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You should have posted this months ago!! We learned sunakake no kon a few months ago at our dojo. I was very obsessed with the kata, and the name, and what it meant, and researched like a madwoman until I found out about the eiku. I also asked my Japanese friend for help translating the name. She said the same as you, sunakake is flicking sand, no is the particle and kon is a very very old Japanese word. She found loads of kanji for “kon”, but she narrowed it down to one particular kanji that, if I remember correctly, depicted water and wood and something else? Anyway, she said that this kanji was very old and it was a word for paddle! Which makes total sense! It was then that I decided that learning Japanese would be a good advantage in my karate path, as I was fascinated with how kanji works and how it’ll help with the beautiful ancient art of karate ❤️ so I started taking classes. I only know how to read Kana so far, and I’m learning lots of grammar, but it’ll be nice once I’m ready to learn kanji! Anyway, just wanted to share my experience. If it hadn’t been for sunakake no kon, I’d probably never have started to learn Japanese!
Sofia R. Hi, Kon is not an eiku it is a bo with tapered ends. The same sand flicking technique is done in some Kon katas, but it's obviously easier to do with the shovelling action of an eiku.
I’ve actually used eiku in a number of competitions. Matsuhaga no kon was my tournament kata. Once I learned a few of the techniques was actually flicking sand I bought an eiku immediately. I’m super pumped you showed this!
My three kids are studying the eiku, it seems the vast amount of information out there always sheds new knowledge to be absorbed. Thank you for continuing to be an instrument in that process. Once again a hardy thank you from Upstate New York... Rei!
Very cool ! You’ve got some crisp techniques. I remember our sensei had just got one of the Eiku katas from Hanchi Nakazato while he was visiting his dojo in Okinawa I believe. at that time. Wow that was back in the 70s he was showing my brother and some of the other higher black belts. It was a cool thing for me to see. So yea Another great video Jesse. Always learning from your stuff ! Thank you !
Thanks for the content Jesse San! I love your explanation and the detail you manage to get across so quickly, I hope other Karateka can embrace your thoughts and stop the inward looking style isolation and appreciate all forms of Karate.
I love weapons that can be used the same way as a spear, or a sword, i never used any of these weapons but i love to see for exemple a Naginata or any other weapons in Monster Hunter or Video games (mostly fighting game)!
I practice Shorin-Ryu Shorin-Kan Karate and we practice with the Eku. This is my favorite weapon and have used this weapon in all my competitions. Everyone is always curious about it because no one uses it, like you said. I love it and this video, thank you for sharing a video about the Eku!
My son is doing Matayoshi Kobudo and his Sensei showed this very same technique to him on Tuesday when using the Bo. He actually told the Sensei he already saw this technique when he watched this video. Thanks for these videos. It helps a lot. It will be very cool if you can do some videos for Sai's, Tonfa's and Nunchucks also. Keep up the good work!
I love the Okinawa's martial arts for being creative with there regular day tools and items. the grain grind handle, the carpet beater, the field sickle, & here the oar. Warriors in the garden
Great technique! Some people would say "A paddle? This isn't dangerous." and after they see this technique they would reevaluate the way they think about this paddle.
This wepon was first used in 1612 in Japan in the most famous duel in their history when Miyamoto Musashi win over Sasaki Kojiro.From that moment fishermen start using it to fight the samurai and create a school for using this wepon.
Can't believe you know 4 oar katas!! I know one and haven't seen that technique yet so thanks for sharing !! Hope you do more kobudo videos with different weapons and techniques!!
It's worth noting that in Matayoshi Kobudo we also perform suna kake with the bo, and it's even learned as soon as the second hojo undo (basic supplementary training) sequence, which in my dojo we started training when I got the first graduation.
