Karate Nerd in China (Ep. 1) 🇨🇳

[@deddyjong]

When every body debating about MMA Jesse learning history and going to roots of martial arts. respect to you Jesse the real martial artist

[@bobzuidhoek8130]

I now what type you are talking about .they all say things like .that would never work in mma while most do a martial art

[@bobzuidhoek8130]

Don't even do a martial art

[@PpAirO5]

UFC MMA is just as interesting as golf 😒👎

[@bobzuidhoek8130]

@@PpAirO5 i did'nt even mention the ufc😑

[@granadosvm]

@Follow the howl MMA should be called MFS Mixed fighting styles, not martial arts.

[@christophercurtis2893]

As a Tai Chi Instuctor who has - at the age of 58 - started to learn Karate - I found this fascinating. Don't know why, but it felt emotional. Thank you.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Christopher Curtis Thanks, I appreciate that! 👍

[@tarikbegic8580]

@D R good tai chi instructor knows what does forms mean they are mostly grapling things you can find i tai chi you can also find in BJJ Judo Wrestelin

[@cor2250]

Never to late to learn ! Osu !

[@foltin5840]

I think you should teach tai chi beacuse i wanns learn it alot

[@stephanglanzl6604]

That "White Crane" master is impressiv. So fast and fluent at this age...

[@QenaitheCustodianGuard]

Super spry and snappy at that age

[@littlepear72]

As a karate practitioner and of Chinese descent, this series makes me very happy. Thank you for sharing your journey !with everyone Sensei!

[@code066funkinbird3]

Years now Damm I thought China has kung fu

[@jadedarlinggg]

It’s fascinating how, without saying a word, you are so impeccably polite and willing to learn From everyone you meet. Even without words they know you are grateful and willing and respectful and that is true power as a person. Your skill is second to none and they appreciate you and your wisdom and willingness unfathomably. This series is incredible. As are you.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks for your kind words 🙏

[@jadedarlinggg]

Jesse Enkamp always! Your students are lucky to have you.

[@irb911]

This should be on Nat Geo or the History Channel Jesse San!!!! Can't wait for ep. 2......

[@deathgamer8086]

tyrns out the kungfu masters look like ordinary people in china. so anyone u meet there could actually be a concealed grandmaster.

[@dejourney9704]

agree ....

[@kevingray4980]

History Channel: Karate was invented by aliens!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks for watching! 😄 Episode 2 is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6eweo2nbbSci5o 👊

[@isoladellerosetv]

I love it!!!! It is very exciting and interesting :) I am black belt karate 1 dan.

[@giovalb20]

Oss 🥋

[@claeslundin9542]

Tävlar brosan inte längre??? Kul video.

[@fisioxande]

Thank you so much for this, Sensei Jesse Enkamp! May God bless you with long life and health so that you can continue your great work! 👏👍🙂🥊🥋😀

[@genemyers2816]

Jesse - Thanks for conducting this research! I've been studying Hakutsuru White Crane (Gokenki and Hohan Soken lineage) for about 10 years now and am looking forward to this series on White Crane Kung Fu.

[@conormcnugget5930]

Who would dislike this vid? People that hate learning I guess🤷‍♂️

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Haters motivate me! 😊👍

[@ToxinInMyVeins]

@@KARATEbyJesse So you'll produce more videos if I become a Hater? That's not a path that I wanted to take but if it motivates you... Just kidding, I enjoy your videos a lot!

[@PrydeFoltz]

Those who look for reason's to hate.

[@214warzone]

Tony Ferguson is the type of guy to teach Ancient Karate to an Elderly Chinese Man..

[@wesleyLTH]

I can name some... Lol

[@blockmasterscott]

8:33 Damn, Jesse came in with a perfectly smooth punch and that old man blocked it effortlessly. His technique was so smooth with a total casual competence. I actually watched him do it three times.

