KARATE NERD IN OKINAWA | Season 1 (Ep. 6) - Shorin Ryu w/ Higa Masaharu (9th dan)

[@dimeryfoston]

This is how you show respect to another culture, learning and sharing knowledge

[@maskedfishing7168]

I had an instructor say once that the Funakoshi saying means a martial artist doesn’t go looking for a fight but is ready when it comes.

[@Blitzo2876]

In the Simpsons, the sensei said you learn karate as to not use it. Then Bart left the dojo. :)

[@linusspiegel7470]

Funakoshi never fought in a self defense or street/bar fight scenario

[@davidruizdiaz5217]

I think that when it is said that "there is no first strike in karate" it means that all traditional Martial Art is made for personal defense. in moral culture, a warrior who holds power does not fight. In other words, we never start a fight, we only use our art to defend ourselves and our loved ones.

[@d512634]

0:29 I have a few thoughts about Sumo. Their tradition inherited a part of the Samurai culture in ways other martial arts do not. Back then a samurai was tasked to protect a piece of land and the village there would tribute a portion of their produce so the samurai could stay fit. Wrestling was a part of the samurai arsenal to take down armored opponents and they would have competitions. The closer to the modern day the food became plentiful and the samurai became big and strong, hence became the early sumo wrestlers. The highest ranking wreslers would in some way become the Japan's modern "knight", became highly regarded by the society, and representing the whole country in some way. For example the government pays each champion for life.

[@Wakey585]

As someone new to finding Jesse, I like that while he did go to Okinawa primarily to show us all these old masters of the art of Karate, he is still out to have fun and be a tourist while not in the Dojo.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you! 😃

[@loaibishara537]

for the last 6 days,i rush home from school to watch karate nerd. love the series! keep it up jessie.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Snoop Dogg Thanks homie! Keep it gangsta 😎

[@KARATEbyJesse]

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

[@geraldaitken478]

It is a real privilege to witness Jesse's trips to Okinawa and China. And I received Karate Nerd email 5 today, with its long list of interesting websites and books. Jesse has given me a GREAT retirement hobby!

[@ZIEGIEFRIED]

Jesse-san, I'm another guy from Brazil. Your Channel and Blog inspired me to back to dojo. I practiced karate on the end of childhood and teenagership (shorin-ryu kobayashi from Shinzato Yoshihide sensei, Choshin Chibana lineage). I reached 1st kyu, but unfortunately I had to stop (I was approved on admission tests of College). So I made up my mind and I'll back this year. Thank you for what you do for karate and share with us.

[@Littlepotatochip117]

I loved hearing your interest in these different katas. My instructor is the founder of the “fallen tree” method. Aka Muso Kai karate :3

[@kenknopp5327]

Jesse I really enjoy your videos. I have one suggestion, I am a student of Shotokan Karate and just a thought. "There is no first attack in Karate" does not imply weakness, an attack is not necessarily physical, a first attack can be a threat to your family friends or yourself. I think that the term means be at peace with everyone, do not start trouble (There is no first attack in Karate). If trouble comes to you then it is your duty to stop it before it harms anyone. Just my humble opinion.

[@ArkhBaegor]

2:20 I legit thought you were about to say "in other words, STRIKE FIRST, STRIKE HARD, NO MERCY" lmao

[@dottore574]

Hey, Jesse! Many thanks for your stories in the closed world of authentic Karate, and Okinawa. Greetings and best wishes from Ukraine!

[@ambalangoda6320]

I enjoy these informal informational videos just as much as the actual karate videos. Well done and keep it up Jesse!

[@turquoisedreamer]

I end everyday with an episode! 😅 Love this stuff so much!

[@BartMajerski]

Excellent series. Thank you for making these and sharing.

[@wiltonarraes2295]

Hey Jesse. I'm from brazil. Just subscribed your channel less than a month but always watched karate by Jesse since several years. really good videos dude. congratulations. Oss

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Muito obrigado!

