This Filipino Martial Art Is Like Karate... But DEADLIER

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks for watching! 🙏 Want more? Here’s my full (uncut) 1 hr 22 min Kali lesson + interview with Johan Skålberg: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoTUY3lsfNWZfrc

[@varghessmith2985]

To me, U.F.C./M.M.A. = sports karate + jujitsu ... neither Kali nor kungfu ... this bothers me as I am watching !

[@jemscorner4916]

Glad you enjoyed our martial arts.. mabuhay ka!

[@mrjuice1926]

This is another not just great video . But needed documentation!! Thank you Sensei Jesse! You brought up a lot of major points about Okinawa that is happening !! I’m afraid when I finally can travel there to train it will be hard to find a master with the old ways willing to instruct

[@ntuthukobrendonbhengu7518]

I really enjoyed this segment, thank you sensei

[@rahulsubramanian6545]

Could you explore about Kalaripayittu? It is said to have influenced Chinese martial arts.

[@strevor79]

Master Johan didn't just master the kali, he learned the passive aggressive humor of Filipinos.

[@あかつき-n8d]

As a filipino, I agree hahaha

[@martyaquino7849]

Yup, haha

[@clintboiser3004]

@9ine9ine1ne stoopid ????

[@pilatopolea6558]

TRUE HAHAHAHA

[@ballfan61]

@9ine9ine1ne stoopid?

[@Thekomokoro]

Filipino martial art is a deadly martial art. I honestly think this is one of many reasons it was not romanticized and being practiced/taught in a larger scale. It is not attached to any religion, philosophy but its an animal form of what humans can do with tools in order to kill. Tribes back then are head hunterers and the terrain is an endless jungle.

[@N3Garage]

These arts are thought to the Philippine Military and they are taught more intense to the Marines and the Special Forces and sometimes they train with "Bolo" blades.

[@PoisonousRakun]

@@N3Garage These martial arts are so deadly it's not good to teach it to the public. Our society can't have more bad people who know these fighting styles.

[@DOT107]

@@PoisonousRakun all people should learn it, regardless of their background.

[@m.g.patria8862]

It is romaticized, but in a lowkey way. A lot of Hollywood films. If you know Bucky, the Winter Soldier, his fighting style is Kali. If you watched the Bourne Identity, there was also Kali there. Basically, kali has been romanticized as this cool Hollywood fighting style.

[@bmona7550]

@@m.g.patria8862True but not in the same way as other martial arts. Even in those movies, the characters using them tend to be of military background or a professional. It isn’t showcased like Karate as something a master would teach to just anyone.

[@Nino-xe6rs]

“We can all learn boxing in 15 min” “But it’s a minute to learn, a lifetime to master” Wise words, Wise words...

[@louiegietrinanes4798]

♥️♥️♥️

[@ScileSc]

What about the other 14 minutes?

[@johanbatralo]

The 14 minutes was spent to watching

[@RevCesKorner305]

Hey, that was the old Atari rule.....kinda. Easy to learn, difficult to master!

[@syedvaisulkarnem7831]

Excellent

[@primex9884]

Kali is not meant as a self defense unlike most martial arts nowadays, Kali is very aggressive and is more meant to kill rather than just incapacitate. That's why it's very rarely used in mma and more practiced by the military rather than an ordinary person.

[@ClydeAdam-o6g]

Yep it is like Krav Maga but more deadlier

[@canyouthefandango3220]

The only reason is more use in militaries because of it's effectiveness

[@Huginnm]

It is not for self defense. But more of a martial art. As in "art for killing."

[@mb2776]

@@ClydeAdam-o6g how? the backgroud, philosophy and techs are differnet

[@amihanghabagat]

Yes I concur!

[@josuerojas8785]

"It's a minute to learn, a lifetime to master." Simple and concrete.

[@SagaciousEagle]

The Kali master in this video is an example of the ideal martial arts instructor in my opinion. He knows how to logically explain along with the philosophy of each and every move.

[@Cyberautist]

He is also an example of an ideal instructor, because he combines his expertise with his personality, his humor and kindness, and don´t miss to got your attention to listen to him carefully. I feel a huge respect for him, while just see him here on video. What a great person and charismatic teacher!

[@juniemalusay9459]

Yes. And he explains it clearly. No sugarcoating of words and guro Johan is humorous.😊

[@toriahmyworld]

Used tagalog words to some important techniques, then explain. 👍

[@crysis3500]

This master knows a lot about Filipino languages,..

[@TaskForceStudio]

His master is a Filipino that's why

[@hitmanekoyslnp8572]

He cant promouce it right bc hes a european

[@dhane807]

Hubad

[@SorrowfulI]

Do you guys understand that cuz I'm a filipino

[@tomandyn1673]

"hubad" 🤣

[@Turtles158]

I just had my first Kali class because my parents don’t know I secretly want to do karate 🤫. And Kali is incredibly underrated it’s amazing chokes, strikes, takedowns, blocking and then striking. It’s incredible

[@janski555]

karate is only flying punching & kicking filipinos learn this method for life survival against enemy

[@combatpredictions9671]

yup various villages and even family members kept their own styles/techniques of the craft private in case tribal wars and raids went down and they had to fight for their lives/valor. So awesome to see more people discovering it across the globe!

[@muhaiminakbar4472]

@@janski555bro it's almost similar to Kali what make you think of that?

[@domingodeocareza2549]

I'm a Filipino when I was a kid my Grandpa taught me Kali. It's a martial arts uses a lot of things that can be found in your sorroundings to defend yourself when you are in danger.

[@Monte_Carlo451]

does your grandpa teaches all the mom's out there?

[@lookatmyprofilepic2757]

No its not kali isnt about self def its about killing your enemy fast

[@tlsbot8067]

your granpa is badass

[@anotherplague]

Us Philippines can be very adaptive.

[@blueflame4097]

wait can it be use to attack?

[@aer_ea]

How I wish Kali is promoted here in the Philippines and have schools around every city. As Filipinos, we should be proud of the inheritance and heritage given to us or taught to us by our ancestors. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! 🇵🇭

[@floatingideas3226]

@@fishgarbage16 Martial Arts doesn't teach riot, it teaches discipline which our younger generations lack.

[@gamechanger8908]

Well Eskrima/Kali is taught in the military the reason being it ain't just for sport it's a deadly martial art

[@lakandula1022]

Itinuturo sya sa highschool nung nagaaral pa ako.. Pero ang basic lang itinuturo kase nga delikado...

[@mrmoth26]

@@fishgarbage16 This is real life not Cobra Kai. Many countries around the world teach martial arts such as wrestling, boxing, maybe judo or karate and student riots are extremely rare, almost non existant.

[@dhadzloco6550]

It is pero sa mga special forces courses lng!!

[@CookieMonster-cc3sx]

Kali is not a sport because it is use by the special forces and elite units of military from some countries in the world. Its sad that Kali is part of our culture and history but our government did not made some efforts to preserve it or keep it in our present culture now. We tend to learn Karate, Taekwondo, Kick Boxing, Muay Tai and other forms of martial art but we didn't know that we have one and it maybe the roots of those other forms of martial arts. In the end I am proud of being a Filipino, thanks for this vlog. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! 🇵🇭

[@maea5653]

It's part of the afp and pnp training actually.

