Master Ken Calls Out So-Called Kata "Expert"

[@practicalkatabunkai]

Having had my “old timey bulls##t” corrected by the world’s highest ranked martial artist … I will have a rethink :-) Very funny and I am grateful to Chris for taking the literal and figurative falls in this video. I was looking forward to showing my children a video with their dad and uncle (Chris) in it … but I don’t fancy explaining to them what a foot fetishist is :-) Thanks to Master Ken for the laughs and the insights!

[@usr45-x1q]

Just tell them they're tech bro shoes.

[@FirstDan2000]

Good job Ken won't ever see my glove socks. Unless he goes to a cold church hall in Chester. That was really funny, That aerobics comparison was a moment of genius.

[@TheWildPaw]

Scottish, Iain…!!!!!!!! 😅

[@practicalkatabunkai]

@@TheWildPaw By heritage if not by birth … and, well, it’s fair enough for an American to mistake the accents when there’s only 30 miles of difference :-) One major positive is that my fiercely patriotic Scotsh grandmother would be delighted! Bad enough that her first grandchild was born the “wrong side of the border” … and so close! :-)

[@robertbrown1778]

Well, be grateful you guys got of lightly - you could have been on the receiving end of the Thrust Of Freedom.

[@Why-ct6kz]

iain must be so happy to be shown what kata is and hows its finally being done properly, great video guys

[@paineoftheworld]

I apologize, Master, to have waited so long to see the film. But I have finally vidded it - the metaphor of the duality of the nature of man, impeccable. The representation of causality of action in the universe, perfect. The judicious use of violence - judicious. The synthwave style of the soundtrack - nostalgic. The use of the female form - arousing. The exhibition of kink - current. The representation of technology as an impediment- exact. The juxtaposition of badge, blood, and cuffs - original and cinematically important. The misfire and jam of an Austrian masterpiece - improbable. The use of cgi blood - unfortunate. The use of comedy - exceedingly enjoyable. The lack of double stomped groins - inexcusable. All in all, 8 out of 10.

[@AJeziorski1967]

Iain's insights into kata are pure gold - the most credible and practical interpretations I've ever seen - and I've loved training with him in the past. Even Master Ken's razor-sharp critique won't dim my enthusiasm for Iain's "old-timey bull$*!t". (But from now on I will try to remember to re-stomp the groin.)

[@practicalkatabunkai]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Alchemist79569]

Sensei Abernethy! I still remember being a kid and we would all hear that you were dropping by our class and everyone would get excited. (Chojinkai, Penrith late 90s and early 2000s)

[@practicalkatabunkai]

Thanks for the kind words and rekindled memories … even if they do make me feel old :-)

[@tltnation878]

At the end: you want strangers to follow you? Absolutely not.

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

Smart fellow.

[@emilyfarr9897]

Best line of the video 😂

[@irvsstella]

Best comment ever. Now following 😊

[@jamielondon6436]

Easily the best explanation for kata I've ever heard.

[@johnny6904]

Master Ken, I'm an NFL defensive back, and they just banned the hip drop tackle. Can you do a video that will teach me how to legally and effectively tackle a runner from behind?

[@Puschit1]

Thrust of Freedom?

[@florete2310]

"This is gimp wear" - I am LMAO😂

[@russellzauner]

Still nice to see Vibram getting some Fivefinger lovin' They're like tires for your feet, for real. And yes, I wear them because I'm a gimp but it's because my foot is bad instead of my morality.

[@CAINSON1]

It’s the I feel assaulted bit got me he’s unreal 😂

[@brentonstephen]

Wouldnt be an Abernathy video without Hikite being mentioned!

[@practicalkatabunkai]

🤣🤣🤣

[@FrankBrocato]

I for one have had the experience of learning some of that "old timey bovine excrement from you in Franklin NC with Donnie and I must say I enjoyed your technique as well as your sense of humor. This video gave me a massive laugh when I needed it thanks so much.

[@practicalkatabunkai]

Thank you! Glad the video gave you a timely giggle too!

[@andrewgjennings]

Hilarious! Many thanks for Sir Iain for being a good sport. I would love to see these kinds of crossovers. Well done!

[@practicalkatabunkai]

It was a ton of fun to do!

