Sensei: Masters of Okinawan Karate - International Episode - Arcenio J. Advincula

In this bonus international episode, Arcenio J Advincula sensei talks about studying Isshinryu karate, Ryukonkai kobudo, and escrima.
MSGT Advincula USMC (RET) also discusses his life in the United States Marine Corps as a drill instructor and later pioneering their martial arts programs leading to his award of Black Belt Emeritus.
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[@onlyhuman7420]

Sensei Arcenio is a genuine old school tough guy.

[@chinto50]

you got that right..

[@royjames196]

I studied with him back in the 80’s when I was in the USMC. The classes were brutal. I was puking in the alley before we finished the first 45 minutes. I figured “I’m a Marine I’m in shape!” boy was I wrong 😂

[@Jetghostwolf]

81 years old! Impressive for any age let alone 81.

[@011231000]

Dat part i thought the same thing

[@chinto50]

and he still scares me. LOL. I have trained with him since 95….

[@kpurvis4595]

As a former marine it does my soul good to see this man continue to share knowledge in Isshinryu. Been to several of his seminars and once received training in riot control from him at Camp Pendleton. The years are rolling buy. This Masters of Okinawain Karate is a gift to the serious student. Master Arcenio Advincula and Master Doug Perry are two of my favorite karate influences from the Corp. The character of these men is well represented in this series. Thank you for posting.

[@jeffainsworth362]

I have met Advincula Sensei on a couple of occasions, he is a karate machine.

[@davidpeterson8464]

I just know that if he throws a punch, I DON'T WANT TO BE THERE.

[@chinto50]

@@davidpeterson8464 if he throws a punch and connects 10%. ……… it hurts

[@davidpeterson8464]

@@chinto50 AMEN to that!!!!!!!!

[@rollopolloboymarch1074]

This was the best interview yet. He needs another segment.

[@CrimeFighter1943]

Great documentary Sensei, and it was an honor to have been stationed with you at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, in 1962. Semper Fi :-)

[@ryanj7517]

Semper Fi warlord! This man is a national treasure. He got his MCMAP black belt the same year as I did with 3rd Marines in Hawaii. Transitioning from LINE training to the New Marine Corps Martial Arts program.

[@1x1HealthyEnergybyAndrew]

I thought he created 🤔 Mcmap? Otherwise don't bow to false idols or glorify violence. But let's save ourselves and this world from real danger and evil cowards.

[@NJ-fi8or]

These Are The Karate Masters I Have As My Mentors And Idols. That Is The Reason I've Trained Karate Do Since 1982 and Even With All My Pains And Injuries I Will Never Stop. Ever Karate Jitsu Will Prevail Forever!!!

[@sethlee4739]

I grew up in Louisiana on the border of Mississippi. My mother signed me up for karate lessons when I was about 10 years old, and it was Isshin-ryu. I went to those lessons for about 3-5 years and made my way up to brown belt with one stripe (which is two steps from black belt). One day we went on a trip to a type of gathering where multiple isshin-ryu teachers and students could meet and learn from each other. Sensei Advincula was there and I had the opportunity to meet him. He is really a great guy with a lot of history behind him. I remember how he could make everyone laugh with his humor. At the time I could not appreciate how much karate meant to everyone around me and to myself. I just remember being so relieved when my mother finally stopped making me go. I regret fully not continuing with my training and continuing the teaching and traditions of Isshin-ryu karate. If you have a chance to learn Isshin-ryu karate or any karate that is based on Goju-ryu, I highly recommend you do.

[@kevionrogers2605]

If you can start repetitive practice of the lower body then upper body charts. Get your body moving.

[@chinto50]

He is ranked in several styles.. but IR is his first style.. Goju, kobudo, and Uechi ryu he studied as well as IR…. IR is a synthesis of Goju, Shorin and Kobudo.. And I also chased other sensei after I had studied IR for many years to learn where the techniques came from and how they had developed into what I had learned.. I knocked on Fumio Demura's door one time and had a conversation about his training with Taira Shinken.. who was the source of Shimabuku's training ( Sensei Advincula's teacher} In Kobudo.. I say it is his first style , not first studied but first in his life regarding " its his base style". His stories about his early days I have heard many times.. He is a true student of Karate "DO". not the sport.. but the traditional,

[@Sensei-Long]

Sensei AJ Advincula is a Tremendous and Great Martial Artist. He has a great personality and I always call him the "Tiger of Isshinryu" from the bottom of my heart, Much Respect!