[@DNESE312]

Well you said it, it's not a sport. That's why it's not as popular in the masses. It's a lethal weapon that's used as the basics in the Armed Forces and Peace keeping forces. It's too easy to get lethal injuries in this art.

[@boggawt4387]

Idk if it's kali but I saw similar moves done by a Scout ranger demonstration After researching The ph Scout Ranger's were the first to implement this in training

[@maea5653]

@@boggawt4387 probably is

[@jabellegaid924]

Actually Kali is practiced by Philippine Military

[@doublep1980]

Filipino Kali has lots of similarities with Indonesian Silat and Bokator from Cambodia. There´s a theory that all these styles originated from one common martial art, spread all over S. East Asia and then every region modified it and made their own version. Kali has become very popular in action movies, because it looks very "cinematic". For example, the sword fighting choreography in the last "Dune" movie is based mostly on Kali techniques, Netflix´s Daredevil used Kali stick fighting ( together with Indonesian Silat) and of course Bruce Lee showcased Kali in his movies, because his student, Daniel Inosanto is a Filipino Kali master.

[@EZsWaterBoy]

also in marvel movies specially captain america vs buckt barnes

[@jyy9624]

Also eskrima and arnis

[@jyy9624]

ASEAN traditional like kris

[@Huginnm]

ASEAN as in Association of Southeast Asian nations? Bruh...😂😂

[@mb2776]

yes, the motive of breaking an elbow as shown at 8:25 is super common in many styles of silat.

[@angelomaldini3316]

This guy is a real master. It's a shame, as our host reveals, that true knowledge is fading away into obscurity while amateurs, showered in acclaim, teach the masses.

[@lgv3051]

It's always been this way though. The thing is, the average student isn't going to take their art very far anyway. Low quality teachers are good enough for most people. The serious students will find the serious teachers. Some of the best on the KZbin only have a few views. You find them or you don't. Got to have the right karma maybe😉

[@Chef_Ramsay]

Fun fact: the reason why most Filipinos don’t know much about Kali is because during WW2 the Japanese most likely asked(or forced) to be taught by Kali masters and once learning the Filipino martial art they killed all known Kali masters to add the style to their own(Karate) but luckily a few Kali masters survived and began teaching the martial arts again

[@aspopulvera9130]

Some of them was in the US as farmers which then begun spreading

[@Shunieeez]

I don't know, chief. Living in the Philippines, everyone and their grandma here has their own own branch of Arnis/Kali/Eskrima.

[@theysaidimasian9766]

@@Shunieeez ah yes, the unholy trinity, walis, hanger, and the tsinelas

[@Shunieeez]

@@theysaidimasian9766 and as a bonus, the pink tabo.

[@k.3004]

Historically speaking this started with the Spanish. The Spanish banned Filipinos from any kind of fighting culture. They banned them to own weapons, there was a law where if you had a blade with a sharp point it had to be cut square so you can't stab with it. Guns were banned to own. This in turn affected their colonies that got raided through pangayaw by the Moro. The Spanish made the Filipinos helpless because they know the same thing that could have helped them in defense can also be used against them.

[@sonnybaria3469]

I am a Filipino and this is my first time hearing that karate made by Filipino it's inspiring to hear

[@Grand_Kekthew_]

same

[@berserk9085]

I bet you didn't like to that Spanish fencing had also influenced kali.

[@thejonrezcontent5213]

@@berserk9085 can't deny that since we need to adapt to our situation back then.

[@berserk9085]

@@thejonrezcontent5213 yes. what is useful will be adapted. it was always that way. it has nothing to do with politics.

[@order_traitor.]

Ako rin

[@sonajxsonaj]

During my First Year of College (wayback in 2004), I remember this was my subject for Physical Education -- Arnis and it was taught none other than the Grandmaster himself, Sir Ernesto Presas in UST (field). This video gave me goosebumps because this was how it was exactly taught in our school/class. Thank you for this! :)

[@eyaangel618]

Me too but it is during my sophomore year.not sure if it is still in the curriculum nowadays but during our Arnis class, I broke a lot of sticks and injured twice my partner

[@kaislucky]

This guy is really underrated.. This is documentary grade content.

[@ralphromulusfrondoza3149]

"I'd rather have questions that cant be answered, than answers that can't be questioned." Thanks for this man. Mabuhay ka

[@just4funph640]

Title: Why karate is actually a Filipino martial arts. Filipinos: Who summoned me here?.

[@ragemonterlo1062]

Wow But you got me

[@dummdumm2679]

Tru tru

[@watda9465]

Very true

[@soupatos483]

Its like a youtube cheat code

[@CEBph5997]

I feel attacked.

[@PapaMatt107]

One thing I got from this is that it showed how versatile and flexible kali/arnis/escrima/FMA is as a martial arts. It's movements can easily flow from weapon's based attacks to open hand strikes, disarms, punches from close range, control distance with kicks, joint manipulation, it literally has all the skills and techniques needed in fighting at whatever scenario or predicament you're in. The skills acquired from this could easily translate from one form to another depending on the situation.

[@hevyjameshulleza461]

Its just sad that a lot of Filipinos dont know their own martial arts...

[@coltruiz7126]

They are more fond of cockfighting

[@horri_ball]

Rlly I wanted to try escrimina but its not near my town.

[@kanduyog1182]

We have kali tho? Aren't they taught in schools? I remember my fingers being slammed by those sticks.

[@rileyfreeman4096]

only aware of Pambuan Arnis

[@oriharaizaya7338]

Because we are street fighters not martial artists, mostly singers😂😂

[@mticuala]

I agree, the practice of martial arts was banned or forbidden by the colonizers (Spanish/Japanese) back in the day due to the fear of rebellion hence later on forgotten. There are still some living masters but they choose who to teach. One of Bruce Lee's training partners is a Filipino-American martial artist Daniel Arca Inosanto. Rumor has it that he even went to the Philippines to learn nunchucks.

[@y.wirasmoyo]

Back in the day, keris weapon also banned in Indonesia. 17 yo boys usually got their own personal keris as a throphy of adultness from their parent, they bringing keris everywhere just like samurai carying katana. But dutch forbid it, then lot of mpu (keris makers) are also ban to produce keris

[@jacobharris954]

Not a rumour he learnt the to weild the weapon through his American kenpo karate background through ed parker

[@jeyarefranco890]

as a Filipino I'm happy that our culture and tradition is being appreciated by other nation. Kali is an art of self defense and our national tradition. Thank you for your appreciation of our traditional sports.

