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I've met other people I suspect would be more effective in a street confrontation or MMA-style fight, but I was most impressed by the physical abilities of James K. Roberts Jr., student of Kim Kee-whang, who studied karate under Kanken Toyama. As of the time I met/trained with him, he was 67, and about 5'6, and by the width of his wrists, had quite a slender bone structure, but even at his age, he had such a hard conditioned body that sparring with him felt like a hopeless boss fight in a video game, where every attack plinks off them with zero damage.
I've enjoyed your Okinawan visit. Thank you! When asked "Have you ever had to use your Karate?" It's easy for me to answer, "Yes, I use it everyday." I'm sure you do also!
Cool series! As a Shorinryu Karateka, I will share with you that we train to develop efficiency in power generation. From the hips, movements start out big and strong, but over time you can decrease the range of your hip movements and transfer the power to your arms as a whipping motion. This motion ends with the wrist twists that you mentioned.
Very true Mr. Bryce. We do the same in Okinawa Kenpo. The movement starts big and expanded and with time they should get more concentrated generating more power. Some times I compare then with how an ice skater start spinning with arms out first (slower speed) and then bringing them towards the body (faster= more power).
I certainly agree about Uema Takeshi sensei....He is really strong. His movement is so crisp and efficient. He transmits power cleanly without wasted movement.
I’ve been trying that out back at my house, and yeah it’s pretty hard. But I can understand their point that they can move longer with that kind of breathing method.
For me, the best teacher is my karate master. 😉 He is a best teacher for me. He teaches us very well and sometimes laughs and jokes with us. If we lose a karate fight they don't demotivate us but prepare us for the next competition and motivate us and tell us to work harder and they work harder with us ... so our fight also improves a lot. 🤗 They never let us down. They make fun with us and teach us a lot about life. I like this very much. Now there is less to say about Sir... So my karate master is best and strong teacher for me.❤😘❤ And who is the best master for you?? 🤔 Please answer me 🙏😊💞
I really like the concept of making Karate just a part of your regular daily routine, not something separate. A guy I used to work with had been a Karate guy and he gave me a video of his old teacher from Orange County in Southern California. I don’t remember the style, but I remember watching the video and the Sensei saying, “Karate is TWEESTING, TWEESTING (twisting)!” Then he demonstrated twisting the wrist in various techniques. I’ll have to try and find that video when I get back to California when I get back there this summer.
A strong teacher is one who builds our confidence, strengthens our souls. We become both teacher and student. Being a teacher leads us to be better, and a student when we want to study harder. In a strong body there is a strong spirit. A strong person is someone who is able to control himself. In our proverb, Winning becomes charcoal and losing becomes ashes. The fight is only a last resort to uphold justice.
I can't wait to see more. I am 53 and constantly looking for ways to improve speed and power as I age. I would like to get my hands on the instrument that he used for the wrist and feet.
Judging by observation takes experience and understanding of the movement in your own body to actually understand the movements you see in others! 💪 love your videos
Thank you sensei. Your comment about using the wrist in power generation is an excellent corollary to an essay i'm writing about elbow rotation while punching for my Yondan exam. I'm a Shotokan stylist and find a lack of discussion about the biokinetic chain when executing technics. Nishiyama sensei is probably the one exception .
"...and go watching TV" in low shiko-dachi. :) And Shuri is an old capital of Okinawa (or Ryukyu kingdom) same way as Kyoto was before Edo/Tokyo for Japan so Shurite was bigger in all senses (as practiced in a capital so all these snobs like Matsumura, Itosu, Asato etc.) than other two styles (like Nahate of port labourers etc). Looking forward to your input on my lovely Goju-ryu now. ;)
I practice Shorin ryu Style Shubukan fom Uema Dojo in Germany. I come also from Shotokan and I hope in 2 Years to Okinawa to go. Really it is true your analisis. I live ervery day. My Sensei hat kontakt directly with Uema Dojo and it is incredible how hard you can see the interpretation of Takashi Uema sensei. I also tray to find the best of the 2 world between Shorin Ryu and Shotokan. I like Shorin and the style they have. As you I also am studying the old stykes of Okinawa Karate as Goju ryu and Ushi Ryu. I am waiting your next video. It will be geate if you tray seuyuchin kata. Kurunfa or surumparimpei. For me the beatiful Katas in Karate.
