THE BEST KARATE STYLE (EXPLANATION) - Jesse Enkamp

[@KARATEbyJesse]

WOW! Thanks for the awesome comments! 🌟 Deep bow 🙏 Check out my website to learn more about Karate: www.karatebyjesse.com

[@jesha5624]

Jesse Enkamp can you please make serbian title beacuse i dont understand you.Pleaseeeee

[@theeastblendedvoices5201]

i understand his saying because i know English but not all! Any parts of English is hard ^_

[@majdikamal1389]

Check out Kudo karate . You may like it

[@ignacioballon8780]

what do you think of aikido

[@arteblack13]

I fully agree to your viewpoints. Especially the analogy about the mountain. Your view is very candid and advanced. So advanced is it that it might only be able to be absorbed by advanced students who've made such a commitment to the arts as have made it part of themselves. Bravo!

[@chubby3134]

I've been training Kyokushin for 6 years now.. At the beginning it was nothing else, but simple karate, because at that time, i didn't know what's the difference between other Karate styles.. My Shihan started with Shotakan, and he said that no Karate style is better than any Karate style.. They're all hard.. It takes a huge dedication, will power and hard work to achieve the top in any style.. In his ideology - Every karate fighter is the best.. The are no weaker fighters, there are just less experienced fighters.. We're all strong, like roots that holds a tree. Some roots are younger, but they are still strong.. It's not about your style of Karate.. It's about how you execute it.. Osu. ❤️👊

[@sigmaprojects]

Agreed

[@mada_xd8729]

I do kyokushin too! (yellow belt almost at green) Osu!

[@tauhid9983]

Imo Kyokushin is not better than the others...it's just more ruthless.

[@Thixico]

Sounds like someone thinks wrestling is the WWE not the art that influenced both BJJ and Judo

[@Dutchshadow93]

@@mada_xd8729 I'm a 6th kyu too, in june i have my green belt exam ^^ (yes i am going to skip 5th kyu) Osu!

[@Set2Wumbo]

"What is the best style?" The answer is "depends." Depends on what you're looking for as an individual. I know a lotta people will say Kyokushin or Kudo- styles famous for their full contact sparring and practice of techniques against an actively resisting opponent. Why? They'll probably say "Because it's practical/you can use it in a real fight/in the cage" Etc etc. Which is all good and fine (and true) But not everybody is looking to become a deadly bare knuckle fighter- some people really wanna learn kata, some people wanna focus on spiritual and mental discipline, and others just want a good outlet for exercise- there is nothing wrong with these being the primary motivators in your karate journey. Ultimately the best style is the one where you can walk out of class on a weekly basis and feel satisfied by the type of training you do there. If you want to do full contact it just so happens that just about any Kyokushin or Kyokushin off-shoot school is guaranteed to offer what you're looking for, but that certainly doesn't mean you can't find other schools of alternate styles that emphasize this method of training. The point I'm trying to make is that there is no single "best" style. What Jesse says is very true- whatever style you initially start off in will be your foundation, but as you grow as a martial artist and karateka you may pick up various things along the way that you can incorporate into how YOU wish to express your art. I think kata is a wonderful example of this- you can have multiple students from the same dojo perform the same kata and have no two kata look *exactly* alike- Baring group kata where synchronization is the name of the game, of course- each individual is at liberty to express or emphasize certain techniques to what they feel is the purest representation of their soul. Karate is a martial ART, and art is all about expression- so find the style that best allows you to express yourself! Osu!

[@jojop6387]

So learning to face and overcome pain without any fear doesn’t require spiritual and mental discipline?

[@pstamaria]

Slick Medina agreed! 👍🏻

[@fisioxande]

I loved your comment, thanks for sharing this knowledge. 👍🙂

[@eduardniculae1624]

Thank you very much, you're a Genius!

[@sandeepchetry2292]

Face Kyokushin fighter....both physical and spiritual world will be demonstrated in front of you

[@atomicnolxix]

I don't fear anything, But that thing... *Kyokushin* That thing scares me...

