Even for people that practice karate, Ryo Kiyuna is something special. His skill is beyond the kicking and punching that you see. Even when you compare him to his competition, he separates himself from the rest of the pack.
@@zenyxx9789 He has a very commanding presence and establishes even before he does his kata. People I know that have competed with him have told me you KNOW when he's in the building - he has that energy
@@offbrandsoup980 That is a very broad question to answer. Best way to understand it is of you're American, think of it as the difference between living on the mainland vs. Living in Hawaii. If you're Canadian, it's the difference between being from an English speaking province vs. Being from Quebec.
The Associated Press said, "The preparation period was ugly and messy, and the tournament was full of worries, but there were generally no incidents other than sports milestones." The New York Times (NYT) in the United States cast a question mark as to whether it would be remembered for a good reason, even though it was a "memorable Olympics." "It was an Olympics full of worries and no glamor enough to make even the gold medalists want to go home quickly," he said. The New York Times paid attention to the fact that this tournament, which was “one of the strangest Olympics of all time,” was held in the absence of spectators, and the athletes felt a great sense of alienation. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) also called the event "the strangest Olympics of all time," and pointed out that "the host country lost billions of dollars without increased foreign tourism and ticket sales, and the delta mutation during the Olympics made the pandemic worse every day."
ESTA ES UNA EXIBICION HACIA FUERA ....EN EL KARATE OKINAWENSE ES UNA REUNION HACIA DENTRO. PARECE LO MISMO EXTERNAMENTE PERO EN REALIDAD LAS KATAS DE COMPETICION DEPORTIVA SON LO CONTRARIO DE SU SIGNIFICADO......
"ThIs Is NoT a SpOrT" Yyyeeeaahhh...try attending a black belt class, and asked to do kata over, and over again for an hour while trying to maintain the same level of quality up until the end, and see how you feel. Oh, and I'm just talking about average people. Forget about what it takes to make it into the Olympics.
@@MagDiSante Well, I'm curious. because I don't see the point in what he's doing there. I thought Karate is the art of empty hand fighting? so where's the fight?
@@the_undecidead Well, first of all i have to say that i'm a (poor) practitioner of TRADITIONAL Karate and i don't like sport competions very much ... Karate is a MARTIAL ART and not a "sport" but they are doing everything to turn it into a simple sport (let it be said with all due respect). That said, this video shows a "KATA" ... Katas ("forms" is the meaning of this japanese word) are sequences of techniques and they represent a REAL FIGHT, even if the opponents are imaginary. Training and repeating continuously Katas (that are sometimes very complex, as You can see), the practitionener can improve the style (that should always be saved), his balance, timing, the use of energy, breathing ... Katas include a lot of principles that are the basis of combat and when i write combat i mean REAL combat (you can call it "self defense" if You want), NOT "sport" combat. So they include every kind of strokes (punches, kicks, strokes with open hands, fingers, elbows, knees ...), blocks, dodges, release from holds, joint levers, projections ... If You practice katas continuously and properly, You should "internalize" those principles so that in a real situation You should be able to adapt and apply them naturally, without having to think... And please note that i wrote "adapt" because a real situation is clearly unpredictable ! So Katas shouldn't be performed as a simple choreography, they must really express a fight, with energy and explosiveness. The Karate style of Ryo Kiyuna isn't mine (his style is Shito Ryu, mine is Shotokan) so i don't know that kata but it doesn't matter : the principles are the same for all the styles and i think he's very, very good !!!
@@savchik1580 For me, Karate is a MARTIAL ART and NOT A SPORT (with all the due respect) and it shouldn't be included in Olympic Games ... anyway, this is a Kata and it's executed very well, imho ... people who.don't know what a kata is, should avoid commenting ...