It’s very good the way you incorporate your training into your day in addition to your regular training sessions with your teachers. It works very well especially when you work full time and have a family to support. I also use the same method for calisthenics for strengthening. Thank you for your videos and insights.
Really nice the credit you gave the younger Shorin-ryu Sensei. Trust me, those slaps won't get any softer the older he gets. My sensei i learned Shorin-ryu from at Chintokan here in the states used to slap alot too and they were HARD. Really helps the learning process on multiple levels of consciousness.
The device that is used in Okinawan karate for the arm that you mentioned is called a "Chi Shi" (or "Chee She"). And the Karate style "Shorin Ryu" is the Japanese way of saying "Shao Lin" since the Japanese (and some Koreans) pronounce the "L" as an "R" so that a name like "Lee" in Chinese becomes "Rhee" in Korean, etc.
Loved your perspective on the karate yusuke san! I cannot get to the dojo currently due to work commitments, but these videos are going to help me try and train a little everyday, wherever I find myself.
@@KarateDojowaKu I don't know if the expression I used is correct, but basically what I was referring to is the aspect of self-defense. Thanks in advance! Osu
I don't think they take their martial aspects more seriously but I think...🤔 they have adopted karate or any martial art in their life. For them, this has become a part of life. Probably a factor as to why they're doing so seriously... 😊
The point you made regarding the hips is something I have difficulty with, at least with a Shotokan style. The wrist snap is something I've done for awhile and comes naturally for me. If I can get a better feel of the hips snapping and rotating, I'm sure I can generate more power in my strikes.
There's alot of demonstrations and explanation videos here on YT to help develop and improve the whipping motion of the hips. You can practice just the hip movement throughout the day anytime you're on your feet.
I think the difference in “power” in the Kata is mainly based on each style’s interpretation of the Kata. I’ve done Shotokan for over 50 years and our group for 30+ years have been emphasizing “no conscious power” which came to Mr. Ohshima from Senior Egami, founder of Shotokai. You might look up Shigeru Egami’s books. You might find them interesting. Mr. Egami was one of the early influences in Waseda University’s Karate Club.
Thanks a lot for commenting on my question on your previous video! Of course, I didn't mean to say that Uema Sensei's kata look weak or lacking power. Anyway, I really like your content even though I'm not a karate practioner at all. Keep up the great work!
Oh I’m sure you’re going to notice a difference between Goju ryu and shotokan because we go soft and hard. But we also use a lot of hip motions like in shotokan
The difference between Kata is execution of snap or fluidity. Snap looks like power. Allot of Okinawan concepts are to send the energy through like a whip or wave.
Do you write things down in a journal, because I now realize that you are using CZcams as your journal? Thinking about what martial arts life was like before digital technology. Are you interviewing people based on digital mindsets? Many people learn from what was handed down by word of mouth. Nowadays people can peak into any dojo from anywhere in the world and say whatever they want. It’s like they can now pull off parts of a butterfly to study it till it can no longer function instead of seeing how beautiful it is just by watching it.
I like your conclusions. I think explains very well how Shorin Ryu uses the wrists or even better, the arms. Not sure if you have time to rotate your hips in a real attack, but you can always rotate your wrist while blocking. Don't take this wrong, but I think in a way, Shotokan is more like an "industrialized" version of Shorin Ryu. I guess it was necessary when Karate "migrated" from Okinawa to Japan. Just a thought. You'll find Goju-Ryu is very different, coming from the Naha-Te.
