American vs. Japanese KARATE (Real Sparring)

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  • Sensei Seth ‪@SenseiSeth‬ and Jesse Enkamp compare Karate techniques from Japan vs. USA. Watch the sparring at the end! 🥋
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  • @KARATEbyJesse
    @KARATEbyJesse  Před 2 lety +1404

    Who won… east or west?! 🥋
    PS. Subscribe or Seth will kick you! 🦶💥

  • @hard2hurt
    @hard2hurt Před 2 lety +3914

    "America sells stuff." is a great summary.

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  Před 2 lety +326

      Sounds like something you’d say, right?

    • @Lampchuanungang
      @Lampchuanungang Před 2 lety +25

      Why is the reason ancient culture are not preserved on Us, fait accompli and lethal to local culture. 👍🍺

    • @rajeshwarsharma1716
      @rajeshwarsharma1716 Před 2 lety +6

      America sells things? That's a claim only China can make.

    • @xXjimtronXx
      @xXjimtronXx Před 2 lety +16

      I don’t think either of them are better than the other, it’s just Symantec’s at this point. Obviously kenpo is not traditional Karate, but it does utilize traditional techniques and combines it with another style of martial arts. There is definitely more circular movements and techniques are more complicated movements in Kenpo. I don’t think either is better than the other personally.

    • @shameyt6033
      @shameyt6033 Před 2 lety +4

      Yooo iceymike

  • @RamseyDewey
    @RamseyDewey Před 2 lety +2431

    It's like watching Ryu and Ken go at in Street Fighter II... but with far fewer hadoken fireballs, and a lot more kata. Great video guys!

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  Před 2 lety +217

      Haha and way slower 🤪 Thanks sifu!! 🙏

    • @jacobriojas4267
      @jacobriojas4267 Před 2 lety +53

      We need a collab with Sensei Seth, Karate Nerd and Ramsey Dewey!

    • @KendoSwordsman
      @KendoSwordsman Před 2 lety +28

      @@jacobriojas4267 don't forget Captain Krav Maga 😂

    • @PHATT_TV
      @PHATT_TV Před 2 lety +19

      @Ramsey Dewey 🤣🤣 This made me laugh 😂 so hard but also brought my childhood memories back at 90’s Arcade Parlours……;”Shoryuken”’

    • @theironfox2756
      @theironfox2756 Před 2 lety +4

      At least 50 percent fewer.

  • @elnombredelarosa3167
    @elnombredelarosa3167 Před 2 lety +355

    I love how realistic Seth is about the American culture.

  • @Wiinajamizzi
    @Wiinajamizzi Před 2 lety +673

    I love the final word with Seth.
    When he said: "Okinawa...", Jesse's mouth immediately opened on reaction to complete the phrase. The only reason he didn't say it straight away was because he is polite and didn't want to interrupt, until Seth gestured him to complete the phrase.
    Hilarious.

  • @XEEEEM
    @XEEEEM Před 2 lety +1067

    I love how humble Sensei Seth was during the kata round and how kindly you reassured him when he was frustrated. To me, that’s the beauty of martial art right there. Great moment!

    • @davidmatthews2983
      @davidmatthews2983 Před 2 lety +20

      I think it’s a sign that Jesse would be a fanatic sensei, and teacher. And dare say, father one day

    • @johnbulcaster7464
      @johnbulcaster7464 Před 2 lety +10

      If you had a gut like Seth you'd be humble too!

  • @SenseiSeth
    @SenseiSeth Před 2 lety +1880

    I’ll always claim American Karate.. but pineapple on pizza?! 😂😂😂 Thanks for the great time Jesse!!

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  Před 2 lety +178

      Thanks Seth for hosting me and Oliver!! 🙏 See you soon again 😄

    • @hughK321
      @hughK321 Před 2 lety +42

      Pineapple on pizza is like mixing expensive whisky with coke.... it's your pizza so enjoy it however you like! ;-)

    • @voiceoverandmocapguy
      @voiceoverandmocapguy Před 2 lety +6

      You did great! I think you were holding back on your usual intensity!

    • @kamenwaticlients
      @kamenwaticlients Před 2 lety +9

      @@hughK321 I think that is the best way I have ever heard it put.

    • @TheBorsMistral
      @TheBorsMistral Před 2 lety +8

      Pineapple Pizza is originally Canadian, but you can have it..

  • @MehrdadParthian
    @MehrdadParthian Před 2 lety +562

    that, "make our own kata" challenge, was one of the most entertaining challenges ever conceptualized. now i want to try that the next time i'm in the gym. thank you sensei jesse for that amazing show of skill and the concept !