[@filipcesnjak2944]

@Nooby Pro kyokushin is excellent. It will make your body and spirit tougher

[@maliksarmadawan255]

Kyokushion karate mathted is different from other styles

[@filipcesnjak2944]

@Nooby Pro OSU

[@jandoe2576]

Would give a lot be able to practice kyukushin alongside Goju Ryu. Yeah you go through a lot of pain, but eventually you will toughen up if you persevere. In my Dojo we do a lot of hardening, but i think in general especially in the western countrys it go lost along the way and it makes me sad.

[@jshaw3793]

Oh do you believe in magic? 🎶🎶 😂

[@FallouFitness_NattyEdition]

I've trained in Shotokan since I was in 7th grade. It turned me into a person that I never thought I could be. I start training for my black belt next year after I finish school. Wish me luck.

[@robertbelyea5767]

How'd you go??

[@barleywaterfederal]

Did you get it?!?!

[@SonicPAJ]

Shotokan has you take really long strides up the mountain. Goju Ryu has you both swim and climb up. & Kyokushin? You bump your shins on a bunch of trees along he way, maybe even break a rock in half. :P

[@kylepg_4575]

you dissing Kyokushin karate?

[@SonicPAJ]

Not in the slightest! The joke I'm making is, is that it has A LOT of conditioning compared to most other styles.

[@kylepg_4575]

Fair enough

[@synergytensiontraining3986]

Just as an aside, and for reference in an obscure way, Kyokushin is also hell on the joints. I know of, and my Sense knows personally, 3 Shihan who have had to have multiple hip replacement surgeries due to wear on the hip-joint caused by repeated and excessive joint hyper-extension. Kyokushinkai has an over-emphasis on high-kicks that has left many crippled along the way. I can tell you from experience the pain it causes because It's the school of Karate that I practice, and my older brother before my. Oh, and those Shihan aren't obscure people either. All of them were directs students of Hanshi Steve Arneil and are the reason even Hanshi is starting to re-evaluate his method of teaching and practice. I'm not saying Kyokushinkai is a bad ststem of Karate, quite to the contrary I believe everyone should train for at least a few years in Kyokushin no matter their initial school of Karate, just that especially when doing 400 or 500 high kicks be aware of the consequences. It's strength has a price.

[@kylepg_4575]

Yes, it definitely does has its tolls. Shihan Judd Reid, an _Uchi Deshi_ (live-in student) of the late Sosai Masutatsu Oyama, the creator of Kyokushin Karate. Shihan Judd Reid completed 1000 days of training under Sosai Oyama as well as completing the 100-man kumite (Shihan has a book about his life, if your interested). Even Shihan had to get his hip replaced after 40+ years of training. I am not sure if Sosai Oyama had his replaced after training religiously all his life, but indeed, strength doesn't come for free.

[@kadoizo]

As always, excellent video. I am a Shotokan black belt in France (my country). But I am living for few years in japan and the best club that I found here is a Gojûryû one. And even if I started from white belt again, it is not an issue, I am still learning a lot of new things. When I arrived in this club, my teacher told me that "the style could be different, but the heart/spirit is the same", nothing more true 🙂

[@niya9046]

I have learned a bit of Taekwondo, Aikido, Judo and am now learning Shoto-kan I can definitely agree that there is a difference but in the end the Kihon(basics) are all the same.

[@ishratshaukat5803]

I am a shotokan 1st dan

[@Jordan-wc7yh]

@@niya9046 what is shoto like because I want to do karate but I’m looking for a fast paced kicking style

[@Homelander99956]

@@Jordan-wc7yh if you like kicks go for Taekwando. They emphasize more on kicks

[@RavenMoon1989z]

Im learning goju-ryu right now!

[@Quickfistazor]

Karate, is the best style of karate :) Just train hard, believe in what you do and stay open minded about. Like Bruce Lee said : Empty your cup!

[@pretzeneck]

I finally earned my first dan black black belt in Shito Ryu after 8 years!

[@lukaszwieczorek9701]

Ian Mercredi now training begins 🧐😜

[@mariowaldo]

I started a month ago whit shito Ryu style i am complety new ar karate and i like it so much.

[@Samperor]

8 years?!?!?

[@pretzeneck]

@@Samperor I've been traning on and off over the course of 8 years. That's why it took me so long to earn my black belt.

[@Samperor]

@@pretzeneck It is awesome that you never gave up and finish it! Do you enjoy it?