Wow such a coincidence shuri te became shorin ryu and the dojo is in shuri fun fact about shuri te this style was used by ryukyuan old masters who protect the king
Haa ha ha ha ha... For me, it is the total opposite when it comes to incorporating my art in my life. I casually practice while I am working at home -- I am too lazy to get off my butt to get to the studio/dojo/dojang. I would get up from my desk, practice a few techniques or conditioning exercises for about 5 minutes, and then just get back to work. Rinse and repeat. I need to get off my lazy butt and get to a class for a tune up/wheel alignment/software updates, etc.
As someone who'se formal background is Shotokan but cross trained and exchanged techniques with Okinawan karate and Kung Fu I can agree with you. Shotokan is fast and snappy. However for impact and weight of strike the Okinawans are more trained for that. Also I realized that Kata for sport or competition may seem stronger but is actually weaker and, may I say, not transferable to actual self defense or fighting. Shotokan fighting is very good at distance management and tsuki and geri. Okinawan karate is generally good at stand up grappling and mid to close distances. Both are excellent where they are good. However, to really unwrap the usefullness of Kata I find that the Okinawan Karate Styles have a more complete system including Bunkai, two man drill, Hojo Undo, Breathing, various types of impact projection, body manipulation etc. Again as to the power generation, my Kung Fu teacher defined strength as diffrentiated from power though inter related. Strength is the density of the bones and muscle fibers. The denser it is the heavier the blow, speed being equall. Think George Forman. If he hits air you will think him as hitting less powerfully. Hojo Undo develops relaxed power because it strengthens the precise muscles fired at the correct sequence to deliver the power train to the specific weapon (i.e. the knuckles or the small bone at the base of the hand or the forearm). Also combined with relaxation it creates efficiency, meaning lower effort or exertion but higher transfer of power. Shotokan is great because it masters relatively fewer techniques, and that is also advantageous. In the end once one grows older and no longer interested in competition, "generic" karate or delving more into Budo arises. You are now free to explore deeper and wider outside your style. (Usually after sticking first to one style as a base. It makes for a good pysiological foundation). You are blessed to be open minded and curious at so young an age. Kudos from the Philippines. Ossu!
@@KarateDojowaKu Thankyou for your acceptance of my comment . Im not a person that comments alot . Okinawan karate tho , does get me quite spirited , in regard to its defense . Osu
This is NOT a criticism, more of a request for clarification. With that said, I was under the impression that when you visit a dojo of another style not your own to 'learn' or 'train' (without instructing yourself), that you should wear a white belt.
It’s interesting to me that people thought your kata looked more powerful. I was more impressed power-wise with the middle aged guy. Each of the movements was done with so much power that between the three portrayed, I would have gone with him, no offense.
I was one of the ones that made an age comparison. I can't speak for others that did similar, but I used the word "aggressive" when describing Yusuke-san's movements: very fast, full commitment to each individual movement, but that full commitment tends to cause a pause before the next movement can begin. Uema-sensei's movements were smooth, efficient, and powerful - all at the same time! I feel Shinzato-sensei was focused on showing all the movements clearly and precisely, as more of an educational demonstration.
Shorin Ryu power is generated by the. stance from the lower part of the abdomen "Hara" Not the limbs or the shoulders it takes time to learn & appreciate
Karate Dojo waKu, your English is excellent; however, the title of your video "How Was Shorin Ryu Karate" is incomplete. Maybe, you meant to say "What is Shorin Ryu Karate?" or "How was Shorin Ryu Karate created?"
