Koki Niwa - God Of Chop Block (Blocking Magic)

[@zazenforever4940]

He is certainly a great player, but what I really like is the demeanor while playing. No ridiculous "chos", or screaming, or fist pumping. He is just cool and efficient and quiet. He is intimidating in this way.

[@IchibotK]

0:58 *nonchalantly blow smoke of his paddle*

[@RobinLundqvist]

Zazen forever like every other Japanese person ever

[@Tonno7]

Also Samsonov is incredibly quiet end efficient

[@m0skit0]

He's japanese

[@Kevin-zl3ci]

@@RobinLundqvist Harimoto, muzitani Kenta. Wouldn't call them quite

[@TankNSSpank]

Niwa's playing style defies everything the coach have taught me and it works.

[@teddanville6996]

it works... ocasionally. And it earn him... few points. Just because he's a good player and things he does work out, doesn't mean those things are the right thing to do.

[@TheVampB]

Pretty sure it goes against some of the things his coach tells him as well

[@trollman8832]

TheVampB yea probably but he overdoes it because of his playful carefree personality so he can make some entertaining points but he won't be the best because he plays what he feels like playing, not what he should play to win.

[@KEmil-zl7xp]

@ Troll Man And that's fine, isn't it :) This is why I like Niwa so much

[@trollman8832]

K. Emil haha yea ;)

[@Mack1231231]

He looks like he just got woken up from a nap to play table tennis

[@AggroFrost]

Yes 😂

[@杨春军]

did he get one champion in the world？

[@tempestshadow9992]

Coach: I’m not giving you a nap until you win Koki:

[@tenzingobom4748]

Ya japanese r tired eyes while Chinese r angry eyes

[@chung729chung]

Tenzin Gobom No, Chinese has so many different spices, some has no eyes

[@sillysheep3042]

The first clip, my gosh so cool.

[@thomaskingschillerlein7843]

"he could be drinking a cup of tea right now!" LOL

[@Randomness78]

More like "Cocky" Niwa, he's cocky in the coolest way tho 😎

[@nrkapa]

He has blocking aimbot

[@lachie8773]

Fax

[@khalelabilgaliyev686]

5:58 Brutal. Savage. Rekt

[@ashtonduda9971]

Dota 2 fan? Xd

[@khalelabilgaliyev686]

Ashton Duda CSGO 😬

[@M3lw4r3]

@@khalelabilgaliyev686 Oh shit CSGO players are stealing our Dota memes

[@sandk7969]

Its a Disastah

[@MyshKatze]

@@M3lw4r3 both from valve, doesn't matter

[@msp8159]

Niwa just announced his retirement. What a legend, he will be missed.

[@m1ro_944]

Ohh no

[@KingGGthe1st]

yeahhh :((((((

[@Mafinz2]

I'm pained, I must say 😢

[@StayDwippy]

5:58 dude got completely swagged on

[@serendipity5874]

His awkward style of play is just so effective and amazing to watch. Never seen anything like this before . Japan has some crazy table tennis talent.

[@AlexisAlexander646]

5:59 Man, that backwards hit was too good

[@m0skit0]

8:01 camera guy is impressed

[@mukeshsoni]

The most entertaining player of our time. Salute!

[@cegop]

Real entertainer

[@Dyleet]

I bloody love Koki Niwa! Best style ❤️

[@suncarus897]

Niwa's prediction is incredible. He always stood in a good position beforehand and counterattacked with a relaxed posture. This kind of action confuses the opponent. He is a true TT master.

[@maipiucosilontano4262]

Im a big fan of his.. i love his incredibly unique style . most of all I really love his chic looks and poker face.

[@NoahTrinh]

6:51 Niwa is a god he switched hands mid rally

[@shanboss8296]

Timo boll does that too

[@zorro7572]

@@shanboss8296 that's exaclty what's I was gimnazjum say

[@dummy9517]

That was good but Timo Boll is god of hand switch

[@skylaxx]

This man has natural talent for TT and is actually switching hands during the points. Instantly fell in love with his unique style. I'm a fan...That's some crazy top-shit he pulled with Ovtcharov tho :))

[@MintOrange]

That's not natural talent, that's the result of him dedicating his life to the sport.

