THIS BUNKAI SECRET MAKES YOUR KATA PRACTICAL - Jesse Enkamp

Learn one kata application (bunkai) secret that makes your Karate techniques work in practical self-defense from Jesse Enkamp (The Karate Nerd) demonstrated with Oliver "The Future" Enkamp in Stockholm, Sweden. Visit www.karatebyjes... to learn more.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks for everyone's awesome comments! :-) So glad you enjoy my work. Visit my website to learn more about Karate! www.karatebyjesse.com

[@dustinwelch1165]

Jesse Enkamp I got a fight with Randy or

[@HECTORARTUROA]

Jesse Enkamp This is the best video I've watched in your channel... it remembers me what the UFC trainer told you. This is one of the ways I am perfecting my Karate... using the close quarter distance, I am mixing Karate and Wing Chun, and other martial arts, but primaly, for self defense purposes, and after that, sport purposes. I think that what don't work is not the "technique" (movement or stance), is the "application", and the moment. I am using even tai chi principles, using Bruce Lee's mindset. For example, this leverage is used in Wing Chun: 2:39; this hit and this trap are Wing Chun techniques: 2:09. The "sumo" posture is what I use in close quarter distance, this is very similar to low stances in tai chi, that supossedly don't work. I search the Wing Chun trapping range in all my kumites, and works, my opponents don't understand what is happening. The 4:24 technique is similar respect Judo. At the end, there is a middle point where all martial arts converge. I am trying to create a new combat system, and this video is amazingly near of what I have working during years.

[@sakismandratzis6353]

Jesse Enkamp great video Jesse👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼thanks for your nice content🙇‍♂️ Greetings from Germany✌🏼

[@nickfarrugia7595]

Great video Try adding a mawashi uke before applying the exact techniques you explained and they become very easy to use and are extremely effective. Love your work

[@daleklein9122]

Jesse Enkamp

[@soticoe]

This is without a doubt the best karate tip that has ever opened my mind in so many years. It feels like an awakening to a new reality. Kata would never be the same for me again. Thank you Jesse.

[@nw4357]

I wish most karate instructors thought this way. I really believe this is the way karate is supposed to be. There is nothing about karate that doesn't work. Every bit of it works. Just interpreted wrong.

[@quickstep2408]

find instruction in okinawan karate. you will see more of this type of thinking

[@nw4357]

So difficult to find though. Part of why karate is so misunderstood. Okinawan karate is the art in its purest form.

[@billkrips9595]

It doesn’t have to be Okinawan. I teach Tang Soo Do and have been teaching this for years. There’s just an unfortunate number of bad instructors out there.

[@nw4357]

bill krips I agree. I think most instructors mean well but there is too much sport in karate. I like studying tuite and chin-na. Close range defense.

[@tommydude1985]

Nathan w your words were well said. Yes karate works 😁

[@travisdedrick5733]

As someone who has never been fond of Katas, you sure make a case to continue to study these applications. Thank you for opening my eyes and helping me further my education.

[@alexandreams]

Besides karate, I also study/train wing Chun. Simultaneity in attack and defense is there all the time. Seeing this concept being worked on karate makes me think about the origin of this martial art and how it was influenced by Chinese martial Artists of Fujian province, which happens to be where wing Chun had flourished. Great explanation!!

[@sebastianmuller804]

Oh my god, now i remember my first lesson in Karate, my teacher said every block can be used as a strike. Thank you for bringing back the memories :D

[@juanconeo]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. FINALLY SOME REAL INSIGHT INTO KARATE TO HELP THE GENERAL PUBLIC OPINION ON TRADITIONAL KATA AND THE DEEP AND CONCRETE PHILOSOPHY OF WHY AND HOW AWESOME VID!! 💛

[@laperrablanca1]

Jesse sensei, this is really genious! You have shown us the two principles that convert the seamingly ackward movements of kata into meaningful and effective techniques: 1. A block is a lock is a throw. 2. Adapt the distance. This totally changed for me the meaning of kata practice, and allows me to unlock so many practical techniques hidden in the kata. I think we should put more emphasis in the practice of realistic bunkai, in which you must close in to your opponent,as a contrast of what we usually do in competitive kumite. Thank you so much!

