..i was once a Martial Artist but i stopped mid way so i could finish my studies and now i have a very busy job..since then i missed the training and sparring sessions..i really missed it..now im a big fat busy man..always a plessure watching your videos and trying out every martial arts you can try

[@rodrigomoraespolizeli3010]

When i see the video its immediataly make me remember my Capoeira classes.

[@patrikjohansson4450]

Vilket härligt klipp Mikael, jättebra och intressant, mvh Patrik

[@James-wd9ib]

Taido's kicks are very Capoeira-like. It's amazing that humans can figure out "optimum kinetic motions" on opposite sides of the globe and arrive at the same conclusions.

[@rodrigorobeck8772]

Even their secret which is to combine movements into a flow as you mentioned is a plagiary of Capoeira. The "ginga" is one part of our flow ias the whole it is to keep changing pace, speed, style and switching off movements from one to another. They just forgot to copy our "Malicia"(malitious) or "Malandragem".

[@Tko_Tek_2.0]

Wow this martial art is amazing

[@zaptuno9148]

this might be one of the most fun fighting styles

[@johnheilbron9688]

Very cool - adapting as you go! Love the creativity. 🤓

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Heavenly_Demon_God]

Bro has the most anime "Aha!, i found rhe winning idea" moment ever

[@kerryhowe3635]

Also, I love your content. Thank you so much for your wonderful attitude.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

You are so welcome Kerry!

[@kevron9664]

At first, I was almost ready to proclaim this guy as being the missing-link between Capoeira & "Bullshido", but by the end, it almost seemed Jesse began lending it an air of legitimacy...!!

[@Яшка-Неунывайкин]

"What makes taido so special?" If you try this on street fight, enemy will laugh till they die

[@meganpinyozy2063]

Refreshing video thank you! As always me and my students love your karate adventures. I will definitely be sharing this one with them.

[@MrVr-kw4xi]

I love the way it has both a bit of the flow of kung fu, the creativity of capoeira and the directness of karate. Very interesting

[@U.H.Q]

"At this point some people start laughing at me" His brother

[@waaagh3203]

"You came up with a new fighting style during the war? That must have been intense. What did you encounter on the battlefield that influenced this new style?" "I drove a submarine...." "Oh..." "Yeah."

[@rich797win4]

4:52 This is literally the best way to play Reina. If it doesn't work, spam stances

[@deemsworld8308]

😂 thought I was the only person here thinking Reina 🙏🏿

[@Leonlion0305]

Being creative and try different techniques like a flowing river reminded me of Jin Yong's wuxia novels mention "no kata wins kata". Basically saying if you have a set pattern of moves then there will be some hints before you make the move. Like where the eyes are looking at, if shoulder or leg moved slightly, etc. Having no kata (i.e. being creative) is not predictable therefore hard to defend against.

[@JonShal]

Beautiful video, thank you

[@leondekok7389]

i have practised capoeira for a decade now and i find it very similar to taido. round shapes and keeping the flow is a very natuaral way to fight for me so i like this!!

[@tanzanear2019]

I enjoyed that and theres definitely a philosophy etc that can be applied from this art. Arigatou gozaimasu 🙇‍♂️

[@leonardchurch7675]

My wife trained in a style called Ketsugo Kara Do Shorinji Kempo which in the advanced levels look really similar to this Taido. She used to wipe the mat with me in open spar classes because my mind-think was more linear and her flow totally disrupted me.

[@imfilip2632]

This was the coolest shit i have ever seen in sparring

[@jamesoakes4842]

This strikes me as something that perhaps would not be the best foundation for something like an MMA fighting style, but could be legitimately good for someone who is already an experienced MMA fighter to add to their repertoire. There is definitely potential in the unorthodox movements for unusual attack angles and countering, and I imagine some of those weird level changes would actually be great for disguising a takedown attempt.

[@Toxoplasma13]

One of those "capstone" or "finishing school" arts that's really neat to add onto a solid conventional skillset, but a hard row to hoe as a first style, I think.