Sensei, I've got a question. What is the reason for you starting a lot of techniques late? For example in Heian Shodan you turn first and then do Gedan-Barai or you step first and then do the Tzuki or Shuto-Uke etc. Why?
Your kata looks very good to me. When I watch you preform your kata I can really tell you have been trained in Okinawa. A couple of things that will help you. One when people see you do kata they should be able to recognize your instructor in your kata performance. Work toward that goal. Two become a student of bunkai. Study bunkai as if your life counts on you passing a test on bunkai because it does when it comes to combat. Three start teaching. You do not truly begin to learn and understand karate until you begin teaching it. The sooner you start teaching the faster you will master your art. Fourth study more then one art. The Japanese mindset is to stick with one way and work on mastering it. No this is wrong. When you went to school you were taught language, reading, math, history,science etc ect ect all at once. Study other martial arts because it improves your understanding of bunkai. Judo is the foundation of all martial arts. Why? You learn things like walking, falling, sweeping, locks, chokes, throws, grabbing, and grappling all skills needed in every art. Fifth for your long term health always be mindful of the ware and tear of training on your body. Do it in a way that does not harm you. For example if you train kata on a concrete surface that is rough over a long period of time it will cause you knee problems because of the torque the surface allows you to create in your knee joints. A smooth concrete surface does not do the same thing but may prove slippery and dangerous. Do not fully extend your joints when punching blocking or kicking years of this will destroy your joints. My pointers for anyone who may find value in them.
I'm seeing a Matsubayashi-ryu type of movement on those kata. By the way, it's kinda interesting to take a look on different aproaches on the same subject. Nice Nagano-san.
You should really go to Okinawa and visit the Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Shinko Kai and train in Funakoshi Shorin-ryu to explore the style left by Shinken Taira sensei. 🙏
Much more round like kung fu, and reduced and flowing, yet the kime and forcefulness of the punch/kicks like karate. The stances relatively high, maybe closer to the analytical application (bunkai).
Bom dia. Sou do Brasil, verifiquei que o kime está perfeito. Agora, percebi que devido a influência de Okinawa, suas bases ficaram em posição mais alta. Em termos de anatomia, essa mudança ajuda muito os joelhos. OSS
nicely done. I notice how well you relax between moves, which is something im struggling with. Your fists seem to relax so much that your hands open, which I know is not wanted by judges, but in kung fu, you don't often make fists because the relaxation helps the speed. Practically, I think this has merit.
It is so weird to me watching it because lately I've been focusing a lot on my kata execution, but for me the way you're doing it's not wrong at all and everything just makes sense. What really catches my attention is both the emphasis on how well executed is the usage of the hips, maybe because I've been working a lot on my hip movements lately, specially when people wants you to do deep and low stances. But also how you're hands are really loose and light, to me it only feels natural to do it that way, sometimes focusing on having them well closed distracts me a little. Also the heels, people are always saying "don't lift you heel off the floor" and ok but, does it make a difference on the final technique...? so many questions. I think I'll pay close attention to your videos in Okinawa to see if I can catch any answers for myself. Thank you for sharing!
Those look like the shorin ryu style of kata, as far as i've seen, in oninawan karate, stances are higher, similarly to taekwondo, not as deep as their japanese counterparts, which if you ask me, feels a lot more natural.
Are you running your own school? Or do you belong to a school and have a Sensei? Interesting how your school (if you are just a member) will reflect on this. Definitely look more relaxed, higher stances, less rigid, etc as expected, than your typical Shotokan. Not neccessarily better per se, but definitely a lot kinder on the body. This kind of stuff is a very somewhat ‘western’ approach, intresting to hear thoughts on it from traditional Japanese teachers and seniors. None the less, everyone’s journey is different, and it looks like you have found a path to head in for yours! Well done!
Not a fan of the kiai, but everything else is nice. I did Heian Yondan 30 years ago, and back then the Haiwan Jodan Uke Sokumen was taught to be performed very slow and controlled, it really gave a contrast to the rest of the kata, like an explosion of movement after the initial slow pace. I used to forcefully breathe out while performing it, was usually very well received by the judges.