[@headlesspalace]

man this guy is right this blew my mind, i've been getting into karate recently and was a bit meh because it seems like its become all about doing nice katas and traditional stuff, but the karate this guy just showed makes way more sense guys

[@peterh4709]

When a fist returns to chamber, it contains something. This is an old principle in karate that has been lost or overlooked.

[@maxventura7015]

I opened my eyes on that forgotten principle when I discovered the translation of hikite is puller.

[@lalchungnungaralte9104]

@@maxventura7015 *pulling hand

[@maxventura7015]

@@lalchungnungaralte9104 exactly. Pulling something anyway.

[@lalchungnungaralte9104]

@@maxventura7015 I know was just correcting the translation and its good to know there are people with the same fondness of karate as me

[@maxventura7015]

@@lalchungnungaralte9104 nice to meet you, Senpai!

[@hamzadesidragonsarwar]

That’s exactly what my sensi said using the various blocks as different attacks since Karate was originally developed for that purpose in its pure raw form

[@jesusmarroquin2410]

Woooow your english is so clear to understand. I'm Mexican and my first lenguaje is spanish and I,m learning english but I can understand you perfectly. You have a new follower... Osu!!!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Muchas gracias! 😁

[@juanmanuelgranadosdavila4984]

Too bad nobody explained these things to me 35 years ago. Then the kata seemed boring and lacking in realism, I only practiced it because they asked me to move from one dan to another. Thanks for it!.

[@mstar197]

That’s right! Applied kata in real life scenarios. It’s taken me many years to see this open in this way. Thanks again for sharing Jesse San.

[@drewdailey4895]

I am still coming down from my surgery I had over a month ago (So I haven't been able to step in the dojo for over a month) but I have to say Jesse, reading the Bubishi and watching your videos (some for a 2nd and 3rd time) has really opened my eyes to more then just sparring. I have been trying to improve my Bunkai and this video was exactly what I was missing. This was a great video and I look forward to watching and learning more! You have helped improve my Karate greatly.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

My absolute pleasure! 😄 Get well soon and take care 💪

[@Priestbokmei1]

Excellent video Sensei! Why some people want to make the claim that karate and kata are not for self-defense or have very limited self defense application, just eludes me. No one can make a better case to the contrary than you have in this video. The designers of kata were deeply thinking people and didn’t design kata because they had nothing else to do. The katas are replete with all kinds of self defense applications disguised in a “dance”. Good work, Jesse.

[@chrishanson9626]

Range dictates everything. Great post Jesse. We have to practice and adapt our kata to the ranges. OSU!

[@ansidsa6690]

Just loved this video.. The long range application is exactly how karate is taught nowadays. U have brought a new perspective so easily.. Taught my students this and they were so surprised by its usage..

[@brandonhughes179]

I haven't trained in nearly 20 years, but I'm thinking back to a bit of kata I remember from years ago and making more sense out of it already. Need $ to get back into training!!!

[@GowrinandanH]

Thank you Jesse! Many out there commenting negatively about Shotokan Karate. I always say them weakness lies in the person who uses it and teaching it but not in the style of Karate. You showed well here! Great Job!

[@garycleveland6410]

This BFO occured for me a few years ago and I have never looked back. Kata is a very important element but, must be taught this way. Thank You!

[@13Ambro]

This is probably the single best bunkai advice I’ve heard and suddenly makes the traditional katas a practical self-defense arsenal. Thanks!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks! Great to hear 😄👍

[@goraisan]

Oliver rules!!!! I really like karate and mma working together!!!👍

[@maxventura7015]

Look for Sensei Antony Vinicio's videos. Jesse San knows well what I'm referring to. 👍

[@varanid9]

These never were "blocks", but forearm slams. The techniques are either from Lung Ying or 5 Ancestors, from which it is believed Miyagi drew a lot of his Goju Ryu from. That first move you show after moving in closer is the actual original application.

[@MartyMoose1611]

You explained this very well. Some "teachers" are great fighters; but can't teach you what they know.

[@jtsales6144]

Been studying martial arts for about 25-30 years. this never really occurred to me. Thank you for your insight.

[@javiergonzalez7127]

Thank you very much sensei jessy for your simple and easy to apply explanations, greetings from Argentina, Oss

[@ShihanKevinpereira81]

I recently said this same thing to a well known sensei in my area and he looked at me like i had 7 heads lol

[@justintronerud1259]

I never understood or enjoyed Kata until I explored these concepts. Changing the distance meant Kata made sense finally!