    • @rcarfang2
      @rcarfang2 Před 2 lety +13

      I make up my own kata all the time. I hope to utilize the Kamehameha and Bankai in a sparring match sometime.

    • @johncox2912
      @johncox2912 Před 10 měsíci +2

      I know, right! That looked very challenging. You really had to think on your feet AND remember everything all at once AND come up with something new!

    • @philjones8482
      @philjones8482 Před 9 měsíci +4

      They literally played SKATE with martial arts. This is the coolest thing I've made a mental connection between in a long while. This video was awesome!

    • @kg4wwn
      @kg4wwn Před 6 měsíci +1

      How did the "make your own kata" challenge go? Did you do it when you next went to the gym?

  • @barrettdowell3985
    @barrettdowell3985 Před 2 lety +207

    Jesse seems like a genuinely awesome person, the world's a better place with people like you man

  • @MartialArtsJourney
    @MartialArtsJourney Před 2 lety +679

    Awesome video! So cool you guys finally met. PS: I love the sound the gi makes during Jesse's kata 😎

    • @SenseiSeth
      @SenseiSeth Před 2 lety +128

      What about mine?! 😂😂

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  Před 2 lety +102

      Thanks Rokas!! What can I say… it’s The Seishin Gi 🥋👊💥

    • @TheJoyofCatholicTradition
      @TheJoyofCatholicTradition Před 2 lety +6

      Karate & aikido all talking together....just gonna say...Jin Joong Kwan Hapkido all the way!!! Check it out

    • @MJRLHobbyStuff
      @MJRLHobbyStuff Před 2 lety +11

      Oohhh Rokas and Seth need to do a colab “I got destroyed by this former Aikido master” and “I used this hidden Aikido technique to crush this American Karate teacher” let’s gooooo

    • @bpd115
      @bpd115 Před 2 lety +8

      @@KARATEbyJesse I've been looking for a heavier weight dogi and that's it, you've sold me on Seishin.... I need to hear the snap!

  • @EvolveNowYoga
    @EvolveNowYoga Před 2 lety +476

    Seths sparring tactic to say "Okinawa" is hilarious😂

  • @danielhaire6677
    @danielhaire6677 Před 2 lety +131

    One thing I would note about American martial Arts is that you have to remember back in the 60s and 70s, a lot of the people bringing the arts into the US were returning service members. So a lot of the training also had influences from their experiences and skills such as more modern defense scenarios and modern conditioning methods.

    • @josuke5966
      @josuke5966 Před rokem +7

      Like John Kreese in Karate Kid.

    • @huskiefan8950
      @huskiefan8950 Před rokem +6

      Ya, just like culture, martial arts has always been changing from taking on new influences, notably the Chinese and Japanese learning things from each other and incorporating what they liked from the other into their own forms. Very cool 😎

    • @nicholasgreen339
      @nicholasgreen339 Před měsícem

      ​@@huskiefan8950
      Yes karate is from china
      They still do karate in china
      Taekwondo is based on chinese styles too
      Just that a lot of history wasnt told in the west
      Bruce lee said the word kung fu
      That word wasnt widely used in countrys that spoke
      Cantonese or Manderin
      Thise r 2 languages they speak in china
      Kung fu is a cantonese word
      Wushu i think is Manderin
      They both mean fighting or skill or martial arts
      Not everyone in china spraks the same languages
      And some styles r Cantonese fighting styles
      Some r Manderin fighting styles
      Knowing history is important
      Japan developed its own methods
      That shaolin r imoressed by

  • @ControlAllDa1337
    @ControlAllDa1337 Před 2 lety +138

    I haven't practiced shotokan karate for about 13 years. I'm older, less flexible, unfit and out of shape. Your videos have inspired me to seek out a local shotokan club. I want to get back to that feeling where I felt strong and had confidence. Thank you Jesse

    • @basedbane787
      @basedbane787 Před rokem

      Did you sign up

    • @ricolaw2571
      @ricolaw2571 Před rokem +2

      5 months later. Where you at ???

    • @certifiedhater3817
      @certifiedhater3817 Před rokem +2

      Do kickboxing or muay thai instead

    • @cister4708
      @cister4708 Před rokem +12

      @@certifiedhater3817 Or maybe do something you enjoy, not what every MMA nerd tells you to do.

    • @letsdothis9063
      @letsdothis9063 Před 9 měsíci +2

      I did Shotokan as well. I loved it, but stopped after my instructor left and a family of very arrogant and out of shape people took over.
      I really like some of the concepts (as my sensei presented them).