[@seetheanimal5867]

That old man is a dedicated casual with very poor competence being honest

[@justicewarrior9187]

This was beyond amazing!! You discovered the real deal disciples from the old masters!! The fact that they considered you and your crew worthy of showing his house, that book, techniques and temple!! I'm speechless! Nothing but absolute humbleness! Please do continue and if you could go to the roots of kung-fu and Indian martial arts would be amazing!

[@SonataOfPeace]

Episode 1 Jesse: "Plus a weird style of kung fu called incense-shop boxing, but I didn't care about any of that." Episode 5 Jesse: "Little did he know..."

[@michael-ju8tv]

I wish more US karate teachers would go to Asia and meet one of those old masters, just to feel the difference.

[@theaveragenewbie2465]

14:35 OMG ... that gave me goosebumps! So true, in every aspect in life.

[@mulengamubanga63]

It's surprising how he has kept the ancient bubishi in such a good condition👌👌👌...we should learn from that 😉

[@kriskanapo9282]

I did wonder if the edging of the book was old age or the result of fire

[@matsug5704]

I would go nuts If i saw that book irl, theres so much history in those pages!

[@SI-ln6tc]

It might be more elaborate than the Okinawan version??

[@anferneesuellcosplay5455]

@@kriskanapo9282 the cultural reform saw that a lot of old world stuff such as previous king fu arts and their masters were eradicated, the man here pulled it from a fire while he could

[@angsern8455]

@@anferneesuellcosplay5455 fire would have made some holes, judging by his gestures, I think he just hid it under his coat as a young boy and walked away

[@skoggee9048]

The best karate practicioner and youtuber is back with an amazing series, let the show begin

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Harrison_Lander15 Thanks for supporting my work! 🙌

[@skoggee9048]

@@KARATEbyJesse no problem i always will 🙏

[@roberts2760]

As a shotokan karate practitioner this seems very interesting for me, i can't wait for more episodes. Keep it up!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Roberts If you like Shotokan, you’ll LOVE what’s coming..... 😎😎😎

[@gabrielemanderioli2113]

Shotokan over here!💪🏻

[@roberts2760]

@@KARATEbyJesse hell yeah!

[@UItimateGuitarCovers]

Really interesting, I have done many years of kung fu and recently started karate myself, so many of the moves are the same, just subtly different

[@roberts2760]

@@UItimateGuitarCovers yeah, they are very similar!

[@onlyhuman7420]

Jesse is the MAN!He's the first to undertake such a great mission and the first to present his findings and discoveries to every Karate practitioner on the planet for free.That is called enthusiasm and true love for Karate

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks for your kind words! Much more to come 😄👍

[@ivanjeremija9180]

Dude ,this is better tv than tv . This is prime time documentary stuff, great video !!!

[@KeithOng]

I learnt the Yong Chun White Crane and its sparring set decades ago. It was so practical and you can immediately use it. A lot of the TMC have lots in common and adds to what i practise everyday now. To this day, i really appreciate all forms of martial arts and so glad that you are promoting this. Keep up the amazing work Jesse.

[@thenysondasilvabispo6508]

Jesse Enkamp, I'm talking to you from Brazil and I'm so happy to whach this video... It means the surch of essential karate's roots... The history says that Guishin Funakoshi did the same into Japan, looking for different martial art masters and trainning with them to impruve his own style of karate... Jesse, thank you so much to posted this video...

[@777wilsonliang]

That was amazing. I love how you give credit to china as the sources karate and how respectful that old kung fu master.

[@karate-ka]

I'm not really sure what to say.This is quite amazing. As a practioner of Goju Ryu, it's special to see the early techniques that grew into what we practice today. Xie Xie Ni.

[@chasemauney9654]

Honestly when I first started watching these videos I was really skeptical of karate I've trained boxing my whole life and was a little jaded on karate mainly because the point style competitions but you've opened my eyes to how amazing karate can be thank you

[@luwang6013]

I’m from China and also practice Karate. Thank you for combining two things that rooted deep in my heart so perfectly. And it’s so amazing to watch every single video that made by you always with such open mind and heart.

