KARATE NERD IN OKINAWA | Season 1 (Ep. 8) - Shorin Ryu w/ Zenpo Shimabukuro (10th dan)

[@EmeraldxFairy]

“If you are a karate learner, and never have to use your karate, then you have achieved the goal of your karate practice.” That is an awesome saying. Thank you so much for sharing! 🙏

[@EmeraldxFairy]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@nickashton3584]

my Sifu says that if you smile at them,they don't fight you

[@Charlie2005-x7p]

I'm not a Karate practitioner but as a martial artist I love watching others train. This series has helped me learn a lot about Karate. Very cool Jesse!

[@keithlight8081]

Love the "always restomp the groin" tshirt. Master Ken is awesome

[@HedgeKnight170]

In almost all your lessons that I've seen, you've never approached it with anything less than total respect. That's awesome.

[@DrFlippin]

a few years ago, I was watching a Japanese variety show on the TV and they were featuring Okinawans and their longevity (Okinawans are among the longest living people on Earth). They showed an older man working as a janitor, sweeping and mopping the floors of a school cafeteria. They interviewed the man and he was smiling and saying that everything he did was 'Karate'; from the swinging of his hips in a circular motion to power his floor mop, to movements of his arms and shoulders while sweeping and wiping the tables. I now recognize that the man on that TV segment was Shimabukuro Sensei ! It was so good to discover him on your video - He is a very humble man... and Karate is his life. I enjoy your videos immensely - thanks for taking the time to make them and share your view and life of karate and the beauty of Okinawan people. Nife Deebiru

[@laaganvlogscamiguin1986]

Shorin ryu karatedo is the mother of all karate style this is the original form of traditional karate.proud okinawa shorin ryu karateka here!

[@BradYaeger]

Starting at 6:30, that is a TRUE Makiwara post , not just a pad on a wall. It trains the whole body structure , not just the limb. If you learn how to build and use one of these properly you will gain so much short striking power . It's an incredible bio-feedback tool. It's probably the most misunderstood and under used tool in the striking arts there is. It, and Sanchin Kata are absolute treasures.

[@Breaker197]

Yes! Sanchin! I still need to build a Makiwara, now that we've finally settled into home ownership, and I'm teaching my son. Any tips, or resources on how-to?

[@kungfunigel]

As an old karateka this has brought a tear of joy to my eye keep enjoying your journey

[@kempobyfeike]

The kid in the back with the makiwara at 10:40 :D This was an awesome series, Jesse-san! Thank you so much!

[@nyhyl]

It is so beautiful to see seriousness and goofiness at the same time :) That is what life is about.

[@nadirgas]

I'm going to miss this series, it was awesome!

[@MrRahulefe]

It was an amazing series. So real and exciting that at times it made me feel like as if I am there in Okinawa. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Great! That was the point. Thanks for chiming in!

[@MrRahulefe]

Jesse Enkamp You're welcome! :)

[@loaibishara537]

Thank you jesse for an amazing series.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

You'r welcome dawg. Thanks for watching!

[@loaibishara537]

Jesse Enkamp you are awesome!

[@spytown77]

Jesse Enkamp - This was great ! Loved the way you shared culture with Karate . A lot of fun . Thanks for sharing your journey .

[@PauloAbreu]

Jesse さん, these videos about your trip to Okinawa were absolutely AWESOME! Thank you so much for making them! どうもありがとうございました！

[@PauloAbreu]

By the way, nice Master Ken T-Shirt! 😉

[@sb792079]

I stayed in Okinawa for a month before, but as someone with a mixed western x Japanese background, i found the place very comfortable. I have a Japanese face, so on the mainland, people don't know whether to treat me as one of them, or a foreigner. In Okinawa, whether I'm a "Yamatunchu (mainland Japanese)" or whatever else, i was treated respectfully as an outsider. There was comfort in knowing exactly how I was perceived, and how I should act.

[@travisbecker6567]

These videos help me feel closer to karate. I live in an area where there are not a lot of choices for martial art practice. The Dojos that we have here are not open to sharing or studying with other practitioners. Having had a Japanese instructor for many years that was not open to outside influences, I found the willingness of the Okinawan masters in your videos to welcome outsiders very interesting and cool. Thank you for this look into traditional martial art in Okinawa.

[@oleg4abr]

The entire season is funny, entertaining, and simply amazing. Thank you, Jesse-san!