Karate practice strengthens the mind, develops composure, a clearer thought process, deeper insight into one's mental capabilities, and more self-confidence. It strengthens the entire body, improves coordination, quickens reflexes, builds stamina and overall health.😊❤
Too bad I cannot have a direct chat with you, to avoid a very long comment on your video, but here is my modest opinion: It seems to me the sensei's ability is understanding what the student is ready to receive. When I have taught, I have taken the same attitude you mention about trying to provide a wealth of information, until a more experienced instructor told me, "give them what they need, not what you wish the have, respect their process". Some times, to understand kihon you have to stop doing kihon. If you are trying to make karate a more natural part of your life, think about the principles and apply them to other things, not just move around the house doing punches. A couple of examples, in kihon you learn to move efficiently and breath correctly. Have you ever thought about analyzing how you move, for instance, when you comb your hair or carry groceries if you are being efficient, or if you are breathing correctly? It's a very interesting exercise that can potentially bring a new insight when you go back to practicing punches. Regarding the difference among ways to practice kata, I have to start by saying I started practicing in 1980 and I have seen some changes in emphasis in competition. What you are doing is not adding more power, but making more explosive movements which is a subtle but important difference. I like how kata is practiced now, that explosive movements make it more flashy and gets your muscle memory prepared to execute the movements like that, but some times you see kata in competition in slow motion and realize they sacrifice precision for speed. Many years ago I was told "kata is showing, sparring is hiding". In short, they are practicing kata in a more traditional way, not shorter of power, but with a different approach to rhythm. Final point I want to mention regarding wrist rotation, when you are talking about it you are rotating all the way of the movement. I was taught to rotate at the very end. Try this and it might give you a different view of how to execute it: with some one extending an arm like jodan tsuki, try placing your arm as if you were doing a judan uke with no rotation at all, very close to the punch, then close the distance performing the full rotation at the same time, and try to make the opponent's arm bounce up almost using only the wrist rotation. It is surprisingly effective and reduces the hurt inflicted on your wrist when you have to perform the movement on a strong opponent that is hard to block.
The thing you were talking about strength strength and weakness you were talking about more of of that and the age-wise and help people is build you need to look at the video over again because it's not the strength it's the brain the brain of the power you don't need no strength you don't need no power he has made this technique technique is stronger
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Definitely Hayashi Teruo Sensei of Shitoryu in Osaka. Also Higaonna Morio Sensei of Gojuryu.
My sensei. Kyoshi Onaga Yusuke. 🧡💪🙏🙏🙏
Tanaka Masahiko in his 40's was the most powerful Man/Sensei I ever trained with so, yes I am giving away my age, Ha Ha
I've met other people I suspect would be more effective in a street confrontation or MMA-style fight, but I was most impressed by the physical abilities of James K. Roberts Jr., student of Kim Kee-whang, who studied karate under Kanken Toyama.
As of the time I met/trained with him, he was 67, and about 5'6, and by the width of his wrists, had quite a slender bone structure, but even at his age, he had such a hard conditioned body that sparring with him felt like a hopeless boss fight in a video game, where every attack plinks off them with zero damage.
Definitely, I see my own teacher as the strongest.
I've enjoyed your Okinawan visit. Thank you! When asked "Have you ever had to use your Karate?" It's easy for me to answer, "Yes, I use it everyday." I'm sure you do also!
Haha yep. More episodes coming up!
Cool series! As a Shorinryu Karateka, I will share with you that we train to develop efficiency in power generation. From the hips, movements start out big and strong, but over time you can decrease the range of your hip movements and transfer the power to your arms as a whipping motion. This motion ends with the wrist twists that you mentioned.
That idea of minimizing everything is super important!!! Thanks for sharing.
Very true Mr. Bryce. We do the same in Okinawa Kenpo. The movement starts big and expanded and with time they should get more concentrated generating more power. Some times I compare then with how an ice skater start spinning with arms out first (slower speed) and then bringing them towards the body (faster= more power).
I certainly agree about Uema Takeshi sensei....He is really strong. His movement is so crisp and efficient. He transmits power cleanly without wasted movement.
To be honest, the aspect I find the most difficult is shizen kokyu. It’s really tough to maintain natural breathing and exert power at the same time.
Yeah
I agree with you 😊❤
I’ve been trying that out back at my house, and yeah it’s pretty hard. But I can understand their point that they can move longer with that kind of breathing method.