[@isechico]

Sensei Jesse, this is EXACTLY what I have professed to my students emphasizing the continuous search for growth and learning...always enjoy your videos

[@bruzilla3556]

Ive done a few yrs in Goju Rye, kickboxing, boxing, Japanese jujitsu and now started Shotokan with my daughter and have to say we are really loving it. There's not one style better than others, its the teachers u have and what u put into it. We have 2 awesome teachers.

[@johnwallace6857]

Hi Mr. Enkamp. From Argentina I congratulate for you continued studies of karate principles. The origin of techniques AND why we do them. Federations, asociations here led karate to "monkey see, monkey do". It s satisfying to see people like you explaining karate like it Is. Thank you.

[@sleepy_Dragon]

The quote from Bruce Lee comes to mind: “Before I learned the art, a punch was just a punch, and a kick, just a kick. After I learned the art, a punch was no longer a punch, a kick, no longer a kick. Now that I understand the art, a punch is just a punch and a kick is just a kick.”

[@Eternal-Brick]

I don‘t understand this 😅

[@RaVNeFLoK]

@@Eternal-Brickmaybe it’s like this: 1) complete beginner. “A Kick is a kick- punch is a punch. Nothing else to it.” 2) intermediate and struggling: “wow I never realized there are so many factors to account for in these different kicks and punches. A punch is definitely not just a punch!” 3) Expert: “I no longer actively think about the subtle nuances and differences as they are all effortlessly incorporated into my movements. A kick is just a kick again - a punch is just a punch.”

[@Eternal-Brick]

@@RaVNeFLoK thx

[@TheGlovis]

I am kyokushin practicioner. I know that hardcore karate fans very often even don't consider it to be a karate style at all, but quite honestly I don't care. I love the dojo in my town, I love my shihan and senseis, but most importantly I love the feeling of progress and exhaustion after every single training. OSU!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

That’s awesome. Keep it up! 👊

[@TheGlovis]

Honestly, when I got bad days, you are one of my biggest inspirations. So it's not the matter of style. It is the matter of spirit!

[@wasiurrahman2229]

TheGlovis OSU! its funny because the people who dont consider kyokushin as karate are the ones who will get knocked out in seconds during kumite dont let them get to you, mawashi giri their face

[@chorcor888]

Osu

[@pietro4618]

Osu from Italy

[@sporty.seb1]

A lesson that many students still need to learn.

[@jessdinsmore7757]

Brilliantly articulated, Jesse. I have always felt the same. I started with Shotokan, went to Yoshukai, trained in kickboxing at the request of my Sensei in Yoshukai, tried Aikido and learned it didn't fit with me, and most recently train in Shaolin Kung Fu. I still practice Yoshukai religiously as I truly feel it is my foundation as it was my first black belt. But I have taken something from every school and instructor I have learned under and incorporated into my own style. Thank you for all you add to the world of martial arts. It's truly remarkable.

[@foamige]

Wado Ryu never gets enough love. Would love to see a History and or technique difference video some time ;)

[@benharyo]

Ja..that's how I feel after almost 30 years practicing Wado-ryu

[@ryanmilanovic303]

There are a few Wado Ryu dojos in Ontario, Canada; they have some unique stances.

[@AnkaraPappi]

Im little late but wado ryu is most popular karate style in Finland😏

[@slimbo7858]

Yes. No one gives props to wado very much. Nagashazuki technique. The hybrid stance of all 3 of it's predecessors - shotokan, shito, and goju.

[@foamige]

@@slimbo7858 Nagashazuki is one of my favourite :) I love Cat Stance too :) So nimble and easy to strike quickly. Throws most people off gaurd when you go Cat Stance while sparring.

[@jethorex]

I was kinda clickbaited by the title to thinking you would promote a certain style but now having watched the video it is a correct presentation of the principles of karate.The principle of no style being inferior and creating your "own style" by absorbing anything useful each has to offer.Great video.

[@mattinthehat3]

Sensei Enkamp, You sir are truly a fountain of knowledge on martial arts.(karate especially).I wished I had had an instructor like you when I started training.

[@TylyAho91]

young age i was training Yuishinkai Karate. Now i'm 31, and i start again this. I Never forget this style :)

[@rasheedcholasseri1268]

I started my karate 3 years in shorin ryu, then 1 year in goju ryu then 5 years in a local karate. Afterwards I shifted to kyokushinkai kan & practising more than 30 years. It's one of the best style in the world

[@Supermomo2007]

Difference between the styles?