[@chinto50]

I met Advincula Sensei in 95, I had already been studying Isshin Ryu Karate for almost 15 years at that point. My partner and I had a small dojo for about 4 years at that point. the first time I met him he was doing a weapons seminar. I remember watching and saying to my partner, " this man knows more than anyone we have ever met before". I will also tell you this.. I have met many famous martial artists.. done many seminars.. NONE can match his knowledge. Not only is his physical condition an example to his students.. His knowledge base is very extensive and detailed. If you ever have opportunity to visit him or one of his seminars I guarantee you will not be disappointed .

[@fontasgeorgopoulos1048]

Wow...

[@Beardedwonderchild]

This guy is awesome, I pray I'm half as fit as him when I'm older

[@richardvickery4953]

I had heard about you many years ago from my Sensei Ken Richardson. You are even more amazing than he told me. I am so glad I stumbled across your video. You are truly an inspiration!

[@rubenvgarcia9753]

One of the greatest achievements was to be promoted by Sensei Arcenio.

[@H34vyTank]

This is the first time I've heard of this Master. Such an authentic and inspirational person. 🙏🏼

[@danielosullivan7305]

He's my sensei's sensei and I've attended several of his seminars. He truly is an inspiration.

[@scarlettcain9303]

Tremendous Man!! The more I learn about Master Advincula the greater my appreciation for his life and the years of dedication to the martial arts.This interview reflects his strength and love of the martial arts that he learned as a young boy!! Thank you Master Advincula for being who you are !

[@shotokankarate9690]

loved the delightful laugh at the end,..joy in the heart is a state of Grace.

[@sliderx1897]

SHOTOKAN REPRESENT

[@chinto50]

Sensei is a very easy going and social person. He opens his home constantly to people from all over the continent and some from outside north america on a regular basis.. Loves a good gathering .

[@chinto50]

that is his Laugh.. he has the best laugh.. He can get a whole room laughing with it.

[@WadeSmith-oe5xd]

I had the honor of attending three total seminars with Grand Master Advincula from 1997 to 2000, and you learn all sorts of incredible Martial Arts skills from him every hour of every day of every seminar. these were 50 hours long seminars. He's an incredible teacher and an incredible fighter too.

[@rickluiten8355]

Oh how I remember that laugh. I trained with Advincula Sensei way back in 75-76 before I went to Okinawa. Then he gave me a letter of introduction to give to a man there. I am going to tell my favorite story of my days training with Sensei. It was after workout and there was a party at his house. All of use students were there. There was a new student who came. He came up to Sensei and asked him if he had learned the Dim Mak (death touch) Sensei turned and gave him a little squeeze on the neck while say, "Yes, you do it like this, then he said OOPS! The color left the student's face followed by that laugh and huge smile. It was priceless. I have used that more than once.

[@seanpatrickfolster]

Beautiful. Thank you for posting, this man is a treasure.

[@frederickkellogg4608]

I was friends with sesi VAN Gilson Who passed in the last few years. His heart was large for karate a marine. He would go back to Okinawa he loved going back. Missed dearly by all he has trained. Semper fi. He was a brother.

[@AdrianDunevein]

What an amazing human being!, no better advertisement for the martial arts than this man

[@alastairfraser8177]

fascinating documentary amazing man for his age

[@amramjose]

I was in Paris Island, Jan 1974, F series, platoon 213, and GSgt Advincula was our 1st Sgt. Semper fi, Sir!

[@paulmkrukovsky8562]

Thanks for this video. I studied with sensi advincula when I was younger, here in Oceanside CA.