8:22.....this is the Dojo of Hanshi Dr. Tetsuhiro Hokama! I have deep respect and admiration for this man- sophisticated, skillfull an cordial.
Hokama Sensei has a wonderful dojo and museum. I thoroughly enjoyed the few hours we spent with him. He was humble, kind and extremely knowledgeable.
Coming up!
Please look forward for the episodes!
Love what you do. Thank you for sharing.
For me, the best teacher is my karate master. 😉
He is a best teacher for me. He teaches us very well and sometimes laughs and jokes with us. If we lose a karate fight they don't demotivate us but prepare us for the next competition and motivate us and tell us to work harder and they work harder with us ... so our fight also improves a lot. 🤗
They never let us down. They make fun with us and teach us a lot about life. I like this very much. Now there is less to say about Sir...
So my karate master is best and strong teacher for me.❤😘❤
And who is the best master for you?? 🤔
Please answer me 🙏😊💞
I’d say it’s my sensei at the dojo where I’m from!
I really like the concept of making Karate just a part of your regular daily routine, not something separate. A guy I used to work with had been a Karate guy and he gave me a video of his old teacher from Orange County in Southern California. I don’t remember the style, but I remember watching the video and the Sensei saying, “Karate is TWEESTING, TWEESTING (twisting)!” Then he demonstrated twisting the wrist in various techniques. I’ll have to try and find that video when I get back to California when I get back there this summer.
Love to see that!
@@KarateDojowaKu If I remember correctly it’s on VHS. Who can run those anymore? LOL
A strong teacher is one who builds our confidence, strengthens our souls. We become both teacher and student. Being a teacher leads us to be better, and a student when we want to study harder. In a strong body there is a strong spirit. A strong person is someone who is able to control himself. In our proverb, Winning becomes charcoal and losing becomes ashes. The fight is only a last resort to uphold justice.
Totally!
I can't wait to see more. I am 53 and constantly looking for ways to improve speed and power as I age. I would like to get my hands on the instrument that he used for the wrist and feet.
Have a wonderful time in Goju Ryu dojo. Enjoy
Thanks!
Judging by observation takes experience and understanding of the movement in your own body to actually understand the movements you see in others! 💪 love your videos
Thank you sensei. Your comment about using the wrist in power generation is an excellent corollary to an essay i'm writing about elbow rotation while punching for my Yondan exam. I'm a Shotokan stylist and find a lack of discussion about the biokinetic chain when executing technics. Nishiyama sensei is probably the one exception .
"...and go watching TV" in low shiko-dachi. :) And Shuri is an old capital of Okinawa (or Ryukyu kingdom) same way as Kyoto was before Edo/Tokyo for Japan so Shurite was bigger in all senses (as practiced in a capital so all these snobs like Matsumura, Itosu, Asato etc.) than other two styles (like Nahate of port labourers etc). Looking forward to your input on my lovely Goju-ryu now. ;)
You must be nerding out back there. Truly a blessing and a fun enriching experience. And thank you for sharing it with us. Keep it up. 😄👍🏻
Haha thanks!
@@KarateDojowaKu Don't mention it. 😄👍🏻
I practice Shorin ryu Style Shubukan fom Uema Dojo in Germany. I come also from Shotokan and I hope in 2 Years to Okinawa to go. Really it is true your analisis. I live ervery day. My Sensei hat kontakt directly with Uema Dojo and it is incredible how hard you can see the interpretation of Takashi Uema sensei. I also tray to find the best of the 2 world between Shorin Ryu and Shotokan. I like Shorin and the style they have. As you I also am studying the old stykes of Okinawa Karate as Goju ryu and Ushi Ryu. I am waiting your next video. It will be geate if you tray seuyuchin kata. Kurunfa or surumparimpei. For me the beatiful Katas in Karate.
Thanks so much for the comment! Wow we have a lot in common. Please look forward for the next episode!