I always tell people that "everyone has his/her own karate". And the way you adapted the shorter range fighting of the Okinawan styles to Shotokan is awesome, I incorporated some of these principles myself. However, what I do differently (without saying that it's necessarily better), is to keep the swinging hammer style of technique for blocking and attacking for the longer range techniques (Heian Shodan has mostly only this type of techniques), and switch to penetrating/whipping/elongating techniques for the short range (which we start to see in Heian Nidan, by example the two Gyaku Uchi Uke, every 45 degree Shuto Uchi/Uke in Kokutsu Dachi can also be adapted this way). However, overall the techniques seem to have lost a bit of their initial power just because relying on hip vibration you seem to have lowered the arm tension/load. But - what if you combine the two?! ;)
hips working a lot, but sometimes it seems the kime softened, the transition speed seems inadequate to the technique speed... but what I know about karate
Hi, your katas are excellent, but they are still within the Shotokan tradition. Should you wish to make them "Okinawan", then you would have to change many things. Some examples: you should learn to use the stance Ukiashi dachi, the shuto uke in heian shodan should be done on gedan level, in heian godan there's no jump in Okinawan performance, etc. Also the Heian katas in Okinawan karate are called Pinan. Shodan and Nidan are reversed, meaning that Heian Shodan is Pinan Nidan, while Heian Nidan is Pinan Shodan. I did in my youth shotokan as well, but in the past 4 years I've been training heavily in Shorin-Ryu, which is the Okinawan ancestor style of Shotokan, so it's interesting to compare. Please continue! It's a fascinating path! 🙏🥋
My goal isn't to make it a specific style. All I'm looking for is to learn principles from arts that make sense, and apply it to a movement that I already am familiar with, which in this case is Shotokan.
@KarateDojowaKu understood, and indeed, your kata performance is more fluid and has more snap (if that's a word 😅 ) in the punches. I would say, in general one of the major differences between Okinawan and Japanese karate is in the intention behind it. It's a bit like what Jesse Enkamp once summarised: Okinawan is karate-jutsu (primarily techniques for self-protection), while Japanese is karate-do (primarily a way for self-perfection). I realise that this may be an over-generalisation, but I believe there's some truth behind it. Okinawan is truly about "why" we perform, while Japanese is more about "how" we perform. Neither one is better, both approaches are to be respected. In the end, it's all karate. 🥋
Hi I have subscribed to you some years back and respect your mannerism in the way you teach … just my opinion may be I am wrong .. your stances are not as grounded as they used to be. Slight changes may be the way you twist your hip . Otherwise your strong spirit is always there . Oss.
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I notice that you look really relaxed,not tense at all and use higher and shorter stances for greater power.Trully Amazing
The katas look more fluid and dynamic, somehow stronger and real. Very nice hip rotation.
The hip flicks are especially pronounced and powerful.
What do you think about my kata?
Looking awesome, sharp when you need to be and relaxed but strong when you need it to be
Sensei, I've got a question. What is the reason for you starting a lot of techniques late? For example in Heian Shodan you turn first and then do Gedan-Barai or you step first and then do the Tzuki or Shuto-Uke etc. Why?
They look sharp, especially those hips!
@@myeramimclerie7869I am focusing on creating power from my torso in this kata. So the rhythm naturally became that way.
@@KarateDojowaKu Got it. Thanks for explaining 😊
Can't wait to see your take on Michelle Khare speed running her TKD black belt in 90 days!
You have a smooth but sharp flow going & your techniques execution shows commitment to each move.
