The TRUE Karate History of Flying Kicks w/ Jesse Enkamp

‪@KARATEbyJesse‬ and ‪@hard2hurt‬ and myself get to the bottom of the TRUTH behind high flying karate kicks! The Flying Side Kick, the Rolling Thunder, the Crane kick and more!
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Thanks for watching!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks for teaching me my first flashy jumpkick guys! 🙏 Hollywood here I come!! 😎

[@blockmasterscott]

The title of your movie should be "Jesse's Revenge, Check it out!"

[@KARATEbyJesse]

@@blockmasterscott And what is the plot?

[@blockmasterscott]

@@KARATEbyJesse Jesse decides to take revenge on all the crazy American martial artists that have made him shake his head in wonder throughout the years, and he always leaves a card with them that says "Check it out". Sorry, that was the best I could come up with lol.

[@nightshade7240]

@@blockmasterscott Someone took Jesse's girl and now he wants her back and will stop at nothing to achieve that goal. Jesse Enkamp is Jesse and he's out to kick some arse and take some names against the aliens who asked "where can I find a woman like that, like Jesse's girl?" Coming to theatres this summer. The high flying, high adrenaline, karate action movie of the year! (I had the song stuck in my head.)

[@yew2oob954]

I knew you could do it...you're the best around...nothing will ever keep you down.

[@mikhailvasiliev6275]

I love how Mike always acts like an excited little kid when he's in someone else's videos.. .. then you go to his channel and see he's an absolute boss.

[@gmkgoat]

idk he acts like an excited kid on his own channel too.

[@mikhailvasiliev6275]

@@gmkgoat Sparsely. Very sparsely.

[@theodorealenas3171]

I wanna be like him! I'm too far from it, but I want to!

[@kiddrummeremac96]

It brings such a good dynamic to everyone’s videos 👌🏽

[@armandoibarra2540]

The dynamic between you 3 is priceless. You guys should have your own reality show! “Mike… we know” hahahahaha wow!!

[@daniel-san836]

they basically already do. but likewise, i wish it wouldn't end. jesse has to go home sometime :(

[@Pikepaw]

Jesse is an adult trying to wrangle in two children, but Sensei Seth is like a giraffe and Icy Mike is in his studio with all his toys he wants to show off.

[@Aj9Livess]

Watching a bunch of grown men try to kick each other off of a rocking horse is the serotonin I needed today

[@Footrotflats251]

I guess you could say they were Horsing around

[@Aj9Livess]

@@Footrotflats251 well done

[@johnrambo4259]

Lol my lil pony flying kick edition 🤣

[@ThePolishSosige]

@@Footrotflats251 calling the fbi

[@shane610]

I love that whenever they do these videos icy mike is basically just running around like a little kid kicking people and stuff

[@KnightErrata]

😊😊😊😊

[@Mishalex]

I'm highly impressed by Icy Mike's restraint in this episode in not making the obvious "that's what she said" joke when Seth says "you're going to have to put it between my legs." HAHA. Great video as always, guys.

[@CombatSelfDefense]

My opinion: spinning/jumping techniques can be a sign of mastery/dominance in a fight. Either you’re so good you can set up and pull of something flashy - which is awesome…or you CANT set it up and you make a failed/obvious attempt. Tl;dr if you’re a good enough fighter, you can do pretty much any technique you want and it will work.

[@xenoherder6491]

Yeah I think this lost on the overly practical practitioners. It’s all theoretical, it’s a science. Taking the time and dedication to learn something difficult that may not have a high usage rate will give you something that no one else has, and in of itself will train you to pull of easier techniques more efficiently. It doesn’t hurt to have, as well as adding a variable that is possible set up. A tornado kick has a very limited niche implement, that someone shouldn’t throw without caution but because it’s seldom used in fighting makes it very much an unknown factor. In short I agree, the best martial artists make the impractical practical.

