Kata Hangetsu Full Tutorial

KATA HANGETSU | by Jason Leung | 4th Dan Shotokan Karate
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[@shaokahn1038]

OSS Sensei thank you for sharing your knowledge 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@JasonPierceOfficial]

Hey guys, some of you may notice two notifications for this upload, I had to take down the first video for a copyright for the intro and outro song. I made sure to upload correctly this time, forgive me for any inconvenience OSS 🥋🔥⛩🐲

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Just more to watch 👍👍

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We forgive you sensei 🙏☺️

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Its alright i forgive you

[@kevinyamada1937]

Again, very nice demo. Some of my thoughts and observations: - I try to maintain a much shorter (heel to toe) stance during hangetsu dachi, similar to sanchin dachi in goju-ryu. - After bringing the two (single knuckle) hands in, I rotate them facing up while lowering both elbows and turn them over when extended. - I LIKE your application of striking downward after mae-geri's. I've always thought these to be gedan barai.

[@ULTIMATEKARATEOFFICIAL]

Thank you for sharing your methods, much appreciated and I respect the variation amongst different schools and practitioners!

[@candidob8683]

Great video again. Sadly this kata is taught way later in Shotokan. I say sadly because if you will see, if you do some digging and observation, that Hangetsgu is an amalgamation of both Sanchin & Seisan kata of Goju Ryu. However the combining of the two kata is not what is disheartening. Sanchin is taught first in many styles, from Goju Ryu, Uechi Ryu, Five Ancestor Fist, Tiger Respecting Boxing, Fujian White Crane, etc... because one is learning foundational structure to best build and issue internal power, Ki/Chi. Even sometimes referred to as Hard Qigong kata for it';s use of dynamic tension. And that all the following techniques rely and will be greater enhanced by this foundational internal training. So for Hangetsu to be taught much later robs the karateka of such benefits as by this time in training, they have already learned to rely on more external power. So that treasure is potentially lost to many in Shotokan. I can only imagine if this was taught early on, having been training in with more internal intent, how Shotokan would look when reaching 4th or 5th Dan. Very interesting indeed. Enjoy. Practical Kata Bunkai: End of Seishan / Hangetsu - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4aopmakp9Osrbc Hangetsu / Seishan Bunkai Pad Drill - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4WooYtoaduln6c

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[@jamiemarsden3823]

@ULTIMATE KARATE my question is.. why did 'edo' grade their practitioners via kyu or dan when grading systems all assume to be that of an 'expert' when in fact no student nor master/sensei can proclaim to be 'expert' as even the founder is merely still learning! :/ it's a strange concept to me and serves no practicality, self-belief nor the right to assume to be expert. also, the fact that there are multiple black belt grading in karate defies the founding of 'karate' a belt being white and gaining grease and dirt over time with years upon years of manipulation and handling showing just how far a learner of karate has come or be it somewhat limited to time given the fact that those in starting can have dirty fingers turning their belts that old and used look lol :) Ps. personally I train for 1 year with a white belt and at the end of the year I compare to previous years belt dirt (to highlight my training and the dirt shows to me if i have become lazy or intense in my training as light represents basic and darker represents intense and commitment. what do you think to this method of self grading and representation of ones ability? :)

[@jamiemarsden3823]

it's based loosely up-on the original concept of belting (white becomes dirty over time and darker and more worn shows ones ability in his/her art.

[@jamiemarsden3823]

what i like about it is it retains 'unique' quality to the specific person as no belt fouled looks the same and all are unique to their respective learners meaning.. my belt could be lightly fouled where yours could be truly dirty and frail looking doesn't this represent true self-gratification and achievement in ones practices? :) I mean c'mon let's face it a 10th dan doesn't want to look like the 10th dan stood next to him lol (same belt colour) does he? I want to stand out in my own unique way regarding the tone of my belt as for me this is more rewarding in that I realise my belt will only show me the work and practice i put in within that particular year :) thus if it's light in tone then i train harder and if it's darker I will have achieved true 'dan' makes sense right?! :)

[@jamiemarsden3823]

providing you decide to set a dirty tone and then say ok so if i train harder then i will surely surpass that set tone and decide ok i feel good now knowing i can achieve this through hard work practicality and determination. :)

[@Kevin_Symmonds]

Thank you for uploading this video. Been waiting for you to do Hangetsu. Osu 🥋

[@ULTIMATEKARATEOFFICIAL]

I’m glad you are here, thank you for your support oss!

[@restaresta1630]

Very good thanks for Publishing. Greetings from germany

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Thank you for watching 🥋🔥🙏⛩

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[@stanleyumeh2223]

This kata helped with my endurance and improved my lung capacity for sparring period! 🔥🔥🔥 🥋

[@ULTIMATEKARATEOFFICIAL]

It is one of those kata that teach many internal principles!

[@jamiemarsden3823]

how to increase lung capacity =stop smoking :) lol

[@victorfigueroa8829]

Gracias por las enseñanzas sensei bendiciones saludos de Perú 🇵🇪🇵🇪💪💪 oss

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Thank you Mi hermano 🥋🔥⛩💯

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Grazie per la preziosa lezione. Saluti da Latina, Italia! Oss

[@vitordiniz75]

This kata serves a lot for the training of a hand-to-hand combat, I will try to learn! Thanks for sharing sensei! Oss

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You can do it my friend, thank you for your support! OSS 🎌💯⛩🥋🔥🐲

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The karate community thanks you for uploading these..