[@ghandimauler]

Two of my Aikido and Aikijitsu partners decided to branch out to Wing Chun and Kali (one of my friends was half Filipino, half Dutch). The young man that taught the Kali was blindingly fast. I remember the sayings 'first in!' and 'don't try to hit the vitals that require long reaches, when the attacker moves on you, you disable the limb he has presented and eventually the fight ends because he hasn't got enough working limbs'. Ramel Espiritu (sp) was the teacher. I watched him show disarmed with sticks, bare hands, and flip knives. At slow speed, it was easy to see what was happening. At 75%, I could barely catch the move, and at 100% it was a blur which left my friends stinging and their stick or knife off on the ground somewhere. I have a LOT of respect for Kali and for Filipinos overall for so many reasons.

[@RenZvers3]

Another filipino literally just said its not self defense style 😂😅 which one is it?

[@dianaverano7878]

Man, so surprised other Foreigners study our Filipino techniques. But you could tell that slapping and using the olecranon bone ( called siko) is part of Kali I learned Arnis in high school. But as for slapping and siko.... Any Filipino knows how to do it. Filipina harassed on the street slaps hard, fast and with no practice 😂

[@AkinomaHNU]

​@@RenZvers3As a practicioner, I'm inclined to say that it's a killing art at its core. But the way it's taught and used these days (if for the general public) is slightly different enough to call it a self-defense art that can kill. There's also the sport version that's fun but largely watered down for obvious safety reasons.

[@maximilianc9897]

The Philippine Martial Arts…just like anything else in the Philippines…like food, tourism and it’s people…are overshadowed by more publicized cultures. This just shows how interesting the Philippines really is. I hope the Philippines gets the world wide recognition it deserves- be it Martial Arts but also it’s people, food, places and culture as well.

[@toriahmyworld]

It's Filipinos' fault because we valued stateside products more. (-_-)/~~~

[@JasperDc90]

the issue with PH martial arts is that its very deadly and its not appealing to the general public. Kali is more used and taught in military combat and special forces.

[@mystwalker479]

Man it's kinda embarrassing how foreigners are more interested in our culture than us and even find things that we couldn't by ourselves.

[@nightmare4706]

Stop saying "our" Spain gave birth to Filipinos Anything that existed in that island before the Spanish era is not filipino Oh God the thread

[@blackwing9514]

@@nightmare4706 bruh

[@Snas2430]

@@nightmare4706 bruh

[@mr.clevertrick8710]

@@nightmare4706 You better delete that misleading statement before a Filipino twitter user sees that

[@Slim-vd6bl]

@@nightmare4706 bruh

[@ronchua3031]

In Coach’s shirt says “punong guro” this made me proud as a Filipino but im sad at the sametime cuz this is not being spread and practice in our country that much. Its just cool having a master of our arts being a foreigner. Mabuhay!

[@edreansajulga7632]

Coz there's no film about the philippine martial arts i hope soon philippines will make a film about the KaLi

[@erusenp6i640]

@@edreansajulga7632 walang kwenta mga director na natira sa pilipinas e

[@mikopolar9585]

@@edreansajulga7632 there was an old movie ive watched as a kid it is titled Kamagong... It was Lito Lapid as the protagonist if I am not mistaken... Watched it as a kid on the 80s...

[@phantom7958]

Arnis is being taught in school, Its in our P.E

[@TheErenYeagerChannel]

@@phantom7958 lots of stuff they teach in PE Arnis aren't even like the real deal.

[@PropagandaMinister]

Before our nation was renamed after a foreign king, we had this baddazz martial arts system that defeat the mongol empire of kublai khan when it attacked Java. That’s right, our ancestors defeated genghis khans descendants

[@vicgon5807]

I'd like to know where I can read more about this!

[@projectlotus7203]

@@vicgon5807 Back in the days, there is Empire called Majapahit (Nusantara) include Indonesia, Malaysia, Filiphino. Majapahit Empire from Java Island Indonesia and than spread they culture to South East Asia. That's why we have some similiar culture. You can search this information in many documentary movie and journal history.

[@xyvz1142]

Kwento kwento k nnmn dyan tangena haha

[@hitmanekoyslnp8572]

@@vicgon5807 find the video call philippine history in 12 minutes

[@erenyeagerist7681]

@@xyvz1142 tumigil ka

[@fumeokid]

I love the way you put your ego aside to be able to learn and understand what the art that the person your highlighting is showing you and us. That is why this channel is so good. Thanks for the great content!

[@TheJofrica]

This master has a great sense of humor, you can tell he has spent a lot of time with Filipinos. Humor is a big part of our culture, and part of hospitality, to make you feel at home and welcomed like family. Thank you for investigating and sharing this experience.

[@MotorBunnyBDM]

And trash talking. Copious amounts of trash talking.

[@yusliadnanzakaria74]

@@MotorBunnyBDM Well, it's better than being a trash talker in comment section

[@greatkingkay7954]

But who told him hubad to get naked only means That this kali martial art is of visayan origin. Tagalog hubad = naked Visayan hubad = to translate, to untangle, to solve. Naked doesn't make any sense at all.

[@ahyemontehermoso]

@@greatkingkay7954 i think its hubod?

[@chomper1469]

@@yusliadnanzakaria74 no it isn't any better

[@jomazerud]

All of a sudden, Filipinos felt proud and patriotic after watching this video. Then they resumed playing their Tik-Tok and Mobile Legends.

[@kenalvincorrea2738]

Hahaha

[@MsDestroyer900]

After formally studying a bit of filipino culture I've always been proud of it, have been dissapointed by other filipinos when they have so much international bias. Like think about it, modern tagalog (not taglish) sounds quite good. But only a handful of filipinos can speak it straight like that.

[@misty_ravy]

yep tumpak mo

[@jomazerud]

@@MsDestroyer900 I hear you sis . As a proud Visayan here we have always been looked down upon by the the northerners specifically by the so-called "elite societies" of Manila. I can bet also the Mindanaoans reading this feel the same stigma as well and probably even worse. Tagalog is just one of the many 200 languages spoken in this country . We, Visayans and Mindanaoans are not the river pipol (Tagalog/Taga Ilog). Tagalog is not our mother tongue but is just a tool we use for general communication . Anyhow, peace out.

[@cheapnugget7939]

@@MsDestroyer900 can you give some websites or links where you studied some of culture?

[@jayartorres4604]

As a Kali practitioner myself from the Philippines, you made us proud. Thank you for featuring our martial art. "Pugay" Sensei Jesse. It means salute in our language. We use it in Kali and it is the same when you say "rei" in Karate.

[@wendelllecroy214]

I first became aware of this art in The Bourne Identity, and I was impressed. I think it is probably so effective because few people are familiar with it.

[@sippingtehpengatthekopitia1789]

Where was Kali mentioned in The Bourne Identity?

[@wendelllecroy214]

@@sippingtehpengatthekopitia1789 I had read in an article that this was the art featured in The Bourne Identity, or perhaps it was in the movie special features on disk. I think it was chosen because it is not familiar to most martial arts practitioners. I replayed the scenes several times, trying to figure out exactly what he was doing.

[@gsis1]

I am a Filipino and I'm so happy that Kali or Arnis is now recognize abroad , in my youth Arnis was taught as a self defense exercise in school , but most kids wanted to learn karate instead because it was popular especially in movies , that's a shame we didn't embrace our own arts.

