Ryan Hayashi - Karate Video Lesson #22 - Connecting To The Hara (Body Center)

Ryan Hayashi, JKA (Japan Karate Association) Shotokan Karate Instructor, explains the mechanics of connecting to the body center. This was filmed on Sensei Hayashi's Samsung at Hayashi Dojo in Mannheim, Germany. These video lessons are a learning tool for his students.

[@theelement6255]

What an amazing vid. I’m just digging back into karate (well technically, Chung do Kwan) and this is incredibly helpful👌🏿

[@geoffharris2030]

many thanks sensei very helpful

[@richardlafleur9898]

Thank,s for explication.

[@kyleduske4830]

Great video. It is interesting that the hand position you keep coming back to through out the video, elbows in hands out, is very similar to the Kamae position found on Uechi Ryu Sanchin.
I personally grew up on and teach Shotokan Karate but have dabbled in Uechi Ryu here and there and I often ask if Sanchin should be brought into my teaching as a fundamental Kata.
What is the first Kata taught in your style?

[@iwandarmadi4509]

Very insightful, Sensei. Arigatou gozaimasta.

[@alejandrogonzalez7129]

Can anybody guide me on how to apply this Hara conection in kendo and iaido? I would be very very grateful.
Thank you Sensei Hayashi for your insights in this video.

[@Snickers557]

Alejandro Gonzalez practice zazen

[@jack7862]

Just give pull ur bellybutton and apply the force which you give while peeing 👍🏾, it will work and prevent growing fat in belly

[@thihsareb]

Lead with the elbow?

[@XyZ-de8be]

the camera is confusing me ;D thanks a lot for the explanation

[@annafariza9555]

Wow he is cool