[@MrFacundo7]

This series of videos is truely awesome! Respect to all those legendaries Okinawan Senseis and many thanks to you sensei Jesse for show and explain all these unvaluable knowledges and teachings to the world

[@Bravo1047]

You are a true gift to the Karate world!! I love your passion, heart and humor in all your videos. Thank you for this great series; I couldn't stop watching, the care and effort you put in is really awesome and shows real respect to all the great teachers you met; regardless of style....again, really great. Your integrity, wisdom and love really shines through. I hope some day to get the chance to meet you. Domo arigato Sensei

[@akundra92]

Oss Jesse-San, I truly respect and appreciate your passion towards Karate, especially the fact that you don't limit yourself to a particular style, moreover you don't just publish these videos for popularity or Fame but for the masses to learn and gain as much experience as they can...The fact that you don't ask people to like your videos or subscribe to your channel speaks about you and your work...I am a 2nd DAN Black Belt in Shotokan Karate from Mumbai, India and being a KarateKa I love your work...If ever you visit India,Mumbai it would be an honor to meet you...Thank You again and Oss!

[@marktalbot417]

Thanks a million Jesse for the wonderful series - it was a privilege to share your journey with you! I'm sad now that it is over. You are an inspiration to Karatekas everywhere.

[@rushianokun]

Jesse! Thank you so much, so much!!!!!!!!! its been an amazing journey, done in a very intimate high quality fashion, this material might just be one of the best ever made about visiting Okinawa for the study of karate. I hope you fulfilled your expectations with this project, so many hard work was put in this. Thank you again for taking me on the ride!

[@murraycampbell4043]

Thoroughly enjoyed this series of videos. I really appreciate Jesse's infectious enthusiasm for karate-do and Japanese culture. As a karateka myself, I find his holistic approach and open-minded respect for all styles to be refreshing and commendable. Well done Jesse-san, I hope our paths meet one day. Osu from Cape Town!

[@trior27]

Thank you for taking us in this amazing journey through the heart and soul of Karate and traditional martial arts.

[@ashtleyrebello4419]

I've practiced shorin Ryu seibukan karate for two years now and my sensei always used to say how simple and down to earth character sensei zempo shimabukuro has. Getting to see his dojo is a dream come true. Thank you sensei Jesse. I've watched many of your videos and it has helped me quite alot.

[@Breaker197]

I didn't realize Shimabukuro Sensei is still with us! That's amazing! My instructor keeps mentioning him.

[@lisaseibukan]

Zenpo Sensei was just in Coal Mountain, GA for a seminar, along with Zenshun Sensei, hosted by my Sensei, Dan Smith. Zenpo Sensei is 80, will be 81 in October. It was awesome. Then they flew up to, I believe, Whidbey Island.

[@lisaseibukan]

Zenpo Sensei was just in Coal Mountain, GA for a seminar, along with Zenshun Sensei, hosted by my Sensei, Dan Smith. Zenpo Sensei is 80, will be 81 in October. It was awesome. Then they flew up to, I believe, Whidbey Island.

[@scottbussler4041]

@@lisaseibukanI trained at Seibukan dojo briefly in the nineties and would love to see Zenpo and Zenshun again. Is there a website that tracks where they'll be demonstrating so I could attend?

[@lisaseibukan]

@@scottbussler4041 not that I’m aware of, but Sensei Dan Smith always posts on his Facebook page when Zenpo Sensei and/or Zenshun Sensei are visiting.

[@davidgarciacooke337]

That was absolutely amazing, Jesse. Thank you so much for filming and sharing your trip and knwoledge.

[@thefreedomcry8213]

10:42 not too sure the green belt was using that right :/

[@waltermigliaccio8780]

ahahahahahah crazy guy, other ways to use the makiwara

[@thefreedomcry8213]

Walter Migliaccio I see it has strengthening his face muscles 💪

[@waltermigliaccio8780]

i'll buy one and train every day to compete with him ahahahhahah

[@brandycurtsinger5971]

The Freedom Cry he was practicing his kill face

[@thefreedomcry8213]

Brandy Curtsinger Kill Face 😂

[@zenhanshi1]

Thank you Jesse you have brought me back in time while reviewing your series in Okinawa. I was stationed in Marine Corps base Camp Foster in Futenma. Upon my arrival in the island, I looked for a karate dojo to train and I found Uechi Ryu Karate. I trained under the founders son, Kanei Uechi. in the family dojo in Futenma. Again thank you. I believe I will return to Okinawa and visit the old dojo. Alexander Velazquez Sensei Delaware Judo & Ju-Jitsu Association

[@csmihaly]

I enjoy these videos beyond belief... Culture, history, techniques, unique (unknown) masters, deep insights into roots of karate, I doubt many karatekas know this....

