Rick Hotton sensei, Florida Friendship Seminar 2021, bassai dai

[@davidaustin4407]

Rick Hotton is so badass! His skill is beyond the movements. There is an energy in his movements that most blackbelts never even master

[@claudes.whitacre1241]

I've never seen such an understanding of internal mechanics from a Karate instructor. Truly, if you are studying with Mr. Hotton, you're getting the good stuff.

[@MG-bi6mq]

Goldmine. Applying Mr. Hotton’s principles has revolutionized my Praying Mantis and Bagua kung fu. May he live for 1000 years.

[@claudes.whitacre1241]

Bagua practitioner here too. I agree. His understanding of internal mechanics has made my performance better as well.

[@joereidy5732]

Like the rest of us he'd be lucky to make it into his 90's

[@christophercurtis2893]

All that connection and looseness is very Tai Chi Chaun. Not your rigid karate.

[@mreverybody1150]

Do you train with isometrics? I find this improves the mind muscle / body connection too. Bruce-Lee's platform chain, spring and handle is great for this!

[@Tner0lf]

@@christophercurtis2893 at high level of mastery the karate can be a lot about complete iner relaxation and loosen all the muscle and tendons. Not all the master generate power that way. My sensei use that approach as well to generate power. The other advantage is speed.

[@jamesne7152]

Amazing, awesome, outstanding. This is a really true Sensei. Thank you very much!

[@blockmasterscott]

I never realized until I saw this video that I was doing the upper double forearm block with arms only, and not using my body for power behind it. It was definitely a light bulb moment for me. Thank you!

[@sentinelsoul8111]

Thank you for sharing these. For those of us who teach, even other disciplines, you inspire us to delve deeper into our style and find concepts that we may have missed or were never addressed for us.

[@timmychonga4901]

Sensei Hotton Thanks to your student for convincing you to share yourself with the world. For those of us that are committed to the karate arts that want to explore every aspect of their personal growth you are a blessing. I am fortunate to have a great teacher that has propelled my karate, when he would explain the softness of movement for speed I couldn't wrap my head around it, when I watched one of you videos where you explained how you would get your arm out if you didn't have use of it, the light bulb went on! You have a great gift not only to show but explain movement and how it is created for efficiency, speed and power. I started this journey late in life because I let life get in the way, even though I was late to the party I am enjoying every minute of it! Having access to teachers like yourself that are excellent at explaining certain aspects has helped propel me in my own journey to help break through barriers in my practice. Thank you for sharing yourself with the world, introverts by the way are usually the best teachers.

[@shotokankarate9690]

Thank you very much my friend. It is all a Blessing that we are living at the same time. May you go far on the Path. Always.

[@kajsalundberg8140]

I don’t do karate. I do equestrian, swiming, yoga and zumba but these tutorials are so so educating. Wish I could have a week of training with this man. Don’t get me wrong but watching him is like a physioterapists wet dream! Would be out of work if everyone had his knowledge and bodycontrol 😊❤️

[@josemartins7299]

The best karate teacher ever! He can join the external with internal!

[@theelderkine]

Brilliant, down-to-earth explanations coupled with incredible demonstrations of technique. Thank you!

[@Tner0lf]

Beautiful form capable of generating a lot of energy in all the sequences.

[@mattb6539]

I’m always amazed at sensei Hotton’s mastery of the body. He has the absolute best hip control bar none. Also his explanations are very instinctive and easy to follow. Thank you for all you do! I really wish life would allow me to drop everything and become a dedicated disciple to this fantastic man.

[@lennarthage8942]

MR Hutton is a very nice person!! He show all of you people, that a Good heart can move. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@joedonlan2979]

When someone is a master and committed to their techniques it shows.

[@ianc435]

I’d love to see him perform a whole kata. Bassai dai or sho. Gankudai. Empi. That would be nice

[@StephenduPreez]

Always a treat to watch Sensei Rick. His movement alone is beautiful to watch. The seamless unification in purpose is graceful and precise 😎☯🎯

[@BelloBudo007]

It's true that Hotton Sensei's teaching is exceptional. However what I really enjoyed was watching the attendees immersing themselves in the practice. None of this standing around with hands on hips enjoying the show stuff. These guys were right into it.

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

What he said about age-uki - it should feel like a punch. This makes it stronger, more effective and less likely to break an arm or cause a bad bruise. Great instructor. I love Sensei Hotton's teaching techniques.