[@kamenwaticlients]

Yup as far as I'm concerned the highest level of martial arts is mastery over one's body once you reach that you can do pretty much whatever you want and it will be usable on some level. Look how quickly he learned that jumping spinning kick

[@gromse5616]

This makes sense. We see it a lot in combat sports. In some fights one fighter is so dominate and comfortable they just start doing wacky flashy shit because they can. It's not practical but it demonstrates just how mucy better they are compared to their competition. Of course they can be humbled real quick if that gap is not as wide as they think.

[@0Bonaparte]

So I am less versed in unarmed martial arts, but the armed martial arts I have been studying almost all talk about spins and the like in very specific contexts. I.e. to break the bind when your opponent relies on feeling through it. Or as incidental to an entirely separate motion usually used to close distance. There is one weapon that almost entirely works on the idea of spinning and that is what most people pull in their heads when they think ‘long sword’. A big sword as tall as the person wielding it. But this is a highly specialized weapon that was largely used in body guard roles as you can deny access to a very large area while keeping someone close to you safe. Or hold an alley effectively as one person.

[@ambulocetusnatans]

@@0Bonaparte A lot of things that don't make sense or look impractical in styles like Aikido or Tai Chi, start to make sense once a weapon is involved. Most teachers say that you practice weapons to help your empty hand improve, but the truth is you practice empty hand to improve your weapons.

[@CentreSwift]

Loved the 'MMA Fanboy' part that was hilarious! Also get on the damn horse Seth!!!

[@maxhensley1685]

Even as a kid, I always thought the "knocking opponents off a horse" explanation was weird and unrealistic. But, I think there is a practical function to flying kicks, one which historical practitioners on Okinawa might also have found occasion to take advantage of. Self defense isn't always about *self* defense. Sometimes it's about protecting other people. Maybe you see some people picking a fight with your best friend, your partner or a family member, or trying to rob someone or something of that nature, and you think you ought to get involved. So, you charge into the fight as fast as you can. You want to arrive in the fray, not run right through it, so you have to actually come to a stop. And you have at least one opponent who's not giving you all their attention, because they're already dealing with someone else. So, you can kill two birds with one stone by transferring all that extra momentum into your opponent, ideally knocking them out of the action in one swoop. It's like a running tackle, except it leaves you on your feet to deal with other opponents.

[@cyborgchicken3502]

Flying kicks are great if you're trying to run away from a group of attackers and one of them cuts you off in front... Then a flying kick is absolutely necessary to prevent yourself from losing a lot of momentum as you're trying to escape

[@anarchclown]

Bakc in the nineties I saw Korean rioters beat the shit out of the police by running and jump kicking into the line of riot police with shields as an opening move. So it can definitely work in the right context.

[@SebastianSchachner]

Damn it Seth get on your high horse. Icy Mike has got to knock you back down to reality :D

[@Julesgio]

Fabricio Werdum flying side kick against Travis Brown is a thing of beauty. Seeing that crazy giant brazilian go air bourne and side kick a 6'8 monster in the face is incredible.

[@kazumasjourneyofsong511]

I like this trio so much, their energy just mixes well lmao

[@liaemilie6583]

When Mike did his bit about what happens when you miss a flying technique in MMA, I was laughing all the way up until the punchline and then did the Walter White face.

[@uctennant]

WHEN OUR POWERS COMBINE…..!!! It’s great to see you guys putting on a show together. It’s what the world needs right now to fight covid. Its entertaining, to say the least to see you guys work together. Keep it up.

[@blungus9574]

Will that clearly historically and scientifically accurate flying side kick finally convince mike that side kicks work?

[@kevinlobos5519]

The edition on this one was hillarious. Also Mike acting like a kid that had too much sugar made my day.

[@TC_Hero7]

Mike is just running around like a hyper child in this vid having the time of his life!! i love it

[@futur_sunds]

The personality contrast between Mike and Jesse is so extreme and funny to me 😂

[@TheSellot]

The editing on this is GODLIKE!

[@kyleconger2109]

You guys have chemistry. Like the three stooges. Legendary.

[@Owfjajae]

So cool to see the 3 of you guys having fun and contributing. I really like the collaboration because your conversations bring knowledge from your different perspectives. I don’t usually take the time to comment, but anyways great video.

[@Wulf-sq9zw]

Man, having all you three in a video is always a riot. I love it.