  • @pavelcabak6194
    @pavelcabak6194 Před 2 lety +205

    I think that all styles of karate are interesting. Japanese, American, korean, and European karate, i love them all

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  Před 2 lety +63

      Never let your style limit your Karate! 🥋

    • @pavelcabak6194
      @pavelcabak6194 Před 2 lety +27

      ..... This is the first time a youtuber has commented on my comment and i am so happy right now

    • @MattSeakin
      @MattSeakin Před 2 lety +5

      But american is best, right?

    • @pavelcabak6194
      @pavelcabak6194 Před 2 lety +18

      @@MattSeakin It doesnt matter what style of karate. As long as you train the right way, you can make any martial art work (exept chi-blocking dont try that sh*t)

    • @ninjamania
      @ninjamania Před 2 lety +4

      Yes sir! I agree- with the caveat that it’s not McDojo! 😃

  • @TheSirse
    @TheSirse Před 2 lety +59

    Jesse's technique is impeccable, truly preserving the Art in Martial Art.

  • @fixatedstudios
    @fixatedstudios Před 2 lety +77

    Jesse‘s style reminded me of Machida waiting for the counter not wasting movements as much while Seth looked like Wonderboy in his bouncy movements and angled lead hand strikes.

    • @oimctv3642
      @oimctv3642 Před 2 lety +2

      Exactly

    • @BlackRaven156
      @BlackRaven156 Před 2 lety +1

      Go look up Raymond Daniels, Elijah Everill, and Bailey Murphy. They're the kings of what you're describing.

  • @zy9512
    @zy9512 Před 2 lety +79

    I remember being a hardcore fan of Karate back when I was in high school, but then I kind of lost confidence in it after discovering other martial arts or combat sports like Muay Thai and MMA. I used to do Taekwondo in high school and uni, but felt it was lacking something that oomph that Karate had.
    Watching your videos, however, restored my confidence in Karate, and I really love the content you make! Thanks for being such a cool and awesome Karate practitioner!

  • @AnthonyRiddle
    @AnthonyRiddle Před rokem +17

    It's so fun getting to spar people that train in a different style than you do. I used to compete in a bunch of "open style" tournaments and we would fight Kung Fu, Shotokan, Isshin Ryu, Kenpo, and Taekwondo practitioners. It was always fun to see what kind of tricks they had up their sleeves or what their specialties were. Taekwondo fighters were always the hardest puzzles to crack. They are so damn fast and their kicks come from everywhere

  • @Degenevesting
    @Degenevesting Před rokem +45

    As a TKD black belt, both you and Seth have really convinced me to learn Karate.

    • @RangerMan-yv7rl
      @RangerMan-yv7rl Před měsícem

      Tae Kwon do specialises in kicks n karate has them too, but slightly different in execution. But a black belt Tae Kwon do admitted to me that the positioning of legs in TKD could result in leg problems later in life
      Karate has more variety in hand attacks

  • @danielcartwright8868
    @danielcartwright8868 Před 2 lety +88

    I wonder how much of the difference in technique comes from the fact that Seth also trains Muay Thai.

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  Před 2 lety +34

      I didn’t see much Muay Thai in his style... He hid it well! 😇

    • @wesleyLTH
      @wesleyLTH Před 2 lety +46

      The fact that Seth goes through the bag, instead of snapping back is a huge Muay Thai influence

    • @lalchungnungaralte9104
      @lalchungnungaralte9104 Před 2 lety +13

      @@wesleyLTH Depends tho. Cutting through isn't exactly a Muay Thai exclusive.

    • @Aro2001
      @Aro2001 Před 2 lety +4

      @@MT-if1si I'm also seeing flashes of fencing footwork in his jab

    • @1individeo
      @1individeo Před 2 lety +6

      @@Aro2001 that's karate

  • @jondunsmore2121
    @jondunsmore2121 Před 2 lety +36

    I am a taekwondo practitioner, but I find so much of your content helpful and relevant to my life. Thank you to both of you for every bit of your knowledge that you continue to share with all of us!

  • @razgril
    @razgril Před 2 lety +21

    So glad to see karateka coming together and having fun while also explaining regional differences of this martial art we love. Much respect to you all.

  • @OldSirius
    @OldSirius Před 8 měsíci +4

    Two of my favorite Karate guys, along with that Hard 2 Hurt guy. Sensei Seth, I have much love and respect for your skill. However, Jesse's attention to technical nuance is legendary. This guy can not only give you the technical specs of each move but also the history. These are good videos. Please keep them coming.