Jesse Enkamp, muito obrigado por mais esse vídeo... O assunto é bastante interessante e mais uma vez, é possível se observar que os japoneses desenvolviam técnicas de luta com coisas comuns do seu dia-a-dia... Gostei! Ah! I stell keep learning English with your karate classes... Thanks a lot
Excellent as always! Suna kake reminds me of the shadowless kick where they use the skirt to distract the opponent and hide the kick. I hope that you could post a video about okinawan style nunchaku, been trying to research about it, but the resources are few. I noticed that they use a longer grip compared to most kali based styles. I tried practicing that way and find it more effective for delivering stronger strikes and easier pass/catch. Looking forward to your next video. Osu!
Jesse, you are great. I like your videos very much. Also, I should say English is not my mother tongue, but I understand every word you say, because your pronunciation is very clear and distinct. I hope you wouldn't mind if I use some of your instruction to teach my own students, would you?
Ótima explicação Jesse .O Eiku lembra um pouco alguns tipos de borduna indígenas brasileiras ,embora com usos diferentes por causa da forma e tamanho .
Oh I liked your explanation so much! Actually I'm okinawan dancer practicer and we have some dances with kai or eiku and have some similar moviments with that ones you showed us here. Thank you!
Hey Jesse, could you go through the weapons of kobudo weapons one by one, video by video, in detail (both kata, and kihon)? Kinda feel that kobudo is never given that much coverage especially the Oar, which you have covered with this video, the tekko, sais, and kamas.
I watched your other video on Okinawan weapons. I have been looking for what we called a manji sai. The one you have that can be attached to a bo. I had one 30 years ago and it was stolen. I have looked at a number of martial arts stores and no one carries them anymore. Where do you get yours?
I would love to learn how to use an eiku, unfortunately I live in Pennsylvania, USA so I don't think I will be learning the eiku or any kobudō for that matter, any time soon(at least not properly)
The Eiku will make a fine weapon during the Zombie apocalypse, it looks light enough to carry and strong enough to break bones. Better hold on to that one Jesse. Side note, I believe Musashi used an oar as a weapon at some point in his life.
super cool video! but quick question does the eiku have a style that is specifically for it? if so what is it called? like for example at the martial arts school i train at the bo's style is called sebot bunkao.
jesse i russo spanish i do karate shito ryu and kobudo matayoshi after will do kyudo and for now i used sai,tonfa,nunchaku,bo and wanna know too the kama ,ekko and yari
I absolutely love watching these videos. Albeit not a karate nerd. But it simply shows that karate both has HEMA and wild mass-culture stamps that have nothing to do with reality, which better be debunked. As well as awesome underrated techniques that are a sight for sore eyes to behold.
Or lookup "Kairākau".its a full series but A small compilation of weaponry scenes..you will see Taiaha and Patu..two weopons similar to japanese weopons
i have a friend who loves her Eiku and she is very good with it imma share this video with her because i think she will like it a lot as well, but i was wondering could u maybe make a video about the Kama i would love to learn more about the Kamas.
Really cool post, Jesse-Sensei! You know the story of Musashi and Kojiro btw? Musashi basically used sword techniques with an oar. Seeing an entire system designed for an oar is even better, though... Wonder if there are any Maoris watching this video...
Sensei plz can you make a video about Bo staff and nanchaku strike and spinning? I practice shotokan karate but I want to learn bo staff and nanchaku so that I can defend myself from attackers easily... Os's 🥋🥋🥋
With RUclips promoting their new Cobra Kai show, could you please do a video discussing your impressions of the original Karate Kid movie and how karate in film affects the sport? Thanks!
Sugoi!. It reminded me of kata Rohai. Is there any connection that you are aware of? Also, as a second thought, is it possible that some 'empty hand' katas are actually based on weapon katas?
I’m looking to get started in the Eiku, what would be the recommended length? Slightly shorter than myself? Or the same height as me? I am 6ft in height.
I was wondering if you did some tutorial with eiku and searched earlier videos and found it. I would like to see more if you ever have the will to do it. I think this weapon has the potential beyond it's used for. Especially if the flat part or the whole weapon is made from iron or some similar material. What do you think?
the philosophy that everything around can be a weapon, is very present in oriental martial art and mentioned in the art of gerra. First dominate yourself and second the environment in which you are.