[@FilmFlam-8008]

A true friend always helps someone off their high horse.

[@oscarnunez4143]

Love that Seth looks like somebody's grandmother climbing a step ladder while trying to get on the horse, then Mike just comes up and hops up on it like nobody's business. Thanks for not jumping on that in the moment and beating Seth over the head with it. #missedopportunities

[@ziwi01]

I'm loving this series, you guys are awesome

[@GourmetBurrito]

For a guy named Icy Mike, dude's got that excited kid energy oozing talking about badass flying kicks

[@maddinkn]

Mike in the backround all hyper and get on others nerves... love it!

[@calebdavies8746]

Love mike in the background, got me cracking up.🤣🤣

[@melanmalvindicta]

2:00 - "Spread your legs over", best line I ever heard.

[@sparkyy2890]

Had a bad day, seeing seth ride that horse like a champ made me feel better, cheers guys

[@bacul165]

Watching Seth going from "can't get on this rocking horse" to "Chubby Surprise Brilliant Flying Kicks" and back is really entertaining

[@TheDanielmeeks]

wasn't expecting a jo jo reference but im sure happy it happened.

[@GOBRAGH2]

Well, well, well. Seth is horsing around again. :)

[@NicklasForesti]

I just super like the dynamic between the three of you 😄

[@mpartie]

I like the explanation of practicing these things develops attributes. I have found that the very thing that makes a flying kick useless in a one-on-one self defense situation makes it useful in a situation involving multiple assailants who are encircling you. If you pick one guy and charge him with a flying kick, he will move out of the way and you will be out of the circle. If he doesn't move out of the way and the kick lands, you will have one fewer assailants with which to contend.

[@jaso4321]

Seeing you three together is Gold . It's funny but your dealing with a actual technique . Can't ask for much more . MORE MORE MORE . please

[@michaelterrell5061]

I would say that the Koreans and Chinese have the high kicking techniques to karate. This makes sense because the Rolling thunder technique is from kyokushin and the founder certainly trained in styles of martial arts(Korean and Chinese) that both had an abundance of high kicks.

[@VNSnake1999]

Seth is quite a good teacher. Well I guess that's why he's sensei.

[@camiloiribarren1450]

Yes!!! Seth should have great seminars with Jesse Okinawa to learn lots of true original karate techniques to apply at his school. I’m loving it

[@jayportland]

That was brilliant! It looks like you guys had a lot of fun filming that.

[@modkfmartialarts8663]

Easily your best video Seth I loved the meme editing it’s been a while since I’ve seen to be continued

[@assoverteakettle]

If you can do flashy kicks, like those in TKD or sport wushu, which requires a great deal of athleticism, speed, strength and understanding of body mechanics then the more pragmatic grounded kicks are simple to learn. Doing flashy kicks is getting your muscle and body to overcompensate like swinging a weighted bat and then swinging a regular bat.

[@snieves4]

Did you see where the non flashy guy, with good body mechanics, did the flashy kick?

[@daniszel5559]

Please do a submission tier list with Ryron Gracie...feel like it would be a good video

[@benjiboi6669]

Upvote this

[@shaheed1798]

Bro sensei seth and jesse are my 2 favourites martial arts youtubers and they are doing colabs now yay!!

[@steveperks7054]

You guys are awesome!

[@TheTravismiller77]

you getting on that horse, then coming off lol absolute gold, damn your good value

[@tauhid9983]

man this is gotta be the most wholesome crossover I have seen followed by no way home

[@michaelciraco51]

That was terrific Seth!

[@devBadgerJ]

dang it seth, git on the dang horse. You are geting good with the fresh memetic editing. That Jojo reference at the start sealed me in for the rest of the video.

[@AllThingsConsideredUK]

fucking hell, they should give them an Oscar for the historical samurai re-enactments.

[@jackmeredith6705]

Jesse's landing was so perfect

[@artistpenguin5890]

I think the jumping side kick is a good opener in case you're entering a fight, unless the other guy is ready. And Jesse's explanation about kicking out of a hold sounds legit. Also it looks sweet, and at 31 I don't train to beat up people and get into fights anymore. But I do train to feel good and look sweet while doing it. The older you get, the more impressive your flying spinny stuff looks)

[@user-vl3tm4co4b]

The intro was unbelievable funny xD best insider joke of all time.