  • @EandEsystems
    @EandEsystems Před 2 lety +55

    Jesse's kick chambers are a work of art. Love the recent content with the extended martial arts family.

    • @johngeverett
      @johngeverett Před rokem +1

      I noticed that, also. Jesse was more precise and 'form perfect' in his motion throughout.

    • @CHADCONTEXT
      @CHADCONTEXT Před rokem

      what does "kick chambers" means?

    • @johngeverett
      @johngeverett Před rokem +2

      @@CHADCONTEXT it refers to how he positions his leg before and after the kick, like 'chambering' a round in a firearm - it's in position to 'do its thing'

  • @madmonkey642
    @madmonkey642 Před 2 lety +56

    I teach Karate and own a Dojo with my father in America. I use to constantly try to keep our Dojo away from it being “Americanized” but then realized that is not necessarily a bad thing. As long as you are teaching good, effective karate well and you are being respectful to your students (and their wallets), I guess it does not matter too much if some things are different such as wearing a black Dōgi. What also matters is how your Dojo’s practices and attitudes effect the skill and behaviors of your students.
    Regardless, love your videos and insight Jesse!

    • @Pil-Sung-Freestyle-Taekwondo
      @Pil-Sung-Freestyle-Taekwondo Před 2 lety +1

      100% agree. In our club it's a mixture of traditional and conventional.

    • @Pil-Sung-Freestyle-Taekwondo
      @Pil-Sung-Freestyle-Taekwondo Před 2 lety

      @@vksasdgaming9472 absolutely 💯

    • @vigilantminecraft8915
      @vigilantminecraft8915 Před 2 lety

      Wish I could find a class that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg here in America been training solo because of the costs but my friends over seas pay only 9$ a month and 30$ a month for their classes and that’s in usd wish I could find something like that here at home

    • @madmonkey642
      @madmonkey642 Před 2 lety

      @@vigilantminecraft8915 ya, unfortunately that would be impossible for any school to survive on here 😬

  • @benmollitor3776
    @benmollitor3776 Před 2 lety +4

    Jesse your movements are so crisp and clean. I love hearing the uniform snap.
    You're technique is perfect......

    • @RangerMan-yv7rl
      @RangerMan-yv7rl Před měsícem

      Yes Jesse is a very humble nice n likeable karate expert

  • @swagmiredoesall
    @swagmiredoesall Před rokem +7

    This was a great video. I admire how humble and supportive of each other you both were. *Quality* content indeed.

  • @mihanshid2158
    @mihanshid2158 Před 2 lety +95

    I'm from Iran and i attended Karate classes for years when i was younger, I remember we were not allowed to say Persian numbers, we had to say them in Japanese and also name of every move and stance we had to say in Japanese, he had to bow to show respect to Shihon when he showed up, and also we had hard discipline punishments like 100 push ups in row on knuckle on asphalt and other things, and the moves we did were very similar how Jesse performed, i haven't attended classes for more than 10 years now but i still can do them after warmup, i'm glad that i was thought the more traditional way

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  Před 2 lety +23

      Old is gold! 🌟

    • @sourcookie3113
      @sourcookie3113 Před 2 lety +1

      That sounds amazing

    • @kurtsilvinohulsermann1337
      @kurtsilvinohulsermann1337 Před 2 lety +3

      american karate seems to be the lazy way (like the automatic gear shift instead of the regular gear change)

    • @no-sparringholloway
      @no-sparringholloway Před 2 lety +5

      @@kurtsilvinohulsermann1337 not lazy way, but more suitable in realistic situation.
      They're still disciplined but in a different way. (Proved by many pro fighters coming from the background)

  • @cmsacademy1673
    @cmsacademy1673 Před 2 lety +24

    I loved the kata game of adding one move after each other as the form starts getting complicated. It was great and I’ll introduce it in my school

  • @CLUMSY101
    @CLUMSY101 Před rokem +20

    "This is not fast food, This requires PATIENCE" ... That's absolutely CORRECT and what we learn in our dojo.
    Nice words, Jesse ❤

  • @MrSknottykid
    @MrSknottykid Před rokem +9

    So cool! Somehow this came up for me and I realize why after watching. The mutual respect, the willingness to learn and make mistakes, the aggressive yet controlled manner in which you sparred… Just two capable people learning and growing. It’s a really great thing to watch.