[@shun0825]

oo nga eh ang dami nating martial arts na sana makilala lalo na ng mga kataan ngayon one of it is sikaran

[@notbubblystarters05]

Man. I love doing Arnis in school. I keep this weapon under my bed so I feel safer. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@edcel9078]

Yeah iam an arnis player in elementary for two year i quit because i don't have time to focus to school and were out of budget in other bills, i think our culture its not forgotten is just other people can't afford and others don't want them self or there son's to get hurt

[@roseg9574]

Sad to say, in my school years, nobody taught us Arnis seriously. They only give us the basic & then thats it.

[@elijahjohnyarra]

Madali lng mapromote ulit Kali. Need lng ng cool movie about it.

[@reyvictorilao645]

The way Master Johan cracks his jokes is really Filipino... Although actually with history that states that ancient Filipinos traded with the Japanese as well, makes sense that they exchanged Ideas as well.... Some of the moves that I saw is also presented in wing chun Perhaps Chinese , Japanese, and Filipino Martial Arts are siblings

[@stuart5811]

There had to be a Chinese community in Philippines before the Spanish

[@mochiisntbad6762]

@@stuart5811 yea before the 15th century

[@mochiisntbad6762]

I remember watching a video about aztecs fighting against ottomans in the island of borneo for the spanish and i remmeber the video stating that japanese mercenaries were also included in the battle

[@whatepher1996]

@@stuart5811 actually there is.

[@randomcommenter5266]

@@stuart5811 china actually tried invading the philippines hundreds of years before the spaniards, it was like the medieval version of the vietnam war.

[@a-blivvy-yus]

"I'd rather have questions that can't be answered than answers which can't be questioned" is such a perfect line. And not just for martial arts.

[@angelomaldini3316]

I love it!! Definitely will repeat this quote to others thank you.

[@jamestown4867]

You should give proper credit for this quote which was originally intended to question the authority of religion.

[@jamestown4867]

Richard P. Feynman.

[@a-blivvy-yus]

@@jamestown4867 It's so tempting to say "no I was quoting Jesse in this video" but yes, Feynman is where the quote original comes from. Thanks for adding that :)

[@catedoge3206]

imma steal that.

[@sentaukrai]

Late to this video obviously, but amazingly done. Kali was my first recommendation when i was getting into the field of private security. Definitely quick, functional, and if needed, very deadly.

[@JackShen]

The thing with Kali, is historically, it was taught to outsiders a lot. As long as you were a friend of the family or trusted, you were taught. Traditionally in Karate and Kung fu, it was always "closed door", no outsiders. But like you have seen, due to trade between the nations in olden times, what worked, was cross pollinated. The technics that were applicable to real time combat, exists in all the systems. There is actually a big tie between Spanish fencing and Kali's espada y daga.

[@arx3516]

They always talk about the connection between filipino twin sticks and rapier+dagger, but they are really different, the twin sticks system is symmetrical, both weapons can do the same things, while rapier and dagger is asymmetrical, the rapier is the main weapon and the dagger is just a support, and is totally optional, you can fight with rapier alone or use your cloak as a defense for the off hand.

[@dantezekubara2047]

"You kill me thrice" haha that's why Kali isn't in the game of sports. Kali is a way to defend and kill. Our ancient warriors are so damn cool 🇵🇭

[@jow14281]

It is a game of death and.. Bruce Lee was filming it

[@sair6440]

Now i understand what gen.mac arthur said when he said "give me 10,000 filipino soldier and i conquer the world".

[@jow14281]

Khael Salvador let us make the raid 3

[@xav6287]

*FMA bow* I practice Kali to. Fellow Martial Artist.

[@coltruiz7126]

Filipinos never won a war using Kali

[@MrHeaven1980]

Hopefully before this Gentleman retired. He can transfer allmof this technique to more Filipinos

[@sschorm]

I would love to learn that.

[@theoneabovemost7865]

@@sschorm same here I was thinking of wanting to learn Muay Thai but this is more better because of my roots

[@markjardinez5602]

That filipino martial art should have been taught to more filipinos as there are so many crimes here, it can be used for self-defense.

[@mpotane]

@@markjardinez5602 on the other side it was used in crimes. If you watch news cctv you only see 1 strike but 4 wounds that aint good.

[@charmmaeonineza1501]

I love the fluidity he is teaching. It's of similar fluidity we have with the martial art I used to practice (sadly I barely have time to drop by the dojo these days). From this I can say certain martial arts really do have common strokes, and the differences lie in the timing and how fluid the martial artist using it. My deepest respect to all martial arts!

[@EnzoVinZ]

When he said, "You have to do your ABCs" reminded me of what my master said, "first learn your ABCs, then put the letters in words, only then you can make a statement." Ah, the memories.

[@Tatsumi-gs]

Damn, this is the 2nd comment I'm reading while in the video is also saying at the same time. The first one is happens a month ago from other vid, it was strange.

[@tobygenato8707]

Welcome to the world of our Filipino Martial Arts. Your friend’s teacher, Grand Master Ernie Presas if one of the most important figure heads in our culture cause he and his brother Prof. Remy Presas were the ones who were able to spread the art by inserting it into the educuational curriculum of our nation. He is also a good friend of my Teacher. GM Presas travelled to Japan and stayed them for a long time. As i understand he learned karate and Kenjutsu there as well as him teaching. This is why as it is taught in the educational system of the Philippines are done in forms or katas called Anyo (meaning form in Filipino) The term Hubod (hoo-bod) is a Visayan (local dialect) that does mean entangle but it is spelled as Hubad. Though Hubad in the Tagalog dialect (more wisely used) does mean strip or get naked. What you got here was the real deal. Among other things, one of the most distinct difference bet FMA and other arts is that the art is taught with weapons first. Long weapons to be exact because that’s how you engage in a battle. You learn the shorter weapons and later on unarmed combat incase you loose or break your weapon, revert to your smaller back-up or worse, resort to disarming an opponent to survive or go unarmed combat. It’s good to see that he taught you how we Filipinos teach it. I’ve been watching a lot of your stuff as a FMA practitioner and teacher cause i see a lot of parallelisms of FMA and Karate. It’s good to see you see the same. Pugay! (Praise and Honor!)

[@sopwithcamelus]

Thank you for explaining the rationale for learning the different weapons. I understand things a bit more clearly now.

[@tobygenato8707]

@@sopwithcamelus You’re welcome. One must remember that the Philippine culture is a blade culture much like most of our South-East Asians neighbors. As such, the use of sticks as weapons came very late with in the 17th-18th century. The stick as we know it now (dimensions and all) were actually a walking cane, the Spanish term Baston or Cane, which every gentleman from the lowest farmer to the elite always carried. The use of sticks was that more recent as well as the incorporations of Espada y Daga or Sword and Dagger which was an adaptation from Spanish Destreza (swordplay). According to oral tradition (which was the only way the art was taught, unfortunately). The art was taught through need. If spears were available, they studied spears first. If the tribe was rich enough to buy armor and shields, they would do that too. This is probably one of the reasons why the weapons vary so much from region to region through-out the archipelago while maintaining a specific trade mark for the blades, the curved/hook pommel, reminiscent of a bird’s beak. Bathala’s bird who watched over the actions of men...as so the myth tells.

