+Myles Sierevogel We appreciate the compliment, I think that motto represents purpose pretty accurately. Our aim is to revitalize the old ways to help usher in a new era of authentic karate, thank you
excellent , you are making karate more practical and fluid otherwise i see only robotic movement ,keep up the great work ,am learning from your vids ,thank you
Awesome video as always. My instructors have always stressed that. A "block" is just body motion that can be used in a variety of ways. Thanks again guys for good content.
+Aaron Travis Your instructors sound like very knowledgeable practitioners, you're absolutely right in thinking that a "block" is just a motion of the body. Thanks!
That is a great explanation. My teacher taught me some of those movement back in the days, but I don't recall seeing them all being applied like you did. Thank you
This video was very insightful to me because in my days when I was 11, 12 y.o. I was practicing a style of martial arts that was known as a combination of Teakwondo, Aikijujiutsu, kogaryuninjitsu and Goju! I only got as far yellow belt, never involved myself into participating any major tournaments. The reason I did quit was because my parents at the time was concerned about my handling school work practicing the martial arts and that me going to a dojo almost every other day was costly. While I practice for about almost 3 years, I've never saw the self-defense portions of my classes was such fluidity and dynamics as it was practiced by my shihan at the time. And a lot af your techniques show an amazing level explosiveness, effectiveness and real efficiency. I actually see the practicalities in a lot of the blocks I was taught and how that defence that we are taught can actually be turned to offense. I even felt that katas that I was taught was stiff and stagnant and felt that an attacker is not going punch straight at me. He is more likely to swing at me or grab me from behind and apply either a choke or sleeper on me and a lot of the techniques you guys show make it possible to escape those situations even using some off the techniques from some off the traditional katas like Gekisais, Saifa and the Taikyakus and Heians. I would love to see some techniques on how to escape a lot off the chokeholds and even some of the situations when your on the ground with the attacker on top. Thanks for your time, your insights, and keep these videos coming. Oss!
Funny, this made me think of the heian shodan kata. I never could figure out a good explanation for the three age uke before the first kiai, but this actually explains a lot.
+Neldolas Awesome! We always hope that our short videos will turn on some light bulbs in other people's heads for other applications. Glad we could help!
We have discussed the idea of limb striking before. For the most part it really just depends on what you're using a punch or kick to do. What i mean is you can strike some one with a closed fist but you can also push them away or knock an appendage away with a fist. The same would apply to your feet.
Many thanks for your kind reply. I will check out the earlier videos in that case. Ive trained (karate, some kickboxing) for 45 yrs, and yet always wrestled in my mind about the true nature of trad' karate uke. One idea I had/have is that it was the first action of the pull-back hand that 'parried' the blow, the second action (normally seen as the 'block'), was an attack to the attacking limb, or other target (eg eyes with shuto as in shuto uke). Your videos are very interesting, going deeper than most instructional videos, and give good insights into this art that has hidden depths. Thanks again.
Well its simple really, this stuff only works on compliant or drunk opponents. Theres a reason this stuff is allowed in the UFC and yet you dont see it
@@aphone2511 And this works against boxing well. Cuz Motobu Chokki defeated a boxer back in 1925. Same with Jon Bluming in the 1960’s. He defeated a Korean Heavyweight Champ boxer. With a palm strike. Jon Bluming was the first caucasian student of Mass Oyama. And was a 6th dan in Kyokushin Karate.
@@Shadowrulzalways ive actually researched the first fight youre referencing and have seen articles pointing to why it is not in fact true and was used as propaganda. Second fight I can not find anywhere youll have to link me that one
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I love that end motto "bring back old ways of karate."
+Myles Sierevogel We appreciate the compliment, I think that motto represents purpose pretty accurately. Our aim is to revitalize the old ways to help usher in a new era of authentic karate, thank you
excellent , you are making karate more practical and fluid otherwise i see only robotic movement ,keep up the great work ,am learning from your vids ,thank you
+mahadi karim Thanks, we're glad we could provide you more insight!
My Kyokushin Shihan always states that "Your best defense is your best offense".......This is gold...Excellent segment guys.
Awesome video as always. My instructors have always stressed that. A "block" is just body motion that can be used in a variety of ways. Thanks again guys for good content.