[@Tanja-Mayer-Ki-Training]

Thank you Jesse for taking us with you throughout your journey, it was awesome! Good luck to you, always!

[@1ConstructiveCritic]

Super stuff Jesse, I really enjoyed your videos. One of the best life lessons I have had was a conversation with a sensei at the Dojo bar in Naha, I've been almost a decade into competitive combat sport but never have any teachers and disciples left such a positive and admirable impression on me as Karate practitioners. I have nothing but admiration and respect for the level of dedication towards mastery and perfection. Thank you for sharing

[@somegras7473]

It was nice to see these videos. I am personally a Student of Jaap Smaal, he's an 8th Dan Shotokan and chairman of the international referee commission. (maybe you know him) He travels to Okinawa every now and then. I can really see points he learned in Okinawa and I am proud to be a student of him.

[@gonzaloseguel4927]

Hola Jesse, gracias por compartir tu trabajo y gracias por acercarnos a estos grandes maestros del karate tradicional de Okinawa, muy agradecido.

[@Priitsah]

Arigato gozaimashita, Jesse-san. This was totally great short documentary of your epic journey. Every video were relaxing and meditatively calming after cleaning and polishing my apartment where I just move in, which dirty as... I don't dare to even say it! So, thanks again. This serie was actually so good that I would suggest you think about making a proposal of a series to national TV company to produce a full time documentary. Just like other travelling documentaries -- but of course it is really up to you and your beloved team behind you. I know it might have too much to do. Kindly Regards, PirkkaH

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Pirkka Harvala Kiitos my friend, I appreciate your thoughtful and kind comment. 😊🙏

[@ThrashArt]

Thank you very much for this outstanding series. It was not only informtive, but also highly entertaining. Also for me as a non-Karate-practitioner.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

That's awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you can start Karate some day! :-)

[@ThrashArt]

I am a practitioner of Martial Arts myself, however I mostly train in Taekwondo and other Korean Martial Arts. Therefor it's really interesting to see how our "distant relatives" train and where the differences and similarities are. But surly training Karate would be nice as well...

[@nacho1950]

Thrash Art Nice way of thinking, knowing more is always good

[@ninocvjetkovic]

Amazing, watched your whole series. I Cannot wait to go to Okinawa some day, i really appreciate what you have shared with us. Much Respect from me! Arigato

[@bluedev4life]

Thanks so much for making this! I grew up learning Okinawan Kempo in the United States, so I recognized 90% of the katas and it was fun to watch the slight differences in movements! Great Stuff!

[@levetation5343]

One of the best vlog series on the Internet

[@karatepraj7502]

It was always my dream to meet shimobukuro Sensei. I watched every episode of your Okinawa trip. thank you very much. I enjoyed every bit of it. Felt like I was at Okinawa. I have trained in shorin ryu seibukan for 15 years so I enjoyed this particular episode more. Maybe it's bcoz I understood everything Sensei shimobukuro was teaching you. I'm sure u have found this style different.

[@305CID81]

Enjoyed these so much. Thank you for posting. I will always remember to re-stomp the groin! lol

[@Moving_Target65]

Kyle Comeau "Always Re-Stomp The Groin" LOL!!!

[@SomnathRoyGrimfangs]

I wonder if Jesse ever trained Ameridote.

[@lawmaralte7116]

jesse than you for your effort in making this vlogs in okinawa enjoyed it

[@KARATEbyJesse]

You're welcome! My pleasure. I'm glad you liked it! :-)

[@WolfKingAka]

These videos are wonderful to see. A trip I may never get to take. I appreciate the time and care you put into these!

[@turquoisedreamer]

Thank you, Sensei Jesse! I personally enjoyed your series more than you probably enjoyed making it! I have learnt so much! Thank you!

[@Herowebcomics]

OMG! That pancake was crazy! It was nearly BURIED in fruit! That style they used in that dojo was an interesting one though! What an amazing end to an amazing series!

[@kobe242303]

Series was amazing. Please keep doing them and continue to be great brother, God bless. Osu

[@waltermigliaccio8780]

for 8 days i waited these videos every single episode; what can I do tomorrow without?

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Make your own adventure, my friend :-) Now you have the inspiration!

[@waltermigliaccio8780]

sure!

[@bobbobalot1262]

Sensie Jesse, fantastic series, thank you so much for making this. Wonderful insights and respectful history. You present so humbly...no ego, just learning, as it should be. I’ll take this learning for myself and fellow students I train with on our Karate journey. Best wishes.