[@nycroninoj]

Great! Thank you. Can you please tell me the purpose of the double phoenix eye punch? Is it a strike (double punch) or are you breaking a hold on your arms? Thanks

[@JoseFernandez-mt1se]

Great explanation. THANk you. SENSEI

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OSS my pleasure 🥋🔥🙏💪💯

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Mi fa piacere quando guardo le Kata che fa,il ragazzo, buona giornata,bellissimo

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Thank you for watching my friend!

[@candidob8683]

Sanchin (most likelt taken from Goju Ryu) forms the first half of Hangetsu....Keep this in mind as you read the following post.... Sanchin (Saamchin) = The resolution of the conflict between mind, body & breath. - Online article by Steve Rowe Sanchin is the internal training, the neigong and qigong of the Martial Arts. It links the different level of breathing exercises to the different levels of physical co-ordination and mental awareness, sensitivity and intensity. It exercises the internal connection from feet to hands and methods of utilising the spine and core for power. Many Karateka use it for a more external ‘dynamic tension’ and forced valsavic style breathing, not realising that there’s far more power using it for it’s original purpose in deep internal training. Without this going into a huge deep unreadable post, let me list the fundamental considerations in plain English in a way that most people can read and understand to improve your form and give you alternative ideas to what you already train: The ‘Sanchin circle can be drawn around the outside of the feet. The diameter of the circle is the width of the shoulders. The head is the centre of the circle & should be ‘suspended’ from the crown - opening the occipital area. The ‘plumb line’ of the body should go from the crown of the head, down through the ear lobes, the centre of the shoulder, the centre of the hips to the arches of the feet. The tongue should lightly press to the top palette behind the front teeth. The ankle, knee and hip joints should be unlocked. The gentle outward spiral pressure of the feet to the floor should rotate the femur in the hip socket enough to open the inguinal crease in the hips and this alignment allows the bottom of the spine to drop, lengthening and loosening the spine. The chest should be sunk by ‘letting go’ and not forced. The softening and connection of the core goes from the head through the neck, down through the myofascia in the chest around the heart and lungs, in to the diaphragm, through the psoas, inside the hips through the pelvic floor, down the inside of the legs, around the back of the knees, down the calves into the plantar fascia in the feet to the arches. Breathing is from the lower abdomen and back. The ‘4 pumps of chi’ (ki) are the arches of the feet, the lower back, between the shoulder blades and the occipital area. These 4 pumps need to worked to manipulate the spine and core and energise the breath, body and mind. The positioning and movement of the body dictates the breathing method and this alters at each of the 3 levels of the form. The 3 levels of co-ordination are: One side moves whilst the other is fixed. Both sides move together powerfully manipulating the spine and core. Both sides move in opposite directions and open and close sharply. The deep breathing from the lower abdomen and back draws the diaphragm down and fills the lungs fully with air. This puts more oxygen into the blood and brings it to the brain making the mind more aware. The qualities trained in the mind are: Awareness Focus Sensitivity Intensity It requires an aware and focused mind to utilise the sensitivity to read the body from the inside and increase the kinaesthesia (understanding where your body is in space and how it is aligned). The intensity is required to maintain that awareness, focus and sensitivity throughout the form. The continuous good structure, aliveness and internal spiralling in the form maintains peng (ward off) and this can be tested by pressing against the practitioner in various places and differing angles and they should be able to resist without pushing back or leaning against the push. This is done by the internal spiral in the feet connecting to the core and out throughout the entire body. Sanchin HAS to be taught by a knowledgable Instructor who can correct and test each posture, but learned well, provides everything you need to know about the internal system that is lacking in most martial arts these days and will provide infinitely more power as well as a form of meditation and vigorous health!

[@daveyvane9431]

All true, but don’t forget the sphincter. It should pucker slightly, whilst you squeeze your Chi to prevent soiling your gi.

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OSS sensei NO MERCY ❤❤❤❤

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Niice!

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OSS

[@gopinathsk1197]

Such a nice explanation Jason Sensai. But I hate the intro song, and you need to improve your explanation

[@trevorlee5192]

Grateful to have a resource like this on KZbin!

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You got it!

[@karate_Girl_Tani]

Oss Sensei... Very nicely explained

[@shibuvarghese4724]

very nice kata...osss...💯

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Oss

[@daveyvane9431]

Thank you so much for your detailed presentation

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Of course thank you for watching!

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Buona esecuzione...

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hey everyone please help me heina godan kata next kata name tell me

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Excellent video. 👍

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Thanks bro!

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I gives brown belt shotakan karate😊

[@mattduke1181]

The big shift at end is not supposed to be there

[@wilfredoayala4517]

A Masterpiece Kata done with a lot skills on the blocks good movements sensei Jason great work done keep it up i keep following along for more Shotokan Katas blessings to You sensei Jason

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Thank you for the kind words my friend, I appreciate your support! 🥋🔥

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Excellent bro 👍

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OSS

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Oss!🥋🙏 Appreciate you taking the time to make these videos available. ✌️🙏🥋 Oss!

[@MrRourk]

After you learn this one go back and relearn all the other Kata. It will make a huge difference.

[@otisbeck5327]

Great kata! Hangetsu is also known Seisan (13 Hands).

[@samanthaherath9265]

Oss sensei

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Thanks a lot, you're helping me big time - again!

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I speak spanish

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And if You do the Kata Chinte

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It will come soon!

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Thank you! OSSS!

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Very welcome!

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Osss

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Do age uke techniques sir

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esta muy bueno

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Muchas Gracias 🥋🔥🙏⛩🌙

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IMPRESSIVE

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Thank you for watching my friend!

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Do have kata X Dai?

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Eng zor kata🤼🤼‍♀️🤼‍♂️🤾‍♂️

[@fefri]

Perfeito

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thank you Sensei, very clear and helpful

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Beautiful