[@wkuntjoro6130]

Great explanation

[@ms.potato650]

I remember arnis being taught to us in our sophomore year. The forms shown in the video were more advanced, because we only did the "introductory" lessons. Nonetheless, we learned how to effectively grip our arnis (the sticks that we use), block with them and hit with power. Thank you for sharing this valuable insight! Until now, I did not know that Grand Master Paras was the pioneer of spreading it into our schools. Salamat po sa kanya (I give my thanks to him)! (Though I also learn traditional karate, I love both worlds)

[@nyannyan443]

I was surprised to see that there were similarities between karate and our martial arts.. It's really inspiring me to try and learn our art..!

[@cheese7847]

Archeologists gangsta till they see a slipper in the Neolithic tools

[@stephanielim5544]

🤣🤣

[@Mishax.]

Oh god the moms and grandmas i can hear them

[@Shaw_Pao]

Deadliest of 'em all

[@7swordquanta459]

And if they're lucky, a flattened cockroach mark

[@JoeCool101]

You mean a slippahs

[@kie-skatemods4141]

From America. I do appreciate you speaking English. It’s very good, your accent is different. But it’s good to listen to.

[@emilantipay6877]

My grandfather was an expert in arnis and kali, you cannot attact him even behind - he died at the age of 106, I used to see him doing those moves, Its very unfortunate that I was so young back then to be teached by him.

[@-ZM_Gaming-]

106? Dang, thats a very long life he had.

[@HAhAhAhahAHAhHAhAhHAhAAH]

Hah, and my mom still thinks living pass the age of 100 is still impossible no matter what I show her

[@ronberi7773]

that's great. but what about your dad or your uncles?

[@CasasCasa9421]

​@@HAhAhAhahAHAhHAhAhHAhAAH she will when she get there. Even my grandma's sister died at the age of 97... She didn't even expect that but I think she wants to live that's why. It's also the will that helps her achieved that much.

[@NiX_aKi]

Japan and the Philippines have a deeper connection than karaoke. hahaha

[@Aureolinite]

I'm a Pinoy

[@kazzero6827]

@@Aureolinite ok, but no one asked 💀

[@manban2457]

@@kazzero6827 burned 🔥🔥🔥

[@nickvincentcampos7031]

@@kazzero6827 well he/ she is proud

[@DiabloZackary]

@@kazzero6827 I asked

[@justintomimbang7955]

As a fellow Filipino arnis martial artist (on a rookie level), I can definitely agree with Master Johan, because there’s always, and many types of possibilities for what we could do when in a self defense scenario, and we always start with sticks, moving our way through the usage of double sticks, and single stick, then empty handed combat. Since Arnis (otherwise known as Kali, and Eskrima) is my first martial art to be trained with, it will always be my first and foremost favorited martial arts to be mixed with other.

[@lsporter88]

I agree with you. I think several hundred years ago, Karate, Kali, and other arts most likely looked the same, and were just as effective as Kali still is today. The various eastern arts probably looked identical when you add weapons. You really traveled far and worked hard for this video. I appreciate that fact. The Artist you were demonstrating with was a nice guy, but I believe not to be trifled with.. You have great insight on the arts, I can only imagine what some of your travels have been. Excellent video.

[@xinziearusuke4696]

when i was around 5 or 6 years old (im 39 now), i used to watch my uncle teaches some local folks in the neighborhood or from other places Arnis, Knife, and hand to hand combat, so that was Kali, now a days never seen those kinds of martial arts being practice, as a Filipino, I feel sad coz it should have been preserved as part of our culture.

[@JesusIsLord7773]

They should have taught you 😅

[@zelyie6805]

I was still preserved btw, kali is just an archaic term or arnis.

[@crystaluwu1012]

Its still thought as part of the Philippine curriculum, Arnis is thought in elementary and high school although not as deeply as one would expect but only covers the basics.

[@yessir2514]

Makes sense that the Chinese learned this from filipinos, they were trading stuff since ancient times.

[@mopes2713]

I think the Filipinos learned it from the Chinese, just like Okinawan Karate is influenced by Chinese Kung Fu.

[@nanman_chief]

Some technique of Karate from Fujian Province in the south of China, Before the Han Dynasty, indigenous here had more similar funerals and DNA to people from Southeast Asian countries. And of course the indigenous merged with the Han people eventually. This can also be proved in linguistics, some Fujian dialect has a few words can not be found etymology from ancient Chinese, but those words can be found in Southeast Asian languages. I think it was the indigenous people who retained the ancient form of martial arts and were influenced by Shaolin Kung Fu and eventually formed the Southern Chinese Kung Fu.

[@jayantkumar159]

@@mopes2713 martial art as a concept came fom india and taught by indians to china and they know it , They know bodhi dharma was from south india an prince

[@haveyounoticethatmysentenc6646]

​@@nanman_chief True bro , in a simple answer Okiniwa island located at the center between china and Philippines. So it make sense..

[@mohit5895]

@@jayantkumar159 Yay bro

[@albertchristian1]

It is evident from the way these two gentlemen speak about their martial arts that they have an abundance of respect for the cultures that they draw from.

[@kitcutting]

I have a few cousins in Leyte who practice this martial art. I'm late, but thank you for the video, I never really knew about the mechanics behind it all. Master Johan got the Tagalog on point as well 👍🏽

[@muscularleopard9613]

Where in Leyte. I'm also about my lolo that he and his friends used to do Kali in the mountains and she told me that it was so fast she can barely see what's happening.

[@kitcutting]

@@muscularleopard9613 my mom’s side of the family (she’s the youngest of my grandmother’s six or seven kids) mostly live in Camp Downes, a small town near Ormoc. My mom likes to rep Ormoc City as her hometown. She always said that a lot of the farmers in the area she grew up practiced Kali as a form of self-defense not only against other people but also wild creatures that would get in the farm. As a fisherman’s daughter, my mom was not too big on the sport. But some of my uncles raised their kids on it

[@kitcutting]

@@muscularleopard9613 she also said Kali and Arnis (eskrima) are pretty much the same with a few minor differences, she never elaborated past that lol

[@JJ-bh6sk]

There is one in Dumaguete as well but is a closed community.

[@craigkaveney857]

I love how you go into everything new with a beginners mind. Never ‘flexing’ your style, just listening intently and learning from others, even though you are a master of your own art. Very humble. You are a true warrior. 🙏

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Never a master, always a student! 👍

[@wkuntjoro6130]

Yes, proper attitude

[@darkmegaman44]

It's called "Shoshin." Which is basically the Japanese term of what you just said, the beginner's mindset. Feel free to read it up, very interesting.

