KARATE NERD IN OKINAWA | Season 1 (Ep. 2) - Ryukyu Kobudo w/ Akamine Hiroshi (9th dan)

[@lecmslpmex]

Im glad to see that you wear a white belt at the Kodudo class, It indicates that you are a humble person no matter if you are already a Sensei, congratulations Jesse, greetings from Mexico.

[@pennyiVODS]

@@ComeAlongKay i don’t get it? On your head?

[@alvint3329]

Jesse trying to talk The background:🐴🐎🐀🐂🐃🐄🐅🐑🐒🐓🐔🐕🐖🐗🐦🐧🐨🐩🐬🐢🐊🐍🐋🦉🦎

[@KARATEbyJesse]

😭

[@thefunthomas737]

that reaction after Jesse puts so much wasabi salt on his icecream :D

[@melisslacour15]

Loving this series!! So great for those of us that have never been to Okinawa!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Melissa La Cour Thank you! That's the point 😊👍

[@KARATEbyJesse]

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

[@Jaytek23]

Big thanks Jesse!

[@pavlos814]

how old are you jesse?

[@nauezxanity1274]

Jesse Enkamp wait jesse why wre you white belt??

[@avrahamhirsch2724]

Jesse Enkamp Just a clarification regarding snake wine, snake venom is protein based, which means that it is broken down by alcohol. So even if the venom is still in the snake when it goes into the liquor, the alcohol will render it ineffective.

[@kaz5150619]

Whats the gym u went to?

[@jacobarrowood3587]

Just started Okinawan karate about 5 months ago. This is really cool.

[@dakentaijutsu2010]

What style?

[@ryanoliver9131]

Jacob Arrowood I just started Goju Ryu. I really like it. A lot different from Shotokan

[@themartialartgod5425]

@@dakentaijutsu2010 you again

[@dakentaijutsu2010]

@@themartialartgod5425 What do you mean me again? you just replied something I commented 2 years ago

[@themartialartgod5425]

@@dakentaijutsu2010 hahaha ok

[@willwilliams1974]

Greetings from Texas, love your stuff and learning so much!! I turned 42 and still training. i started at 12, did lots of cross training judo, bjj, boxing/kickboxing held texas chapionship 93, but now i have found how important kata is, it is the backbone of Karate. thank you gor your work and love of Karate!! God bless

[@dakentaijutsu2010]

I'm an 8th kyu in Kyokushin-kan and I know I only practice Japanese karate, but still I have nothing but respect for Okinawan karate and for anyone who visits Okinawa (or Mainland Japan) to practice Karate (any style) I hope to visit Japan myself in the future!

[@williamclarke4335]

8th kyu, so like orange belt?

[@dakentaijutsu2010]

@@williamclarke4335 light blue actually! And I'm a 3rd kyu now actually!

[@williamclarke4335]

@@dakentaijutsu2010 Ah okay! Keep going and reach black!!!

[@williamclarke4335]

@@dakentaijutsu2010 then you can truly start your journey

[@thefreedomcry8213]

I'm a 1st Kyu in my Shotokan karate and am currently waiting to turn 18 to take my 1st Dan grading. Your videos have helped me a lot recently, keep up what you're doing Jesse, it's extremely helpful :)

[@KARATEbyJesse]

The Freedom Cry Great! 👍 Good luck my friend! 😊

[@thefreedomcry8213]

Jesse Enkamp I shall certainly try best ✌

[@jasecarroll3621]

The freedom cry did you get your black belt

[@andreasthiemke9520]

Yo, you get that 1st dan?

[@jonathanbucay2496]

That kendo room looked awesome, but if I were to go in to that building without knowing what’s in it, I would think it’s a frickin’ slaughter house

[@jeanjaque73]

This would stand just on it's merits as an excellent Okinawa travel documentary. Karate adds a bonus. I love this video series.

[@blockmasterscott]

I used to live in Okinawa, seeing these videos brought back memories, especially the sound of the fan in the dojo. God, it could get really hot there. Ugh.

[@davidmatthews2983]

Pocari sweat and an Orion beer for later!

[@peterronsheim6687]

Mr. Enkamp, I know you did this over 3 years ago, but thank you! I've been studying martial arts since I was 6 years old, and have always dreamed of making a journey like this. I'm married and have two little girls now, but I'm starting to get my oldest daughter interested in karate. Because of work and having two very young children (not to mention the global pandemic), finding this video series felt like hitting the jackpot. This is the exact trip I've been wishing I could do; thank you for letting me (us!) see this through your eyes! Greatly, greatly appreciated!!