Jesse, Love this video! Are you sure that technique is unique to the Eku? I use Sunakeke all the time in, you guessed it, Sunakeke kata (this might not be traditional). It also is in Saku Gawa No Kon, a traditional Okinawan kata. Wonder if it was originally meant for Eku? I've always done these with Bo.
Wonder if we do just do different styles, Yamashita Sensei has always taught it was Sunakake in Saku Gawa No Kon and he learned from Matayoshi Sensei (I'll be in Okinawa training at the dojo next week! super excited). You can actually look it up on youtube, there are a few others that do it this way too but it looks a tad different. I'll have to ask him tomorrow why these this might differ, I'm very curious now. You do it a little differently than we do too, so it could definitely be a style thing.
Ah I derped and missed the part where you say you do Ryukyu, I don't believe we follow a lot of that style, but I am sure Sensei has pulled in influences like he always tends to do :)
Do you want to learn Okinawan Kobudo? 🇯🇵 My online course teaches you BO (staff), SAI, TONFA, KAMA, NUNCHAKU, TEKKO, EIKU, TINBE & ROCHIN. 🥋 Link: www.kobudomastery.com 👍
I already do it here in Wisconsin. It’s really fun! I’m just a yellow belt with a black stripe right now so I don’t handle the Eiku yet
I'll buy an oar just to learn how to fight with it.
I imagine people asking me:
"Victor, you don't even kayak, why you need it for?"
"For Karate."
You should have posted this months ago!! We learned sunakake no kon a few months ago at our dojo. I was very obsessed with the kata, and the name, and what it meant, and researched like a madwoman until I found out about the eiku. I also asked my Japanese friend for help translating the name. She said the same as you, sunakake is flicking sand, no is the particle and kon is a very very old Japanese word. She found loads of kanji for “kon”, but she narrowed it down to one particular kanji that, if I remember correctly, depicted water and wood and something else? Anyway, she said that this kanji was very old and it was a word for paddle! Which makes total sense! It was then that I decided that learning Japanese would be a good advantage in my karate path, as I was fascinated with how kanji works and how it’ll help with the beautiful ancient art of karate ❤️ so I started taking classes. I only know how to read Kana so far, and I’m learning lots of grammar, but it’ll be nice once I’m ready to learn kanji! Anyway, just wanted to share my experience. If it hadn’t been for sunakake no kon, I’d probably never have started to learn Japanese!
Sofia R. Hi, Kon is not an eiku it is a bo with tapered ends. The same sand flicking technique is done in some Kon katas, but it's obviously easier to do with the shovelling action of an eiku.
Great video Jesse! A really interesting weapon, the Eiku. I love your videos about Kobudo🥋👍
I’ve actually used eiku in a number of competitions. Matsuhaga no kon was my tournament kata. Once I learned a few of the techniques was actually flicking sand I bought an eiku immediately. I’m super pumped you showed this!
"Karate vs. Karate: Shōtōkan vs. Kyokushin".
i would pay to see that
Excellent! Learning karate and english with your videos. 😁😁
My three kids are studying the eiku, it seems the vast amount of information out there always sheds new knowledge to be absorbed. Thank you for continuing to be an instrument in that process. Once again a hardy thank you from Upstate New York... Rei!
Very cool ! You’ve got some crisp techniques. I remember our sensei had just got one of the Eiku katas from Hanchi Nakazato while he was visiting his dojo in Okinawa I believe. at that time. Wow that was back in the 70s he was showing my brother and some of the other higher black belts. It was a cool thing for me to see. So yea Another great video Jesse. Always learning from your stuff ! Thank you !
Thanks for the content Jesse San! I love your explanation and the detail you manage to get across so quickly, I hope other Karateka can embrace your thoughts and stop the inward looking style isolation and appreciate all forms of Karate.