[@GeorgeKaluwa-np8qh]

Kyokushin karate is the karate I do it's the best for me

[@scorpio252000]

This is so true for many forms of martial arts, be it kung fu, karate, tae kwon do, BJJ or even capoeira. Thank you for doing this video for those who get caught up with which path to take. As the saying goes, every road leads to Rome.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

No doubt!

[@rafaelsiniski6893]

The most successful karateka in mixed martial arts history was Lioto Machida and he is Brazilian and his style is shotokan karate and... this brings me two pride, one for also being Brazilian and the other for his my style Brazil loves karate and this is the best website about karate around the world, congratulations for the page and for the incredible videos

[@rcubillo]

I’ve been practicing karate for almost 20 years and recently found your channel and I love it. Great job!

[@smaulpaul]

That point about getting to 10 is a great analagy. Another awesome video sensai Jesse

[@Vagrant860]

That's true but 1+9 is the fastest,easiest way of getting 10😂

[@shannacosta9510]

Nikil Bellad I thought it was 10+0? 😤

[@Vagrant860]

Shanna Costa yes that can be done as well.

[@Battleis-Assimous]

Thank you for expressing reality, I've been training for 63 years now. WOW how time flies. People who know me ask me which karate system they should start in. I always tell them that it do's not matter the system, but most important is the commitment to training. Any system done well is good. It's the done well part that is heard to find.

[@vijaythamizh7096]

Man this video gave me a reason why I have subscribed your channel. Ossu!!

[@Ivanel77]

every video I check takes me nearer to you, mate. 100% agree, is more or less what Bill Marshall says in one of your videos, your style evolves with you and your experience.

[@geraldaitken478]

My background is Japanese and Korean Karate and Taichi. In my younger days when I did alot of sparring, the opponents I found most challenging were Kempo practitioners, with their rapid flurries of hand techniques, and karatekas who knew some aikido.

[@squibster]

I practice shotokan and shorin ryu, but all styles have something great to offer. One of my closest friends is a kyokushin practitioner and he and I compare and contrast and we learn a lot from one another.

[@wadoryujujutsukempo6289]

na, the best style is 'Cobra kai',

[@dominicrobichaud4111]

How about ameri-do-te?

[@TheHJCC]

Strike first - strike hard - no mercy

[@weidor7776]

Daniel Scott- In Shotokan Karate we learned to never hit first (unless it was life threatening situations). You risk getting sued if you hit first also.

[@salvadorhgr]

:) Of course. He is just quoting the bad guy from the Karate Kid movie.

[@jamealjordon1376]

So... Tang Soo Do? (The Karate Kid 3, via Terry Silver, heavily implied that the Cobra Kai style had a Korean grandmaster.) Also, most of the '84 Cobras, we're trained in real life by Pat E. Johnson, a Tang Soo Do Karate grandmaster.

[@anderslandberg2198]

That was a very good answer to an unnecessary question. I began my karate journey practicing Wado Ryu in northern Stockholm as a teenager, since that was the style in the local karate club. I'm not sure that was the style for me, but what I learned then is incorporated into my current karate of Shotokan. That choice of style was also (even more) because of location. Thank you for another great video!

[@lowerthanthefloor2571]

This will probably be lost in the comments, but here goes! I see your point of view, and I can agree with it, to an extent. But, the way I think about it is that although I take a lot from many "styles" and "teachers" I still pay homage to my base style. I use my base style as a foundation, and use others to build myself as a karate-ka. This might be incorrect, but It is my point of view. Thanks for the video!

[@HedgeKnight170]

I’ve been watching your content for 5 years now. This past April I went for my first Shorin Ryu class. I was a Goju practitioner for a few years but never absorbed the whole concept. I guess needing to learn how to fight in the 90s Bronx was more important for me. 😂 I learned to fight for sure but never attained the skills of a proper Karateka. I was in love though and took it around with me till now. I got for my first belt promotion on Saturday. I feel silly and young but honored. I dig that. Karate does that for me. You’re on point when you say the best karate is the one that shapes your journey. I’m meeting like minded people who are willing to teach an old man. Oos!