[@aidzsfc28]

Oh wait he did? What part please i didn't notice haha

[@inyourface123]

@@MintOrange umm, not everybody who dedicate their life to the sport (read top 100 players) can play like this. It's his talent...such a ball feeling and touch cannot be developed with practice.

[@MintOrange]

@@inyourface123 What a completely ridiculous statement

[@inyourface123]

@@MintOrange lol, it's evident you neither understand table tennis and nor can judge talent.

[@cskct]

8:18 signature move

[@Ytremz]

O ware daaaaaaa

[@sillysheep3042]

His playstyle is so refreshing

[@jirenuniverse116]

Countering like a boss LOL, someone should make a meme out of the first clip

[@tzielsky]

Its "No U" with extra step?

[@doubting.youtubecommentor931]

Red: Wyvern is not a dragon Blue (Baldog): *pepega*

[@matevo7745]

U can say he is very.. Koki✌

[@HowIsThat69]

Looks in a Way almost waldner ish

[@raydistin]

The shot at 3:54 was ridiculously good and the finish to the point was so cocky. Damn he's good.

[@supertroll136]

See his range to table..he never leave far from table..he cut the ball fast enough after ball bounce...what a masterpiece...

[@daboy272]

8:01 even the camera man can't help but smile. 😂 Koki Niwa is just so cool!

[@ANDR-gz3fn]

Damn the first one was already so cool😂😂he defeated him standing still

[@Shadowboost]

That first point is one of the coolest plays I have ever seen. What a boss

[@12blame]

0:01 - 0:17 one of the best commentaries ever

[@user-ct2mm8if6w]

1:15 that's the greatest bow and clap ever. so proud 😊

[@Lokielan]

Ultra instinct.......nuff said

[@ijuineiwa]

身勝手の極意

[@zirelelirei2327]

Invale whoosh?

[@annabethchase2569]

It may not be the chop block, but his return at 7:57 is just too amazing

[@alanchung6571]

He must have watched too much ponfinity

[@isochronism]

@@alanchung6571 underrated comment

[@stevesun4529]

@@alanchung6571 yeah Otto and Niwa are palyed same style

[@KA-eu9sy]

Around the net

[@KA-eu9sy]

@@alanchung6571 I love pongfinity! Especially Otto!

[@gabrielweissenbach4048]

He is a player whose coatch is saying: "Dont do that... Well its ok."

[@vincentgao2075]

*_Activates Mangekyo Sharingan_*

[@RAGINGwithALEX]

No one comments because they don’t get it

[@goku445]

my weeb detector is reading over 9 thousand

[@dark_colour5204]

Vincent Gao that explains everything

[@mugonamo3333]

Hahahaha

[@mugonamo3333]

That rinegan

[@hendrikfranss]

He protecc Then atacc But importantly he chop blocc

[@Slicksnips]

drunken style

[@gencasker8140]

c asif 63 style

[@Waingro808]

koki niwa is drunken master!

[@赖凯婧]

Jackie Chan

[@赖凯婧]

drunken master

[@rkoenig17]

Koki Niwa makes this sport so much fun to watch tbh

[@yeetyboii]

5:58 he be looking like he's playing Dance Dance Revolution

[@Burn120BR]

1:43 ma long' s reaction makes it even better

[@SilverBANG]

6:41 Niwa is too fast

[@ponslav]

аж смешно

[@ponslav]

i am not understand)

[@olivermccall3898]

世士拳 nathan drake

[@ritz5102]

we need more fps for him

[@おいしいラーメン-m6f]

ritz I think so too

[@noorahmad7226]

"He could be drinking a cup of tea right now!!" The most british commentary I have heard😂😂😂

[@marvinyu9522]

the definition of thug life in tt... also ice cool... I don't think I ever heard him say Cho

[@user-vz9xv8vw3m]

lol

[@allroundlad]

I swear Asians are in a League of their own when it comes to table tennis

[@rishadharis]

allroundlad when it comes to everything

[@trenton9527]

@@rishadharis I'm asian and this is tru

[@donovangg8367]

Rishad Harisdias Except basketball unfortunately

[@mugnuz]

Aha. You know how many people live in asia? :D

[@advaitpai1615]

@@donovangg8367 Philippines...