[@maskwhite4296]

This master is like happy guy who teach his grandson

[@johncox2912]

The best part is around the 15 minute mark where the master shows the student breathing. In Okinawan styles this is called sanchin breathing. Very powerful! It's the key to power in the martial arts. Excellent video!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Yes indeed. This is where it came from 😄👍

[@runamok1930]

You’re right when you mentioned you felt like you had just scratched the surface. At the 17:26 mark, Sifu himself replied to the other guy that what you worked on was the basics. What an amazing experience that must’ve been for you. Great videos!

[@seetheanimal5867]

That old man is poop at his art fyi

[@sebamoreno2986]

@@seetheanimal5867 explain

[@shootits48]

That was SO GOOD, I’m from a TKD background and i think its very interesting how you can see the similarities to karate and then Gung fu

[@felipe636]

Respect and admiration for Master Yu, such a humble and happy grampa. I've loved to see him in his prime winning competitions.

[@phwarrior]

Peaceful greetings from PH WARRIOR (Persaudaraan Hati Warrior). Thank you very much, SENSEI Jesse Enkamp. I am a citizen of Karate Nerd. I am a karate teacher from Jakarta, INDONESIA. Thank you for the Karate Nerd Diploma. The Karate Nerd diploma has added to my confidence. Karate knowledge from you is very useful for me. I pray that you are always handsome, young, smart, strong, healthy, happy, wise, and always protected by an army of angels. I pray that the shield from the LORD will always protect you and your family. ---- © Blacktator.

[@guitarjay741]

This kind of "nerd" can basically beat up any bully 😂😂😂😂😂

[@waxhead63]

Not necessarily so.. very closed minded of you

[@guitarjay741]

@@waxhead63 r/whoosh

[@waxhead63]

@@guitarjay741 ????? WT

[@groberti]

@@waxhead63 True, it depends. The bully might know some martial arts, too

[@lepmuhangpa]

@@guitarjay741 Bully could know martial arts too.

[@Elhombresanchez]

Wow if episode 1 was this great I feel I may binge the rest on this day off from work. One thing I have noticed when Enkamp Sensei was at the White Crane Temple was the breathing techniques being taught to him as well as the tightening of the core muscles, legs and arms I immediately saw the Goju Ryu Sanchin Kata 🤯. Thank you for all of your travels and time put in to making these videos.

[@firama101]

I love his enthusiasm to share his decades of knowledge with you! He looks so genuinely excited and happy to do it.

[@hydrofudgezlanimated2237]

Wow! So cool! And welcome to Fujian! My family are all from Fujian, Fuzhou, Fuqing!

[@doren840]

OMG! I can’t believe it’s finally happened! 🤩 🤩 🤩

[@doren840]

snake79545 It’s a martial art for everyone.

[@hancockjason8758]

Jesse I know that was a honor to get to see what u saw an learn what u learn . Thank u it touched my heart to yet again see this .

[@heinrizliyaputra7811]

It is always beautiful to see how different culture met and share, and happy together. This is what martial art brings

[@PhilGreeleyJR]

Thank you Jesse as a Student of Karate for 30yrs and a big fan of the History of the art I salute you for all of your effort I share you videos with students!!

[@juanagustinmunizaga7697]

La historia en movimiento. Es casi el trabajo de un arqueologo, un linguista, un traductor, un historiador, un sociologo y mucho mas. Impresionante... Se me pone la piel de gallina. Arigato gozaimashita!!!

[@stevenlim8036]

Not your typical kind of Discovery/History Channel video where everything is scripted and edited. This vid is so genuine. Well done!

[@panchopirata5593]

I've been waiting for this! As a chinese martial arts lover and practicioner, I can say... what a wonderful, deep and emotional content! Keep learning, enjoying and living this experience. Thanks for sharing with us! Cheers, Jesse! 🙏🏻

[@hongkongcantonese501]

This is always one of my favorite videos of yours. Your humility and willingness to empty your cup will surely keep leading you to success. Instead of trying to impress everyone with your own karate skills, you partnered up with other talented people and let them show you what they can do. Absolutely beautiful.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Xiexie 🙏

[@edkennethglipa7796]

Respect to Jesse and Chadi These people are diving deep down to the histories of martial arts Chadi for Judo and Grappling and Jesse for Karate

[@yavarjn2055]

I think I hit the jackpot when I discovered your channel. Please share some of the movements you learned.