[@gavinchia5841]

You guys look like you're having so much fun.

[@Samuraimonkey75]

Funniest and most educational martial arts trio EVER! Y'all need an action film.

[@silenceheroe5425]

Jeese enkamp, sensei seth, icy mike and a jojo's reference, perfect

[@davidvelardevelasco2471]

love how mike its kicking un the background like nothings happening 0:40

[@andrewchamp996]

Guys having genuine fun while doing this, very cool!

[@suppaphoenix1539]

When people think Martial artist they sometimes think of a man who is a robe who looks wise and goes into a weird stance and beats everybody. These guys are own a rocking horse👍🏾😭. Keep up the good content

[@bartomiejweglarz8069]

Im learning a lot from Your work sensei... Thank You ... Hos from Poland 🥋

[@JamieRCorder]

Get on the horse Seth! I mean... Who would stopped? This is glorious!

[@mikemalone1236]

That was almost TKD quality. Lol. Love all three of your channels.

[@timetravel_00]

2023 Get on the horse, Seth!

[@snypaking]

Those edits were gold

[@suzannerimmer6013]

The golden trio

[@gabe0428]

Get on the Horse Seth. I love all three of you guys

[@johngault7329]

I was taught, in isshinryu karate, that the flying side kick was mainly for busting through doors. Or similar things. We also used the walk up front snap kick to cover ground quickly and safely. We also used spin kicks and backfists to spin inside of an opponents spinning moves. The philosophy worked well when we went to tournaments. Most of the fancy moves didn't really work as well as straight forward movements. In my opinion..

[@kiddrummeremac96]

The content that you and the homies put together is always amazing!

[@Gyrodyssey]

Awesome Video Sensei Seth!

[@elalumno9659]

get on the horse seth! you can do it I believe in you!

[@bronsonkim6652]

I wanna see a video just about the "enemy caught the kick so I'm gonna kick with my other foot in a sacrifice technique" move that Jesse talked about. That sounds sick

[@TheKamiBunny]

Mike is all serious in his own vids, and then when he comes to Sensei Seth, *Look at me i'm bouncing!, I'm flying kicking! Wheeeeeeee*

[@epramberg]

Kicking someone off of a rocking horse is one of the stupidest/most awesome things that I have ever seen. I must have watched that alone 5 times in a row, laughing so hard that I was crying. Do more stuff like that!

[@teinestokoe2628]

"that's a sensei on a horse" - django unchained

[@marcvic_1595]

This episode is absolutely hilarious. I love when icy mike and sensei seth get together

[@WinnipegKnightlyArts]

Samurai, when mounted usually carried yari (spear) /yomi (bow). I'd really like to see someone attempt to jump kick a guy with a spear on a moving horse. There are other better ways to fight a mounted opponent while dismounted and they are pretty similar across all cultures (mostly spears, bows, guns, canons, traps etc.) but you don't really see jump kicks outside of tkd/karate mythology.

[@TGPDrunknHick]

like taking the horse legs from under them.

[@johannesstephanusroos4969]

@@TGPDrunknHick Nooo, that's difficult and/or crippled the horse. Which happens to be very, very expensive

[@boshirahmed]

A guy on a horse is very high up, no one can kick that high up, you actually kick higher with your feet on the ground. Plus if you miss kicking a samurai on a horse your life is pretty much over when you get trampled by the horse. It only looks good in movies where actors use a trampoline to jump that high. You waste previous time learning movies that are not effective. Boring moves are more affective, people do not like learning them because they are boring.

[@WinnipegKnightlyArts]

@@boshirahmed yeah, this idea is only present in the myth of a few martial arts. The history books are full of ways to deal with cavalry, both light and heavy. Jump kicking them isn't really an effective approach if the rest of world history is anything to go by.

[@KrakenNate]

The team up that we needed 🤣

[@devinhodge5884]

Get on your high horse Seth it's your time to shine

[@spenc._.]