[@kintsugijimis.-zenkarate3786]

Brazilians all around.🙂

[@DrGreemLampard]

Thank you so much Jesse for all of this. Awesome material! Greetings from Greece!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

DrGreem Lampard Thank you! Glad you like it. 👍

[@thomasturner4253]

Not a karate practitioner But am martial artist I enjoy ur videos I love being educated about martial arts history thumbs up

[@bayardoampie6717]

love this videos of your training in Okinawa great stuff dude 👍

[@wagnernoise]

This series is so great, I'm really enjoying and learning a lot! It's also helping me to plan better on how to go to Okinawa to train with the great Masters over there. Oss! Cheers :)

[@longdongjohn4923]

I want an update, have you been to Okinawa? If how was it? :)

[@Tanja-Mayer-Ki-Training]

Thank you Jesse, I enjoyed it ! I like your interpretation of the rule. I wonder if they are more other interpretations of other sayings, I think there are. You raised up with this language, right? So you also have a feeling within the language. A translator told me ones, that the difficult part of a translation is, the feeling behind it, of the country and his people. I am looking forward to the next episode 👍

[@dakentaijutsu2010]

thank you, I love your videos, greetings from Kyokushin-kan South Florida USA. OSU!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

dakentaijutsu2010 My pleasure! 😊 Thanks for watching 👍

[@dakentaijutsu2010]

how long have you been doing Okinawan Karate?

[@rmettig]

Damn, Matsumura pulled a Pavlov even before Pavlov was born lol

[@charlesgray9732]

Incredibly well done Jesse! As an old student of Uechi Ryu, a long time ago, studying under Frank Gorman, I super enjoyed the content. It was great to see some of the variations, first hand, between those three main schools - Shorin, Goju and Uechi. Nicely done for what the Germans call a schnupfer Kurs....if I spelled it correctly.. Charlie

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you very much!

[@DarkUser089]

I dont even like Karate or any fighting at all. But KZbin Algorithm brought me to your channel and now i am loving your content xD

[@kamleshdookee5236]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience man I really appreciate

[@shockeralum]

These are great! I hope you make some more.

[@sonkal-elkent6143]

I noticed you wore your black belt to this class instead of your white belt. Just curious as to why. Awesome series! Learning so much!

[@StephenCinAZ]

That cemetery reminds me a lot of the above-ground cemeteries found in New Orleans, LA. I imagine there may be similar weather-related reasons for the architectural style.

[@MeloMaloPaulino]

Ever heard of Gogen Yamaguchi (Goju Ryu), Peter Urban (USA Goju), Mas Oyama (Kyokushin)? Keep up the groundbreaking work

[@samueldickenson2062]

Yes I expect he has...

[@rodneymccluskey6248]

I'm speechless!

[@thiagoengambiental]

Hey Jesse I have a couple of questions: 1) There is a dojo that teaches Karate Shotokan in Okinawa? Someone close to the Funakoshi roots? 2) Do you know if was Funakoshi that changed the stances to longer stances? Or a Funakoshi student that changed?

[@Anthony126517RKO]

As a Martial Artist i really enjoy these videos. I don't personally do Karate (Have tired it... Super fun) anyways watched part 1-6 super cool. Have you done any other Martial Arts beside Karate?

[@charlieorso8557]

Old saying “ learning how to fight is much easier than learning what to do in between fights “

[@islaymmm]

空手に先手なし is thought to mean there's no first attack in karate; karate practitioners shouldn't attack people first even if they are under a threat, and they should only attack back once they get attacked. This interpretation seems correct if you think about the fact that most, if not all katas start with blocks, and also the fact that especially Okinawan karate styles emphasise the importance of blocking and attacking at the same time. It's rather hard to believe に means against in this saying to be honest and I've never seen any Japanese person interpreting it like that. Having said that, practising with that mindset (practitioners should be ready all the time) can only be good in my opinion as well.

[@kintsugijimis.-zenkarate3786]

There's no first attack against karate... Top!

[@maximilianovazquez8433]

When you practice other styles, do you use their basics or you adapt their moves to your own style in the case you have similar techniques?