[@what4yearsago750]

this youtuber still gives a heart to his fans and thats really cool even though the video is about 2 months ago

[@gianu5808]

4 years ago Heck no

[@alialghamdi7153]

You know the interesting thing is there is a Filipino martial art that is very similar to karate (with a few tweaks) called kuntaw. I used to train kuntaw and kali/silat under the same gym. Kuntaw was a culmination of all the fighting techniques that they learned from travelers coming to the Philippines. In it's modern form, the basic stances are near identical to karate, but it incorporates a lot of Chinese and thai elements into it as well.

[@kirktown2046]

Hey, this is pretty badass... You're doing the 1st principals thing and building your own multi-discipline expertise straight from the modern experts. Freaking awesome, really. Keep it up, mate, good luck in your studies.

[@hobimonieforlife3204]

his shirt says "Punong Guro" .. i really hope this goes mainstream and be taught to schools 💜🙏

[@عليريسؤينا]

It is taught in ROTC

[@slowcivicep3]

Just finished the video and wanted to say - you’re doing so much for the future of karate - I really believe you’ll be one of the most important karate historians of our time. “Questions that can’t be answered rather than answers that can’t be questioned” is such a powerful statement!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Just doing what I love and sharing my passion. Thanks for supporting my work! 🙏

[@wkuntjoro6130]

Agree with you

[@shibodira]

The sad part in all of this is that during Japans war time they apparently asked a bunch of older Filipino martial arts to showcase their knowledge in a show in Japan but they never made it cause they were killed. If those masters were never murdered maybe we could’ve learned truly the connection between our arts.

[@Agent_Matt_6]

It makes me feel happy seeing people learn about kali. Even if I didn’t pursue it as much as I could’ve when I started it, before moving on to HEMA, it still feels nice to see an art from my homelands

[@shanevergaramontefalco2424]

I’m a Filipino girl. A 12 years old, and I wanna learn Karate! And now, this inspires me more!

[@mykill3151]

I'm a dog i want snacks

[@firdausabdrahman7039]

Go learn kali

[@DMC428]

Kali is more practical ("better" and easier to learn for every day life).

[@johnlawrence6484]

I’m a tree and I want my stick back.

[@mpotane]

KZbin no age restriction?

[@Extra.Officiall]

I love this guy being a black belter yet trying to listen and learn like an empty cup.

[@dangerawaits_bbx]

A good master teaches, but a great master TEACHES AND LEARNS.

[@JCube21]

@lucifer the Great evil beast morningstar deep

[@erebuskaslana1583]

Because that’s how you learn. You empty your cup.

[@zaineba7319]

That's the essence of Martial arts. Humbleness

[@revolution322]

Black belt is just the beginning, there's always more to learn

[@dietherkillian7846]

I love this technique since it doesn't prioritize forms. Just attack attack and attack while defending simultaneously. it's pretty fast as well

[@zandarx]

More similarities in martial arts than differences, its all just ego really. There aren't too many secrets anymore. I think your vids are great for exposure and promotion of all the arts you travel to and strive to learn. Its very refreshing to see this open minded approach in a world where people just get into a cage and hammer on each other. Your format reminds me of my first camp in Wisconsin 1990... Dan inosanto, Larry Hartsell, Chai Sirisute, Paul DeThouars, Terry Gibson, Burt Richardson, and the late great Bert Poe... and more, all in one spot for a week, 12 hours a day of just learning from one instructor after another....superb channel, keep going!

[@kginmyheart]

Modern Filipino combat: Tsinelas Filipino moms know best

[@jaanggadelca2420]

😂😂 Mother's specialty😂

[@lechristine1372]

In School? Eraser and Chalk and Meter Stick 😂😂😂

[@doomshroom8752]

Takbo kapag nakita mo mama mo na may dala ahahahhaha

[@randomt-9034]

Tsinelas, Chalk, Sinturon is one of top 10 weapons that is too brutal for war and were banned to be used according to Geneva Convention.

[@pactoorpi7186]

It is called " PuChiSaTak " = pulot chinelas sabay takbo., the most effective self defense.😂😅😂☺

[@playtypus4592]

I hope this is just a teaser of what's to come. Maybe a "Karate Nerd in the Philippines" series sometime in the future?

[@Teagirl009]

👀 yesss

[@loybarbosa6290]

Looking forward on that "Karate Nerd in the Philippines" Kali , Eskrima and Arnis series.

[@Sujiceel]

THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!

[@neijiagongfu]

And the beaches in the Philippines should easily convince his girlfriend to come along.

[@Paimonology]

go have a visit at doce pares🤔

[@kavinskwert6180]

So heartwaeming to see traditional Filipino martial arts. Some of our teens or young adults don't even know this art anymore. So sad.

[@filipeantunes5428]

Jesse, what an amazing video! Two years passed and looking to all these comments + the knowledge you got while you were there, I think it would be amazing to dig this theme a little bit more, maybe just like you did in China with the roots of karate with Kung Fu. Karate obviously has some Kung Fu influences, even if it is only it's spirit, that Asian hard style, but maybe it really started from the other side of the globe, and that discover would be amazing! I can't think of anyone better than you to study this, and I wish that some day I can go to your seminars and maybe be able to learn a lot more with you, with real classes and so! I'll be hoping and waiting for more, but thank you very much for your content and every research you do and share, I hope you understand how important that is now and the difference that you're making in this world of martial arts for the future as well. Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹 🙌🏼🥋

[@ericksonespano8329]

As a Filipino this made me proud,that a foreigner and my idol appreciates one of our culture ❤️❣️

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks! Okinawa and The Philippines have surprisingly many similarities! Both islands were occupied by foreign invaders for hundreds of years. (Okinawa by the Japanese samurai, and the the Philippines by Spanish conquistadores). Weapons were also banned and confiscated on both islands, so martial arts had to be studied in secret... Perhaps the very same martial art! 😉

[@waleedsulaiman8845]

Yup, You're right, Kapatid kong Filipino🥰

[@Whatsupguys-25]

I,m also proud of my country b,cuz I,m also a filipino

[@dirkvader1522]

@@KARATEbyJesse The Philippines also traded with China before the Spanish conquistadors came. So there's definitely a Chinese connection to the Martial Art Kali.

[@carlosmagallanes4203]

Sanaol nirereplyan ni sensei jesse

[@ghenesapaulma1963]

U could say Kali is being 'modernized' here in the Philippines to what we now know as Arnis. U were able to see how deadly kali is; in the time of our ancestors, death or receiving fatal injuries during training was common. After the colonial times, Remy Presas, the founder of modern arnis, developed it to make it 'safer' for training. Instead of killing purposes like back then, Arnis now focuses more on self-defense, countering, disarming etc the enemy, and to develop brotherhood/camaraderie between the trainees or respect to their seniors. It's been included in our PE classes at school (tho that depends on the school itself, my senior high only recently added arnis last year while my college has had it for years now).

[@zevelenoshi9233]

You're a lesbian, right?

[@junjungatbos3548]

@@zevelenoshi9233 in ur mouth?

[@zevelenoshi9233]

@@junjungatbos3548 yטסr dad takes it up the a22

[@roichir7699]

@Miss Chalk There are dozens of styles. Modern Arnis is just one of them, although one of the bigger. Kali Sikaran, as in the video is another. You can also look at a more american approach with the Dog Brothers or something more for shorter distances like Balintawak, just to name a few. There are lots more.