I love the energy and knowledge you guys all bring! You guys deliver the information in such a fascinating manner, makes me want to keep learning

[@MartialCoachJF]

You guys really rock! Nice ura mikazuki tobi geri by the way!!!! 💪💪🤗

[@danielyoung4843]

I now realize why Mike is hard2Hurt. He has the energy of the child as well as size 😂😁. Love all these guys! Keep up the work!

[@michaeldreilinger6912]

Okay Seth, now teach Mike a 540. It'll be either legendary or comedy gold

[@shaolin1derpalm]

I've watched so many of these Mike, Jesse, Seth collabs that I thought I had subscribed to Hard2hurt lol

[@afadingdream9675]

This is such a fun video. More than anything else, I wish I had friends like these. Well done!

[@mallamuaythaichaiya]

Love the historical presentation 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nicolasbouchard6331]

Personal experience with jumping in figth. It's mainly use it as a sort of counter against kicks or lower punches, during grapples its for sweep defence and used like in judo for counterbalancing. Rather than a single punch like a superman just trow a flurry ,getting a hold of the neck works well too and learn to uses chest muscles

[@rolandgdean]

True wisdom..."You're going to have to put it between my legs." - Sensei Seth

[@lolM88]

memes on point in this one, very fun tone to the whole thing

[@retroghidora6767]

AAAAHHHH Jesse is off about kicks!! A lot of Okinawans have told him stuff like this because they don't do "flashy kicks" in their styles BUT, Funakoshi's second and third books (mid 20s, early 30s) and Morinobu Itoman's book (1934) not only don't mention falling kicks they do call for high (above the belt kicks) and flying/jumping kicks as well as most (not all but most) of the kicks ppl associate with Karate. There's also footage that is labeled as being from the mid 20s of Funakoshi's students clearly doing blocks, deep stances, and yes high flying kicks. This is well before his son or students would have been involved with his curriculum. He'd only been in the mainland a few years at that point. What's more Karate's parent martial art(s), kung fu/CMA, also have traditions of flying/jumping kicks and most of the kicks people associate with Karate. That is all to say there's no evidence that at least some Karate lineages didn't always have these techniques going back to even China.

[@jajak8055412]

😂🤣😆 this whole video was pure gold!!

[@thegrayquillarc2740]

Genuinely would love to buy each of them a beer and talk fighting also get back on that horse Seth

[@trior27]

Get on the horse Seth! I am going to be trying that spinning, jumping crescent kick the whole month...

[@frodokhunt]

Seth having trouble climbing the horse , then later casually doing hand stands and ect in the back ground 🤣

[@reieli87]

7:37 Tha was clean kick and strong form finish 🤙

[@TheMasonator777]

Roundabout… nice. 👍

[@ahwhite2022]

Get on the horse, Seth. You guys are the beat KZbin rabbit-hole, ever.

[@marcelbourdeau2084]

As Jesse said, original karate was for self defence, and had no high flashy kicks, until the French military shared their savate-boxe française with the karateka in Japan between 1867-1914 (Source: Jean-Francois Loudcher & Christian Faurillion. article 2021) High flashy karate kicks soon became seen as impractical, too risky for self defence, and only good for demonstrations, movies, fitness and maybe in some competitions etc.. Ironically, savate went through the same stages of criticism. Original savate was for self defence, only used low to medium kicks, then higher kicks from le chausson were added for more variety and fitness. Savate Professors who adopted these higher kicks were heavily criticized by other Professors, and thought they were too risky to be used for self defence. Soon we had two distinct schools called “le jeu bas” and “le jeu haut”. (The low game and the high game). Most importantly, the professors who criticized these new high kickers did so simply because they were themselves not good at kicking high. Professor Joseph Charlemont (among other important professors) changed all that and said that both are good and equally important, if the individual has the skills to make it work, than be it so. “If you can do more, than you can do less.” Peace ✌🏼

[@Witnessdomaining]

The Roundabout guitar at the start of the video^^

[@dirkvader1522]

Awesome collab man. Best Christmas present ever.

[@samadamsfitness6246]

That was a nice flying side kick. (Side kicks are awesome).