The reason this Olympics was louder was because of the rising sun flag, a symbol of Japanese militarism and a 'war criminal flag'. In particular, a rock wall shaped like a rising sun flag was installed at the climbing arena. The Japanese government is in a position to allow the Rising Sun flag at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. They maintain the attitude that "they have no political intent and are merely a flag widely used in Japan." The Rising Sun Flag, which was the flag of the former Japanese Empire in the WorldWar II, is remembered as a “symbol of Japanese militarism” in Korea and China, which were victims of Japanese military aggression in the 20th century. The Japanese government is using the flag symbolizing war crimes even though it has not paid due compensation to the victims and has not fully reflected on its own history..
if kata is considered as a sport in olympics, then why not kabbadi (physical and mental sport with real time we can understand how points are allocated). Kabaddi should be in olympics.
Has Ryo Kiyuna ever been involved or dabbled in Kumite or full-contact tournaments? Kyokushin tournaments are open to any fighter regardless of Karate style or martial arts background they belong to - you would think entering a Kyokushin or combat-karate tournament, at least once, would be on the cards for the likes of this Kata champion? If he proves that he can actually fight then his Kata would be fully appreciated. Otherwise, I'm just seeing another poser trying to impress the judges before him.
You just looked after the outside of the chorégraphie! There is much more under the physical aspect! The energy that it take to accomplish one kata like Kiyuna done required more than a kumite fight, but it’s mainly mental that the greatest gain, the purpose essentially for kata, is to established the strongest homeostasis between body and spirit, balance, coordination, strength, speed, concentration is with fluidity, and seemingly easy! To the voyer! The purpose transand the vulgarity of real confrontation! It’s goal training the body and mind bringing to another level and be ready for any situation in life, not for the edification of the ego.
@@francoistourigny3006 I respect all the philosophical and spiritual parts of martial arts, and I am not questioning the energy of the performer. That being said, the history and essence of the arts evolved from fighting, wars and self-defense. When the actual fighting part is taken away, it is not the same anymore.
@@castrumsolitas4355 I Castrum, appreciate your answer, thank you, for complete clarification on my part on Kata 40 years ago, I went to a demonstration and competition of karate , I was very ignorant of that art that time, But I saw a kata demonstration from a great master that still vibrating in my mind today, He become my instructor for the next 10 years after, he was from Okinawa, he was equally excellent fighter and a master of Kata. For me kata is the extension of martial! Kata or form is the complement of martial, for his essential purpose, transforming the brutal aspect of martial to a art! Understand the expression (martial artist) The professional kumite fighter is much close to martial warriors then artist!, For me a great Kata performer, is a great artist who transcend, and sublimates martial warriors,
Repeating the same cycle of movement sequences while perfecting every movement detail every time you do it, will significantly enhance your muscle memory and reflexes, you should already know this. I experienced it myself when I was in an actual fight situation, where parts of my body responded to (almost) every incoming attack without me even thinking about it before. But I also agree; to become a real fighter, you also have to involve in Kumite every once in a while
Just stick with Kumite! Kata should not be in the picture... no different from watching dressage (equestrian)... not needed at all. I really wish Kumite would be replaced with full-contact (just like in Kyokushin Karate full-contact tournaments) as I want to see the authenticity and real-life application of Karate. If my wish came true then you'd see the Kata fairies pull out quicksmart.
Why not show both sides to a sport? It should absolutely be shown because there’s just as much skill when performing kata than during a kumite match up. Do you actually know what you’re talking about. They’ll never allow kyokushin in the Olympics because then you rely more on brute strength rather than skills. If you want to watch someone knock seven bells watch a different sport. But unfortunately they’re all regulated mainly for safety of the athletes.
Tournament kata is pretty much the karate version of a gymnastic floor routine, it's a dance - it takes athleticism and skill, so why not include it? Just as long as we're honest about what it is and what it isn't. WKF style kumite takes skill and athleticism too, but it's high speed tag. Not a fan of Kyokushin style kumite, prefer "karate combat " style kumite, it's full contact but involves a lot of movement, and allows for 5 seconds of ground and pound, not just standing toe to toe and pounding away ( because you can't do that when full power punches/strikes to the head are allowed).