[@leihope9472]

Arnis was taught at our public high school up until 2001 and got removed the next year when I was a freshman. I don't know what. I went to the park last weekend, a saw some students practicing Arnis with their teacher. Wish I had I same opportunity.

[@ken24400]

Master, I am a Filipino (a Bisaya) and also a Martial arts practitioner. You are correct with the "Hubad" that means naked. "Tangled" in Visaya (where Kali Originates) is "Bubod"...

[@timoiboxline1908]

"hubaron" is untangle... daghan klase bisaya nga language...

[@TenshoWasHere]

WOI GIATAY HAHAHAHAHA

[@sociallyawkwardguy7106]

Bisaya clan ray isog

[@KenMikaze]

@@sociallyawkwardguy7106 Isog Baho

[@sociallyawkwardguy7106]

@@KenMikaze hahahaha

[@JB-eg1tb]

"I'd rather have questions that can't be answered, than answers that can't be questioned"

[@artanastacio1569]

My father taught me these hand techniques at a young age. They're ingrained in me as basic as making a fist. He wasn't even a teacher. It's just something he knew that he passed to me.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Cool!

[@j.r2253]

"I'll protect my Banwa till my last breath" -Filipino warrior

[@marylesleecu]

bansa ba ang sinasabi mo?-

[@j.r2253]

@@marylesleecu no,It means of banwa is territory in an area,

[@yametekudasai5960]

@@marylesleecu parang bayan yata

[@snayper7446]

Saamin banwa means grass. So ill protect my grass.

[@Rei-bo8nv]

Its banua not banwa

[@villerogladys1368]

Philippines still got hidden history in it and it still fascinates me and excites me.

[@greyepichea6600]

I agree with you sir. Philippines really have a lot of "hidden" stuff. Even the budget for road constructions and other improvement plans are in history. Nobody knew where it is. Up until this point, it is still a mystery. 😱😱

[@Henry_III]

Kinda sad that the history/culture of the Philippine were forgotten because of colonization

[@m.taufiq4705]

@@greyepichea6600 its because colonializm.

[@m.taufiq4705]

@@Henry_III yeap.

[@Unknownuser1077-8oa]

@@greyepichea6600 they are now going to hide it and never heard again :((

[@michaelsosa4372]

I love that you are so open minded, and inquisitive! Keep up the Great work!!!

[@jakecoolhero]

Love the phrase "Punong Guro" on the master's left arm.

[@patsonchulu7481]

What does that mean?

[@jairusramos1389]

@@patsonchulu7481 it can mean "headmaster'' or " headteacher".

[@duncuycuh8093]

Headteacher

[@i-am-your-conscience]

I read Putang Ina

[@justrandomthings709]

@@jairusramos1389 it can also mean "principal".

[@yohaneshanyutub]

Hi Jesse, I am from Indonesia. Those movements also exist in Indonesian martial arts, Pencak Silat. And the most interesting thing is, in Indonesian martial arts we also using the term "Kun Tao" 拳 道 , the chinese Fukien dialects, means "The way of Fist". And more interestingly that Fillipino martial arts also using the term "Kun Tao" in their martial arts style. So many speculation about the relation between Indonesian martial arts and Fillipino martial arts in the past. But one thing for sure, so many Indonesian martial arts, Pencak Silat, also combined with chinese martial arts Kun Tao, because in the past so many immigrants from mainland china came to Indonesia and teach their martial arts style to Indonesian.

[@whatepher1996]

Probably because indonesians and filipinos are somehow related

[@y.wirasmoyo]

@@whatepher1996 actually most of South East Asian such as Filipino, Malaysia, Indonesia, Siam etc are share the same anciestor especially during Majapahit era

[@lukenicholas7260]

It all connects somewhere down the road

[@KTo288]

Their culture is very much diminished now, but the coastal regions of asia from Japan to Thailand were once linked by fishing and trading nomadic "boat people" of austronesian descent, the Chinese call them Tanka but they had other names elsewhere. For the most part they have mostly become landbound, with the few who cling to the nomadic life seen as curios, so it is hard to realise just how interconnected asia was even before the modern era.

[@alafosca5724]

@@y.wirasmoyo That makes sense, and that's the link that connects everything martial arts realted in Eastern - South Eastern Asia

[@thecomedian5933]

As an MMA aficionado, I truly appreciate how humble this man is about his martial arts style. Too many phonies out there who care more about pride and money than the actual practicality of the style.

[@kujiniseverywhere]

when i was at the Philippines at batangas my grandma's dad taught me kali,eskrima and i really love the martial art and the story to it so i kept learning and learning for just hobby that's how my great grandfather enlightened my eyes at kali. My Great grandfather is my true teacher in life

[@allanpolk2681]

Kali is the martial art used by Jason Bourne in all of the Jason Bourne movies. It was instantly recognizable in form in this video and it is an extremely effective and complex art. I am very impressed and intrigued by this art and it leaves me at a loss as to why it is for the most part unknown In western cultures.

[@JSV122]

@@9daclock131 bruh

[@allanpolk2681]

Unfortunately Kali is virtually unknown outside of the Philippines. It is, as stated, an extremely effective and complex art as is escrima, also from the Philippines. Their complexity may be the reason it is widely unknown, as it takes more time to become proficient than most westerners are willing to dedicate.

[@alvinmendoza8355]

and in the movie The Hunted (2003)...love the knife fighting scene most.

[@bmona7550]

It is relatively unknown because it wasn’t a martial arts that was intended to be taught publicly to just anyone. Back then even tribe/families all have different moves/variations taught in secret. There were no dojos or anything like that for it. Spanish colonization made it even more secretive and designed to be taught on a one on one basis.

[@allanpolk2681]

@@bmona7550 Thanks for the explanation.

[@disgusted2704]

It's kinda scary how the teacher could basically kill you 3 times in 3 moves

[@JaveLester]

That's how mostly Filipino would think and probably do IF someone gravely messed up with them.

[@johndave6675]

Jave Lester Odvina yeah comming from a filipino🙄

[@ashleeandrei7504]

@@JaveLester acting tuff I'm from Q.C wanna fight pull up

[@firstnamelastname7298]

@@ashleeandrei7504 i mean best way to win a fight now is to cough on someone or sneeze so get practicing

[@vilet4407]

@@firstnamelastname7298 omg..😂

[@yarinel3251]

"if you want to go to jail faster use 2 knives" greatest quote of 2020

[@jettfuelfitness]

Actually laughed so much at that line

[@kentmelvinpalahang6665]

In the past we don't go to jail but go to an all-out war with our victim's family. Even back then it's more fun in the Philippines.

[@waaagh3203]

Depends on why and how you use it. And, of course, where you use it.

[@yarinel3251]

@@waaagh3203 tell me the situation where stabbing someone with 2 knives is both effective and legal exectly

[@xyon9090]

@@yarinel3251, Medieval Europe, a Rapier and a Dagger. For Dueling. Completely legal Modern times? That, I don't know. Maybe a place where there isn't any law.