[@valjap3110]

Why do i feel like they are communicating using martial art movements even though sensei jesse don't know how to speak Chinese i think they can understand each other. Its like the martial arts are there language 😲 it really amazes me how they communicate while practicing 👏👏👏 I miss this kind of videos 😭

[@soulforged5062]

I have to say,i feel immensely grateful for what u do Jesse.You are basically sharing knowledge by traveling to the root places of martial arts.We cant do this research,you are doing it for us.Thank you.

[@jean4j_]

That's amazing! It's true when people say Uechi-Ryu is closer to white crane than Goju-Ryu is. The rythm of kata is very similar

[@alucardRRRa]

as a kung fu practitioner i am very excited by this series, this first episode was completely stunning, thank you for your work Jesse!

[@oudompheakdeysamnang3406]

Ah finally , Waited 4 month for this series

[@akiraarcha5224]

Wow. This is beautiful. Not knowing one another’s language, But still able to communicate through the dialect of martial arts.

[@maximsist1892]

These series make me feel like a 3 year old because I'm so excited to watch them.👍😅

[@noore732]

He didn’t show off he just learned and watched, he did not come there to show off his skills. This is why your such a good person and deserve more credit because we need more people like you!

[@sha81di]

I am so so happy with the episode. First I knew there is going to be food. Second, I hope there is going to be an explanation for the simplistic movement that we have in Karate by comparison to the origin.

[@nunyabidness3429]

Master Yu (hope the spelling is right) seems so wonderful. He is in love with his craft and it shows. He's so eager and ready to swap knowledge with someone who doesn't even speak the same language. Because Martial Arts transcend those sorts of things.

[@Mirza_Tanovic]

This has quickly become my favorite channel on youtube :)

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks!

[@vivekthampi9589]

Jesse this episode gave me goosebumps, I couldnt help but follow along as Master Yu was teaching you techniques. I've always appreciated your wisdom, I cant wait to see more.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Great to hear! Goosebumps is my goal 😜 Thanks for watching! 👍

[@vivekthampi9589]

@@KARATEbyJesse No problem👊👊👊

[@MissesWitch]

They seem to have a great respect for you and really like you when you say you practice Karate! Really love this! Even if you don't speak his language, He seems very happy to teach you!

[@mervynetienne]

Thanks Jesse.. I have been practicing for 40 years and have just learned a lot from you videos. Good research.

[@tevman69]

Regarding the last ‘White Crain’ technique, at the Temple, it reminded me of an Isshin Ryu Kata known as Sanchin. This was a required Kata for Shodan rank. Very taxing, when performed correctly. Great video, thank you.

[@geraldaitken478]

This was just like being there, as though Jesse took me along. The masters taught Jesse in real-time, and, thanks to the video, they also taught ME in delayed-time.

[@mayiofferyousomealternativ7205]

Truly movie quality production! I loved seeing the movements performed and realizing how similar they are to so many movements out of the Pinan and other katas.

[@timschrock]

I am crying. This is amazing stuff. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I believe our Sensei, Renshi Tim Tucker, has been talking with you to have you come to our dojo. I hope that can happen!

[@louisnel9765]

Amazing content. I started my karate journey, only 1 month ago, at age 41. Love to see how deep this rabbit hole goes.

[@LITLEGEND]

I did the same... I study tang soo do Korean karate At 40 I started a month ago and love it so far and Jesse videos encouraged me to go for it. He's awesome

[@igorcarvalho2557]

@Jesse Enkamp thank you for sharing this experience with us fellow karateka. You channel is the best karate channel in my opinion. Thank you for teaching us so much, and for helping me keep my Karate spirit alive! 🙏🏻🥋

[@puipinm-music9818]

This is going to be an incredible series! I love Karate, but mainly practice a hybrid system of American Kenpo and Shaolin Kempo-- the third most influential system incorporated into my training is White Crane (Ancestral and Feeding). I've been incredibly excited since the announcement of this series, this is going to be a fantastic ride.