[@thomasstevens4622]

Jesse Thank you very much for showing most of us things we will never see in our life's. I really enjoyed watching your journey and am watching all your trips. Thank you again and be safe my friend

[@andrewm3934]

just a brilliant series, missing it already..

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Season 2 coming soon! 😄

[@riazzaman20]

This series was excellent, thank you so much. Please keep these type of content coming.

[@Tinkeruk2010]

How can anybody hate on Jesse? He is such a nice guy.

[@kamalthapa6035]

Thank you Sensei for the whole series. All the best for your quest.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks Kamal-san! :-)

[@quixoticmelancholic7141]

Grateful for all your efforts to share this amazing experience!

[@karat3dad2010]

Started watching one at a time, then got addicted and had to binge watch until the end. Excellent series Jesse san and I particularly enjoyed the last two. Uechi Ryu and Shorin Ryu karate. Like you say, Good karate is good karate whatever the style.

[@Travelie]

what an enrichment from every point of view just watching it. you're an admirable young man.

[@manuppa]

BRILLIANT THANKS A LOT Jesse Enkamp

[@trieder9985]

I love history and the way of the empty hand. You really put this documentary together well. I enjoyed all of the cultural differences especially the food and drink mentions as well as the different styles and the very humble teachers!

[@kevsthebadboy1703]

Thank you for all the filming, Jesse-san. I am a Shotokan Karateka and ever since I started practicing, I have been curious about everything Karate. Your videos provided great knowledge and for that I am thankful. Keep on being a great Karate Nerd! P.S. I love your shirt. It sends a great message.

[@thefreedomcry8213]

Great series sensei, I personally loved it and can't wait to see what you do next. Os!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Great! Lots more awesomeness coming. The adventure continues!

[@miguelcorsi]

Excellent!!!! I enjoyed all the 8 videos ...a very professional way of sharing your experience in Okinawa with us.

[@Tanja-Mayer-Ki-Training]

Hey 👋 Jesse Sensei, I really enjoy to watch the Episodes you made in Okinawa time by time again. For me, they are one of the best video series you did. Thank you!

[@JoaoSantana-pw6ty]

Thanks for sharing all the information about Karate in your channel. I live in Brazil where the soccer is representative in a way that almost all the sports media is dedicated to it.

[@matthewlacroix3439]

Jesse, awesome video series. Thank you for taking us to Okinawa with you! This was one of the best you tube video series I have watched. Just excellent!

[@thestorm6897]

Thaaaanks for old this videos I like every single one of your videos. Regards from Dominican Republic

[@Shugenjya]

Great shirt Jesse!! :D

[@KARATEbyJesse]

It was a gift from a special friend.... ;-)

[@RussellSekki]

Love the Master Ken shirt

[@AllBikesGreatAndSmall]

I have binge watched the whole series and it's one of the best things I have watched. Really interesting and informative. Thanks

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you!

[@francescomeca80]

The whole documentary of your journey deserves a plause, Sensei. I follow you as I think you're an inspiration but... in honesty I have to tell you, I posted because of the "Always re-stomp the groin" shirt!!! A funny note in a respectful and deep journey of research! Were you bringing Master Ken's wisdom in Okinawa? :D

[@bunkymag]

This series was great & deserves more views! Well done.

[@geraldaitken478]

I was happy to see that Jesse occasionally permits himself a little fun food. Now I don't feel guilty about my occasional small size bag of snack chips.

[@KindOfNoodles]

Amazing Series ! Thanks for sharing your Journey with us.

[@NirmalenduPaul]

wow..... just awesome series! learned a lot about karate, about okinawa, about different phylosphy of Okinawan karate ... Thank you so much for the effort.... Hoiz Sensei Jesse!

[@hemmage]

Well done Enkamp Sensei. Excellent series...educational and entertaining.

[@cryptout]

Best Karate video’s ever! Thanks for this.

[@stevenboocock7487]

Another wonderful and entertaining video from Jesse Thanks from Halifax UK

[@jadeastilbe]

Excellent series Sensei Jesse! Thank your for sharing your journey!

[@carlosorozco4786]

I subscribed recently and I have to say that I am enjoying the content on your channel! You're trip to China caught my interest. This first Okinawa series and the China series are awesome! Ready to check out the second Okinawa series! I have to say, this has renewed my interest in picking up Shotokan Karate again!

[@danielergomez]

So cool, I really liked the story you told at the end, about not having to ever use your karate. I really liked it because in the 42 years of my own journey, I have never had to, use my karate. Now as you can imagine in the 42 years of karate practice I have had a lot of people ask me if I've ever had to defend myself or fight using my karate? And I would always say no, their response is how do you know that your karate works? And my response is because I've never had to use it. So yes I use my karate everyday, and yup I know it works, great work, thank you.

