Seisan Bunkai: Basic and Advanced

[@FirstDan2000]

Fantastic video. And great closing comments too. - Of course we should vary our training, learn, experiment and improve. Imagine if all other human endeavours did not do this. We would still have dial-up internet "because that's what our predecessors gave us, and it must remain exactly the same." And then I wouldn't have been able to watch your video.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

The modem analogy is perfect! Karate is a living thing - not a butterfly to be killed, preserved and stuck to cardboard. It is at its best when there is active collaboration and growth, and allowed to suit all body types. The karate fundamentalists generally haven't read any of the autobiographies of the founders, who warned of the splitting and reduction of karate into "my way is the only way". So glad we live in an age and generation where we can connect across oceans and openly share our knowledge. Always look forward to your comments 🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️

[@swdw973]

When it comes to "open mind" on the oyo and kata. The biggest problem people have is the incoming attack should conform to the kata, not the kata conform to the attack. Kata is a outline or guideline. A good analogy is learning to catch a baseball. There is a "kata" for body position ,glove position, and hand position to teach the most basic fundamentals of catching the ball. The fundamentals you learn are then adapted to field a low, ground, ball, high fly ball, or a line drive. All require modifying the positions you used playing catch in order to field the ball, but all use the principles you were taught when first learning to play catch.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Absolutely, what a great analogy! Someone said that kata is a fault-tolerant training method, and they would never have lasted so long across so many years and countries if they were rigid and unyielding to the user. By treating kata as living and dynamic, we allow them to do what they do best: teach us fundamental concepts. We are big believers in conservation of katas, not preservation. It's the difference between providing the right garden for the butterflies to thrive, vs pinning them to cardboard: beautiful, but dead.

[@gekarch56]

Hi Sensei. tonight I have seen your video for the first time. Thank you. It highlights the elements i have not address nor experienced in my 50plus y of Goju interest. Best wishes. Oss

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

It is an honour for us to get a comment like this - thank you so much for taking the time to watch, and to share your thoughts with us 🙏🏻

[@terrysanders2817]

Genius ! Fertile imagination. Well done. Brian also did an excellent job. May your tribe increase!

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

So kind, Sensei Terry! Brian will be delighted to hear this 🙇🏻‍♀️ Thank you for always taking the time to watch and comment, we appreciate you!

[@patrickgibbons4560]

Excellent demo, keeping it raw, natural and absorbing .

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Ah, what a lovely comment to recieve! We try to stay as close to the roots as we can - constantly trying to showcase the effectiveness of karate, when it is taught properly 🙏🏻

[@Mothara]

A lot of bunkai that confuse Karateka actually make a lot of sense as grapples. Great video

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Goju ryu isn't afraid to get up close and very personal 😂 thank you so much for the lovely comment!

[@kimgreenway824]

Keeping an open mind as you always should to improve, no matter what grade you are .

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Definitely! Always try to keep a beginner's mindset 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@karatejutsudojosociety]

I am watching this for the second time and it was released today ❤️🙏🏼

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Yay! Thank you for driving up our watch time and retention ♥️♥️

[@jashanntao9564]

Best teacher of goju ryu on youtube

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Too kind, sir! We are just a baby youtube channel 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@chriscooper8210]

I love goju. I cant wait to train in it someday even though i just turned 40 it's never to late. I love your applications for real world self defense. Keep it up👍

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Absolutely never too late! I hope you find a Goju dojo soon ❤️ we are starting online classes in August - drop us an email if you are interested 😁 [e-mail]

[@wingoreviewsboxingandmma3667]

I love watching the real practical application of kata and techniques against an opponent

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Ah, thank you so much for these kind words! Karate is and should be practical, but unfortunately it isn't always taught that way. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@kolithashashika268]

I learned importance of karate from your channel, I also learning Goju ryu karate 🥋💖. I understand kata is most important thing of karate it develop force of mind, Body strength and it show us secret of self defence. Thank you very much for your channel 🥋🥋🥊️!!!

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

You can't spell karate without kata! It truly is the heart and secret of karate, and it is so nice to hear someone who appreciates that. Thank you for your kind words, and for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@tombruno7438]

This presentation was very good, as it offered many "practical" applications.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you so much, Tom! We believe that bunkai must be, at its heart, practical. But it also helps to show the 'impractical' movements as a starting point, and to encourage students to look below the surface bunkai to that which was hidden underneath for serious students. Not impossible to find, but the real bunkai demands true study and application.

[@tombruno7438]

@@GojuRyuKarateCentre It is a shame, that many dojos do not attempt to look beyond the obvious.