[@paulmkrukovsky8562]

@Richard Rodrigues I didn't know he had written books. Got to check them out when I get a chance

[@paulmkrukovsky8562]

@Richard Rodrigues wow sorry I miss read that. Not sure if there any books he has written

[@paulmkrukovsky8562]

@Richard Rodrigues I see him walking around his neighborhood in the mornings when I pick up my patient. I started training with him when I was 10. My father couldn't afford it anymore. My father had a friend who taught Judo trained with him till about my senior year in High school. My sensi went on to the DEA so I stopped training. Studied other arts, just wish I never stopped. Young and stupid. Love to get back to training but a lot of dojos in my area are way to expensive.

[@marktimberlake248]

I trained in his school in Oceanside CA in 1988. I was in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman stationed at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base. He was my first instructor in Arnis.

[@ralfhtg1056]

This video is the first time I ever heard of him and damn! I somehow like this old man! His whole attitude combined with his knowledge. I like that!

[@AmanSharma]

Those who say that UFC is the above-all-be-all, they must hear this interview. I have been saying it for years. UFC is a sport-brutal, full-contact but still-it's a sport. It's for making money, belts, titles, advertisements. No disrespect to the athletes as they put their all into it and for almost all, it's their livelihood. But people who train in special forces or people like Advincula sensei, karate or any MA isn't a sport. They have not been trained like that. Yes, those people who say that Karate or MA is general is more of a show now, they are right too. Because now the emphasis is on the show-part, belts , trophies , being a media celebrity. But people like this sensei, they trained for combat, probably used their training in combat as well. Let's not disrespect the art please.

[@chinto50]

You are right.. He teaches kata and bunkai.. NOT SPORT.. it is .. fighting.. at the street level.

[@LoveFix2558]

This guy is the real deal!

[@danceswithspiders2309]

My opinion, old school, true school. Thank you.

[@haunter_1845]

It was a honor to watch an interview with the current Sensei of my Sensei.

[@bestthingsinceslicedrice]

Sensei's speed is scary that I have to replay just to see what he did

[@EduardoRodriguez-ks4em]

I have seen this video maybe ten times or more. For me, Master Advinícula is powerful inspiration. I love his wisdom. Thanks for this awesome video! Best Regards from Mexico ☺

[@salahuddinayoubi]

Much respect for this sensei.

[@glennoc8585]

Mentally sharper at 81 than many people i know half his age. The emphasis of ki and kiai in Sanchin no lkata was great.

[@JdawgMMAblog]

Toshhiro Oshiro is now living in Okinawa. Please do one with him

[@kyokushinoside5237]

Love you sensei I have been in martial arts since 1968 I was on Paris Island when you was there in 1973 you have always been a Budo Osu.

[@leandros.8933]

The best lesson! Great master!

[@shog4267]

Martial art legend I’ve been following him since I was 12 I’m now 45.

[@1x1HealthyEnergybyAndrew]

What have you learned in over 30 years? I started 4 years ago. Hopefully I can build my bones and train into my 40s 🙏 strong

[@rolandrodriguez7145]

He taught me just listening to him ,a very high level of understanding. Yoooosh sensei

[@TheChrispay]

Incredible insight into karate here. Thanks so much for sharing this

[@draltar]

Wonderful video, he is an inspiration following the true spirit of Karate and living his dream. Pitty all the past videos are not this lenght, keep up the great work!!!

[@senseihitmanwayofkempo8305]

This man is a bad ass true master old school

[@chinto50]

True that.. for sure.

[@junheceta268]

WONDERFUL VIDEO. SENSEI ADVINCULA IS AMAZING. OSS!!!

[@EduardoDiaz-wy4mi]

Wisdom from a Great Master!!!

[@jaydavidson4592]

Wow....he looks barely 60 and articulates so well. Absolutely unreal.

[@Lisa-te6dm]

カッコイイ先生！！🤩

[@Jetghostwolf]

More in this genius please!!!!!

[@StanRMitchell]

Beautiful!! Thank you for filming and sharing this! (From an Isshinryu practitioner in Knoxville, Tenn.)