[@1Bohemica]

Usually, though perhaps not always, the last two age-ukes in heian nidan are taught as attacks rather than blocks. A low stance, the strike from below.

[@DragonDreamVNY]

Many thanks for sharing. I was having bit of a down day. Seeing this and wanting to go out back to train Bassai massively improved my mental well being. If in doubt.. move that body, rain or shine.

[@shotokankarate9690]

Yes!! it is good for the Spirit. Sending you energy fellow traveler!

[@myfavourites3643]

Someone who explains fantastically all minor details And he doesn't yap too much like a lot do He is incredible

[@mikearnold3878]

I absolutely love this instruction!

[@OldMovieRob]

Some good material here to learn from. Also cool how the sensei resembles Cillian Murphy.

[@cigarnationwarriors]

I would appreciate a video working through Hangetsu kata. Thank you. Oss🥋

[@rodrigoolea3268]

One of the best Sensei out there for sure…

[@blakehudson782]

Woah Sensei, this is next level. I’m a mature age white belt and this is seriously inspirational. Thank you

[@Tanja-Mayer-Ki-Training]

Always a pleasure to watch your classes! Great inspirations ! 🙏🏻🌸

[@shotokankarate9690]

sharing life, how cool is that ? :))

[@Tanja-Mayer-Ki-Training]

@@shotokankarate9690 😌 fantastic!!

[@raymondowens5852]

I love you Sensei!! Dojo Arigato!!

[@bobeberlein1526]

Awesome Teacher and Technician of Karate - Do ....and Wanting to share his knowledge....unlike some Top Japanese Instructors who take courses in different Countries teaching the same old drills and maybe if you are lucky a Kata... with the same old Crap and receiving a Big Cheque. Comments based on experience,especially training in Japan in the 70's.

[@brucelevine6517]

sensei Rick , may I sugest to you the following concept ? when coming back from the mountain punch ( the U shape one at the near end) don't bring your leg back but Instead bring both knees together with equal force. This will be using the Adductor brevis , longest and Adductor Magnus muscles Bi laterally ( both knees) using these muscles 1) makes the.movement stronger 2) makes the movement quicker) makes the movement easier) maintains equallibrium of weight distribution and posture .please experiment with my idea ( its not my idea my sensi Mr. Mori R.I.P taught it to me 40 years ago ) looking forward to you future responce.

[@BlaireBustillo]

Thank you Rick Sensei for sharing your explanation with some elements of Bassai Dai. Oss!

[@TheGalaxyfighter]

Great Karate lesson. And that dojo looks splendid! What a, beautiful place to train! Where is located?

[@donelmore2540]

I wish he had demo’d the first move. Most people who do it now have lost the explosive feeling that I learned many decades ago.

[@lancecahill5486]

Fantastic video! Thank you!

[@tasqui9044]

Desde España, toda mi admiración!

[@k.l7524]

Rick Hotton Is The Real Deal

[@agelesskarate]

That’s a beautiful dojo.

[@Cesarz28]

Great Biomechanics ! Whao

[@internationaltraditionalka4467]

Very dynamic as usual Sensei Hotton. Your friend in Budo Armando Jemmott

[@kyd-t1p]

Wow! The sensei looks very fit

[@joelsonsouzamenezes9153]

Esse sensei é muito bom.

[@utv96]

Masterful as usual…

[@gojirabyte]

amazing sensei!!!!

[@jimubaraun]

Incredible!

[@alfredowhaley8306]

Execent class. You are a realy sensei OOs

[@loxtonoffroad]

My next Kata is Bassai Dai, love your style and approach to movement, are you planning any seminars in the south west UK any time soon?

[@amberlight5527]

I wish the same Karate Gi as Rick Hotton sensei use here in the movie can any one help me here ?

[@samigarira7971]

OSS. hello from algeria

[@shotokankarate9690]

Hello back! miles apart, yet karate connects us all.

[@yandumas5849]

impressionnant

[@MrVlasek88]

see, hear, feel ... thx ... oss👍

[@DjMorningstartrancedj]

Nice presentation osu

[@vladwebmen7654]

Супер !!!!!!!!!

[@ahmedelabassy3881]

I want found karate shorien ryu comme karate shotoken in my country Egypt because I want

[@alibeng7976]

thank you

[@214warzone]

First! also.. Savat!!

[@brucele2776]

After boxing he trained in karate

[@tc47101]

good

[@dixonvillanueva7720]

Oss.