[@Maxbev14]

Iain is a legend 👌🏻

[@practicalkatabunkai]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@kingcrabb5675]

“It was like that when I got here!”. Iain’s go to phrase after creating another dead body😂

[@valeriecatanzaro_art]

Great guest, thanks for inviting Iain Abernethy, he always has interesting interpretations! Too funny to see him kinda be laughing in anticipation of what Master Ken would say and come up with :D Master Ken, too bad Cop vs Killer isn't available to watch in France (I'll have to wait for my next trip to the US soon)!

[@malkomalkavian]

Or use a vpn

[@valeriecatanzaro_art]

@@malkomalkavian yeah it'd be another solution. But I come to the US like every other month so I could watch it there.👍

[@malkomalkavian]

Ahh, the life of the jet-set :)

[@RyanMDanks]

I’ve been waiting 20 years for this one

[@jkdbuck7670]

Master Ken, which is better? Tai Chi or Chai Tea?

[@themacocko6311]

They're both bullshit

[@paddyd.7137]

😂 👍🏼 Made my day!

[@pr9039]

So that Cop vs Killer trailer... Legit can't tell if it's a comedy or not

[@Thraka5]

Its a serious movie. Watched it, Its pretty good. Amazing to see Master Ken act and see his true martial arts skill come to the surface.

[@ShockNAwww]

@@Thraka5true martial arts skill? As in NOT in a movie?

[@Thraka5]

@@ShockNAwww Apologies, i dont understand the question. For clarity, i didnt know master ken had actual martial arts training. You really see what he can actually do from a skill and stunt perspective. Although I admit i dont watch his videos religiously so i could have missed those types of videos.

[@TheStormVergil]

as long as he restomped the groin, we're golden

[@LoboTheLoneWolf]

😂 it looks very amateur ish

[@michaelcoast1216]

I had to turn down the volume, my coworkers thought I was having a stroke when they heard the other instructor.

[@practicalkatabunkai]

Love it! 🤣

[@michaelcoast1216]

@@practicalkatabunkai I was hoping you'd see the comment. You have an awesome sense of humor!

[@practicalkatabunkai]

@@michaelcoast1216Thank you! I found your comment easily because my girlfriend messaged me with a screenshot of it with innumerable laughing emojis after it! I think you made her day :-)

[@practicalkatabunkai]

@@michaelcoast1216Thank you! I found your comment easily because my girlfriend messaged me with a screenshot of it with innumerable laughing emojis after it! I think you made her day :-)

[@athon7610]

Love it. Had a really nice training course of Iain Abernethy in Germany. Still, he can learn a lot from Master Ken😂😂😂

[@carsilk2492]

Master Ken is wise and fair, giving all of these mentally disabled people a chance to show us their adorable dance moves.

[@nooneyouknowof]

😂

[@samurijder9550]

That's bloody brilliant

[@tigerblue42]

What great sports !🤩Master Ken's powers are reaching new heights with this one ! Simply awe inspiring ! 🤩

[@Ash-Man07]

Definitely need to see more collaborations like this! 😂

[@slickx82]

When two of my favorite KZbinrs team up. Lmao

[@practicalkatabunkai]

Thank you!

[@NYKgjl10]

Both you Iain and Master Ken rocked the house with this excellent skit and yet, I find it very educational. Rock on fellas...Osu!!

[@practicalkatabunkai]

Thank you!

[@Operator-om8ih]

Just saw cop vs killer It was outstanding!!!!

[@roh2015]

Looking forward to Master Ken interviewing Stephen Seagal

[@MrPolicekarim]

I think youtube would have a giant meltdown! It couldn't handles the sheer awesomeness! The entire internet would crash. Bruce Lee would rise from the dead!

[@superdananderson1382]

Iain! You've hit the big time!

[@mikayla_collie]

LOL. This was great. :3 Love your videos Master Ken!!! ^w^

[@rambomambo]

"he was like that when i got here" 🤣 look forward to never having to use this, but glad sensei iain educated me on it

[@BUNKAIKARATE]

Master Ken, and Master Iain Ab..., the definitive combination 👏

[@darkgilmour]

Congratulation to the guest like always!

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

1:21 I watched this and it was awesome.... When is the DVD coming out??

[@Pincer88]

Most effective martial art to make your opponent wet his pants and run in shame! Oh my goodness, this is good old fashioned slapstick on the next level! Long time since I laughed as long and hard! Thanks Master Ken!

[@NewMessage]

"Yo kata be ca-ca" -Master Ken, paraphrased.