[@BryanChance]

Wow..i had no idea table tennis is amazing to watch!!

[@pham1020]

Everytime I see Koki Niwa plays, it always reminds me of Waldner. I think Niwa just evolved Waldner's blocking style to fit with modern table tennis.

[@florestanlenadan4187]

I couldn't say better ! I am a fan of waldner, and Niwa is his true heir now!

[@dickn.ormous1064]

There's no evolution in blocking whatsoever and a little person like Niwa can't be an evolution to a fully grown adult like Waldner.

[@AntAng-i1d]

Yeah he evolved Waldner's style with 8 inches less reach and a non existent forehand. Go watch Yoo Nam- kyu.He was around the same size as Niwa and still blew him out of the water in terms of physicality.

[@mayankgupta2543]

The fact that with his unique style he is competing at that level is ultimate

[@MDJJ-Handsome]

1:24 That commentator made me laugh. "Look at this. Isn't that just messing around? No one knows what's he's thinking. Totally non-sense." LOL

[@pewdiepie5637]

1:02 glitch in the matrix????

[@DnVaras30]

Why????

[@kunaldexit9176]

@@DnVaras30 ball bounced in air

[@村田章代]

Because he is KOKI NIWA

[@09c34]

それはちょっとねぇ、世間はゆるしてくrますぇんよ

[@IrrIdk]

He plays with such a cool head his decision making is unbelievable

[@technoxtreme178]

The Chinese are like well-oiled machine; powerful and efficient...they have raised the game. The Japanese are artists!

[@williamwarming6691]

The Best are the first one and @5:50

[@verifiednahihu]

The first clip first the play and then the commentator both made it the best...

[@drandana3661]

These guys look like they are trying to play tennis against this guy. So much finesse and precision

[@余白ネキ]

相手の全力をねじ伏せる一撃笑笑

[@elhamijin1731]

He got style. Real live anime protagonist!!

[@igorsklyarov4218]

Поставить заведомо сильных игроков в безвыходное положение - дорогого стОит! Браво Нива!!

[@Popmycherryyo]

I don't know how YT brought me here, and why I'm here, and what a "chop block" even is..but that was 8 minutes well spent

[@jaycarol3839]

1:01 - 1:02 What the...? The ball didn`t tap?

[@TarekNicoMaxim]

lol you are right .. the fuck?

[@aguy1618]

it was lag

[@abaundwal]

Illuminati

[@abaundwal]

Seriously though ... it seems to be a problem with the camera. A missing frame?

[@tchem]

Bad frame rate

[@kramareva7446]

This guy is a boss with his returns! I now get, it looks like he goes slow with his defense but as soon as you return he'll go ham on offense. Very nice technique!!

[@グーグル先生-d8h]

ninja

[@mohamadsallehin5370]

that unorthodox short stroke & block certainly his habit that actually works

[@kuroneko7022]

I don't know why but his name seems to fit his style of play. lol Lefty, awesomeness, cool as a cucumber!!

[@DimensionalRun]

finally a table tennis video without distracting music in the background

[@linkintamho6165]

idc what peeps say ping pong should be respected more lmao i didnt know how fast it is on a high level like this

[@itaz6438]

Thank you KZbin for blessing me with this video in my recommended list

[@iskandartandiono]

A very relaxed style by Koki Niwa. A table tennis version of Kento Momota from badminton

[@majid__jafari]

KZbin has now officially helped me watch 17 new sports that never used to follow and there is more to come.

[@ernsthaft9397]

5:57 wow

[@alexchan887]

Yeap he knew is gonna be in

[@MrAlwaysRight]

Dude should be a boxer. His pull counters would be *out of this world.* He is SO fast.