[@michaelmartinez3893]

What a great video. I have been a practioner of Shuri Ryu for the past 3 years. I chose it after trying a variety of schools, it was simply the one that fit best for me, personally.

[@BobChoat]

Powerfully said! I can say that I started as a toddler learning Kendo from my mother (who is Japanese), then studying Goju Ryu in Okinawa for 3 years, then studying Kendo and Judo from my Uncle Keiji in Fukuoka, Japan.. From there, learning from others back in the States in different martial arts, Hand-to-Hand Combat when I was in the Marines all the way to the present through over 65 years of learning and training.

[@mixmmick]

This is great explanation, using the mountain example and the closer the styles get towards the top. Me personally, I have earned my belts through Go-Kan-Ryu, but I've watched many videos, read many books and been to other dojos to look at other styles. There are so many similarities between styles. I was 33 when I took up Karate, before karate I did boxing and krav maga. Both of these have influenced my karate.

[@karlettahachem8756]

This explanation is an explanation for every single karate-kat and is clear for every single eye of them

[@chrisgilbert3305]

Probably the best answer/explanation out there

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you Chris-san! ☺️

[@javierderivera6669]

Just saw this video. Not only Impresed with the explanation but also with the wisdom as this applies to many other life situations. How you get there (the Style) is not what is important, what is important is that you get there…Get to be a Master in what you do!!!🙇🏼‍♂️

[@xenomorphelv4265]

Kyokushin karaté. Full contact training, it's the most suited way to be efficient in a real fight. Very close to the Muay Thai point of view, , no fancy moves, just power and speed. straight to the point. Training with the harshest conditions, always throwing max power strikes, getting used to pain is what forge a warrior. A Wanderlei Silva in its prime would be a good example of a warrior spirit : great physical and a good arsenal of techniques. a mental mixed of agressivity and intimidation. Just my point of view.

[@surprisedpikachu4589]

I didn't expect this video to be so deep and philosophical

[@adrianoribeiro2062]

Jesse, can you walk us through the most popular styles? It would be great to see the basic difference between them. It would be great to know a little bit more about Karate history. Thanks for the amazing work here. Greetings from Brasil, my friend. OSS!

[@laforjadelser]

Jesse, the best metaphor I have ever heard about styles. Thanks a lot to bring light man!

[@gingercore69]

Great video

[@iramiyahira8301]

cool analogy with the mountain diagram ..jesse is a good sensei...he puts in the mental effort to teach...

[@pstamaria]

Thx Jesse. I practice Shito-ryu. The first thing we were thought was Respect for each other, didn’t matter what level you were. I guess as long as the style you do teaches you to be humble, respectful and honest.....it will show you that you are on the right track 👍🏻

[@fungamingdhruv2134]

I also practice shito-ryu too

[@ShihansDojo]

I used a similar analogy on my site about How to Cross Train in the Martial Arts on March 18 this year. This was on getting to the mountaintop on an easier path as it was taught to me by Hanshi George Anderson of the Kwanmukan who I met about 19 years after I had started training. I agree whole heartily with you on the people we meet and train with that helps us to create our own unique styles and am so thankful for all the instructors I have gotten to work with over the past 46 years. Keep up the great work

[@CaptainUnlucky]

One of the best videos about karate styles. Great work.

[@corleone7918]

I've been practicing Shorin Ryu for my whole life and it's amazing.

[@z440cds4]

Nice and the best explanation ever....it really opened my eyes......I started shotokan and presently my style is kyokushin....I thought that kyokushin is better than shotokan.....but now I realize that....it wasn't better than shotokan....because no style is better than one another...though shotokan was more siutable for me. :) OSU Respect from India

[@francisconarvaez6029]

That was so deep Jesse San. I have a feeling that I will watch this video again and agin throughout the years and still learn something new every time. THANK YOU.

[@alittlepuertoricanboy1993]

10 + 0 = 10, and I think that's the best and most simple way of getting to 10. ;)

[@antony9025]

isn't 10 = 10 simpler?