[@MicahCTheory]

Master Ken had Ian giggling from the beginning and he wasn’t even going to try to keep a straight face after that.

[@TheWildPaw]

Iain is top tier 👏

[@practicalkatabunkai]

Thank you!

[@8bitgamerC64]

How Master Ken got his groove back.

[@Power_Prawnstar]

The wisdom flows from master ken like the blood from a frog stomped.....twice.....in the frog groin

[@pbfamous07]

never thought id enjoy karateeee tutorials as much as this.

[@michael2974]

Hey! That guy in the movie kinda looks like Master Ken. If he learned to restomp that groin, I could easily mistake them for each other.

[@budogermany]

You guys are incredible 😂

[@BatmanPops]

0:00 Round 1 Fight!!! 📺 🎮👀😄😄😁

[@cesarvidelac]

I knew he would tease the weird shoes 😅

[@goidogoi]

From Kata to Cabaret. lol

[@pekinobo]

The last person; "Absolutely not". So much respect for him knowing he had recieved an master Mr Sensei Sir Ken threathment and almoust felt ashamed. They all go humble after by just standing next to Master Ken.

[@Ash-Man07]

This is great!

[@anderandersson5229]

Looks awesome man 😊

[@effortvalue]

Master Ken showed us this time the expert of all Kathys, thank you for that. Uzzzzzzz

[@Thraka5]

So I am not gonna lie, I hope you make a sequel to Cop vs. Killer, I really enjoyed it and bring back Zeda Zhang!

[@nightwing4065]

Master Ken back at it again! 🤣

[@freddylippstick674]

1:24 ← AI generated Bruce Willis 😆👌

[@andythousand345]

Master Ken is the innovator of kata cardio offense.

[@Chaos_God_of_Fate]

MY problem with the technique- it doesn't end with a ball-stomp. You always end with a well planted nut-buster, before getting out of there and running as fast as you can (I understand why you skip the running part, it's standard procedure, plus us smokers- we only run when we absolutely need to).

[@tlilmiztli]

So weird that this cop has Master Ken's voice...

[@bio-plasmictoad5311]

Sounds like he's from were I'm from, NE England, North Yorkshire, county Durham areas

[@practicalkatabunkai]

You have a good ear! Close! I am from Cumbria, so just west a bit :-)

[@bio-plasmictoad5311]

@@practicalkatabunkai I'm way off lol

[@practicalkatabunkai]

@@bio-plasmictoad5311Not too far!

[@thatguy8514]

Love Iain!

[@sramdeojohn4428]

Yep, I learn alot from ian🥋✌️Oss!

[@satanswolf]

Ryan Gosling is the skinny tween of Master Ken. Change my mind

[@FirstDan2000]

Put a mustache that moves by itself onto Gosling and you wouldn't see the difference.

[@levismith8423]

Kata application and understanding where it came from with its practical use is bunkai.

[@Dan.50]

Master Ken is the Master Yoda of the modern era... Oss.

[@Gemoroda]

this is sonstupid. i am in love with this show :))) and i am sooooooo late to this party

[@bashlivingstonstampededojo882]

Master Ken restomp the groin 😂

[@MalamuteMan1]

Love how these techniques always need a completely compliant "opponent". The moment a person resists these techniques it all goes to shit😂

[@pvshka]

It is impossible to resist Master Ken's hypnotic gaze

[@DjBobe89]

I just watched Cop vs Killer on Tubi! Spoilers... I was wondering why the killer survived getting annihilated with bullets... but then I realized the cop didn't re-stomp the groin. ALWAYS RE-STOMP THE GROIN lol.

[@samsonotujor1706]

Oh lord 😂😂

[@rtt1961]

Oh, Master Ken is there no end to your insanity? :)

[@TheEclecticGoat]

If his finishing blow had been to re-stomp the groin, would his demonstration have been LESS bullshit?

[@Hydrahandle7]

Is this going to be a real movie

[@liammond3304]

That's Detroit Urban survival training but in karate

[@kbanghart]

THIS is why I do kata. I'm an old, overweight monk!

[@jeroenmout8647]

Mega funny🎉😂

[@Matt_Mosley1983]

LIKE THIS COMMENT if you think Master Ken should read my beat sheet (detailed outline) for an *ENTER THE DOJO MOVIE* 🙂 We need an ENTER THE DOJO MOVIE!