[@iancharless]

technically if they are playing with a larger range of action the court should increase. Simple math and it makes sense

[@johnreyblase9474]

Puwede paturo

[@yhtlxy]

非常好，丹羽孝希给世界展现了一个有趣而神奇的打法：不走寻常路，把比赛当成轻松愉悦的游戏。丹羽孝希给人留下的印象是心理素质特殊，从来就不知道紧张为何物，不管比赛成绩如何，从来就没有紧张和兴奋，早已厌倦了庸俗的通俗打法，丹羽孝希从来都是按照自己的游戏打法为乒乓球贡献自己的独特创新，是的，尽管教练也曾苦口婆心的规劝过，甚至丹羽孝希自己也曾刻苦纠正过，但天生的神经类型注定了丹羽孝希是上帝选中的那个人：变化是永恒的。丹羽孝希就是为变化而生的，什么速度、旋转、落点、动作、路线都不重要，精神放松的打游戏出怪招才是一切，所以，尽管丹羽孝希从来没有取得优异的成绩，但是丹羽孝希却留给世界一个惊奇和趣味，成绩不是全部，创新和变化也是乒乓球的一部分。看看现在的乒乓球多么的庸俗和肮脏，为了金牌和奖金，运动员都在玩命的训练，一切都是为了成绩，只有丹羽孝希做到了清净和脱俗，空明的心境让丹羽孝希脱离了庸俗乒乓球，还给世人一个童真世界。忘掉庸俗，追求自我

[@waivve7674]

1:40 look at Ma Long! He's actually impressed by koki niwas block

[@vaderof3kids245]

His movements are short and fast. The best way to beat the chinese. He also have more time for his footwork. It must be hard to hit the ball and one moment later the ball is back on your half of the table.

[@ericmcfarlane6629]

5:58 is amazing

[@bvvrnYT]

Years of osu nade this guy a reflex legend

[@AndreiMateusMancillaHerrera19]

Koki "i play like i dont care" Niwa.

[@jasmineb9875]

Koki niwa is my new favourite now❤️❤️i love his playing style 🔥🔥

[@ashdravencrow6328]

In Table Tennis no one surpasses Koki Niwa as the God of chOp blOck. It’s difficult to spin his shots!

[@rehabilitator]

I don't know how i got here. But I'm enjoying this.

[@神烦狗]

5:58 there should be some thug life music...

[@petercraig6990]

Of course he is brilliant, but honestly Waldner already did all if this stuff 25 years ago, and even better. But still, this is amazing. Well done.

[@srjun1830]

1:01 did the ball hit the table???

[@hermantomarpaung5116]

Koki niwa seorang jenius dalam bermain ping pong dia the doctornya tennis meja..bahkan ma long sudah mengadopsi gaya ala samurai dalam memblock bola..

[@vincentfegley6068]

I got 7 mins into the video. Then I realized, hes ambidextrous.

[@johnshepard4141]

Great Koki, you are one of the best in the world,great admiration frome your admirer frome Rome.

[@Fluirzinho]

7:57 Uoooooo

[@MAMP]

I like the first one the best. The announcer is so entertaining.

[@idleking31]

I admire his lighting fast reflexes. He’d probably be a crazy frustrating “pusher” type of player in tennis. 🎾

[@kingkian5693]

Opponent : TAKE THIS MY STRONGEST MOVE HAAAA Koki Niwa : Full Counter!

[@neel2307]

1:16 That guy’s like the bad teacher from Karate Kid

[@おいしいラーメン-m6f]

He is saying “He was grown by me😏” Lol

[@marczheng3262]

nice chop block! love it

[@shadygreys3411]

I KNEW ninjas were real!

[@wellyliman]

Niwa has the Best return👍👍👍

[@thecyberninja2708]

he makes it look soo easy what a great player

[@kamuswu3909]

Amazing koki nice skills...

[@rrhotj]

wow, great skills, it doesn't hurt that he's cute too :)

[@jkuati3775]

lol

[@nisbahmumtaz909]

The way he fucking spins the ball. That's some sorcery right there.

[@Sventier]

Just imagine you are running about doing excellent footwork and smashing every ball with so much power and that guy just stands there casually looking like he just woke up and blocking every shot. Menacing

[@sarva5744]

Best table tennis video i have ever seen

[@pandacheese5963]

3:18 this rally was sick

[@subratasengupta3423]

Quite an incredible player. Delight to watch.

[@bowqbowq9138]

世界一のカウンター師

[@bobmalack481]

Ya..looks like Koki Niwa just woke up from a nap, hair desheveled, clumsy/apathetic look walking style, no 'cho-ing' or fist pumping, adds up to a most interesting table tennis character, love it...

[@漢ガミ-k4m]

5:53 WTF

[@ngockhoanguyen272]

Coolest table tennis player ever ! My lord, Niwa !