[@simonsmith8974]

I absolutely love the concept of bunkai, understanding the practical application is such a help to understand our kata better. It has made me look again at things in a different way, especially as I tend to practice more Jiu Jitsu these days rather than karate - great video Jesse thank you.

[@Mr.Cockney]

I like very much your approach to bunkai. It solves the “waist” of using only 50% of our limbs, unlike wing chun for example, and gives to me a new vision for the study of kata. Many thanks!

[@jayatkins1014]

Great advice. As a beginner it puts Kata into context for me. Tried this today in class to great effect. Thanks for your videos, you are an excellent teacher

[@Ronin-101]

u know what, u are doing karate at a very modern scale and I appreciate it . I am a kyokushin fighter and now I see how good all these things can actually be , osu

[@larrywadford263]

I just watched this video and this was my topic in class last night. Karate is used in 3 of the 4 ranges. We don't really do ground work, but long range, short range grappling and throwing. Great video.

[@keithgour5236]

Excellent demonstration! Most people have no idea what the purpose of hikite is. From a fellow karateka and school owner, love your content Jesse!

[@alanrodger4885]

Excellent , the opening moves of yondan as a sweep I’ve never noticed that before THANKS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK 👍

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Good eye! 👍

[@varunshah7205]

Whoa!! The last 50 seconds of the video blew my mind. Awesome video :D

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Awesome! Thanks for watching ✌️

[@dustinwelch1165]

varun shah I got a fight with Randy Or

[@peterkhew7414]

I think the beauty of it is that the kata is useful for both short and long range. But in the short range, you have more leverage over the opponent; which means that if you have good technical skill, you won't have to worry about strength or speed.

[@DNAHCKR-19114]

Woah this opened my eyes bro I didn't knew a secret was there!

[@christopherblade5984]

This is great Jesse san. I love teaching alternatives and this is one of them changing the distance changes blocking to striking and even throwing. Absolutely great video. Keep them coming. And thank you.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Sometimes, the smallest details make the biggest difference 😊

[@lylewyant3356]

I'm only into my second month of karate classes and I came to this realization instinctively. I don't have the endurance or the kicking range. If something happens, it has to be over up close and quick.

[@BL0HARD]

I’m thankful for my training in Shotokan I received for 8 yrs until I was 17 that has helped in learning other martial arts in my 30’s. I’ve noticed Karate movements in Boxing, Muay Thai, Krav Maga and Judo. I believe Shotokan doesn’t hold all the Martial answers (no style does I can think of) but it certain provides a strong foundation to build off. What this video shows to me is what you start noticing when you try different styles of Martial arts.

[@alfonso365]

The practical applications of karate are so great! Proven useful over decades. Congratulations on the video! I hadn't thought about changing the distance to change the purpose of the technique.

[@jonb6984]

Great lesson!!! I have been looking for a way to reconcile my shotokan techniques with what I've learned with inside fighting in wing Chun. You've showed me they really are very similar just by changing the way we view and implement the moves. You're the best!

[@ashlazdanovich8396]

I was learning Okinawn karate a few years ago then our sensei passed away and his best student took over teaching us. However I learned nothing from him and when I pushed it, it seemed like he was ignoring me. So I quit. Then I stumbled upon your videos and now I can say that after watching three videos, I’ve leaned much more than what our sensei’s best student taught. Thank You so much for these videos.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you, glad to hear you’re learning again. Keep it up! 🙏

[@carloseduardonaranjosuarez5917]

Amazing stuff Sensei Jesse, arigato gazaimashita

[@rolejp7392]

Was your best vídeo Jesse! Keep going... the translation about “bunkai” you nail it !

[@長塚響平]

日本でもここまでしっかりした型の理解、把握、応用をしている人は本当に少ないと思います。 とても素晴らしい。 これに型の逆足の解釈が加わるともっと深い利用方法が得られると思います。

[@geraldaitken478]

One idea, worth a million bucks. I've been applying this by practicing with the "bunkai practice dummy" Jesse describes in another video.