Your hips are snapping with more power generated guessing that was picked up in Okinawa looks good and well executed
Your kata looks very good to me. When I watch you preform your kata I can really tell you have been trained in Okinawa. A couple of things that will help you. One when people see you do kata they should be able to recognize your instructor in your kata performance. Work toward that goal. Two become a student of bunkai. Study bunkai as if your life counts on you passing a test on bunkai because it does when it comes to combat. Three start teaching. You do not truly begin to learn and understand karate until you begin teaching it. The sooner you start teaching the faster you will master your art. Fourth study more then one art. The Japanese mindset is to stick with one way and work on mastering it. No this is wrong. When you went to school you were taught language, reading, math, history,science etc ect ect all at once. Study other martial arts because it improves your understanding of bunkai. Judo is the foundation of all martial arts. Why? You learn things like walking, falling, sweeping, locks, chokes, throws, grabbing, and grappling all skills needed in every art.
Fifth for your long term health always be mindful of the ware and tear of training on your body. Do it in a way that does not harm you. For example if you train kata on a concrete surface that is rough over a long period of time it will cause you knee problems because of the torque the surface allows you to create in your knee joints. A smooth concrete surface does not do the same thing but may prove slippery and dangerous. Do not fully extend your joints when punching blocking or kicking years of this will destroy your joints. My pointers for anyone who may find value in them.
I'm seeing a Matsubayashi-ryu type of movement on those kata. By the way, it's kinda interesting to take a look on different aproaches on the same subject. Nice Nagano-san.
Very nice. I wish I could move like that again without so much pain.
Your kata looks much smoother and relaxed. More realistic moves and more effective strikes. Great hip mobility. Well done!
Thank you for sharing your kata.
Coool Video!!!! We need more content
You should really go to Okinawa and visit the Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Shinko Kai and train in Funakoshi Shorin-ryu to explore the style left by Shinken Taira sensei. 🙏
Such great snap and pace
The okinawan training was very cool, but I'm still waiting to see Yusuke train with Genkai!
oh, i got that reference. I'm old. 😅
Good body mechanics, koshi movement, and focus.
amazing!!!
Much more round like kung fu, and reduced and flowing, yet the kime and forcefulness of the punch/kicks like karate. The stances relatively high, maybe closer to the analytical application (bunkai).
Bom dia. Sou do Brasil, verifiquei que o kime está perfeito. Agora, percebi que devido a influência de Okinawa, suas bases ficaram em posição mais alta. Em termos de anatomia, essa mudança ajuda muito os joelhos. OSS
nicely done. I notice how well you relax between moves, which is something im struggling with. Your fists seem to relax so much that your hands open, which I know is not wanted by judges, but in kung fu, you don't often make fists because the relaxation helps the speed. Practically, I think this has merit.
Are you planning on watching the remaining episodes that you havent seen of Cobra Kai Season 6?
Yes!
It is so weird to me watching it because lately I've been focusing a lot on my kata execution, but for me the way you're doing it's not wrong at all and everything just makes sense. What really catches my attention is both the emphasis on how well executed is the usage of the hips, maybe because I've been working a lot on my hip movements lately, specially when people wants you to do deep and low stances. But also how you're hands are really loose and light, to me it only feels natural to do it that way, sometimes focusing on having them well closed distracts me a little. Also the heels, people are always saying "don't lift you heel off the floor" and ok but, does it make a difference on the final technique...? so many questions. I think I'll pay close attention to your videos in Okinawa to see if I can catch any answers for myself.
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for help.
I always love okinawan Karate, despite of the styles, for they rarely use low stances.
Those look like the shorin ryu style of kata, as far as i've seen, in oninawan karate, stances are higher, similarly to taekwondo, not as deep as their japanese counterparts, which if you ask me, feels a lot more natural.
Are you running your own school? Or do you belong to a school and have a Sensei? Interesting how your school (if you are just a member) will reflect on this. Definitely look more relaxed, higher stances, less rigid, etc as expected, than your typical Shotokan. Not neccessarily better per se, but definitely a lot kinder on the body. This kind of stuff is a very somewhat ‘western’ approach, intresting to hear thoughts on it from traditional Japanese teachers and seniors. None the less, everyone’s journey is different, and it looks like you have found a path to head in for yours! Well done!
I run my own!