  • @operaanimelover369
    @operaanimelover369 Před 2 lety +69

    By the way, I would also love to mention that my greatest highlight from this video is the front kick, roundhouse kick, spinning back kick, side kick, reverse punch, and backfist demonstration from 3:22 to 3:59 because of just how uniquely beautiful each motion on the punching bag was. Seth is sheer power, super strength, and pumped-up and manly virility incarnate when he does those moves. You, dear Jesse, are a phenomenal combination of sterling technique, clear focus, lethal strength, and boundless stamina. The energy you guys give in this highlight is the icing on this beautifully baked and superbly decorated cake.

  • @dpo628
    @dpo628 Před 2 lety +31

    I’m a BJJ guy….but have done a few years of a couple different martial arts over the years…and I really enjoy your videos. Very informative and fun at the same time. 👍

    • @yiannik6000
      @yiannik6000 Před 2 lety

      As a fellow BJJ guy, we can both agree pulling gaurd is the only effective way to survive starting rolling standing up against the judo guy. Lest we get thrown 6 feet.

  • @Lymmar
    @Lymmar Před 2 lety +19

    All of these collaborations from your trip to America have been so amazing to watch. Thank you so much.

  • @siegethompson3194
    @siegethompson3194 Před 2 lety +2

    So, I never really thought super highly of This karate nerd but man, the more I see, the more I like. Such an open mind, while already overflowing with information. Maybe not the baddest dude, but still, he’s bringing value to the conversation in many other ways. Thanks Jesse, and welcome to America, I hope you enjoy yourself and come back. These cross overs are great!

  • @timothydevlin9774
    @timothydevlin9774 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The snap on your technique is so precise. Beautiful.

  • @BarbaraFavafmx
    @BarbaraFavafmx Před 2 lety +77

    I come from Karate Shotokan, as my Granpa and my dad, both trained back in the years by Sensei Shirai. I love the attitude of both but being honest, Japanese Karate is way more elegant in the movements. The American one seems some kind of applying karate to street fights. However great video and thank you for making it fun and interesting.

    • @oussamaksirou235
      @oussamaksirou235 Před 2 lety

      OSS !

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 Před 2 lety +5

      Pretty movement does not make for good fighting.

    • @pedrofernandes6668
      @pedrofernandes6668 Před 2 lety +9

      ​@@bighands69 I think the beauty and high standard of the techniques are important... That's why it's called art

    • @MarginalSC
      @MarginalSC Před 2 lety +3

      @@bighands69 I dunno. A back kick that folds the bag rather than pushes it is going to make an impression on whoever it hits.

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 Před 2 lety +2

      @@pedrofernandes6668
      What you think of as beautiful movement may not be considered beautiful. Sometimes people use the term Beautiful but what they mean is exaggerated movement with no purpose or something else.
      Most Karate practiced in the world is not Japanese it is a copy of it.

  • @iangrau-fay592
    @iangrau-fay592 Před 2 lety +21

    I'm loving Jesse's American journey! Been very educational for a heathen like me.

  • @borntosyn498
    @borntosyn498 Před rokem +1

    I appreciate the honesty that the trainer had in his answers. He was very direct about how that the fundamental difference in the two styles is rooted in the countries they came from.

  • @johnstoneb
    @johnstoneb Před 2 lety +7

    What an awesome video, guys! What a great way to keep learning. There were zero egos, and both were crazy open for learning. Huge fan of both these channels- I'm a hapkido and muai thai enthusiast. These guys are great teachers and entertainers. Anyone should feel proud to be taught by either of these men! AND Jesse's brother!

  • @CombatSelfDefense
    @CombatSelfDefense Před 2 lety +12

    “Not fighting, not sparring, just drilling.” - Seth just perfectly described most American kenpo stylists

  • @muhammadrizqi295
    @muhammadrizqi295 Před 2 lety +14

    Okay, ngl this is actually a great training technique. Thanks for the idea, Jesse-san & Sensei Seth.. 🙏🏻

  • @charlesreed5839
    @charlesreed5839 Před 5 měsíci

    These two guys are what we need more of on CZcams.

  • @Alexime.
    @Alexime. Před rokem +1

    its amazing, how much skill these guys have under they’re belt. its truly incredible!

  • @thesalesdojo
    @thesalesdojo Před 2 lety +5

    Love this , great video. Big Osu from Kyokushin student in Sweden

  • @lastriputriwahyuni
    @lastriputriwahyuni Před 2 lety +38

    You're such a technician! I like how the more traditional one looks very clean and precise. For me personally, 'the west' is like a hammer, while 'the east' is like a scalpel.

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  Před 2 lety +5

      Nice! 👊

    • @hourglas
      @hourglas Před 2 lety +5

      Maybe it has to do with potential opponents.
      In the west. The chances of fighting someone much larger then yourself is a lot greater. So there needs to be that strong stopping power in techniques.
      In the east. Your opponents build would be more within range of your own. So quick efficient techniques are more valued.
      Just my thoughts.