[@Senseivader1972]

Jibaro Hero Excellent comment. 😂

[@catwithaknife198]

9.999... = 10 9.999... + 0.000...1 = 10 0.000...1 × infinity = 10 0.000...1 × infinity = infinity infinity = 10

[@21morpha]

Actually, just the first thing you said is correct. 9.999... = 10 9.999... + 0.000...1 = 10 + 0.000...1 = 10.000...1 And the last two things just do not make any sense, since infinity is not a number.

[@catwithaknife198]

If infinity is not a number then 0,000...1 and 9,999... are not any numbers either, in fact, all three of them are imaginary numbers.

[@heitorsobrenome9407]

Jesse, I love the way how you speak English. It's pretty clean and understandable. I love the subtitles as well. I am from Brazil and orange belt in Karate.

[@marcoantoniogoncalvesbando6352]

Que aula maravilhosa Jesse, Osu e sou praticante de Hapkido Moohakwan mas já tive contato com outras artes entre elas três estilos de Karate como Shotokan, Gojuryu e Kyokushinkai além de Kung Fu e Sanda e sou também praticante do BJJ e o que percebi nesse tempo todo é que sua explicação dada agora vem ao encontro de meus anseios marciais. Grato pela oportunidade Sensei 🙏 Osu 👊

[@NMnRRN7479]

The "mountain" reference to Karate was spot on Sensei Jesse. For almost 4 decades of exposure to the different styles of Karate and also with different Martial Arts Styles, I have seen only quite a few teachers that actually understand the principles and what the true form of a combat art is. It is all just differing paths that all end into one common destination or form. As one progresses from the basics of Karate and which also goes the same for other Martial Arts, you gradually lose the rigid edges of forms that define your basic knowledge of the art and they become more unified as you get more advanced and adept in your knowledge of applying the art in real-life-scenarios. All forms eventually becomes one, shapeless, formless, and adaptable. True to what Shifu Bruce Lee once said and advocated about the whole combat arts and the self-defense applications contained in it...BE ADAPTABLE, BE LIKE WATER. “Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water. You put water into a cup; it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle; it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot; it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow, or it can crash. Be water, my friend.”

[@Sayajiin2]

First I must say, Jesse Sensei is right and I love his video, they are really unifying instead of dividing. I always learn something good, even though we are not doing the same karate style. Second, one must find a style that suit him. I use to do Sankudo, inspired mainly by Goju Ruy, and I didnt like it. Too much kata and bonkai. Then I discovered the Kyokushin, inspired by Goju Ryu and Shotokan, and it was fitting with me. A lot of combat, tamashiwari, hard trainning and yes Kata but a bit less focus on this discipline, yet really important to master. Jesse sensei keep up to good work, you truly speak and teach a universal Karate ☺

[@koden24]

I’m a Shotokan Practitioner, but I also trained Shito- Ryu, and aikido, and Iaido! I wrestled in high school, and amature boxing. I have trained with all kinds of Martial Artist. But your 100% right in your analogy Jesse!

[@brianwilliams8033]

Very well said. I wonder if the Masters of Old would have ever thought Karate/Martial Arts would be what it is today?

[@karate84]

Brian Williams interesting question

[@Glennhairston]

This is easily one of the best (truthful and important) videos of yours. One only realizes this understanding through sincere hard work and diversity of training thanks

[@patriciagarrison435]

🥋🧑‍🦱🇺🇲🐲🐉🐉🐉☯️☯️☯️☯️☯️☯️

[@WrLck]

Long Live Shotokan xD

[@WrLck]

just joking; everyone as he likes; long live karate💪

[@geraldaitken478]

Great answer to the question. And Jesse's karate obviously has a fine lineage.

[@vidgamek1]

I used to say there are as many styles as there are instructors.

[@xjc1069x]

Jesse, I don't often comment on these types of videos because of the biases that be but bravo! Well said, wise words to take to heart. Your explanation is one of the best I've heard and reflects my own style. Keep up the great tutelage!

[@LikeWaterProductions]

Great video!! This subject comes up a lot among my friends, and I think your explanation is the clearest and easiest to follow. I agree with you 100%. Very well done.

[@felipesanmartin2115]

im a black belt of shotokan from Argentina Jesse, i couldnt agree more with your words, great video, greetings from the southest country fo the world :)

[@taichisuzuki1207]

Nicely explained.

