The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate by Michael Clarke is one of my favorite books. I train in Hung Gar Kuen and Xingyiquan. Your knowledge is a great help to me. Michael Clarke also wrote a book called Shin Gi Tai: Karate Training for Body, Mind, and Spirit. I need to get that book 📖.
There he goes again with the northeast corner of the quadrant! 😂 Very good breakdown of breakdowns Mr. Enkamp. With The Karate Nerd around, there are no more "secrets" of karate! What you've shared is very useful for both teacher and student. The "shin" (heart, mind, core, spirit) component is probably the hardest to achieve, grow, and maintain. Ego and pride try to sneak in in various situations. But, with people like yourself sharing wisdom and reminding us, it gets easier. Thank you.
I have seen so many martial artist but never saw someone as good as Jessie Sensei. To all of you who are his student; you guys are sooo lucky to have a sensei like him. In India we train under the street light but still we always try to show up for classes. So guys who are fortunate to train with him, never skip classes. He is the best karate teacher I have seen yet❤ Lots of respect for you sensei. Oss
Excellent and very useful explanation. Thank you very much and greetings from Panama. Excelente y muy útil explicación. Muchas gracias y saludos desde Panamá.
Coming back to karate after several years away (injury and life losses), i can feel Tai is definitely my weakest point... whereas i continued to study and imagine even when i wasn't training so i feel my Shin is strong - and my Gi, also needs work, relating to being gone so long. Trying to figure out how to improve Tai and Gi without injury when i'm in my 50s and have past injuries ... This video really has me thinking about how to balance my training in and out of the dojo. Thank you so much.
Great job, Jesse san. Also, Mabuni soke said that this three aspects has their own diseases that all karateka must avoid: for Shin, soberbia (pride/ego); for Gi, doubt (insecurities); and for Tai, sloth (laziness).
Great video Jesse. In our club, we have a patch with three horizontal stripes that has a close meaning to that. We say that the three stripes represent Shin (mind), Ki (spirit), Waza (technique).
To improve my SHIN, I like to sit down with a cup coffee and watch Jesse Enkamp! To avoid improving my TAI, I like to sit down with a cup of coffee and watch Jesse Enkamp!
I think this is one of your best videos. Make more like this one, it is VERY helpful! I will show this video to my sensei, he loves that kind of things :D I realized I was using Shin Gi Tai subconciously in my every day life for several years now . Well, one never stops learning!
I'm sure you must know this kotowaza, it is often used in Kendo and Iaido, but very similar. 気剣体一 気 き Ki energy/spirit 剣 けん Ken sword 体 たい Tai body/physical 一 いち Ichi one "Mind, body, and sword as one" Might not be the best translation, but I always think of this kotowaza Everytime I think about 心·技·体
Thank you for sharing this knowledge. I have found it very enlightening!! I did a rough self evaluation while watching and will work on a plan to bring more balance to my training.
Jesse, I think investing in a whiteboard cleaning cloth would be a great idea😂👌🙃 Edit: applying this technique into real life could also work really well when it comes to self reflection or assessment, I really enjoy these videos❤️
So interesting that I proposed, straight away, my sensei to do it for the whole dojo ! In less than 5 minutes, we would know a lot about our practice. Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Jesse ! As usual your videos are cristal clear and very practical. It's both a pleasure and an honnor to follow your path.
Thank you for your video Jesse. I’m now hooked on your video sessions ha. I learn a lot from them. I’m trying to discover how to be a better karate-ka Each time I train. It’s my person challenge 👊🏻🥋😁
Well done! I like how you went deeper into the fact that even if you do something well that you still have room for improvement. One of the biggest lessons in marshal art's is I think to be more critical of yourself and also be able to take criticism from others you trust. It helps you grow to be a more dynamic person. so not to look at criticism as something negative but to be aware of opportunity's to be more effective in everything you do.
And the same applies for daily life. It is amazing the amount of things that you can use from your training to solve everyday problems or merely to have a better life. Even in your work.