    • @MrThonyfst
      @MrThonyfst Před 2 lety +3

      I think it's difficult to pick out style differences with only two practicioners; sparring especially feels like it's as much based on the individual preferences and strengths as it is on lineage.
      I've done "traditional" karate sparring before, but people in the dojo had wrestling or boxing backgrounds or even experience with different karate styles prior. I think the label "traditional" makes it seem like the style has remained unchanged since its "creation", but all martial arts change and adapt. The changes just aren't the same as in American karate

  • @wingchunbrothers
    @wingchunbrothers Před 5 dny

    Guys, your videos are super fun, you are doing it the way it should be done, training hard, and having fun. Keep up the amazing job you are doing !!!

  • @chilliadventures9339
    @chilliadventures9339 Před 2 lety +4

    As an Isshin-Ryu karate ka I really enjoyed this comparison. The friendliness was refreshing and the smiles were original. Well done. A lot of videos slander other martial arts but this was just good stuff. Cheers

  • @tarsoaorprog370
    @tarsoaorprog370 Před 2 lety +13

    I loved the pizza analogy at the end. ;) I admire you both! Blessings.

  • @yumi7433
    @yumi7433 Před 2 lety +19

    I love both of your channels so much! Great collab ❤️ I enjoyed seeing the side by side comparisons 😀

  • @yetiking2057
    @yetiking2057 Před 2 lety +1

    I really enjoyed this video. That back spinning kick was fire Jesse, and Seth, your soto-uke was something to behold. Thanks guys. Pretty awesome!

  • @Lee1179
    @Lee1179 Před 2 lety +1

    I love watching your videos, been out of Martial arts for along time, got married had kids etc. don't have the free time for it anymore but when i do get the chance to look stuff up your videos always entertain and are very educational!

  • @XXX-ir4iq
    @XXX-ir4iq Před 2 lety +11

    I’m a practitioner of kenpo karate, its more of a mma style (mixed martial arts) mixing various chinese martial arts, it doesn’t take as long to learn as traditional karate because something I’ve noticed in traditional karate you drill one move over and over again in different classes, but in kenpo you can learn various moves and combos then go home and drill them in on your free time

    • @calmain13
      @calmain13 Před 2 lety +4

      Many Kenpo schools don’t practice basic movements enough, or correctly. In this they could take a hint from traditional karate.

  • @rahulchannan6794
    @rahulchannan6794 Před 2 lety +4

    That was awesome!. Thank you both for the great video!. It would be really cool to see you guys spar a few rounds to see the differences/strategies, the two of you would come up with. Thank you both for all the great content you guys have put out over the years!

  • @vilisburgerjoint6885
    @vilisburgerjoint6885 Před rokem

    I love the humbleness between you guys

  • @pliniofreire4878
    @pliniofreire4878 Před rokem

    This is, definately, one of the most awesome things I've ever seen!!!
    Congratulations for you guys!!!
    Greetings from Brazil

  • @SenseiSeth
    @SenseiSeth Před 2 lety +12

    Okinawa, ____________________

  • @zuzannawesierska55
    @zuzannawesierska55 Před 2 lety +32

    I find it so respectful and adorable that you discover all of the different martial arts and karate styles and fight sports

  • @greywolf9587
    @greywolf9587 Před 2 lety

    Easily the most humble bro wholesome vid I've seen this month

  • @uberroo6609
    @uberroo6609 Před rokem

    Seth’s explanation of American karate is great. Glad he’s super open and transparent about it. It helps with the understanding.

  • @aidanmurray8283
    @aidanmurray8283 Před 2 lety +30

    Jesse, you know how to bring such positive and fun energy to karate. Thanks for the great videos and motivation. (You’re cool too Seth)

  • @jasonjarvis2198
    @jasonjarvis2198 Před 2 lety +16

    I learned Uechi-ryu during university many years ago and we kicked through on roundhouse kicks but snapped back front kicks. When I took TKD with my son many years later, they snapped their roundhouse kicks back but kicked through on front kicks. Go figure.

  • @williamkohrman1033
    @williamkohrman1033 Před 2 měsíci

    It was really fun watching you guys have fun 😊

  • @lejo1233
    @lejo1233 Před rokem

    two very nice and humble guys..had fun to watch this

  • @rodsolo941
    @rodsolo941 Před 2 lety +7

    It’s a tie! Both of you learned from each other and that’s a win for both. Great video gentlemen. You two are great examples for our martial arts community. Much respect!