[@Xannyphantom905]

what is kempo?

[@wafiosman97]

Your love and passion for Karate is contageous. Now I can't wait for the next episode! 😃🥋

[@justicewarrior9187]

Dude I just discovered this channel!! This is beyond gold!! I'm gonna get addicted 😀

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks and welcome! 😄

[@kmosheng]

The teacher saying as you left “and we went over the basics today” really made my eyes open wide. It is amazing how much we can continue to learn even after years of learning and questioning! This is an incredible series and it made me curious how I could do the same.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

I'm so glad!

[@forester4ever]

Fantastic Jesse. This is a dawn of a new empire, ”The Karate Nerd Empire”.

[@kenken8765]

I just noticed that the video playing in the Master Yu's computer is the White Crane episode from the documentary series "Kung Fu Quest" where he was featured in!

[@Somairhossain]

I didn’t realise that the video has ended,so exciting and interseting

[@sarge29477]

I've been slacking in by backlogged videos. Amazing stuff. Can't wait to see the next one! Thank you for these experiences.

[@0zzyninja]

Beautiful. I love seeing the stark differences and similarities of the styles.

[@tomastelensky-vlog8723]

Jesse, I like the humility and respect with which you approach the Teachers! A great and necessary example!

[@linnhtetpaing7066]

Yes finally...!! Been waiting for this counting 24 hours after seeing ur post🥋 oss! Karate for World

[@FedericoMalagutti]

This series is beautiful. I devoured it as soon as it was available on Kickstarter. Keep up the good work Jesse, you enrich the Martial Arts world a more and more every single day.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks for supporting my work!! 🙏

[@marktalbot417]

Wow! That was amazing. Can’t wait for next episode.

[@christopherblade5984]

Absolutely fabulous to see this. Thank you Jesse. Such a great accolade to viewing this in screen rather than reading. I look forward to then next in the series. Keep up your fabulous work. Hope to see you soon.

[@rene.duranona]

Wow. This reminds me so much of when I was learning Tai Chi for self defence. I found the thought mentality behind Karate and Tai Chi to be almost polar opposites but weirdly similar. Plus my legs were killing me after each session with me thinking I hadn’t done enough to warrant then tiredness.

[@Paddy386]

Wow Jesse, just wow... thank you, for letting us be on your side on this journey. Thank you..

[@jadersuriano]

I was missing this.... Amazing work Jesse. I hope meet you one day.

[@varanid9]

Interesting thing is, I've seen a lot of these moves in traditional Karate kata, but, never met or even heard of any Karate teacher that knew what they were actually for. This is why I love this channel.

[@jessicavillarosacanoy9272]

Love your videos! Wish you the best luck when travelling and upcoming tournaments!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks buddy!

[@stephanecaron5546]

Thank you Jesse. I loved your Okinawa series very much, but this is on a whole different level. I'm really looking forward to the next episodes.

[@malikben930]

The old master looks in such a good shape that's great to see.

[@bjarnesmith640]

He is a character for sure, and in great shape.

[@kingblack3837]

And i bet his about 90!!

[@markhinde8754]

Thank you! I had no idea 19 minutes could pass so quickly. I was sitting in rapt attention the entire time and look forward to the videos to follow. The masters obviously recognise your knowledge, enthusiasm and desire to learn more from them and repay your respect by sharing their knowledge so freely. Wonderful video!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks for your kind words! 🙌

[@robbiekaichi89]

Truly amazing this piece of martial arts history and where it's roots comes from too. Thank you jessie 🙂

[@Pfernan1986]

This is EPIC! Thank you so much for share with us, and thanks for the spanish subtitles! Blessings, from Argentina, Sensei Jesse.