[@lasse1187]

Best explanation ever I'v heard about this, thx Jesse

[@husseinmohamed6298]

The style does not matter, it is the one practicing it that matter, if useful it's because you used it right , and if not useful it's because you used it wrong

[@stevenator0281]

I've been doing martial arts for fifty five years. I always learn something interesting on your channel.

[@stormtrooper1823]

Perfect answer. Well done Sensei. 👍

[@easytolearnbypradip7291]

Everyone starts learning martial art in different style with somthing different type of movements.but when a learner becomes mature he/she starts using the techniques effectively and thinks what is the impact in reality. An example,we block knife-attack with our hands but very very difficult in reality. You sir always speak reality. Thank u sir

[@leejardine9582]

Not many people know about Yuishinkai so it's great to see a mention going on here

[@fumaninjaknownoequal]

This is so true. As I got more advanced, my techniques became a blend of every other style.

[@C.B.Smallwood]

I really enjoyed this video. I think you have expressed the sentiment and realization that many life long martial artist have come too (IMHO). I loved the mountain bit in the beginning and how you finished the video. Great job! Also, if you ever get a chance could you upload some bunkai/oyo/general ideas on Rohai kata? Not enough research has been done or at least shown to the public on that kata. Thanks again for another great video. Keep up the good work!

[@gavinchia5841]

So many wise words. I studied Karate for many years along with Aikido until work and injuries got in the way :( Over the years I've tried, Muay Thai, TKD, Kick Boxing and now I roll in BJJ as a forever white belt. I'm so lazy I even fight lying down haha. I wish I learned Judo when I was younger but it's too painful now. My teenage son has asked me to teach him Karate since we're suck at home due to the global pandemic. You're videos have been a fantastic source of information. The journey never ends and it's great.

[@streetjournalism2479]

The BEST Martial Arts style is the one that YOU are really good at.

[@nw4357]

I agree with everything in this video. Good that you pointed out the difference between karate do and karate jutsu. One is not better than the other but they do have different purposes and one should know the difference depending on their personal goals.

[@Gutisusa]

Such a great video.

[@CharlesErickMoreiraRodrigues]

Sou Brazileiro e tenho 52 anos, sou praticante de artes marciais, também sou Karateca e te desafio pra um combate de Jiu jitsu e não sou nem faixa branca de jiujtsu, apenas sei algumas técnicas, mas te afirmo Jesse, a eficiência do jiu jtsu brasileiro é suprema!

[@B.Inem_]

Por a bouca morreo o peixe

[@hokutoshinken-chrisarmstro131]

I tell everyone my karate style, go-kan-ryu, and their like WTF

[@hokutoshinken-chrisarmstro131]

Follow the howl correct! The club has so gone downhill since I left as an instructor 😂

[@rjwrightrw30]

Well put sir. I came to the same conclusion a long time ago. And I get frustrated with "my own people" when they dis other styles. Granted, some aren't my cup of tea. But there's always something valuable to be extracted from all of them.

[@varithrin9961]

Actually, the best Karate Style is “Ansatsuken” because when you reach a certain level of the style you’ll be able to shoot energy ball through your hands , spin your leg like a helicopter, or even send your opponent flying with an uppercut.

[@Oktanesevensun]

I started my Shotokan karate Journey a few months ago, yellow belt I will keep you posted on my progress.

[@jesha5624]

Third.Nice video I training shotokan

[@weidor7776]

Shotokan is the best, good choice.

[@jesha5624]

Weidor 777 thanks

[@franciscoucetarodriguez9110]

Learning karate helps me dancing salsa New York style. Big master of salsa-mambo, Mr Eddie Torres himself, I think, is a master of karate (he didn't say a word of that, but I saw an old video of him, and at the end there were men training karate... before I saw that video I didn't know why he trasmitted such energy, humility and kindness when he teaches salsa, after the video I understood. Then he deleted that part of the home-video). Thats the power of karate. You can feel the energy of the master!!! Saludos, maestro Jesse.

[@rubenfcpinto]

Perfect video! I have the same thoughts about it. I'd love to talk to you some day!

[@Giddoni15]

I started in karate when I was about 5 but was kicked out by the senei because I was too immature and young. My mom then put me in kung fu and I have been practicing kung fu ever since. So, I'm honestly more of a kung fu person, but I've recently started watching your videos and now have a greater respect for karate. Found out I am also your same age which is cool haha keep up to the good videos!