[@BigWelt]

I am glad I found your blog and your page and started following you. How humble you are because you wear your white belt into those dojos speaks volumes about you as a person. Your karate is crisp, powerful and precise. All of your videos are professional, entertaining and informative. Keep up the great work! If you get a chance check your Facebook page I left a comment for you there. Also, I have a great Karate question to ask you that would make a great video or blog. I can post it wherever you prefer.

[@davidmatthews2983]

Shorin ryu style, seems the shuto Ukes and uchi’s are different also, all about hip power and putting that hip movements with the punches, when I travelled to Okinawa in 2010, we western students got disassembled and re-assembled our techniques, for a grading, also learning a different Pinan shodan, and then some jissen kumite, or one hit kunite. Great part of my life and I can’t wait to go back one day.

[@0smuzz0]

Jesse, thank you so much for this. Your work was incredible. More importantly, it was inspiring! Thanks from the UK.

[@alikazan1423]

Wonderful Job. It is scarce and leaves you tons more thirsty for more than before, but then that's the meaning of having a lifetime to learn. Thank you.

[@pakalpokas]

Amazing series, I wish they would continue on...

[@MrMiker91]

after watching this series i really regret not pursuing my passion for this sport and art... Allthough i really did enjoy following you through the history of karate :)

[@sangofred1]

I had an amazing time also watching your videos. Thank you so much for showing us your world of Karaté. I have learned so much and now I am looking for a class to start practicing it. You are an amazing person and a wonderful teacher. Thank you 🙏

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you!!

[@francinaldoleite361]

Aprendi sobre Okinawa sem sair do Brasil. Muito obrigado Sr Jesse! Ótimo trabalho você vem desenvolvendo pelo Karate. Osu!

[@HBayani]

Jesse-san, I sincerely appreciate you documenting and sharing with us your karate adventures in Okinawa. I lived in the Touhoku Region of Japan for a few years but never got the chance to make my way down there. Like you, I've studied and practiced martial arts for over 20 years and enjoyed comparing modern vs traditional karate, as well as other styles. Thank you for taking the time to do this series. I look forward to other things you have in store. Perhaps an episode about full-contact karate such as Kyokushin? Or how about the various "Kenpo/Kempo" styles? Or maybe how Isshin-ryu fits into the realm of Okinawan styles? よろしくおねがいします！

[@jefsonb]

Tack sa mycket for this awesome trip of knowledge!

[@MuckyFingerz16]

I’ve never done Karate but after watching this series I may have to give it a go in the future. Really enjoyed the series, nice one.

[@rlam86]

Woah, it's been a while since I saw something this inspiring and amazing. Thanks Jesse! 😊

[@firedreamsailor]

Awesome series! I intend to go to Okinawa and study karate there, so I enjoyed every minute! Thank you very much for sharing your experiences!

[@jimradford9540]

Jesse, Thanks so much for creating and posting these. Great insight into Okinawa, and Okinawan karate. Loved it. Also loved hearing your thoughts on karate, especially the bit about which style you practice. Great stuff !

[@robert2925]

Jesse sensei, the kata you did, Tekki Nidan. This is a shotokan kata. I think maybe Shotokan karate is the closest to Okinawan karate.Thank you so much for this wonderful video .

[@karangm9048]

I learner this style for 2 years , how I started karate, glad to know it's one of the main okinawan styles, and that I wasn't in a mcdojo

[@ashleybelle_maga]

Zenpo Shimabukuro sensei and his son Zenchin. Were my sensei and only them for 10 years in Okinawa. I’ll never forget. It is real and very healthy mentally and physically. We Aopreciate it from sunrise to sunset.

[@JoseSanles]

This series was great Jesse. Keep up the great work! Arigatou Gozaimashita!

[@lukechircop5027]

Thanks Jesse great series. It's made me want to join karate at 40 years old.

[@leifprimeanimation4674]

Fantastic series! Thank you so much!

[@sciencediver]

superb indeed, thanks for this wonderful series which I enjoyed much

[@GSKaio]

Congrats man!!!! Even for me, who is from another martial arts and has already started tha karate-do, this series has become an axcelent way to study filosophy and how the use of the body as weapon has grown to nowadays

[@dirkrose6331]

Thanks for sharing!!! All your videos are amazing!!! 🙂🙂🙂

[@EnjoyPlantPower]

Was awesome watching this, thanks so much for making it! Oh and I was waiting to see who was behind the camera!?