You have opened so many eyes. THANK YOU.
I'm very impressed with your Okinawan series. Extra impressed with the Shorin Ryu sensei. Thank you.
Your assessment and commentary is accurate and insightful. Thank you for sharing your experiences .
I agree Uema Sensei's technique and power was unbelievable, as you say it looks light but those who know karate you can see the power.
Haha yes!
It’s very good the way you incorporate your training into your day in addition to your regular training sessions with your teachers. It works very well especially when you work full time and have a family to support. I also use the same method for calisthenics for strengthening. Thank you for your videos and insights.
Really enjoying this series. It's clear you are getting a lot out of these meetings!
Haha yep!!
Really nice the credit you gave the younger Shorin-ryu Sensei. Trust me, those slaps won't get any softer the older he gets. My sensei i learned Shorin-ryu from at Chintokan here in the states used to slap alot too and they were HARD. Really helps the learning process on multiple levels of consciousness.
Hey, that is the Dojo of Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei! Can't wait for that episode!
Wow! You noticed so fast!
The device that is used in Okinawan karate for the arm that you mentioned is called a "Chi Shi" (or "Chee She"). And the Karate style "Shorin Ryu" is the Japanese way of saying "Shao Lin" since the Japanese (and some Koreans) pronounce the "L" as an "R" so that a name like "Lee" in Chinese becomes "Rhee" in Korean, etc.
You´re doing a great job there! Greetings from Germany of a "inactive" Shotokan-Karateka.
Thanks!
Loved your perspective on the karate yusuke san!
I cannot get to the dojo currently due to work commitments, but these videos are going to help me try and train a little everyday, wherever I find myself.
I hope you keep doing these videos!! Super cool. My green belt test in Shotokan I told about is May 13th. I'll keep you posted.
Do you agree with the premise that in Okinawa they take more seriously the martial aspect of karate?
Osu
Could you tell me a little more about your interpretation of “martial aspect”?
@@KarateDojowaKu I don't know if the expression I used is correct, but basically what I was referring to is the aspect of self-defense. Thanks in advance! Osu
I don't think they take their martial aspects more seriously but I think...🤔
they have adopted karate or any martial art in their life. For them, this has become a part of life. Probably a factor as to why they're doing so seriously... 😊
They do value their practice as Bu_do; as I remember from Zenko Heshiki sensei. " no kick & punch Yeah yeah..."😁
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The point you made regarding the hips is something I have difficulty with, at least with a Shotokan style. The wrist snap is something I've done for awhile and comes naturally for me. If I can get a better feel of the hips snapping and rotating, I'm sure I can generate more power in my strikes.
Right! We need both of them to work seamlessly
There's alot of demonstrations and explanation videos here on YT to help develop and improve the whipping motion of the hips. You can practice just the hip movement throughout the day anytime you're on your feet.
I think the difference in “power” in the Kata is mainly based on each style’s interpretation of the Kata. I’ve done Shotokan for over 50 years and our group for 30+ years have been emphasizing “no conscious power” which came to Mr. Ohshima from Senior Egami, founder of Shotokai. You might look up Shigeru Egami’s books. You might find them interesting. Mr. Egami was one of the early influences in Waseda University’s Karate Club.
Thanks a lot for commenting on my question on your previous video! Of course, I didn't mean to say that Uema Sensei's kata look weak or lacking power. Anyway, I really like your content even though I'm not a karate practioner at all. Keep up the great work!
No problem!
You should one day come to Texas and visit Cedar Park Dojo and look at the Karate Sensei. Also he teaches Shorin Ryu
Thanks for the recommendation!
@@KarateDojowaKu yes!!
You never know, one day following your karate research, you might find yourself developing and starting your own form of karate.
Great karate series!!!!
I have always used the wrist in my practice as taught by Enoeda Sensei
Nice!
Oh I’m sure you’re going to notice a difference between Goju ryu and shotokan because we go soft and hard. But we also use a lot of hip motions like in shotokan
Yep! Please look forward to the video!