[@Vdon32]

it is amazing see and realize that bunkai have more sense in short distance and grappling instead long distance techniques greetings

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Absolutely! Goju likes to get up close and personal :D Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment, we always appreciate it :)

[@misheckmpiwachiwayo9765]

Interesting ideas. Thank you Sensei and Team.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

So glad you found it useful, Sensei Misheck 🙇🏻‍♀️ 🙇🏻‍♀️ 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@barbarba7]

Thank you Sensei and Deshi for your hard work you give. It is greatly appreciated. Thank you Sensei Zoë for your continued hard work in editing and affording us this opportunity to learn.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Ah, thank you so much, Barbs! Hope the video was interesting, even though this kata is a long way away 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@barbarba7]

@@GojuRyuKarateCentre it was interesting yes. A nice look at what's instore

[@jasonmorgan2799]

Yho... This is a lot to wrap my 8th Kyu head around... But still so cool!! Thank you Sensei and Senpai. The three of you work so hard! That alone is an inspiration for us coloured belts :D

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

It is our students that inspire us to keep on going in all times 🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️ Seisan is very far away for you, for now - but the time will pass anyway, quicker than you realize. Next year will be my 17th year of karate - it feels like 5 years. But for now, it's still valuable as a glimpse into your karate future 🔮

[@paulh9979]

I haven't tuned tuned in for a while but you have improved on your already great channel. Thank you both for such excellent content.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Paul! Sir! Welcome back to the comments - we are delighted that you are back. Thank you for the kind words - we try to improve with every video 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@Priestbokmei1]

Excellent lesson, Sensei Che! You, and Sensei Zoe, really demonstrate just how effective and dangerous Goju Ryu karate actually is. Clearly, it was designed fir the streets. Anytime people come with the nonsense that traditional Goju Ryu karate is not effective for self defense, hopefully, they will be referred to your channel! Thank you and Sensei Zoe for sharing your knowledge!

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Ah, so kind, so kind! The system wouldn't have survived this long if it was useless. In the marketplace of ideas, bad ideas generally die out (though this doesn't explain the persistent survival of certain other styles, cough cough). I think in part karate has been neutered by the advent of sports karate, which is nice and safe and pretty to look at, as well as the fear many instructors have of teaching the real deal, as well as there being so many amateurs who don't know their karate history. But we teach what is age and belt appropriate, and because we constantly refer to the source, we work on what is truly authentic and not on what sells. At least, that's what we aim for :)

[@gonzaloleonoliva]

I just subscribed to your channel, I practice GojuRyu, very good explanation of seisan kata

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Hi Gonzalo, thank you so much for subscribing!

[@williamyoung2517]

This is the best video you have created so far! Production quality is excellent. Che Sensei was at his most engaging and informative. I took many notes on where throws could be used within the kata without destroying its form, which was fun for me. Che Sensei point on what Kata can be I really agree with. I have had many discussions with others that Kata is a recommended format but your brain has to be engaged to understand the fluidity of a fight. Its interesting how many do not agree. Besides any video with Queen and Brian being able to handle Deshi abuse is always great.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Ah, so glad that this long-ass video resonated with you, William! Your avatar is one of the ones we look most forward to seeing in our comment notifications 🙇🏻‍♀️ In my conversations with Sensei Terry and Sensei Mike over email, it seems that so much of the essence of karate was lost when it was imported overseas. Luckily in SA, we have had Okinawans (all the big names) come and visit here regularly since the 70s, which has helped us maintain much Okinawan flavour and understanding. As a millenial, my personal approach to kata is that it should be treated as a living thing, best cared for in collaboration with like-minded students. It's the difference between stuffing the tiger and conserving the tiger in the right environment. Without bunkai, kata becomes meaningless, and you're right - most people don't get that. Thank you for the kind words! We have finally found the right spot in the dojo to film in for the most light and cleanest background. As long as we can keep learning with each video, we can only get better 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@philjames2520]

Thank you sensei. Lots of great ideas to play with.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

There should always be a spirit of play and delight in karate - it keeps things interesting, especially when we choose to stick it out over decades. Thank you for watching and commenting, Phil! 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@Nailed92]

I loved this video! Thanks for sharing. I’m currently working on learning and cleaning up my Seisan Kata now so this bunkai video definitely helps.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Jake! Welcome back to the channel, always great to hear from you 🙇🏻‍♀️ Seisan demands much from us all, but so worth it 💪

[@RamonGomez-vg2gt]

Excelente sensei muchas gracias.sus explicaciones me hacen amar más el karate.saludos

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Muchas gracias por las amables palabras: ¡nos sentimos honrados de traer alegría a su viaje de karate!