[@i_spec_itheghost9655]

I had the pleasure of training with Akamine sensei last year and 30 minutes of 1 on 1 training with him improved everything I had been doing for two years glad you got to train with him in his dojo hopefully I’ll do one of my gradings in front of him on Okinawa at some point

[@buildwalls2001]

I really admire that you train adventurous to go so far away, and train with complete strangers. That’s really cool!

[@MrShogunu]

Congratulations!One of the best documentary about Okinawa,realy instructive.

[@ViniciusDinofreDada]

Jesse i never seem anithyng like that, my sensei come to okinawa, unfortunely he do not made a registre about his vacation, but your serie of vídeos come to me the real sensation to knew more about karate from okinawa. Thanks a lot!

[@carlstigaxel]

How come that you have a very different approach to your hip movements, at 14:29 they move straight but you thrust your hip momentum?

[@thepaulguy]

The beni imo tarts are AWESOME.

[@thiagoengambiental]

Awesome Jesse! I look forward to see the next one! I awoke up anxious to see this one because I know that in my timezone when I wake up there is going to be a new episode. Thanks for the great work!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thiago Stangherlin Barbosa Awesome! :) Makes me glad to hear 👍

[@balajivijaykumar5589]

Thanks for uploading Jesse ..I am Training in Akamine dojo here India .Very pleasant to watch ..I learn lot of things form your post and videos thank you very.

[@sigeoyaji]

沖縄古武道も素晴らしいですよね♪世界の人々に伝えてくれてありがとうございます！

[@pedromiranda1000]

About Okinawa and their life expectancy - actually, there are scientific studies about this and it follows a pattern observed in other parts of the world and this was coined the "Blue Zone Diet". Basically follows a lifestyle of low stress, moderate physical activity, high social interactions, no processed foods, and consuming almost only plants (only +-5% of total calories comes from animals and most of them come from fish).

[@imaginarts]

Thanks for sharing you trip in Okinawa Jesse-san. Reminds me a lot of great souvenirs when I went there in 2009 to film my 🥋 documentary. Wish I will be able to go back soon. Take care. Lionel

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Imagin' Arts Thank you my friend! 🙏

[@AnneGielow]

Thank you for all of your videos. I really did enjoy this! Thank you again!

[@snieves4]

“Screaming like monkeys”…im happy to see Karate Nerds terminology and use of language has matured since this video.

[@maisum5919]

Sensei your movements and Power are incredible !!!!! Inspiring

[@goraisan]

Absolutly amazing! Thank you so much for sharing! Can't sait for the third épisode!

[@0smuzz0]

Loving this series! I'm so jealous of you right now.

[@deceptivepanther]

Great series. All martial artists could learn something here. 🌻

[@turquoisedreamer]

Another great episode!

[@mscloou]

This beats netflix for me, thanks for sharing, Jesse! Oss.

[@2zenofficial421]

Good documented job you do for all karate people in the world .thank you so much .I'm a big fan of you incredible channel

[@shankarsatheesan6846]

Loved it. I soooooo wanna visit.

[@murraycampbell4043]

Another great episode! I was privileged to visit the Okinawa Karate Kaikan soon after its opening in early 2017. The quality and workmanship of this facility is quite amazing; a wonderful celebration of karate-do. Also, fantastic that you managed to find an Isshin-ryu (“one heart school”) dojo! I had no idea about the double bone block! Another interesting feature of this unique style is its badge. The badge is known as the “Isshinryu No Megami” (一心流の女神) or “goddess of Isshinryu” (viewers are encouraged to Google it!). The badge is extremely detailed and colourful. It is also unusually large, taking up almost a quarter of the front of a practitioner's gi! The goddess is half woman and half dragon. Her left hand is open, symbolizing peace. Her right hand is closed in a trademark vertical Isshin-ryu fist, representing hard. Like the goddess, the Isshin-ryu practitioner strives to be "fierce in battle and gentle in life." Legend has it that the patch is based on a day dream Tatsuo Shimabuku had in the fifties while he was creating his style. Looking forward to next week!

[@elearis1]

Okinawa looks exactly like my hometown, especially the older parts of town

[@Bridge-Base]

Excellent series Jesse. Really enjoying these. Osu!

[@jennaducharme7738]

That would be so awesome to train there. Maybe some day I would go there. That is good to keep on practicing everything you learn the old and new so you won't forget. Keep the karate traditions going. That food looks good. That's interesting about the food because a majority of people in America are over eating have obesity and all these health problems with it. Load up on medication when they get old. Food is the best medicine. I would want my health whan I get old I want to keep on doing karate tell I drop that the way to go. Thanks Jesse.

[@ptarter]

I found this very informative. Makes me want to visit Okinawa.