[@rogerbyrd3524]

Taking yet another look at this video always getting something more. My brother who studied Shorin Ryu for so many more years than me ha explained something I never knew. Some of the katas deep stances were also created for leg strengthening but when it comes to the bunkai as you say it’s up close and personal and VERY effective. So it ALL has a purpose nothing wasted. A lot of people probably don’t even know that. Like you said what looks like it can’t work suddenly works 😃

[@jackiemcnaughtan1649]

I love bunkai, it puts everything in context. Thanks for the lesson.

[@danilodibujo]

You show it so simple and direct. Just great!

[@wyldeme]

I used to train Shukokai until about 1998-99 and there was a sensai who taught this. Shorten the distance and take the power from a kick or a punch. Well done and keep up the good work.

[@eduardosakai362]

WOW!!! Amazing video!!! My sensei always taugth me that the kamae before a defense IS a defense too!! Exactly as you showed!! Keep up the good work, Jesse sensei!! Thank you a lot!!

[@Vsily]

You explain everything very well. English is a foreign language to me, but you speak very distinctly. Thank you very much

[@rogerbyrd3524]

That’s a very good. And like you say karate was designed for self defense not being prepared to fight someone. All Okinawa katas are close quarter defense. Great word !

[@opiskelu6097]

And suddenly many ideas came on my mind. Thank you for these videos!

[@ricardomjollnir5998]

Dear Jesse, I used this advice last Saturday at my black belt exam. ❤

[@HCpourtous]

thank you very much for all that you give for the karate and especially the traditional

[@GrantGauthier]

Never thought of blocks as having another purpose, awesome video!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

”A block, is a lock, is a blow, is a throw.”

[@DMKleinArts]

The term used for block 'uke' translates more literally to 'receive' than block, which is to stop an attack. Think uke techniques more like deviating energy of an attack rather than outright stopping the movement.

[@giuseppefoggia1073]

Very Good. A good Karateka Knows his Origins and Knows how to apply Them. Good Job

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

THIS concept changes EVERYTHING

[@andylindsey]

Mind..... blown!..... Our class does practice this way of thinking, but it's always helpful to see examples like this, again and again and again. It opens the mind! :D

[@flaviob.2623]

Jesse Sensei, thanks for explain! It was so clear and brilliant! I've already seen some applications like these (in short distances), but their causes were not so clear like the way You talked. Congratulations! Oss.

[@_oriTech_]

omfg.... this was is sooo damn simple i should asskicking myself. this is this little thing i searched for my students for a better understanding. this is way above perfect. thx for this tiny hint. you are still the best teacher someone can get. best regards from germany! over the top!

[@MrNaim-ee7dw]

That was a nice explanation. Thanks sensei

[@jedimaster0667]

I have recently discovered your channel and I am loving these videos showcasing the many applications of techniques in karate. It is like an expansion on the early level karate courses where they tell you "use this block for this and this block for this" where you go a step further and say now adapt it to the situation. Which is a very highlighted concept in wing Chun because in wing Chun the distance in mind is extremely close. But I think as a martial artsist whatever you are practicing. Bruce Lee's quote "be water" must be applied. Adapt to the situation. Be ever changing and flexible not rigid and knocked out.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Most definitely. Thanks for supporting my work! 👍

[@Kr3itzer]

Thanks so much Sensei. I´ve followed your work during years, your advices and so forth to keep me on the road. This is an excellent perspective to start applying our techniques in a different way and become much more effective.

[@fernandodep.r.9945]

Hello. Thanks a lot Jesse-san for the explication. I have never thought like that. You are right. My vision changed.

[@madprobz7297]

sensei you just opened my eyes(i already know a good number of senior kata bunkai but this would help me out more) oss

[@gsoahm]

Love it when you talk about bunkai 🙌

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks dude! 👍

[@dustinwelch1165]

Soahm gupta I got a fight with Randy or

[@gsoahm]

Dustin Welch ?????