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Max Vázquez No, I respect the technical integrity of each style

[@smaulpaul]

Wow, you learned an exclusive kata and the bunkai to go with it. That's awesome! Do you still know it now?

[@grzegorzbetkowski6543]

Fryderyk Chopin at 3:44. love of my live :) greetings from Poland.

[@nicolasfleming419]

Hello Jesse-sama, awesome video series, I'm looking forward for the last two! Just one question; I've noticed that in some dojos you wear a white belt, but in others you wear your old black belt. Could you tell us more about the different contexts? Were you requested to wear the black belt instead of the white one? Thanks!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Yes, that's correct. I always wear my white belt, unless a sensei insist that I wear my black belt. Belts are not a big deal to me.

[@deshaunwilson9603]

The shots where you tower over everyone are so hilarious to me.😆

[@dinotronx5268]

Hey jesse sensei, whenwill you come to singapore for a seminar? I would really love for you to come here! Would sign up immediately too! XD

[@renanalmeida8983]

Hey Jesse, i'm from brasil and i am too a great fan of your videos, did you visit some jyureikan shorin ryu dojo? With hanshi Mitsuo ishibashi in your trip on okinawa?

[@DavidMartinez-us2rk]

Jesse you have trained under multiple master of karate. Do you have a style you prefer? I have trained in Shorin-ryu for 20 years and studied with shotokan and American kenpo. I personally prefer the old ways as I find they are actually more effective in a real life situation but would love to know your opinion?

[@ubcroel4022]

Jesse, have you done any videos on Motobu sensei? He is my favorite karateka due to his belief on practical fighting and techniques over the more exaggerated stances and techniques of Shotokan which his rival made and pitched to the Japanese gov't.

[@johnphilipdesesto4159]

@Jesse I'm curious. The traditional Okinawan weapons to me looks like they are suited for self defense like the bo, tekko, tonfa etc. While some look like they were originally intended for police use like the sai. So I'm curious, what were the weapons that the Okinawans had when they were still independent and had a standing army? Did they also used swords, spears and bows? What did they look like and are they still practiced today?

[@MissesWitch]

Really clever!

[@SG-OO7]

wow! I like this vid

[@andreoost1019]

Nice

[@jzak4792]

Hi Jesse, Having a background in Okinawa do you know or have you learned anything of Eizo Shimabukuro Sensei?

[@7WetDawg3]

Great videos. I agree, there is no first strike against karate, your explanation was spot on.

[@diegofrancoleon1609]

Can you show that kata? Would be great to see it, what style that this belong to?

[@Dystisis]

Interesting how religion and ceremonial practices described in your videos - including the grave/burial practice of an entire family inside a protected shell - are quite similar to how Europeans used to do things in pre-Christian times.

[@davidbrierley1454]

I notice you've chosen to demonstrate Pinan/Heian kata when the Sensei have asked you to demonstrate a kata - any reason why these kata specifically?

[@KARATEbyJesse]

I usually demonstrate the kata they ask me to show. Often they want to see Naihanchin (Tekki) or Pinan (Heian) to easily compare styles and determine skill level.

[@govnjogovnjo7817]

Hey Jesse, I was wondering if you could make a tutorial video, or give me some tips on makiwara hand conditioning. I trained karate for 7 years, and now i train ninjutsu. What do you think of it. Keep up the good work!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Lux Mrak I will 👍

[@MyLife-vr9js]

Lux Mrak yes please that would be amazing as I'm going to Poland for a karate competition my first international one so tat would help a lot thanks

[@stefansandbergsweden]

Did you keep on training the Myoshoken kata (don't know hos it is written)? 😊

[@rubberduky1829]

Hey Jesse, love the vids. I have a question. I studied Taekwondo back in 92- 95 and received my brown belt. I'm 46 years old now and have found an traditional Okinawan school here in Dallas, that teaches shorin ryu from ( Eizo Shimabukuro lineage. ). I have not practiced any style of Karate so what advice would you give in going to a harder style of fighting. Thanks. Denis

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Try it out! 😄

[@fredericocarapeto2019]

Will you make a video, so we too can learn that kata?!