[@syedrafayabidi3037]

this is awesome you have seriusly motivated me to come to okinawa and search for the inner karateka who urns me to study every style of karate there is!!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

EXTREME MARTIAL ARTS Awesome! Don't let your style limit your Karate 👊

[@geraldaitken478]

Wow! I always wanted to see the Budokan. Thank you Jesse!

[@virtualpro685]

nice video. I can see the passion you have for Karate and the culture of Okinawa. thanks for posting this.

[@kenshinkarate3463]

Brilliant, thanks.

[@praveenraajkarate]

so great that I can learn more things from the videos you upload. maybe one day I wish I could practice with you Jesse

[@fox_foxtrot42]

Great job again Jesse-san! I am totally in love with Okinawa and its culture, waiting for the next episode. By the way, your white t-shirt with the black logo rocks!! All the best!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Fernando Gaona Thank you so much Fernando-san! 😊 Keep watching!

[@L0b0ccs]

Wow, this series just made me realize how much I NEED to go to okinawa... arigato Jesse Sensei :)

[@MrRahulefe]

Very informative episode! I really enjoyed it. Thank you :)

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Rahul Nagar Awesome! Don't miss next episode tomorrow 💪

[@MrRahulefe]

Jesse Enkamp Absolutely!! 👍

[@MrDomingosbelo]

Where is the third one... can not wait...Thank you Jesse!!!!

[@riyadhabim3032]

"Not like me a 100 and 20" HAHAHAHAHAHA. Thanks man, you really help alot, nice videos!

[@Tron5342]

you, Japan, Karate and okinawa :-D a lovely mixture ;-) greetings from Germany

[@jeffreyhalla]

wow! these are fantastic.

[@Tanja-Mayer-Ki-Training]

This was pretty cool, everything, but especially when you talked about Naginata. I am so exited about this weapon and the stories about it. If I could have the chance to learn more about it and go to classes, I would be grateful..... So, thank you very much for this episode today !

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Tanja Mayer / Ki-Karate Glad you liked it! Next episode drops tomorrow 😊

[@anthonycoleman4917]

Great video, very entertaining and informative. (I was surprised to see your hands on your hips at 13:54 I would be reprimanded harshly for such behaviour in my dojo!)

[@epixdevo3180]

I'm looking forward to getting back into karate as it has been years.I will be taking Okinawa at my local YMCA Club.

[@Herowebcomics]

That food looks amazing, and so do those weapons!

[@penalver7839]

Thank you very much for your videos Jesse!

[@jamjuridico]

Excelente video e instructivo. Oss

[@christianmorera4127]

Man I can't wait for my son to do karate

[@anthonysaracho0812]

You made me interested into Karate. I plan to find a karate school in my country. Thank you

[@jggsan1871]

Sensei Jessie, this is amazing. I've been watching you for quite some years already. Yet, I have to thank you for all of your content you've provided. Also, I hope I have the pleasure someday to train with you. Take care Sensei.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Jesus Sanchez Nice! Thanks for supporting my work, I appreciate it! 🙏

[@francisleroy6215]

Jesse Enkamp - Okinawa is known as a blue zone...Number 1 around the world for having the highest number of seniors living, who are 100years, or older. There are a few other lifestyle rules that apply as well: 1. 90% plant based diet ( particularly sweet potatoes, rice and beans ), 2. regular light exercise, 3. healthy social relationships, 3. a consistent spiritual life...For your interest there are another 4 Blue Zones, in order of seniors over 100years - no. 2 is Sardinia ( Italy ). no. 3 is Loma Linda ( Cal. USA ). no. 4 is Nicoya Peninsula ( Costa Rica ). no. 5 is Ikaria ( Greece )...Peace...Keep up the good work...

[@Seburo77]

I come from the "Karate Nerd in China" videos. Going backwards I guess. As a Kendo and iaido shodan that "Screaming monkeys" comment cracked me up jaja! Now starting Shotokan at 42 and having a blast. Thanks Jesse! :)

[@tsangyman]

Great video, always wanted to go to Okinawa and practice Goju Ryu. Thank you.

[@mister.e2751]

It's so intresting to watch and I dont know anithing about Karate, but this is sooo good

[@gojuryu6775]

Very good job of covering Budo.

[@myshadowkungfu]

A brilliant idea. To buy a ticket and be able to walk into any part of the dojo you’d like. No contracts.

[@paulsparka8710]

Hi Jesse-Sensei, You're such a cool guy! I really enjoy your series and one time I'm definitely fly to Okinawa! You should do more videos like this...wherever you are! Whether you're in Miami or Japan or even Sweden. Please show the world how you train and your lifestyle. Free blogs from you here on KZbin would be great! Big respect, you're an idol! King Regards, Paul-San

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Paul Sparka Great idea Paul-san! I will consider it 😊

[@kyem5915]

Awesome work Jesse, me and my daughter's are planning a trip to Okinawa to train in the next year or so..🤟🤟.. definitely a few places we are going to visit for sure

[@claudiatemplaria4939]

Jesse, great stuff with the weapons

[@davidguerra003]

I enjoyed these so much!