Interesting. I actually have my self-proclaimed four pillars of self training that I tend to every day: Chi Gong, Zen Buddhism, Karate, Yoga. If you look at it in terms of shin gi tai, my Chi Gong and Zen Buddhism training includes strong shin, Karate includes strong gi, Karate and Yoga include strong tai (as flexibility is important for training the body, and in my Karate training I include pushups, sit-ups, squats, mabu etc). The fact is that regardless whether someone calls it shin gi tai or as I call my own four pillars or whatever else, we all arrive at an "ideal" form of training. This reminds me of a quote Jesse has mentioned before, "seek not to follow in the footsteps of the wise; seek what they sought."
I just found this channel and think it's great, everything I've used in the street to defend myself comes from a karate base, as a smaller dude with long limbs it's an efficient style. will sub
The first thing I remembered is the Ryu Ga Gotoku/Yakuza game franchise as soul/mind, body and technique are the main attributes to level up haha. Amazing vídeo
I find this interesting, because I am accustomed to thinking of the mind as being what determines the other two. For example, if you have 10 people that are grossly out of shape most will have depression. If you could press a button to cure their depression they could get themselves in shape relatively easily. With technique I find as well that if they have a disciplined mind or are engrossed in a topic learning technique comes naturally as repetition and attention to detail follow.
Thank you very much Jesse sensei for this very helpful video to a karate enthusiast in assessing his or her own ability and so to his/her would be opponent.
Well explained sir. You are a very good teacher. I am learning lots of very informative and very useful knowledge from you. Thank you so much for always sharing your knowledge.
First of all OSS(greatings) Jessy sensei..I always enjoy your explanation..this video is very helpful for instractors..PLZZ keep doing this amazing videos..God may be with you in your journey,🥋🥋🥋
a msater of mine used to use this, ( for a variation of tkd), but he also made a lot of emphasis in the age, he said usually the 20 smth y/o were more phisicall than mindfull, and viceversa, but that t should be indeed balance thruout life
Yo sensei your ausome and an inspiration for me I love martial arts so much so so so much especially karate and I love people like you to inspire anyone to become better at what their doing or what they love I'm 14 and your such an inspiration I'll soon be joining a dojo Love from all pakistan💖💖
A perspective I would like to add, is that to me, shin isn't anything mental. It is the heart mind, aka consciousness. Most people believe they're conscious just because they're awake, but in reality they're only conscious when on drugs, on an adrenaline rush, or during sex. I'm talking about the consciousness developed through meditation or years of developing a certain skill. The consciousness that comes from the heart. If you're more centered in your heart and present in the moment during a fight, your reactions will be faster, your decisions will be better, and you'll see more of what's happening all around you. Shin, to me, is the lack of thought and strength of consciousness.
Petition to get Jesse a whiteboard eraser. All in favour, say I. No, but seriously, thank you for this. Shin gi tai is a concept that I've read about and wanted to work on for some time, this has given me even more motivation. So thank you.
Amazing that you find time to make videos so close to KNX, that must take a huge organisational effort! Thank you, I hope I'll be able to joing next year... Just give me a hint, will it be in Europe??
Very interesting. We used to call the marriage of these three as being in a state of "no mind." The discipline I work the most with now is Hsing-i chuan which translates to mind body boxing, or fist. The pronunciation is very close "shing yi chuan."
Hey sensei Jesse, I was wondering if you could possibly upload a video explaining your jr. belt system. I was wondering if you had more belt colors and a smaller amount of information per belt, or however, you organize it. I'm used to teaching at a fast pace and typically to older individuals and I'm needing some help with my kids class. Thank you for your time.
Just curious how xin yi ba 心意把 (heart and mind method or technique) is the most advanced level of kung fu, specially Shaolin Quan. Of course we are talking of the same principles and their balance. Very useful insight from the karate point of view. Thanks again.