I love weapons that can be used the same way as a spear, or a sword, i never used any of these weapons but i love to see for exemple a Naginata or any other weapons in Monster Hunter or Video games (mostly fighting game)!
Friggin love you Jesse. Just got my first Eiku and training every day with it.
Awesome! Did you learn from my online course? www.kobudomastery.com
I love this weapon! Learned it a little during a seminar and it was fun continuously moving.
I practice Shorin-Ryu Shorin-Kan Karate and we practice with the Eku. This is my favorite weapon and have used this weapon in all my competitions. Everyone is always curious about it because no one uses it, like you said. I love it and this video, thank you for sharing a video about the Eku!
please teach about tonfa
A paddle. That´s not weird. I saw Bud Spencer kicking bad guys with paddles! A turtles shell, *that´s some weird weapon!* :D
Haha! The list of weird weapons is long 😜
So is the list of upcomming weird weapon videos ehhh ;) :D
R.I.P BUD ❤
Not surprised, another great video!Thanks for these videos!!!🥋
This was very fun to watch
I can't wait to start practicing this
Its interesting for sure
My son is doing Matayoshi Kobudo and his Sensei showed this very same technique to him on Tuesday when using the Bo. He actually told the Sensei he already saw this technique when he watched this video. Thanks for these videos. It helps a lot. It will be very cool if you can do some videos for Sai's, Tonfa's and Nunchucks also. Keep up the good work!
O! and just to add, my son is only 7 years old! I wish I could have attached a pic.
I love the Okinawa's martial arts for being creative with there regular day tools and items.
the grain grind handle, the carpet beater, the field sickle, & here the oar.
Warriors in the garden
Hai , Jesse ! Sensei , you surprised me then !!! I smiled ! Thank you justin
Well filmed👏👏👏
Great technique! Some people would say "A paddle? This isn't dangerous." and after they see this technique they would reevaluate the way they think about this paddle.
As a lover of chinese and south East Asian weapons.im now in love with kobudo as well
Iam an Eiku fan. Thanks for your amazing explanation. Best wishes from Paraiba, Brazil.
This wepon was first used in 1612 in Japan in the most famous duel in their history when Miyamoto Musashi win over Sasaki Kojiro.From that moment fishermen start using it to fight the samurai and create a school for using this wepon.
Not exactly, but the Musashi story is indeed a classic 👍
Ok
Thank you for your valuable information.. Osu!
Thanks Jesse san it's very very important to learn.
Can't believe you know 4 oar katas!! I know one and haven't seen that technique yet so thanks for sharing !! Hope you do more kobudo videos with different weapons and techniques!!
✨ Да, спасибо за интересный рассказ об Эку ⚔️ ☝️😎 Я просил вас об этом! 👍 Большое спасибо 🎉🎉🎉
Look up New Zealand "Taiaha" its a weapon very similar to Eku also because we are polynesian we also train with canoe paddles!!
It's worth noting that in Matayoshi Kobudo we also perform suna kake with the bo, and it's even learned as soon as the second hojo undo (basic supplementary training) sequence, which in my dojo we started training when I got the first graduation.
Great explanation. I just started practicing Kobudo. We do the Suna Kake also with the Bo.
Jesse Enkamp, muito obrigado por mais esse vídeo... O assunto é bastante interessante e mais uma vez, é possível se observar que os japoneses desenvolviam técnicas de luta com coisas comuns do seu dia-a-dia... Gostei!
Ah! I stell keep learning English with your karate classes... Thanks a lot
Muito obrigado! 😄
Excellent as always! Suna kake reminds me of the shadowless kick where they use the skirt to distract the opponent and hide the kick. I hope that you could post a video about okinawan style nunchaku, been trying to research about it, but the resources are few. I noticed that they use a longer grip compared to most kali based styles. I tried practicing that way and find it more effective for delivering stronger strikes and easier pass/catch. Looking forward to your next video. Osu!