Feels like Asai Sensei 😁
Not a fan of the kiai, but everything else is nice. I did Heian Yondan 30 years ago, and back then the Haiwan Jodan Uke Sokumen was taught to be performed very slow and controlled, it really gave a contrast to the rest of the kata, like an explosion of movement after the initial slow pace. I used to forcefully breathe out while performing it, was usually very well received by the judges.
It looks far less clunky and chopped. Typically Shotokan looks clunky and chopped. So you definetly took some steps in the right direction.
I always tell people that "everyone has his/her own karate". And the way you adapted the shorter range fighting of the Okinawan styles to Shotokan is awesome, I incorporated some of these principles myself.
However, what I do differently (without saying that it's necessarily better), is to keep the swinging hammer style of technique for blocking and attacking for the longer range techniques (Heian Shodan has mostly only this type of techniques), and switch to penetrating/whipping/elongating techniques for the short range (which we start to see in Heian Nidan, by example the two Gyaku Uchi Uke, every 45 degree Shuto Uchi/Uke in Kokutsu Dachi can also be adapted this way).
However, overall the techniques seem to have lost a bit of their initial power just because relying on hip vibration you seem to have lowered the arm tension/load. But - what if you combine the two?! ;)
Can u do cobra kai again
"I Got the Power" popped in my head watching this. Looked so Kempo in the blocks and strikes. Is there a relation to the style?
I never trained kenpo before.
I wish ur my sensei
Now you gotta change the names to Pinan Shodan to Godan!
hips working a lot, but sometimes it seems the kime softened, the transition speed seems inadequate to the technique speed... but what I know about karate
the stances seems shorter also
Crisp.
did you start karate in 2014?
Around there!
You are rushing through the kata. Make sure that you keep your center. This way your heel won't come of the floor as it does in this video.
The question I started to ask myself was, "If you can create the same amount of power, why stop after each technique?"
Hi, your katas are excellent, but they are still within the Shotokan tradition. Should you wish to make them "Okinawan", then you would have to change many things. Some examples: you should learn to use the stance Ukiashi dachi, the shuto uke in heian shodan should be done on gedan level, in heian godan there's no jump in Okinawan performance, etc. Also the Heian katas in Okinawan karate are called Pinan. Shodan and Nidan are reversed, meaning that Heian Shodan is Pinan Nidan, while Heian Nidan is Pinan Shodan.
I did in my youth shotokan as well, but in the past 4 years I've been training heavily in Shorin-Ryu, which is the Okinawan ancestor style of Shotokan, so it's interesting to compare.
Please continue! It's a fascinating path! 🙏🥋
My goal isn't to make it a specific style. All I'm looking for is to learn principles from arts that make sense, and apply it to a movement that I already am familiar with, which in this case is Shotokan.
@KarateDojowaKu understood, and indeed, your kata performance is more fluid and has more snap (if that's a word 😅 ) in the punches.
I would say, in general one of the major differences between Okinawan and Japanese karate is in the intention behind it. It's a bit like what Jesse Enkamp once summarised: Okinawan is karate-jutsu (primarily techniques for self-protection), while Japanese is karate-do (primarily a way for self-perfection). I realise that this may be an over-generalisation, but I believe there's some truth behind it. Okinawan is truly about "why" we perform, while Japanese is more about "how" we perform. Neither one is better, both approaches are to be respected. In the end, it's all karate. 🥋
Hi I have subscribed to you some years back and respect your mannerism in the way you teach … just my opinion may be I am wrong .. your stances are not as grounded as they used to be. Slight changes may be the way you twist your hip . Otherwise your strong spirit is always there . Oss.
My stance is actually stronger this way
Pahele achcha that's
It was better before now it's more short
Why do you think so?
Your kata looks good, but i can see u do better tbh
Your stance seems shallower
Keep up doing well
Your hip rotation needs to be better
It must be synchronized
Don't shake it😂 don't twerk😅
What do you mean?
@@KarateDojowaKucontrol your butt.