[@shanedarden5238]

Met him as a Child as I was studying Isshinryu under Sensei John lee

[@chinto50]

I met John Lee at Embukai one year, very nice man.. good martial artist.

[@seanlee2510]

Uncle Jon, I took under him in 80's and 90's then taught in college in the 2000's. Good to see his name mentioned, he is still influential

[@shanedarden5238]

@@seanlee2510 yeah I also took under him in Centreville Al in the 80s . Started in the youth center then we moved to Brent elementary school. He then moved to Tuscaloosa . I started tkd after that and eventually became a Shotokan instructor. If you remember Tom Short I would like to reach out to him he also helped Jon teach

[@seanlee2510]

@@shanedarden5238 Centreville is also a place i taught a large group of kids around 2005ish, that's great to hear. I don't remember Tom off the top but Michael Landers is currently running the only Isshin Ryu dojo in Tuscaloosa right now called Falcon One.

[@shanedarden5238]

Thanks brother where is Jon now?

[@josephmusyimi5059]

Inspired by this master ,I have to practice my karate with more dedication....much respect master 💪

[@Artzmaster01]

This was amazing! I'd love to see one with Angi Uezu and Tsuyoshi Uechi if you plan on interviewing more Isshin-Ryu masters in Okinawa!

[@Artzmaster01]

@@DMF716 I recently attended a seminar with Chris Chase, great guy!

[@Artzmaster01]

@@DMF716 According to Master Chase, Uezu is alive and well even after his 3rd stroke at 84 years old. Apparently, Uezu did most of his recovery on his own. Strengthening his facial muscles by eating carrots and moving his limbs with a home made rope pull system

[@Artzmaster01]

@@DMF716 Anytime! Glad I could help. You are a fighter indeed, keep fighting the good fight! *BOW*

[@xwoodbx]

I had the honor of performing sunsu kata for Uezu sensei in August of 2018 one day prior to the okinawan karate tournament that year. He is still alive and his mind is still sharp.

[@Artzmaster01]

@@xwoodbx That's awesome! I wanted to compete in that tournament so bad but I couldn't muster up the funds. Hopefully they'll have the tournament again real soon

[@martial-arts-virtue]

great video !! great interview !! i would watch it again and again and again!!i am looking forward in seeing similar videos !!and of course great sensei !!

[@JonathanPhilpotComic]

This is really great! But I sure wish I could see his feet during the kata!

[@awbglover]

Jonathan Philpot there are quite a few videos on KZbin of Sensei search advincula isshinryu, he has a channel.

[@chinto50]

LOL ROFLMAO.. for many years I have said in a video his feet are a blurr

[@AndreaStoppa72]

Thank you very much for this video, my respect to Sensei Advincula.

[@seculardojo7738]

The way this guy moves for his age would put 95 percent of the younger black belts to shame!

[@matthewjosephmarrero2729]

This was really good man.He does not look tough. But don't mess. I only could have the honor to train with that teacher.

[@lececamara]

Search for a picture of him in his youth doing sanching bare chested or one in the marines...he looks Tough indeed!!

[@bashlivingstonstampededojo882]

Great interview some good explanations from sensei many years of martial arts experience

[@jorgevelez2399]

Sensei, You have and always and continue to be a great example for me and all others as a Marine, a Karateka, but most important as a tremendous Human Being. Semper Fi and God Speed.

[@JdawgMMAblog]

This was FANTASTIC!

[@mykolvanking5469]

He might be Old, but don't mess with this Master. Lots of respect for him. Oss!!

[@enderbykarate]

a true inspiration, i need to step up my game if i want to be as powerful in my karate as Shidoshi Advincula. Much respect sir.

[@MrJlpzjr]

Best advice ever....enjoy what you do and you will never work a day in your life and family first!

[@benjaminpujols1914]

wow I have to say very impressive with your speed the send the stiffness of the impact the power I don't care how old you are it is very impressive for any age I have to say I'm very impressed

[@DONTHATETHEPLAYA321]

What school are you from

[@davidc6510]

I pity the fool that wants a part of that Sensei! Awesome passionate interview.