@@samuelkletz6708 there's no padding in Kyokushin but olympic games fighters should use it if full-contact was allowed; hence injuries would not be as bad and there'd be room to showcase a full range of skills. If olympic boxing is okay with their fighters trying to knock each other out then why is olympic Karate so feeble in comparison? Kata tournaments generate an arty-farty atmosphere and gives the impression that kata is an artistic exercise (like ballet). This is just plain wrong. Kata should only be carried out in Dojos and public demonstrations (especially when a Shihan is involved).
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Wow, I don’t know anything about karate but that form is impeccable. I can’t even imitate it in my head
Even for people that practice karate, Ryo Kiyuna is something special. His skill is beyond the kicking and punching that you see. Even when you compare him to his competition, he separates himself from the rest of the pack.
@@andrewcabilan9666 He truly stands out and draws you in on his kata
@@zenyxx9789 He has a very commanding presence and establishes even before he does his kata. People I know that have competed with him have told me you KNOW when he's in the building - he has that energy
I've heard people competing in playing air guitar, but this is an actual olympic sport!? Why not add shadow boxing or yoga as well :D
@@sw0mpy Seems like you don't understand the concept of "Kata"
8:18 , it warms my heart
What can you expect from the OKINAWAN but the best!!!
Are Individuals from Okinawan different from mainland Japanese citizens?
@@offbrandsoup980 karate has a big history in Okinawa.
@@offbrandsoup980 Culturally, yes
@@andrewcabilan9666 can you please inform me what the differences are in the similarities between the two ?
@@offbrandsoup980 That is a very broad question to answer. Best way to understand it is of you're American, think of it as the difference between living on the mainland vs. Living in Hawaii. If you're Canadian, it's the difference between being from an English speaking province vs. Being from Quebec.
Japanese spirit is beautiful
karate means very deep
The Associated Press said, "The preparation period was ugly and messy, and the tournament was full of worries, but there were generally no incidents other than sports milestones."
The New York Times (NYT) in the United States cast a question mark as to whether it would be remembered for a good reason, even though it was a "memorable Olympics." "It was an Olympics full of worries and no glamor enough to make even the gold medalists want to go home quickly," he said.
The New York Times paid attention to the fact that this tournament, which was “one of the strangest Olympics of all time,” was held in the absence of spectators, and the athletes felt a great sense of alienation.
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) also called the event "the strangest Olympics of all time," and pointed out that "the host country lost billions of dollars without increased foreign tourism and ticket sales, and the delta mutation during the Olympics made the pandemic worse every day."
Where is Tokyo 2020 ?????
Handsome man
Nothing passed off as martial art.
Dude could knock you out with a kick to the head before you even saw it coming
OK tell him to compete in full-contact or combat Karate, then I'll believe you. For now it's all just arty-farty fantasy
ESTA ES UNA EXIBICION HACIA FUERA ....EN EL KARATE OKINAWENSE ES UNA REUNION HACIA DENTRO. PARECE LO MISMO EXTERNAMENTE PERO EN REALIDAD LAS KATAS DE COMPETICION DEPORTIVA SON LO CONTRARIO DE SU SIGNIFICADO......
Nice form
Como este deporte poco serio va a ser olimpico
Gōjū-ryū style . ❤️
Congratulation japan many gold Olympic
Please take him and hiroyuki sanada and make a samurai fighting movie .I'm sure it will be awesome to see his form with katana..
So many ignorant people commenting on something the clearly don't UNDERSTAND!
No point saying any more really.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Wax on, Wax off has finally paid off
If we can have this, we definitely need wushu forms!
I'm surprised Wushu wasn't part of the Olympics when it was in Beijing
Mantaappp😍
Only kata in Olympics?