  • @ngud_gaming267
    @ngud_gaming267 Před 2 lety +13

    Me and my brothers all trained traditional eastern karate and this is actually the first time I've heard America has its own version of karate

  • @michaellowe2559
    @michaellowe2559 Před rokem +1

    Jesse…always humble, kind, and a great teacher student. Always learning, sharing, and teaching and growing without shouting and screaming from a pedestal of superiority and mastery.

  • @DookieDodger9953
    @DookieDodger9953 Před 2 lety +1

    Martial Arts has always been great at bringing people together. Learning from each other, caring for each other, it's beautiful and humbling. I'm glad I've dedicated such a large portion of my life to it. While I haven't practiced Karate I respect all forms and disciplines. We should all strive to learn together. Much love for all of you.

  • @ShriRamJi-bhakt
    @ShriRamJi-bhakt Před 2 lety +15

    16 seconds ago!!
    Jesse I really like your videos and these collabs with Seth are amazing.Your tips for kicks and kumite are really helpful.Thank you
    -Yellow belt

  • @uncontrollablemartialartsa1804

    Seems like Seth was using more mass and power and Jesse has like a powerful cutting motion and form in the kicks

  • @asgoldau
    @asgoldau Před 2 lety

    Love the summing up with the pizza! "It may not be the original, but it IS delicious!" Jesse, I can tell you love Karate in all its forms. I am so thankful I found your videos so I could continue learning about Karate when I was stuck at home with the Rona!

  • @mrflyazz9605
    @mrflyazz9605 Před rokem +6

    Both are very good martial artists, love watching and learning from both. Now, I have to say, Jesse is more of the traditional smooth karate that I was taught. I admire Seth’s power as well. Seth just had too much jumping around during the sparring and was winded a little more, where as Jesse was sliding more and more balanced when he attacked. Great video guys! Please do more together!!!

  • @davidthewlis4911
    @davidthewlis4911 Před 2 lety +4

    This final round was almost as tense as the All Valley Under 18 Tournament

  • @laperrablanca1
    @laperrablanca1 Před 2 lety +17

    Great video! At the end no matter what is your style, controlling timing and distance is the whole science. And... great pizza

  • @rayluxejosephine8548
    @rayluxejosephine8548 Před 2 lety +1

    I am a red belt in tae kwon do and I’m really enjoying your video.
    Really figuring out some cool valuable information ! And some really good tips for when I’m teaching

  • @yubukai
    @yubukai Před 2 lety

    Well matched sparring. Watched with a smile.

  • @josewmeldondo
    @josewmeldondo Před 2 lety +6

    That intro 🤣🤣🤣! Loved it! The collab I never knew I wanted!

  • @MDCSYD
    @MDCSYD Před 2 lety +5

    Loving Seth’s style….fun, humble and I’m very sure dude’s deadly!

  • @blazingdragon9607
    @blazingdragon9607 Před 2 lety +1

    Keep up the great work Sensei! You rock 🔥

  • @sirliamgalvez5276
    @sirliamgalvez5276 Před 2 lety +1

    Idk why but your kata has that oomf to it that makes it very lovely to watch

  • @yenna6146
    @yenna6146 Před 2 lety +3

    It was really interesting to watch the differences between the kihon, the kata and the kumite. I loved both styles, the clean Eastern style Jesse sensei practices, and the hard, all-out moves American style from Seth sensei.
    One thing that I immediately noticed during kumite and kihon is that Seth sensei lowers his guard while attacking, and Jesse sensei always keeps one arm close to his body. Strength vs speed, I think, are also main differences between American style and Eastern style.
    I'm partial to Eastern style myself, but both were magnificent to watch. Thank you Jesse sensei and Seth sensei for this video and all your hard work!
    Oss! 🥋

  • @KendoSwordsman
    @KendoSwordsman Před 2 lety +5

    Love both these guys. Nice to see Seth doing some Kata and it looked pretty good. But Jesse's Kata is at a special level and he just absords things on the fly really quickly. The kumite looked pretty good from both sides but the lineages are very clear with the footwork etc. This was fun.

  • @afaithfulman
    @afaithfulman Před rokem

    Thoroughly enjoyed the video!

  • @upsigned
    @upsigned Před 9 měsíci

    Jesse u are far superior in delivering all what u have shown precisely and very well

  • @hgv85
    @hgv85 Před 2 lety +8

    Ahhh, now I want to watch like 10 more minutes of you guys sparring.