[@chinto50]

Sensei's concepts and open study of many styles, techniques and principles of other styles.. comparing.. Its kind of like studying history.. " how did we arrive here today" .. I have never met another sensei , and I have met many, that will study and research like he does..

[@CottonBoxer]

Sensei I finally watched the whole interview. The end where you talk about your life’s blood is very much the Sensei I know. You are in essence the same man and great teacher. Domo Arigato to sharing yourself with myself and so many more. Though our time was short together, it is truly cherished. I MOs def will be including more of what I learned from you as my road to better health continues. 💯✊🏽☯️

[@jithunair9413]

He is my inspiration.. AJA Sensei ❤❤❤

[@mikesteele9431]

Mine as well

[@lececamara]

Fantastic! I have heard great things about him from his students, thanks for the documentary, and Advincula Sensei for sharing part of his knowledge and story.

[@Bill-xx2yh]

Beautiful.

[@baddazwyz]

Uu Look Amazing 4 Ur Age & Uu Are Very Inspiring Of What Good Health A Marital Artist Can Have Who Follows Tradition.1LOVE 🙏

[@feardabrow]

I hope you could interview Sensei Tsuyoshi Uechi, Isshinryu

[@Docneg]

Many thanks for this! I was trying to track this man down for years to have the same conversation with him. You did it better.

[@Nebilkarate]

Great man with lot of knowledge Osu 🥋☺️👍

[@HUMAN_ANALOGS]

This was great. Thank you!

[@ScottBurden117]

Thank you for sharing your story with us. Very inspiring! 🙏😊

[@justinfrost491]

A great well of knowledge. I hope he does more videos. Thank you master Advincula for sharing, it is very appreciated.

[@chinto50]

He has a UTUBE channel.. Advincula Isshin ryu i think it is.. google that and you should be able to find him.

[@patjan0]

I love it.

[@Korroth]

Wow! Thank you!

[@mjpsocal]

i would like to see some free style sparring ... nice video, i like his idea of a Natural Stance is what we call it defending yourself from a natural position the ability to strike without telegraphing , great stuff

[@mjpsocal]

@This is BAXTER ready stance is a fighting position a natural stance is not

[@davidpeterson8464]

WHEN IT COMES TO FREE STYLE SPARRING WITH AVINCULA , ,, YOUR OWN YOUR OWN , COUNT ME OUT , I ENJOY LIVING TO MUCH!!!! LOLLLL.

[@chinto50]

Advincula does not do or participate in any form of sparring ( as we know it). He is not a sport karate participant. He studies and teaches traditioanl Okinawa karate . They had no sparring . Sparring was a western invention to promote sport and for people to make money off the art.

[@chinto50]

@@davidpeterson8464 He teaches drills.. no free sparing. His teachings and techniques are to dangerous to be used in free sparring. He builds muscle memory. in a short time..

[@SenseiMaharaj]

@44.45 you need guts to choose this as a profession. This is what the Sensei says. Love this interview... Peace and harmony Sensei Maharaj

[@rzxuumjoty2824]

I can’t believe he’s 81 years old . I thought he was in his late 50th or early 60 wow

[@davidpeterson8464]

He is the most dangerous 81 year old man iknow!!!!!!!

[@chinto50]

@@davidpeterson8464 True Story. LOL

[@frankiebey1279]

Semper Fi! Advincula Sensei!

[@johngraziano9182]

Very interesting and insightful.

[@fortitudinemethonorem4088]

Wow. Wonderful video/ interview. This man is a legitimate bada$$!

[@williambeck6575]

This is awesome. Oss!!

[@zxcvbnm6669]

Well put.. ooosaaa

[@frankiebey1279]

Amazing Interview!

[@TheSavateur]

True Martial Artist.... Train to Live... Not to Fight

[@jasonsteitler721]

I have theory about the barfights going down in frequency: In Isshinryu, every kata begins with a block. As such, karate is a DEFENSIVE art. This naturally promotes an environment of peace. Just my two humble cents.

[@kungfusansootsoilihofuthun8895]

AWESOME video epic man

[@johnleonard3806]

What an awesome guy!