[@JohnBoen]

Been practicing Eskrkma since about '84... I like it more than any other art I have tried. But I never found a school to call my own, and I practice alone now mostly... Hu-bud drill... That took me back. Great video.

[@gianbanares350]

As a Filipino Martial Arts practitioner, I have seen and experienced the similarity of Kali empty hands and Karate techniques 😉

[@PatrickEvans-x1v]

In my opinion the philipino martial arts is similar to Chinese wing chun

[@clickcat8541]

If these are taught mostly in school , students wouldve have a deadly fight everyday ! Pinoy lang sakalam

[@kuyakaisipan5472]

they wouldn't if they have proper discipline!

[@evanytgaming1986]

@@kuyakaisipan5472 Filipino kids are fcking loud asf when the teacher just turns around they will make so much noise

[@cynically_zera]

@@evanytgaming1986 Eyooo don’t expose me(us) like that-

[@Commenttheother]

@@evanytgaming1986 bruh 7 x 3 sasabihin 2 nung grade 6

[@begae710]

We have it in mapeh ohoho

[@jeremymiano1021]

Salamat po sa pag susuporta sa aming mga filipino.

[@anonymous_unknown5434]

Translate:Thank you For you're Support For Us Pilipino

[@Bagelplayz-f5j]

i love seeing people learn our FMA or filipino martial arts! just the way they enjoy it, it brings me joy taht our martial arts is getting known! great video i fully support you from our filipino pride!

[@kriskanapo9282]

I practice Wado-Ryu Karate and Arnis de mano and have seen a positive relationship technically between the two Martial Arts. This is one of my favourite videos you've done.

[@cyberserk5614]

"I'd rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned." That's beautiful. Im going to steal that.

[@klaritaaa9054]

Don't steal give him credit. 😊

[@ShinSuperSaiyajin]

I'm Filipino. I practice Karate I see both Filipino and Karate, I click

[@victorbell3143]

Same tayo bro

[@elkalabaw7665]

nagulat din ako sa sinabi ni jesse.

[@matthewkevinobispo6582]

I'm Filipino, I'm a Martial Arts Enthusiant of both Kali and Karate. So I clicked Like

[@matthewkevinobispo6582]

Osu! (Oss) Same! I'm also a Filipino. I used to immerse Shotokan Karate.. for 10 I also I train more into Filipino Martial Arts

[@brushzaid2484]

I used to train in kyokushin.

[@cherryb0ng]

"I'd rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned" is a beautiful thing to say.

[@omgkeuri734]

When I was 17 years old(1st year college), Arnis with two bamboo sticks was taught to us in Physical ed class for a year. And its scary to learn at the beginning.

[@omgkeuri734]

@@jamirvillarosa7924 At the time, I went to Centro Escolar University and graduated in Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology.

[@scorpioninpink]

@@omgkeuri734 Ooh. I remember that too when I was studying in CEU.

[@chocomints34]

my university also offer this for PE

[@salamangkali-allmartialart4836]

As a former FMA instructor who resonates more with Karate, this makes me happy. I have known this for many years now, but am glad to hear it from you! ❤️

[@StevenRayW]

While the Okinawan-Filipino connection is certainly an interesting theory, I also must point out that the technique is commonly found in southern Chinese styles as well.

[@jangiel3103]

Yep. The Chinese got around like the others never did, so it is likely it is all coming from there. While they claim that karate is a fusion of Ti and kung-fu, I would challenge them to pick any movement from a kata and show that it is Ti. I don't think they can. On the other hand, I can easily map any movement or technique to Chinese boxing.

[@shortsatisfyingrandomasmr7849]

Kung fu was originated from india.

[@nyllegmarcelino9549]

In the age of barter trade when chinese comes to philippine to barter goods and also knowledge

[@alvinleong173]

More like a mixed bag the people back then were more open learning new stuff from other cultures

[@timchapel77]

@@shortsatisfyingrandomasmr7849 a bit...everyone influences everyone...but not so much. There are some good journals(journal of Asian martial arts) on the subject. Indian systems are much different.

[@markmarasigan5787]

I love this video!! I've watched it before, I just felt like watching it again..

[@marydettejocson]

Jesse: Do you hold the knife with the blade facing out or towards you? Johan: Yes.

[@johnathanlee4330]

I’ve seen similar movements in Wing Chun Sticky Hands and also Jeet Kun Do. Bruce Lee use to train with Dan Inosanto who is a specialist in Escrima.

[@markalejo4849]

Dan inosanto is a filipino

[@dollielozano9940]

Jeet kun do was from 60% of wing chun 20% of filipino kali and 20% of others.

[@dollielozano9940]

Dan inosanto was a filipino martial artist. Not only in escrima but in kali too.

[@themanfromnowhere3932]

u mean kali?

[@rafaelcarrera9436]

@@dollielozano9940 At the start of his journey to create what would become JKD he began with, of course, what he was already familiar with and an expert in, which was Wing Chun and various other historic Chinese styles. However, remember that where he ended up was greatly removed from most Chinese influences. A lot of the trapping remained but even that was modified. The striking he included was a nearly complete introduction of western boxing and French savate. Even basic stances and movement patterns were rethought according to European fencing practices. As for grappling he made it clear in different interviews, that although the chin na techniques he learned growing up had some merit, they were not altogether up to the same par as what he learned and took from folkstyle/freestyle wrestling and judo/jujutsu. This can be further referenced from his meetings with "Judo" Gene Lebell. The introduction of FMA came later through the work of Dan Inosanto.

[@chaoscagawan8193]

Fun fact: Some of the exiled Japanese Samurais that converted to christianity went stayed in the philippines

[@sdeniadaha6989]

Fun fact. Before Spaniards came. Chinese, japanese, middle easterners and also Indians were coming in and out of the Philippines, while Moro( the native filipino) were respected from their royalty as sultans and raja. Sultan were sending Moro with mastery in deadly martial arts to neighboring country to participate in defending their lands from Mongol warriors. Before the native from Luzon and visayas embrace the so called Christianity. Neighboring country such as Malaysia, Japan, Vietnam, China,India, middle east, were respecting Moros because of their strength and knowledge in martial arts, battles and tactics and wealth. Then here comes Spaniards, those from Luzon, visayas were enslaved and raped. But still embraces Christianity. And those who fought and never been conquered were from Mindanao, and still pure Moros.

[@phph1701]

yes Joan naito and Takayama ukon etc in Paco Manila ask historians ambeth ocampo, Felipe jocano also an arnisador

[@SI-ln6tc]

True. A lot of different peoples migrated to the Philippines over the centuries. Interested to note Manila has the oldest Chinatown in the world "Binondo" From the 15th cent. If you visit it looks like any other Chinatown in the world but very big.

[@prietchbaldevieso7545]

@killer queen Yes, aeta are native Filipinos also mansaka, mandaya etc. Even Mindanao didn't colonized by Spaniards not all of them are moro

[@RecoveringGenius]

That's really interesting amigo. Thanks, I love learning something new. Cheers mate!