Another great video and I like when you incorporate the nuances of the language. BTW - I'm still waiting for Jesse-San's Karate Japanese lessons :-)
AWESOME, Very informative video! Also, does anyone know the kanji for the Okinawan "Eku/Eiku"?? ... or is it written as Japanese "Kai"?
yes!! Jesse you re fantastic!!!
Jesse, you are great. I like your videos very much. Also, I should say English is not my mother tongue, but I understand every word you say, because your pronunciation is very clear and distinct. I hope you wouldn't mind if I use some of your instruction to teach my own students, would you?
As good as always. I love such "strange" weapons. Can you teach us a lesson with the Sansetsukon?
Yeah that’s a funny one too! 😄
Hey Jesse can you tell me which degree black belt are you in karate?
You are so dynamic 😍😍😍and I get to learn so much from you as you have something unique then other sensei.
Thanks! 🙌
Jesse Enkamp 🙏
is there any video of you sparring ???I real want to see how you fight in a sparring
great explanation and great form.
Ótima explicação Jesse .O Eiku lembra um pouco alguns tipos de borduna indígenas brasileiras ,embora com usos diferentes por causa da forma e tamanho .
Great video but can you explain why we have to lift our leg up while scooping the beach sand?🤔
jesse enkamp sao anh không làm thêm về việt tập và dùng eiku nữa vậy????
greetings, sensei. will you be doing tameshiwari videos in the future?
I have always loved the eiku-bo
excellent...
Oh I liked your explanation so much! Actually I'm okinawan dancer practicer and we have some dances with kai or eiku and have some similar moviments with that ones you showed us here. Thank you!
Wonderful! Thanks for your nice comment 😄
Really great vid. Thank you! By the way: Mr. Abernathy in his last you tube video.... look at his shirt 😊👌
The oar looks more like a long gripped cricket bat !.😉
Always wanted to learn eku katas
Hey Jesse, could you go through the weapons of kobudo weapons one by one, video by video, in detail (both kata, and kihon)? Kinda feel that kobudo is never given that much coverage especially the Oar, which you have covered with this video, the tekko, sais, and kamas.
Pocket Sand level 2
In all seriousness though, pretty neat application.
Enjoyed this video, not many people in the states work with this weapon.
I very much enjoyed this video 😊
I watched your other video on Okinawan weapons. I have been looking for what we called a manji sai. The one you have that can be attached to a bo. I had one 30 years ago and it was stolen. I have looked at a number of martial arts stores and no one carries them anymore. Where do you get yours?
I would love to learn how to use an eiku, unfortunately I live in Pennsylvania, USA so I don't think I will be learning the eiku or any kobudō for that matter, any time soon(at least not properly)
The Eiku will make a fine weapon during the Zombie apocalypse, it looks light enough to carry and strong enough to break bones. Better hold on to that one Jesse. Side note, I believe Musashi used an oar as a weapon at some point in his life.
Very nice
super cool video! but quick question does the eiku have a style that is specifically for it? if so what is it called? like for example at the martial arts school i train at the bo's style is called sebot bunkao.
@KARTEBYJesse, where can I buy an authentic Okinawa euki?
Good job
jesse i russo spanish i do karate shito ryu and kobudo matayoshi after will do kyudo and for now i used sai,tonfa,nunchaku,bo and wanna know too the kama ,ekko and yari
I absolutely love watching these videos. Albeit not a karate nerd. But it simply shows that karate both has HEMA and wild mass-culture stamps that have nothing to do with reality, which better be debunked. As well as awesome underrated techniques that are a sight for sore eyes to behold.
Very interesting, Thanks for the info Sensei.
Or lookup "Kairākau".its a full series but A small compilation of weaponry scenes..you will see Taiaha and Patu..two weopons similar to japanese weopons
Thank you, this was wonderful :D
i have a friend who loves her Eiku and she is very good with it imma share this video with her because i think she will like it a lot as well, but i was wondering could u maybe make a video about the Kama i would love to learn more about the Kamas.