The difference between Kata is execution of snap or fluidity. Snap looks like power. Allot of Okinawan concepts are to send the energy through like a whip or wave.
Do you write things down in a journal, because I now realize that you are using CZcams as your journal? Thinking about what martial arts life was like before digital technology. Are you interviewing people based on digital mindsets? Many people learn from what was handed down by word of mouth. Nowadays people can peak into any dojo from anywhere in the world and say whatever they want. It’s like they can now pull off parts of a butterfly to study it till it can no longer function instead of seeing how beautiful it is just by watching it.
I like your conclusions. I think explains very well how Shorin Ryu uses the wrists or even better, the arms. Not sure if you have time to rotate your hips in a real attack, but you can always rotate your wrist while blocking. Don't take this wrong, but I think in a way, Shotokan is more like an "industrialized" version of Shorin Ryu. I guess it was necessary when Karate "migrated" from Okinawa to Japan. Just a thought. You'll find Goju-Ryu is very different, coming from the Naha-Te.
I agree! Please look forward to the next episode too!
Wow such a coincidence shuri te became shorin ryu and the dojo is in shuri fun fact about shuri te this style was used by ryukyuan old masters who protect the king
Haa ha ha ha ha... For me, it is the total opposite when it comes to incorporating my art in my life. I casually practice while I am working at home -- I am too lazy to get off my butt to get to the studio/dojo/dojang. I would get up from my desk, practice a few techniques or conditioning exercises for about 5 minutes, and then just get back to work. Rinse and repeat. I need to get off my lazy butt and get to a class for a tune up/wheel alignment/software updates, etc.
Haha I see
As someone who'se formal background is Shotokan but cross trained and exchanged techniques with Okinawan karate and Kung Fu I can agree with you.
Shotokan is fast and snappy.
However for impact and weight of strike the Okinawans are more trained for that.
Also I realized that Kata for sport or competition may seem stronger but is actually weaker and, may I say, not transferable to actual self defense or fighting.
Shotokan fighting is very good at distance management and tsuki and geri.
Okinawan karate is generally good at stand up grappling and mid to close distances.
Both are excellent where they are good.
However, to really unwrap the usefullness of Kata I find that the Okinawan Karate Styles have a more complete system including Bunkai, two man drill, Hojo Undo, Breathing, various types of impact projection, body manipulation etc.
Again as to the power generation, my Kung Fu teacher defined strength as diffrentiated from power though inter related.
Strength is the density of the bones and muscle fibers. The denser it is the heavier the blow, speed being equall.
Think George Forman. If he hits air you will think him as hitting less powerfully.
Hojo Undo develops relaxed power because it strengthens the precise muscles fired at the correct sequence to deliver the power train to the specific weapon (i.e. the knuckles or the small bone at the base of the hand or the forearm).
Also combined with relaxation it creates efficiency, meaning lower effort or exertion but higher transfer of power.
Shotokan is great because it masters relatively fewer techniques, and that is also advantageous.
In the end once one grows older and no longer interested in competition, "generic" karate or delving more into Budo arises.
You are now free to explore deeper and wider outside your style. (Usually after sticking first to one style as a base. It makes for a good pysiological foundation).
You are blessed to be open minded and curious at so young an age.
Kudos from the Philippines.
Ossu!
Okinowan karate is the purest form . Pinan katas are the basis of traditinal karate . Osu !
I guess so!
@@KarateDojowaKu Thankyou for your acceptance of my comment . Im not a person that comments alot . Okinawan karate tho , does get me quite spirited , in regard to its defense . Osu
we do this wrist exercise with beer bottles in Daito Ryu
At 7:29 that's nihachi echi don
This is NOT a criticism, more of a request for clarification. With that said, I was under the impression that when you visit a dojo of another style not your own to 'learn' or 'train' (without instructing yourself), that you should wear a white belt.