[@FernandoSilva-iu5gx]

Obrigado Sensei pela aula. Oss.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Você é muito bem-vindo! Obrigado por assistir e comentar

[@rubyvisser2694]

Nice work! Always insightful 👌

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

So nice to hear from you! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment 🙇🏻‍♀️ 🙇🏻‍♀️ 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@philipbarrick4149]

I do mix martial artsI did some karate Nimpo / injitus this is a really good example because I also do wrestling an grappling Little kiddo a little judo Samoan style Philippine,kickboxing,Street fighting Some others thanks for the instruction I really appreciate it

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thanks for your comments Appreciate your input, I’m less than white belt in all the formal arts other than our dojo stuff ( dojo mixed up stuff)

[@sempaiSteve1]

Loved this! I have only started recently learning more advanced bunkai, after spending a very long time only looking at the basic and literal applications. Your views on the kata and applications are creative, relevant and well thought out. I look forward to viewing more of your videos.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Ah, thank you so much for the lovely comment! You are right to have concentrated on the basics and literal applications first - your solid foundation will build an amazing bunkai castle! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment - we really appreciate it 🙇🏻‍♀️ 🙇🏻‍♀️ 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@angelinadamatta2670]

Thank you sensei!

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Any time!

[@antonioalvaro8424]

Nice video! Thank you very much, sensei

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you so much, Antonio! We appreciate the time you took to watch and comment 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@lutrna2]

Arigato gozaimasta sensei,Seesan Bunkai Kata

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Dou itashimaste!

[@danilodibujo]

Interesting, al always! We also have Seisan in Ryuei Ryu, slightly diferent.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Hi yes, Similar indeed, Thanks for commenting Che

[@goncaloadv5958]

This part of nukites exists for onde reason - get tô know - on the ancient Japan samurais used to wear heavy body Shields and Head Shields and the First nukite were used to gain a whay os passing trough the Head armory, and then, the next nukites are the ones wich realy promove the face injuries at the oponent face

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

This is truly fascinating and makes a lot of sense - thank you for sharing, and taking the time to watch and comment 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@sinjofin1]

The let Life Or foto risenisnto avoidna stamp Or To affect one, at least that was what we learned Back in The 1980s

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

That was a long time ago! You must have been training for a long time, Jose 🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️

[@stevebrindle1724]

Sensei is showing us here that the simplest method of defence and counter is usually the fastest and most effective way!

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Real karate keeps it simple! Thank you so much for the lovely comment, and for taking the time to watch 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@Vlad.1964]

SUPER!!!

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@warmanpoerna8337]

Nice bungkai ...

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you so much!

[@Priestbokmei1]

Oh, I forgot. Seisan kata is a BEAST!😀

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

So elegant, and yet so nasty under the surface 😆

[@Priestbokmei1]

@@GojuRyuKarateCentre Yup!

[@franciscodelgado303]

Kali 🙏

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Domo arigato! 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@jonasjpm1989]

👍👍👍

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Obrigado!

[@noelsouza6930]

Bravo oss

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Noel Souza! We appreciate the time you took to watch and comment :) We hope you'll stick around for our next video!

[@jashanntao9564]

Great

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@dr.anjankumarmandi2763]

Wow awesome 🙏 oss

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@danielehrhardt5504]

"nice hair to grab" - hilarious :) Is the double-handed nukite similar to this one in Sanchin or Tensho?

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Excellent question! It feels just like the one in Tensho, with the palms flipping upwards and then back down, except moving forward this time. Glad you enjoyed the video, Daniel! We always love to hear from you :)

[@danielehrhardt5504]

@@GojuRyuKarateCentre Thanks for the reply :) Seisan is far away for me. I always enjoy them :) This kind of video library is invaluable to me because I often come back and watch the videos related to the 6 basic kata again and again.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

We are always so glad that we can help others - this is what our channel means to us ❤️

[@zoehinis7848]

All the videos that I am proud of always tank 🤣 but we will always make the content we want to make because we enjoy making it 🥋

[@williamyoung2517]

this a good video! There is a lot to unpack and you have to give it time. My comments are coming but I want watch again.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Hopefully it will be more of an evergreen video that will do well over time! There's not a lot of competition on the topic. It is our longest video, we're running a bit of an experiment to see what the ideal length is for a video. People watched 45 minutes of the history of Goju Ryu, so we thought we'd leave this at 33 minutes. (It was originally 38 minutes)

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

It's okay that we'll never go viral - it's not like we can handle the pressure anyway 🤣

[@Zack1440]

👍🏼

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you!

[@OlivérioFernandes-y8k]

Estão inventando.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

All martial arts are made up, but we still enjoy them 🤷🏻‍♀️