+Aaron Travis Your instructors sound like very knowledgeable practitioners, you're absolutely right in thinking that a "block" is just a motion of the body. Thanks!
That is a great explanation. My teacher taught me some of those movement back in the days, but I don't recall seeing them all being applied like you did. Thank you
+Mr KP Glad we could help out, thanks!
This video was very insightful to me because in my days when I was 11, 12 y.o. I was practicing a style of martial arts that was known as a combination of Teakwondo, Aikijujiutsu, kogaryuninjitsu and Goju! I only got as far yellow belt, never involved myself into participating any major tournaments. The reason I did quit was because my parents at the time was concerned about my handling school work practicing the martial arts and that me going to a dojo almost every other day was costly. While I practice for about almost 3 years, I've never saw the self-defense portions of my classes was such fluidity and dynamics as it was practiced by my shihan at the time. And a lot af your techniques show an amazing level explosiveness, effectiveness and real efficiency. I actually see the practicalities in a lot of the blocks I was taught and how that defence that we are taught can actually be turned to offense. I even felt that katas that I was taught was stiff and stagnant and felt that an attacker is not going punch straight at me. He is more likely to swing at me or grab me from behind and apply either a choke or sleeper on me and a lot of the techniques you guys show make it possible to escape those situations even using some off the techniques from some off the traditional katas like Gekisais, Saifa and the Taikyakus and Heians. I would love to see some techniques on how to escape a lot off the chokeholds and even some of the situations when your on the ground with the attacker on top. Thanks for your time, your insights, and keep these videos coming. Oss!
Damn what a combo, what was the art called?
Are you the same karateka from your new channel ,Karate Breakdown ?
Funny, this made me think of the heian shodan kata. I never could figure out a good explanation for the three age uke before the first kiai, but this actually explains a lot.
+Neldolas Awesome! We always hope that our short videos will turn on some light bulbs in other people's heads for other applications. Glad we could help!
It certainly does.
Good stuff! I am all about creating maximum damage in as few moves as necessary to stop a threat and this plays to that purpose!
+Tonio Yendis Definitely agree, pure self-defense aims to be as efficient as possible, great comment!
Nice video. Any applications to punches and kicks that are based on this idea, rather than just grabs?
We have discussed the idea of limb striking before. For the most part it really just depends on what you're using a punch or kick to do. What i mean is you can strike some one with a closed fist but you can also push them away or knock an appendage away with a fist. The same would apply to your feet.
Many thanks for your kind reply. I will check out the earlier videos in that case. Ive trained (karate, some kickboxing) for 45 yrs, and yet always wrestled in my mind about the true nature of trad' karate uke. One idea I had/have is that it was the first action of the pull-back hand that 'parried' the blow, the second action (normally seen as the 'block'), was an attack to the attacking limb, or other target (eg eyes with shuto as in shuto uke). Your videos are very interesting, going deeper than most instructional videos, and give good insights into this art that has hidden depths. Thanks again.
Think outside the blocks.
;-)
Dat blinking.
How about gedan barai (spelling might be wrong, but low block) in sparring. Great videos though!
+alleeke Thanks! we should applications for the low block in the first half of this video, hope it helps! ruclips.net/video/MJfuUXjdX34/видео.html
Look for a book called"75 down blocks"
I have a question, why don’t you demonstrate blocking punches from boxers or typical punches you see in street fights?
Well its simple really, this stuff only works on compliant or drunk opponents. Theres a reason this stuff is allowed in the UFC and yet you dont see it
@@aphone2511 You do. You need to watch Karate in the UFC.
@@aphone2511 ruclips.net/video/nDs7RPboEO8/видео.html
@@aphone2511 And this works against boxing well. Cuz Motobu Chokki defeated a boxer back in 1925. Same with Jon Bluming in the 1960’s. He defeated a Korean Heavyweight Champ boxer. With a palm strike. Jon Bluming was the first caucasian student of Mass Oyama. And was a 6th dan in Kyokushin Karate.
@@Shadowrulzalways ive actually researched the first fight youre referencing and have seen articles pointing to why it is not in fact true and was used as propaganda. Second fight I can not find anywhere youll have to link me that one