[@MMAHype1983]

No reason not to give it a look. A feature would be CAF!

[@blabbermouth777]

The kata bunkai.

[@darcyroyce]

🥰😂🤣😁the best!

[@Enno_MartialArts]

Where is Bob 😢

[@practicalkatabunkai]

Sitting in my dojo facing the wall and thinking about what he has done :-)

[@PirataSports]

I watched cop versus killer on prime - there's a dude who looks a bit like Master Ken doing some bullshit and I can't work out if his training montage is ironic...

[@MrGichinfunakoshi]

Kata bunkai

[@Hermann-Josef1887]

Ken and Iain in a german castle and i didn't noticed it. Shame on me...

[@edmarhenches875]

The heck was this trailer? Is It really real or Just another joke?im really confused with It. 😅

[@michaelhockenjos]

Machete im Weltall

[@jobymahon2871]

Master Ken thank you for doing some many make a wishes for all these AIDS patients

[@jswets5007]

I want to watch "Cop vs Killer", but master Ken is hideous without his mustache. It's like watching Clark Kent take off his glasses... 😂😅😢

[@VikingTeddy]

Speaking of Superman. Maybe they could reverse Henry Cavill his stash. Release the stash cut!

[@jswets5007]

@@VikingTeddy Release the master kut! 😂

[@u.v.s.5583]

There is only one finish.

[@gunsharck]

Why is the saltire in the background of the thumbnail?

[@Ashtor1337]

That joke.

[@nevenlucic6238]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Vincent_Cruze]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@michaelhockenjos]

Kkkk

[@a1cjdc]

Haha

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

people who "think' like this dont understand the role that kata SHOULD have in your training. It's a less-boring way to practice basic blocks and strikes and it teaches you to "flow" from one technique to another, maintaining your balance, power and readiness for another move

[@practicalkatabunkai]

With respect, you don’t understand kata if you truly feel it’s only supposed to be “less boring kihon”. Some modern karateka have reinterpreted kata to be art, callisthenics, coordination exercises, etc, but the original intent was to be a repository of combative knowledge, to provide a summation of a given system, and to provide a supplementary form of solo training. Funakoshi said that knowledge of the form, without being able to apply in an emergency, was “useless.” I totally agree. Mabuni said that, “Correctly practicing kata - having sufficiently comprehended their application- is the most important thing for a karate trainee.” Again, I agree. No point doing the kata if we don’t understand the bunkai. He also said, “kata must be practiced properly, with a good understanding of their bunkai meaning.” Ignore the bunkai of kata and it’s like learning good penmanship without ever understanding what has been written. It reduces karate to a form of dance or gymnastics. Learn what the kata is truly teaching, drill those methods with a partner in both drills and live work, and then we are doing karate as the old masters said it should be done. People are free to chose to approach kata in a non-traditional way (solo form only), but it’s not how it was done in the past and hence they can’t legitimately superimpose their new approach onto the kata and claim that’s how it “SHOULD” be done.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

The power of mirroring...Ameri-Do-Te style

[@Puschit1]

Was a bit disappointed though that it relied on they other guy just collapsing if you sport the better cardio. I thought it would end with a leg kick to the face out of nowhere or something like that.

[@dhawk6896]

Without kata there is no te Without te their is no kata All belts and I mean all belts Are fake

[@russellzauner]

Until I see Tae Kwon Douglas show up, I'm not subbin

[@igorbukovy4313]

:D :)

[@horaceholloway]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@americanoutside]

😂😂😂❤😂😂😂

[@nrodear]

gg

[@jessebrown4755]

😅😅

[@mikemoran4340]

Former Shotokan student and ex-Marine here & I always equated kata to drill in the military: a total waste of time that could be spent in practical training.

[@pvshka]

Drills are super useful tho. How else you gonna get your times under the required standard?

[@mikemoran4340]

@pvshka Not THAT kinda drill, lol. I mean left, right, left, about face, etc, etc, etc. So much time wasted

[@pvshka]

@@mikemoran4340 oh, yeah, honestly completely forgot about the boring stuff, but you're 100% right

[@mikemoran4340]

@@pvshka Spent literally ONE day out of 11 wk boot camp on hand to hand combat but countless days on the blacktop practicing for this assinine competition the drill instructors had. Can only imagine it's only gotten worse with even more time wasted on sensitivity training, etc.