  • @davidmatthews2983
    @davidmatthews2983 Před 2 lety +3

    Loving the content guys. I like the build-a-kata exercise and will talk to my sensei about adding that for training one night. After we cap at a sensible around of techniques, then try to create the bunkai and oiyo for it.
    Digging the final fantasy victory theme in the video too.
    I took something away from the sparring too. I saw Seth do two jabs and then a ushiro Geri which I will incorporate into some fun sparring as I need to practice my spin speed and it’s viability in a match/real life situation
    👊 thanks again

  • @Unaidedfoot
    @Unaidedfoot Před rokem +2

    I’m a runner who does absolutely no martial arts but with great ambassadors like this my mind is opening. High five fellas you represented your schools.

  • @Car1ll
    @Car1ll Před 2 lety +1

    The kata game was really enjoyable to watch, very cool to see the body control, creativity and technique

  • @jeregamm
    @jeregamm Před 2 lety +4

    Fun video. I'll be starting up Isshin Ryu soon (boo COVID restrictions). I practiced Tae Kwon Do for 7 years (years ago), so it'll be interesting seeing the difference. I struggled a lot learning Changquan Wushu because of the muscle memory I'd formed in TKD. Doing a front raising kick during warm-ups and having to keep my heel on the ground was so strange. Vertical fist in Isshin Ryu will likely be a challenge. Love seeing varying styles!

  • @RicardoAbel
    @RicardoAbel Před 2 lety +5

    Too interesting! Great video, sensei Jesse!!

  • @Andesu
    @Andesu Před 9 měsíci

    This was so wholesome. Truly

  • @matthieucochard1394
    @matthieucochard1394 Před 2 lety

    i really like the synergy between Jesse, Mike, sensei Seth and Wonderboy, those were amazing videos to watch and learn

  • @thelifeofbrentin6241
    @thelifeofbrentin6241 Před 2 lety +3

    This was an awesome episode, I enjoyed it alot. Our Dojo returns back to training soon. Hopefully we can play that Kata game, that was cool 🙂

  • @briancohen2555
    @briancohen2555 Před 2 lety +2

    This was a really fun video to watch. I noticed the respect you had for another martial art and its practitioner, who, in turn, displayed great humor, candor, humility, and respect. Seth seems sincere and professional; I would certainly refer anyone I knew to his dojo for learning effective martial arts in a fun environment. I'm not sure what the the kata competition proved. I've always found it difficult to repeat kata I've just been shown. But I eventually learned 59 empty-hand and weapons kata through much repetition. I would have liked to have compared kata styles between traditional and American karate. Two big differences I noticed during kumite: (1) You kept your guard up and in front while Seth dropped his hands and kept them wider apart. (2) You attacked his mind by feigning low attacks (e.g., sweeps, fake kicks to legs). In both the kihon and and kumite, you had more economy of motion and energy and greater variety of attacks. I'm not sure if this is due to traditional karate's teaching of many techniques compared to the West's simplification or the respect Seth had for you. However, Sensei Enkamp, it is with great respect for you and your ancestors that I strongly disagree, as a native New Yorker, that pineapple belongs on pizza.

  • @WadeSmith-oe5xd
    @WadeSmith-oe5xd Před 11 měsíci

    I'm glad you guys sparred at least. Lots of dojos don't do real sparring anymore, or only have points sparring.

  • @NaturallyMe2011
    @NaturallyMe2011 Před 2 lety

    Loved it!!

  • @jonahkaiguam
    @jonahkaiguam Před 2 lety +4

    Awesome video guys. I took Kenpo when I was much much much younger and when it came to sparring...we threw a lot of leading punches and kicks. I ended up leaving Kenpo after only neing in it for a few months because school took priority but when I got into High School...I got into and stuck with Shidokan Karate until I achieved 1st Dan. I really miss the dojo so i practice kata out in the front yard from time to time

  • @grouchotrout444
    @grouchotrout444 Před 2 lety +12

    The snap on your spinning back kick seems like it would do much more damage than Seth's which looked a bit more pushy. Both of you did great though! Much respect, love the channel

    • @keiricstephenson9231
      @keiricstephenson9231 Před rokem

      Not more damage just a different type of damage.

    • @joaqincastro5613
      @joaqincastro5613 Před rokem +1

      More like Jesse is more of a splash damage while Seth is more penetrating damage, both things hurt

  • @mattsully5332
    @mattsully5332 Před 2 lety

    Fun video. I'd love to see a longer cut, especially with more sparring, and maybe some discussion of how the basics were different

  • @chriscage669
    @chriscage669 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic vid guys!