No. Kumite (sparring) as well
"ThIs Is NoT a SpOrT"
Yyyeeeaahhh...try attending a black belt class, and asked to do kata over, and over again for an hour while trying to maintain the same level of quality up until the end, and see how you feel. Oh, and I'm just talking about average people. Forget about what it takes to make it into the Olympics.
Anyone else here from Joe Rogan?
Er hat auch die Richtige Mimik
I don't get it. He was punching and kicking at the air and people are clapping? o.O
Why do people write comments about things they don't know ?
@@MagDiSante Well, I'm curious. because I don't see the point in what he's doing there. I thought Karate is the art of empty hand fighting? so where's the fight?
@@the_undecidead Well, first of all i have to say that i'm a (poor) practitioner of TRADITIONAL Karate and i don't like sport competions very much ... Karate is a MARTIAL ART and not a "sport" but they are doing everything to turn it into a simple sport (let it be said with all due respect). That said, this video shows a "KATA" ... Katas ("forms" is the meaning of this japanese word) are sequences of techniques and they represent a REAL FIGHT, even if the opponents are imaginary. Training and repeating continuously Katas (that are sometimes very complex, as You can see), the practitionener can improve the style (that should always be saved), his balance, timing, the use of energy, breathing ... Katas include a lot of principles that are the basis of combat and when i write combat i mean REAL combat (you can call it "self defense" if You want), NOT "sport" combat. So they include every kind of strokes (punches, kicks, strokes with open hands, fingers, elbows, knees ...), blocks, dodges, release from holds, joint levers, projections ... If You practice katas continuously and properly, You should "internalize" those principles so that in a real situation You should be able to adapt and apply them naturally, without having to think... And please note that i wrote "adapt" because a real situation is clearly unpredictable ! So Katas shouldn't be performed as a simple choreography, they must really express a fight, with energy and explosiveness. The Karate style of Ryo Kiyuna isn't mine (his style is Shito Ryu, mine is Shotokan) so i don't know that kata but it doesn't matter : the principles are the same for all the styles and i think he's very, very good !!!
@@MagDiSante because it’s bullshit that this is an Olympic event lol
@@savchik1580 For me, Karate is a MARTIAL ART and NOT A SPORT (with all the due respect) and it shouldn't be included in Olympic Games ... anyway, this is a Kata and it's executed very well, imho ... people who.don't know what a kata is, should avoid commenting ...
I wonder if Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson can do this
Osm
GG GEMING
Taekwondo remains but karate has been removed from the 2024 Paris Olympics
I dont get it......
The reason this Olympics was louder was because of the rising sun flag, a symbol of Japanese militarism and a 'war criminal flag'. In particular, a rock wall shaped like a rising sun flag was installed at the climbing arena.
The Japanese government is in a position to allow the Rising Sun flag at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. They maintain the attitude that "they have no political intent and are merely a flag widely used in Japan."
The Rising Sun Flag, which was the flag of the former Japanese Empire in the WorldWar II, is remembered as a “symbol of Japanese militarism” in Korea and China, which were victims of Japanese military aggression in the 20th century. The Japanese government is using the flag symbolizing war crimes even though it has not paid due compensation to the victims and has not fully reflected on its own history..
Dude should cameo in Cobra Kai
Fake fighting is strange so to watch.
This is a performance, not a sport. Right?
I guess you could say the same about rythmic gymnastics
Karate is a martial art, NOT a sport...
This should not be an event this is so stupid
Wow that music is so fucking unnecessary
if kata is considered as a sport in olympics, then why not kabbadi (physical and mental sport with real time we can understand how points are allocated). Kabaddi should be in olympics.
Has Ryo Kiyuna ever been involved or dabbled in Kumite or full-contact tournaments? Kyokushin tournaments are open to any fighter regardless of Karate style or martial arts background they belong to - you would think entering a Kyokushin or combat-karate tournament, at least once, would be on the cards for the likes of this Kata champion? If he proves that he can actually fight then his Kata would be fully appreciated. Otherwise, I'm just seeing another poser trying to impress the judges before him.