Jesse have you ever tried calisthenics? I think it has a good synergy with karate
Really cool post, Jesse-Sensei! You know the story of Musashi and Kojiro btw? Musashi basically used sword techniques with an oar. Seeing an entire system designed for an oar is even better, though...
Wonder if there are any Maoris watching this video...
Classic story! 😊💪
Nice video😀
Would you be doing more videos covering different weapons?
Sure!
Which martial arts stronger ??
Sensei plz can you make a video about Bo staff and nanchaku strike and spinning? I practice shotokan karate but I want to learn bo staff and nanchaku so that I can defend myself from attackers easily... Os's 🥋🥋🥋
Great video!!
Cheers! :)
This guy has skills!!!
Give your opinion about karate combat genesis
What is the difference between knockdown karate styles and other karate styles?
With RUclips promoting their new Cobra Kai show, could you please do a video discussing your impressions of the original Karate Kid movie and how karate in film affects the sport? Thanks!
What type or brand of eiku bo do you recommend?
Lets Go rafting 😆
Another Good Video, Thank you
The sound of the flick was awesome lol
Late to this video, but where can one purchase an eiku that’s durable?
Sugoi!. It reminded me of kata Rohai. Is there any connection that you are aware of? Also, as a second thought, is it possible that some 'empty hand' katas are actually based on weapon katas?
Who knows! :)
What tinbe and rochin kata do you teach? Also, is there a 3-4 foot stick (gusan) in your kobudo style?
You can check it out here: www.kobudomastery.com
hej jag har en fråga kan du svenska. jag går i karate det är den roligaste sporten jag vet. jag går i stilen shotokan på Hammarö.
Today I so someone doing one of the kata and it was awesome
Hi Jesse I don't think your reading this but I'm a big fan
Nice video
Good video. That's not the only weapon that can do this attack. The kung fu Monk Spade can do this as well.
I’m looking to get started in the Eiku, what would be the recommended length? Slightly shorter than myself? Or the same height as me? I am 6ft in height.
really interesting!
I was wondering if you did some tutorial with eiku and searched earlier videos and found it.
I would like to see more if you ever have the will to do it.
I think this weapon has the potential beyond it's used for.
Especially if the flat part or the whole weapon is made from iron or some similar material.
What do you think?
Yes you can learn it here: www.kobudomastery.com
@@KARATEbyJesse 💪👍👊
I just passed my black belt grading today guys! Now the real karate begins!
Please do a video on how to deal with bullies with karate
What are the bullies doing? 🤔
Jesse Enkamp you know pushing, jump attacks
Jesse Enkamp please do a video
Rosendo Arguero thanks man
Easy, sweep the leg and run
It's a dirty trick towards the opponent.
But vital to survive back in the days and pretty handy😁
the philosophy that everything around can be a weapon, is very present in oriental martial art and mentioned in the art of gerra. First dominate yourself and second the environment in which you are.
Jesse, Love this video! Are you sure that technique is unique to the Eku? I use Sunakeke all the time in, you guessed it, Sunakeke kata (this might not be traditional). It also is in Saku Gawa No Kon, a traditional Okinawan kata. Wonder if it was originally meant for Eku? I've always done these with Bo.
Sunakake in Sakugawa? Not as far as I know (although there is a groin flick in Sakugawa Dai). But go to a beach with your bo and try it out!
We also do the suna kake in the kata Chikin Bo. I guess it would be more effective (that is, more sand lifted) with the Ekubo.
Wonder if we do just do different styles, Yamashita Sensei has always taught it was Sunakake in Saku Gawa No Kon and he learned from Matayoshi Sensei (I'll be in Okinawa training at the dojo next week! super excited). You can actually look it up on youtube, there are a few others that do it this way too but it looks a tad different. I'll have to ask him tomorrow why these this might differ, I'm very curious now. You do it a little differently than we do too, so it could definitely be a style thing.
Ah I derped and missed the part where you say you do Ryukyu, I don't believe we follow a lot of that style, but I am sure Sensei has pulled in influences like he always tends to do :)
Can you please teach katana