[@fredericocarapeto2019]

Is that a yes?!

[@varunshah7205]

I saw you demonstrated heian godan, was there any particular reason to chose that kata?

[@karatecraig6564]

Hi Jesse, really enjoying your “karate nerd in...” series. I was wondering, in some of the Okinawa videos I noticed that a lot of the 9th and 10th dan wear belts with what look like 3 dan bars on each end. Do you know if this has a meaning or is it that they simply don’t bother enough to add any more? I hope to hear back 😁 thanks and keep bringing the awesome content 👍🥋

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks! Yeah it’s their title (i.e renshi, shihan, kyoshi, hanshi) 👍

[@karatecraig6564]

Jesse Enkamp that makes sense 👍 thanks for the reply!

[@minixmearg3004]

Do you know who Shihan Eddie Emin is? Because my sensei was trained by him.

[@theobaldlolworth4717]

Curious, indeed how Matsumoto's grave is headed by the characters of 武氏 instead of 武士。

[@rafaelthekeyman9646]

what is this belt Jesse`s using please? Thanks!

[@Dave-rv1ie]

What rank is the black and white belt in their style? In mine its an instructor belt and just got me wondering what the meaning behind it is.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Reign Of Dave It depends, usually it's kids black belt or female black belt

[@Dave-rv1ie]

okay thanks :)

[@AlienAI51nomad]

did you say relax 😇

[@akkkaar55]

Jesse, can you tell me the adress of monument of Funakoshi and the Matsumura´s grave? (or specifics coordenates) I travel to Okinawa the next month and... I wanna vissit it.

[@MrKento2011]

Sunglasses brand?

[@maze8229]

Whats the grade of your blackbelt?

[@tysonjaypalmer9700]

Haha, first comment! ;P

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Congrats! Where do I send your medal? :-)

[@tysonjaypalmer9700]

No medal, lol. Great series by the way!!!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Just kidding. Thanks buddy! :-)

[@MrMetz90]

what style you do? i suppose shotokan

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Sidral I do Karate

[@shreyas1850]

How old r u

[@rolandgdean]

Bushi = WarriorPoet

[@Domzdream]

I have to say my friend, I've been a practitioner of Okinawan Goju Ryu karate since i was 9 years old. I don't have a religion, but karate has been the closes I've come to say that karate has been my religion all my life. I'm now 45. I would remove at least 70% of the stuff I used to obssessively train with hardened black belts. Karate is where you start. MMA is where you progress to become a much better fighter. Katas are a complete waste of time, other than to perhapse keep the cardio going, or to get good at....katas. You get good at fighting by....fighting. My club, we did mostly randori, so we were actually really damn good at it. Especially after facing other clubs, we knew we were ahead of the curve. But even that isn't enough. You need to try out those techniques in a ring, and they mostly don't work, other than the basics! I'd say shadow boxing is a million times better than doing a kata. Katas are so restristrictive, and stiff, and rather than moulding the form onto the practitioner to suit their body, energy and movement, they (the senseis) are hell-bent in acquiring the desired form. Katas are bad in the fact that they instil stiffness ratehr than a flow, and/or adaptation.

[@joshuasowash242]

Can u send the karate nerd good bag

[@alissonoliveira6168]

✔

[@jkdflow670]

Chinese hand ?

[@rodneymccluskey6248]

I don't remember how to tell my belt,

[@tapasdutta2989]

Osu

[@meedogh9378]

How much Katas do you know from shotokan? And what is your dan?

[@TheRat1]

12:20 you look like a Scandinavian emeinem

[@davesmit8162]

Bomby 151 Eminem has a better hairline

[@TheRat1]

Dave Smit better than your’s

[@lawmaralte7116]

second comment haha

[@lawmaralte7116]

sorry lol

[@chrisepic3687]

Jesse, can you actually speak japanese?

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Chris Epic I get by 😊

[@paulstripe3611]

ha 4 like

[@rodneymccluskey6248]

Course I lost everything in a fire