[@Ronin-101]

Kyokushin - strongest karate

[@Consulart77]

Kyokushin is also a mix of different styles, predominantly of Goju-Ryu, which is what Oyama Sosei originally taught is his dojo starting in 1953.

[@WesTpaintninjagc]

enjoy your channel you make it fun. Did a lot of karate and other martial arts (now known as mma) and lost my respect for karate but you've explained a few simple things to me made me appreciate it a bit more.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks! May I ask what made you ”lose respect” for the art? Thanks

[@WesTpaintninjagc]

I may have been too young to appreciate it, I still firmly believe a lot of the techniques leave you off balance the minute one foot leaves the ground. I was studying ju-jitsu also simultaneously and most recently ninjitsu. Shotokan karate was the style.

[@WesTpaintninjagc]

actually what you did say about mma not being a street fight is very relivant too and underappreciated, people still think it is a street fight. Ive said that to a number of people who laugh.

[@lathusanelangovan2301]

Yo Jesse please do a video how to deal with bullies with karate Please do a video

[@KARATEbyJesse]

What are the bullies doing to you?

[@lathusanelangovan2301]

Jesse Enkamp name calling, someone people get angry because they say something to me and I say something back then he grabs me or pushes me Then sometimes they insult me

[@lathusanelangovan2301]

Jesse Enkamp please do a video

[@lathusanelangovan2301]

63rd street bro thanks 🙏 do you get bullied?

[@lathusanelangovan2301]

Jesse Enkamp I just finished my karate lesson and I have learnt some stuff! I want to hear how do you deal with bullies. Please make a video

[@arkyark8]

I love this video. You explain this with perfect articulation, humility and respect. Thank you Jesse.

[@vhira]

Kyokushin is the best style of them all

[@Sui0Generis]

because?

[@CreateInternational]

Wow! This was the best explanation of Karate styles I have ever heard! Hats off to you my friend!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Wow, thanks!

[@CreateInternational]

@@KARATEbyJesse I live in Thailand, and have practiced Shotokan karate for several years. I started practicing in Hawaii, as I grew up there. I love everything Okinawan karate, and consider myself a lifetime learner. Do you ever travel to do talks or training, or are you pretty much in Sweden. My wife and I were in Sweden just before the pandemic producing a couple of films. You have a beautiful country. Thanks.

[@DRB08M1]

All these styles are bullshit, AMERI-DO-TE is the best of all and worst of none!

[@newenglandmartialartsathle2343]

lol

[@johndemaria9408]

Jesse thank you for your honesty and open-minded approach of life

[@mark11145]

You are very correct that at the highest levels these things blend. However, some paths are easier than others. Some paths are more direct than others. So is there a better path, probably. How would one find the better path? How does one find a way on a map? By accurately naming the end point one wishes to reach, acutely naming the point one is currently at and drawing a route. If you would compare a thing with another thing you must first agree upon what the end result or ultimate purpose that is to be achieved (the top of the mountain). Thus you have agreement on what the measure of comparison shall be. Without this you have a variety of answers, none of which are wrong. Given this known end point it becomes extremely straight forward to measure and hash out an answer to this question. As my measure I have adopted Anko Itosu's description of the summary of perfection in Shorin Ryu. "One strike, instant death." There is much wisdom in this simplicity and before you rebel from it's seemingly violent nature realize that because one can do a thing, does not mean one must do that thing.

[@tomdavies1556]

Sensei , your words are so wise , I started training in shotokan karate 3 years ago and am going for my brown belt soon . You inspire me to keep pushing myself to become the best version of me . Thank you

[@lowerthanthefloor2571]

Tom Davies I have been Training shotokan for 4 yrs, I will be testing for my brown in 1-3 weeks. This will be my second attempt, the first time I had a knee injury, and regretfully failed. I wish you luck on your test!

[@jackyfung3424]

Being in karate for 12 years growing up with martial arts. I been thinking about marital arts and what is different and what is similar they are. What you explain i thought IT IS AN AMAZING WAY TO PUT IT!! I can relate to you what you said. That was amazing!

[@hasanhira-me]

Yes, you are the man who knows what is karate and its style. Thank you for your excellent comment.