Agreed. I feel the people that take on this “sport” are mostly individuals that want to pretend to be fighters without putting in the actual efforts.
You just looked after the outside of the chorégraphie! There is much more under the physical aspect! The energy that it take to accomplish one kata like Kiyuna done required more than a kumite fight, but it’s mainly mental that the greatest gain, the purpose essentially for kata, is to established the strongest homeostasis between body and spirit, balance, coordination, strength, speed, concentration is with fluidity, and seemingly easy! To the voyer! The purpose transand the vulgarity of real confrontation! It’s goal training the body and mind bringing to another level and be ready for any situation in life, not for the edification of the ego.
@@francoistourigny3006 I respect all the philosophical and spiritual parts of martial arts, and I am not questioning the energy of the performer. That being said, the history and essence of the arts evolved from fighting, wars and self-defense. When the actual fighting part is taken away, it is not the same anymore.
@@castrumsolitas4355 I Castrum, appreciate your answer, thank you, for complete clarification on my part on Kata
40 years ago, I went to a demonstration and competition of karate , I was very ignorant of that art that time,
But I saw a kata demonstration from a great master that still vibrating in my mind today,
He become my instructor for the next 10 years after, he was from Okinawa, he was equally excellent fighter and a master of Kata.
For me kata is the extension of martial! Kata or form is the complement of martial, for his essential purpose, transforming the brutal aspect of martial to a art! Understand the expression (martial artist)
The professional kumite fighter is much close to martial warriors then artist!,
For me a great Kata performer, is a great artist who transcend, and sublimates martial warriors,
Repeating the same cycle of movement sequences while perfecting every movement detail every time you do it, will significantly enhance your muscle memory and reflexes, you should already know this. I experienced it myself when I was in an actual fight situation, where parts of my body responded to (almost) every incoming attack without me even thinking about it before. But I also agree; to become a real fighter, you also have to involve in Kumite every once in a while
First
Why tf is this an Olympic event
screaming gold medalist.
Just stick with Kumite! Kata should not be in the picture... no different from watching dressage (equestrian)... not needed at all. I really wish Kumite would be replaced with full-contact (just like in Kyokushin Karate full-contact tournaments) as I want to see the authenticity and real-life application of Karate. If my wish came true then you'd see the Kata fairies pull out quicksmart.
Why not show both sides to a sport? It should absolutely be shown because there’s just as much skill when performing kata than during a kumite match up. Do you actually know what you’re talking about. They’ll never allow kyokushin in the Olympics because then you rely more on brute strength rather than skills. If you want to watch someone knock seven bells watch a different sport. But unfortunately they’re all regulated mainly for safety of the athletes.
Tournament kata is pretty much the karate version of a gymnastic floor routine, it's a dance - it takes athleticism and skill, so why not include it? Just as long as we're honest about what it is and what it isn't. WKF style kumite takes skill and athleticism too, but it's high speed tag. Not a fan of Kyokushin style kumite, prefer "karate combat " style kumite, it's full contact but involves a lot of movement, and allows for 5 seconds of ground and pound, not just standing toe to toe and pounding away ( because you can't do that when full power punches/strikes to the head are allowed).
That's what you wish for not everyone else
@@samuelkletz6708 there's no padding in Kyokushin but olympic games fighters should use it if full-contact was allowed; hence injuries would not be as bad and there'd be room to showcase a full range of skills. If olympic boxing is okay with their fighters trying to knock each other out then why is olympic Karate so feeble in comparison? Kata tournaments generate an arty-farty atmosphere and gives the impression that kata is an artistic exercise (like ballet). This is just plain wrong. Kata should only be carried out in Dojos and public demonstrations (especially when a Shihan is involved).
That’s like saying what’s the point of shooting competitions and you’d rather see real war.