[@edwinserrano1070]

"White Crane combines soft circular movements with hard straight movements..." 8:46 sounds like what we know as Goju Ryu Karate to me.12:26 Kakie hands??? 15:50 Tensho???? You're on the right path...follow the Bubishi.

[@matthewvandyk3733]

That exactly what I was thinking. A lot of the movements are similar to a lot of Goju Kata but so cool to see the difference

[@timothymarshall2365]

Shorin Ryu is the same, many of the same movements!!!

[@Dylaneilton62]

Iv started watching your videos a couple of days ago, and I'm really impressed. We can feel how passionate you are with Karate and martial arts, very good vibes coming out of your videos, very open-minded channel. Thx for the content, I'm learning a lot about the history and philosophy, I subscribe.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks and welcome!! 🙏

[@daniel29mcool]

When you finally see the legendary Wu Bei Zhi in front of you... beyond words

[@KARATEbyJesse]

It was surreal!! 😱

[@XianWangTheo]

but, somehow something weird from the book it's wrote on simplified chinese

[@eric360elite]

@@XianWangTheo Yes, I spot that as well. It should be a copy from the origin since there are a mix of simplified and tradition Chinese in some pages

[@chrisbhe5658]

@@XianWangTheo Many simplifications in modern simplified Chinese are based on cursive forms or informal simplifications that have been in use for centuries. Since martial arts were considered 'low culture' in late imperial China, it makes sense that the authors of the wubeizhi used informal simplified characters.

[@tornaku]

Greetings from Mexico, I wanted to thank you for these videos in these difficult times 2020.I am not a karate practitioner I prefer kung fu and at this time covid I have not been able to train properly, but these videos give me passion and desire to practice at home a lot or little that can. Sorry my english

[@ISZAudio]

Nice. Interesting factoid: Yong Chun is the Mandarin pronunciation of 詠春 (Wing Chun), which is also an art descended from a Crane style blended with a snake style. You can see the similarities in the Wing Chun movements and forms. (we also have a tale about our art being invented by a woman. Ng Mui, of the Southern Shaolin temple, who was rumored to have hid at a White Crane temple. Perhaps even the very one you visited.) Good luck with your exploration, and best wishes from the Gung Fu community! 新年快樂!

[@G4mer_D4d]

I noticed those similarities to wc as well. 👍

[@buyungadil1]

"Chun" can mean 'spring' or 'village'. In this case, it's probably village. So, it's not WC. WC means 'eternal spring'.

[@G4mer_D4d]

@@buyungadil1 I've heard it could mean "secret oral tradition" as well from a video years ago. But yes the standard translation is "eternal spring". I wouldn't know personally.

[@G4mer_D4d]

@@buyungadil1 oh! I think I misunderstood your point. My bad.

[@leekc2574]

If I am not wrong, the crane style invented by madam Fang Qi Liang in Yong Chun, at a much earlier date than Ng Mui. Wing Chun on the other hand was invented by Ng Mui's lady disciple called Yen Wing Chun. Ng Mui was a nun with the Southern Shaolin temple. Both forms are related, indirectly but not directly. My two cents opinion. Cheers

[@4thwalltvandfilm]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing your journey Jesse. Fascinating

[@Gyro-o7y]

Você é um exemplo perfeito de artista marcial, é assim que todos os praticantes de artes marciais inclusive de karatê devem ser, respeitar a todos praticantes e sempre buscar aprender coisas novas

[@デルボスケフランク]

I am totally speechless!! I have always love karate history and this documentary is absolutely a unique source of all. Jesse, I wish I would on your shoes, you made an unforgettable experience to treasure your whole life. Congratulations.

[@windrider711]

3:30. Hello everybody. And welcome back to Top 10 Trends. Great video btw Jesse. Enjoyed this history of karate.

[@sajindal1]

Incredible storytelling... I was captivated and moved.

[@mario.619]

this is amazing

[@nickhallen1977]

Wow! What an adventure! Thanks for sharing it with us, Jesse.