[@gojuknuckles]

Great interview!

[@rollopolloboymarch1074]

I read on Journal of Asian Martial Arts a few years back showing the short life spans of karate masters in Japan and Okinawa due to their training. Sensei Advincula breaks that idea.

[@senseihitmanwayofkempo8305]

Rollo Pollo Bear.... i know of such studies evidently the trauma 2 the bones from kumite n the makawara adds up over the years... whereas judo n wresting dont csuse the trama o damage n add 2 lifespan not takeaway makes sense look at boxing o football players n there 50s

[@chinto50]

@@senseihitmanwayofkempo8305 If that is the case Sensei breaks the mold. He does Mak practice on a regular basis.. and has since I met him in 95. He does not do western sport karate. so he does drills instead of sparring. but trust me.. do a class of drills with sensei Advincula and you come out bruised. BUT again. he breaks the mold.. By the way im still training at 68. Yes I have a few aches and pains.. but real karate is not sport its a life long study.. and therefore you will find you have to modify as time goes by. Nobody is immortal.. and as he said.. All things must change.

[@iconcanada3660]

Willie adams in Detroit called him a "fly by night". Willie prefers himself as a legend. This guy is real. Willie....you tell me

[@robkoch1531]

Harold Long had no idea who he was, and rather than meet with him, he referred to him as a boy, and he needed to learn his place. Its just like Steve Armstrong said, when you stick your head above the crowd people can and will take shots at you.

[@nygroover397]

Wow! Just Wow!💯

[@somebloke13]

Love his Naihanchi 😎👏👏👏

[@USGrant-rr2by]

Are you kidding me? When I tested for brown belt in Shotokan, Mine was better! Of course I mean Tekki Shodan. Did you really listen to the video? His years and accomplishments don't match up. 6 to 7 years of actual study under a master equal a 7 nth dan ranking? NO! A 9 nth dan ranking from some martial art that most of us have never heard of? NO! If you are a true martial artist you will dismiss this as just another american trying to be an Icon, when in actuality, he is a fraud!

[@metalema6]

@@USGrant-rr2by You didn't listen to the video. Their naihanchi is to train making movements start from the hips, it's not a flashy dance where you act though. Their black belt dans are just given for merit, like in almost any other martial art. Sounds like you're playing dumb on purpose, especially how you're watching interviews of okinawan masters while saying you never heard of isshin-ryu. Also training in okinawa means doing it every day and for multiple hours, not a couple of days and for a couple of hours like abroad.

[@somebloke13]

@@USGrant-rr2by Never heard of Isshin Ryu? Do a quick search on KZbin and you will find out all about it. Nai Hanchi viewed as a brown belt will be very different to Nai hanchi viewed as a high grade black belt. As a black belt of many years, and a karate student since 1968, I love his Nai Hanchi.

[@USGrant-rr2by]

@@metalema6 I did reply to your post! Either you got it and deleted it or Mr. Willson deleted it. I refuted your arguments with research and historical context and apparently touched a nerve.

[@USGrant-rr2by]

@@somebloke13 Hey Jerkey!, I've heard of Issinryu, But I hadn't heard of ryukonkai, which is budokai(weapons, not Karate) I am a nidan(2nd degree blackbelt in Shotokan Karate since 1992) I never advanced further due to a severe training injury. Go look up the history of Issinryu. Americans promoted to 8th dans after only 10 years... REALLY! Sensei Advincula is never mentioned among these promotions by the way! Is that why he says in the video "rank doesn't really matter?" Why are all present day martial arts practitioners so ready to accept the ranks of so called masters at face value ? I'm not trying to say some of these people aren't skilled martial artists, however, if you actually look at the history of karate and relate it to the actual time real masters have put in, you will maybe reevaluate who you think deserves the rank of actual master of a style!!!

[@vasanththomas3365]

I love isshinryu

[@vasanththomas3365]

I love shito ryu style more than that

[@samowens3]

I was stationed at Ft Wainwright for 4 1/2 years.

[@waldorfmartialarts8320]

Nahanchi kata was beautiful!