[@IronBodyMartialArts]

Another great episode.

[@nadirgas]

Loving these! Much love from Italy, a Shotokan Karateka.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Nadir Gasparoni Grazie mille! 👍

[@dmonsol]

You have some nice skills Jesse. Stay sharp like that!

[@sciencediver]

Keep it going, super kudos

[@Dragoninja35]

Hi sensei Jesse it's not just karate where you clean the floors but there's a few Japanese arts were the dojo floors are cleaned before and after practice such as kendo and iaido it's a form of honor and respect for the dojo 😄

[@xwhyz3356]

this video makes me wanna go on a trip to okinawa like the same trip Jesse did...

[@xwhyz3356]

he still likes comments even if the video is 5 years old. LEGEND

[@shikiyanaka]

Hiroshi Sensei is great! I forgot the basics but remember the many techniques though lol

[@TheGreatgan]

Naginata was famous for warrior monk as well, so its never exclusively use by woman. its one of my favorite weapon.

[@ryanmckenna2047]

This guy is gonna live to 100

[@FedJimSmith]

I want to be a martial artist/tourist like you.. Arigatoo for the tour..

[@mihailgubenko6475]

5:35 - snake venom is mostly of protein nature, so it is probably denaturated by ethanol :)

[@joevenacuin2685]

No wonder why your KZbin channel named as "Karate Nerd", the first video that i watched is How you apply the Gamification on your Martial arts class cause i find it interesting and good ideas when I'm planning my taekwondo class to my students. Now I've been watching your other videos like this one, you really love your martial art because you want to know the martial art tradition and it's origin. Like i said on the first video that i watched and i commented there that I'm taekwondo instructor . I find more interesting about karate and the facts you been shared on your videos. You know what? Sensie Jesse I'm going to see all your videos.

[@hamzadesidragonsarwar]

Imagine going there at night and hearing those yells 😳😳

[@StephanieC-cy9ob]

How can you be so good with the weapons? That's crazy, wow!

[@ladyelainefairchilde4632]

Beautiful

[@Sujiceel]

9:06 Loved their reactions lol!

[@hadiamir3982]

That weapon training looks so legit.

[@soraooxasrikukeyhold]

Have to have to haaaave to point this out. At 5:19 in front of that store, that statue of the guy sitting down is from one of the coolest manga ever called Crows That’s the main character bouya harumichi

[@counterkidnapping1737]

Oh yeah Bouya Harumichi. Lol.

[@juancarlosquirozcabrera804]

Gracias

[@tuerkefechi]

I love this channel and really like the video very much. Awesome journey. Though as a former Kendoka (1st degree Dan) I am maybe a wee tiny bit offended by calling it "screaming like monkeys" hahahahahaha but yes, we do ;-)

[@tonyloschner198]

Yeah #1 first :D. Nice Episode i really love it. Is there a online version of the document you received? Keep going its nice :)

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Tony Löschner Thank you Tony-san! 😊 I'm not aware of any online documents, sorry. Next episode drops tomorrow! 👍

[@gustavoherrera6754]

Why do you find it necessary to use a white belt during those trainings? I am just curious because Ive seen other documentaries of martial artists visiting dojos in Okinawa and they use their regular black belts during their training sessions with the senseis

[@AntoniTkacz2]

"looks like my grandmother hair"

[@pankajbagul9414]

sir, i realy admire you and follow regulary. i am from india and i am more intrested to make my children aware and practice martial art but i have only one class near my house and style is shutoryo so can u make any video on this style along with history of it so that my children can know and respect what they learn.

[@CailinnNoT]

Sweet potatoes are my favorite after a workout. Sweet potato, packaged flavored tuna, and green tea

[@EnjoyPlantPower]

I'll take the dry potato over the crab any day 😂 I like the Sensei's philosophy too. It's the whole jack of all trades master of none scenario when we don't perfect the basics.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Enjoy Plant Power Most definitely! Thanks for watching! 👊😊👍

[@jaguarstrikesagain7927]

Very interesting .

[@arg6741]

that guy is an international practitioner because he believes in the word of karate

[@מישלאלמן]

Hello Jesse sensei I like yuor movies I'm practicing martial arts for 35 years 34 of them shotokan karate I'm planning a trip to Japan and Okinawa for a whole month I want to train in kubodo I will have about a week to train in Okinawa can you direct me to some schools Thank you