[@watchandlol]

I study Taekwondo which is basically karate with mixed up kata, and for years I have been saying exactly what you have demonstrated in this video. The trouble is, people just don’t believe you and can’t see the possibilities until you prove it. As soon as you’ve proved it they go back to practicing techniques at distance because it’s so ingrained and that’s what the old masters did who didn’t know any different

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

I’ve ALWAYS loved kata Now I love it even more

[@SenseiSpirit]

Hi Jesse hi love your complicity with your brother. Much love from Portugal

[@abelroman5210]

Excellent take in kata and fighting distance. Thanks

[@suzannedeschenes9745]

Wow, never looked at it that way! Thanks

[@kalam2518]

Wonderful content sensei, finally u had posted video after five days... It teaches us a lot.. Love from India... Jaihind

[@stuart5811]

Jesse maybe single handedly saving karate with his videos

[@avilashchakraborty4013]

You are the best master I ever seen.

[@Tonystark-sg3dm]

U r the great karate master sensei. Really liked the idea of bunkai. Thank u so much. Oss!!

[@mamangkowai]

This video might get me into Karate. Thanks sir!

[@pm2050]

Intelligent and pragmatic advice! We are all not meant to be MMA fighters! These principles are great no matter what martial art you practice!

[@ksvailaya]

Excellent.. This is exactly what most people don't try to do.. Try the techniques in self defense range

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Exactly! But that’s what the techniques were designed for 👊

[@dustinwelch1165]

Karthik Vailaya I got a fight with Randy or

[@ksvailaya]

Dustin Welch what?

[@bongkem2723]

beautiful ! the awesome secret for all katas !!!

[@janroberts8238]

Well said, Jesse san. For many year, my sensei told me, "punches can be blocks and blocks can be punches."

[@christophergrant5705]

Wow, I really appreciated this perspective

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Great to hear!

[@raytracemusic]

it is definitely interesting what happens when kata are interpreted this way, these are also (in general) the way that applications are explained in White Crane and TaiJiJuan, they are rarely explained the 'one full stance away' way. So much stuff in my ITF TKD patterns I used to practice (which are I think essentialy Shotokan katas upper body wise) makes more sense when interpreted this way.

[@wendellbenedict4793]

The inside block (outside in Shotokan and some other styles) was taught in old bare knuckle boxing as a hammerfist strike to the jaw, temple, etc.

[@maxventura7015]

Considerations... Reducing the distance you are compelled to reduce using your sight in checking your opponent and start using your body feeling of their offensive movements.

[@maxventura7015]

Hi Jesse San. You always make something click in my mind with your explanations. Speaking of distance in karate fight, in my experience, I have compared the distance in Shotokan Kumite - here you say traditional long-distance and I agree - to a duel with katana, where you stay away from your opponent's blade range, right? In Wado Ryu karate the distance is reduced to an in-fight and I have compared it to a duel with wakizashi (companion sword). And finally, I agree with you: just reduce the distance and suddenly see your whole karate becoming alive and meaningful. Always thank you for your switches, Jesse Sensei.

[@theeastblendedvoices5201]

Your explanation and your demostration is really really good!!! Yes! It's true if you there outside in Street! Have opponent you know what to do!! Programming in your all yourself and you know how to defend and offense! to your bad opponent! i really like your all explain and also your demo and really like it :)!!! 100% GOOD JOB! Osu!!!

[@Rickdoesshotokan]

Awesome vid,I do wing chun but I can't help but enjoy your videos keep em up!!!

[@patbateman69420]

I hovered over the thumbnail and a bit of the video started to play and I actually flinched to your kick lmao.

[@labocinadephilihq6397]

It is great sensei. I have been searching the effective bunkais in each kata. Because the karate is much More than a sport.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Great to hear!

[@averygouin5296]

Right On Point Sensei Jesse Enkamp

[@jacq4jet]

Oyata Sensei was teaching exactly that, 40 some years ago.

[@damodarblanco2998]

Hey Jesse! It would be great if you make videos of advanced hidden techniques in katas, greetings and best wishes!

[@chrisdiperi8062]

Thanks for the tip! Makes a lot of sence!

[@idrnoel]

What an eye-opener! Thank you.

[@TradTKD]

Deep understanding about the each movement! Very impressive! I found that many western karate-ka obsessed with Bunkai itself. They usually regard BUNKAI as applying an action for a particular action or situation. But that is just a pre-arranged kumite. I do really like your comment: "same actions, but different results!" Martial arts were used in a war, especially bare-hand fight was hardly seen in a combat, unless the combat almost call it a day. How can soldiers can think of any particular action! They just throw their fists and kicks as they trained.