It’s interesting to me that people thought your kata looked more powerful. I was more impressed power-wise with the middle aged guy. Each of the movements was done with so much power that between the three portrayed, I would have gone with him, no offense.
That’s fine! Like I mentioned in the video, his techniques were just astonishing
I was one of the ones that made an age comparison. I can't speak for others that did similar, but I used the word "aggressive" when describing Yusuke-san's movements: very fast, full commitment to each individual movement, but that full commitment tends to cause a pause before the next movement can begin. Uema-sensei's movements were smooth, efficient, and powerful - all at the same time! I feel Shinzato-sensei was focused on showing all the movements clearly and precisely, as more of an educational demonstration.
Shorin Ryu power is generated by the. stance from the lower part of the abdomen "Hara"
Not the limbs or the shoulders it takes time to learn & appreciate
Power in karate does not come from the muscles. It comes from a combination of Koshi, intention and breath.
Woh next is hokama sensai I think u must practice kobudo over there
Which is the most softest karate styles in your opinion?
Great video!
I'm just curious if you plan on visiting a Isshin Ryu dojo?
Thats the style of my father shorine ryu okinawa karate
Nice!
Karate Dojo waKu, your English is excellent; however, the title of your video "How Was Shorin Ryu Karate" is incomplete. Maybe, you meant to say "What is Shorin Ryu Karate?" or "How was Shorin Ryu Karate created?"
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Thanks!
How has karate helped yoy figure out yourself?
Karate practice strengthens the mind, develops composure, a clearer thought process, deeper insight into one's mental capabilities, and more self-confidence. It strengthens the entire body, improves coordination, quickens reflexes, builds stamina and overall health.😊❤
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IMHO but no doubt this is Shinjo Kiyohide sensei in Okinawa! Did you fail to meet him?
おすせんせいゆすけさん！！
Too bad I cannot have a direct chat with you, to avoid a very long comment on your video, but here is my modest opinion:
It seems to me the sensei's ability is understanding what the student is ready to receive. When I have taught, I have taken the same attitude you mention about trying to provide a wealth of information, until a more experienced instructor told me, "give them what they need, not what you wish the have, respect their process".
Some times, to understand kihon you have to stop doing kihon. If you are trying to make karate a more natural part of your life, think about the principles and apply them to other things, not just move around the house doing punches. A couple of examples, in kihon you learn to move efficiently and breath correctly. Have you ever thought about analyzing how you move, for instance, when you comb your hair or carry groceries if you are being efficient, or if you are breathing correctly? It's a very interesting exercise that can potentially bring a new insight when you go back to practicing punches.
Regarding the difference among ways to practice kata, I have to start by saying I started practicing in 1980 and I have seen some changes in emphasis in competition. What you are doing is not adding more power, but making more explosive movements which is a subtle but important difference. I like how kata is practiced now, that explosive movements make it more flashy and gets your muscle memory prepared to execute the movements like that, but some times you see kata in competition in slow motion and realize they sacrifice precision for speed. Many years ago I was told "kata is showing, sparring is hiding". In short, they are practicing kata in a more traditional way, not shorter of power, but with a different approach to rhythm.
Final point I want to mention regarding wrist rotation, when you are talking about it you are rotating all the way of the movement. I was taught to rotate at the very end. Try this and it might give you a different view of how to execute it: with some one extending an arm like jodan tsuki, try placing your arm as if you were doing a judan uke with no rotation at all, very close to the punch, then close the distance performing the full rotation at the same time, and try to make the opponent's arm bounce up almost using only the wrist rotation. It is surprisingly effective and reduces the hurt inflicted on your wrist when you have to perform the movement on a strong opponent that is hard to block.
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The thing you were talking about strength strength and weakness you were talking about more of of that and the age-wise and help people is build you need to look at the video over again because it's not the strength it's the brain the brain of the power you don't need no strength you don't need no power he has made this technique technique is stronger
This kid is acting like 46 is ancient 😄😄
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