Nice video It's the first time I hear about Shin Gi Tai and if possible can you please talk to us about Ki the internal energy? I'll be very grateful if you show us how to use it. All my respect, Oss
I actually came here from getting taken down with jujitsu or karate in a dream and I heard SHIN GI TAI right before I woke up. Then I searched it up and got this :D
Oss Sensei Jesse, and Thankyou for that awesome video. But if you ask me where are my weak spots are, i've no idea where to start with, or which level is good or bad. I've the 5. Kyu and maybe i'm already good enough for the 4. - if i would start to train for it, ;)maybe i would get the next belt or even belts easily. I allways wait for the day when my Sensei is asking me, "don't you think it is time for the next belt?" - at that point i knew that i just have to show up to get the next belt. That is because belts have no importence in my eyes. I don't want just to have the next belt to look better, i want to become better. And if you ask me what i want to learn i say: my standings are all terrible my hip rotations are weak, slow, and adding no power to my techniks. and i dont want to talk about my flexibility. high kicks and such things are not a problem, but i feel limitations here and there. So how to select what is important, if you think you are bad in everything? :/ Oss Gakusei Ines
My Tai right now is dealing with sciatica caused by an herniated disc. And because of that, my Shin took a dive, specially because I can't properly do my Gi. Does that make sense?
Hi Jessie! Wonderful video with strong application inside and outside the dojo! I was wondering...as a new comer to Goju Ryu karate, should there be an emphasis (or starting point) to one of the three pillars? Thanks in advance! Love your videos!!!
and i have a few students and actually came up with a separation for training this, i put them in lvls, first level is technique if you have a good technique then lvl two which is more phisicall, using every muscle necesary to actually give it power technique etc, lvl 3 is more of kinetic chain and movement and lvl 4 is mental training which is the hardest but i always make emphasis in not loosing the other 3 lvls when practicing the 4th, which is by itself a way to strengen the mind itself, and actually be self concious of what is it you are doing even if its natural by this point. thank you master enkamp
This is my understanding, but the first character Shin is (kokoro) in Japanese and this represent not just mind but heart. Heart and mind, if there was an almost similar word I would say it would be soul, but not in a religious sense but a spirit of humanity like the heart of a person. Hence heart and mind (soul)
Super happy y'all love the video!
The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate by Michael Clarke is one of my favorite books. I train in Hung Gar Kuen and Xingyiquan. Your knowledge is a great help to me. Michael Clarke also wrote a book called Shin Gi Tai: Karate Training for Body, Mind, and Spirit. I need to get that book 📖.
There he goes again with the northeast corner of the quadrant! 😂 Very good breakdown of breakdowns Mr. Enkamp. With The Karate Nerd around, there are no more "secrets" of karate! What you've shared is very useful for both teacher and student. The "shin" (heart, mind, core, spirit) component is probably the hardest to achieve, grow, and maintain. Ego and pride try to sneak in in various situations. But, with people like yourself sharing wisdom and reminding us, it gets easier. Thank you.
I have seen so many martial artist but never saw someone as good as Jessie Sensei. To all of you who are his student; you guys are sooo lucky to have a sensei like him.
In India we train under the street light but still we always try to show up for classes. So guys who are fortunate to train with him, never skip classes. He is the best karate teacher I have seen yet❤
Lots of respect for you sensei. Oss
You are too kind 🌟 Keep training and never stop learning 🔥
@@KARATEbyJesse yes sensei. Learned a lot today from this video again 😀
Excellent and very useful explanation. Thank you very much and greetings from Panama.
Excelente y muy útil explicación. Muchas gracias y saludos desde Panamá.
Coming back to karate after several years away (injury and life losses), i can feel Tai is definitely my weakest point... whereas i continued to study and imagine even when i wasn't training so i feel my Shin is strong - and my Gi, also needs work, relating to being gone so long. Trying to figure out how to improve Tai and Gi without injury when i'm in my 50s and have past injuries ... This video really has me thinking about how to balance my training in and out of the dojo. Thank you so much.
"When you do stuff to escape other stuff, that's not a good idea."
Awww, now I feel rationally guilty about watching this at work.
He always gives a good quote
Great job, Jesse san. Also, Mabuni soke said that this three aspects has their own diseases that all karateka must avoid: for Shin, soberbia (pride/ego); for Gi, doubt (insecurities); and for Tai, sloth (laziness).
Great video Jesse. In our club, we have a patch with three horizontal stripes that has a close meaning to that. We say that the three stripes represent Shin (mind), Ki (spirit), Waza (technique).
To improve my SHIN, I like to sit down with a cup coffee and watch Jesse Enkamp! To avoid improving my TAI, I like to sit down with a cup of coffee and watch Jesse Enkamp!
I think this is one of your best videos. Make more like this one, it is VERY helpful! I will show this video to my sensei, he loves that kind of things :D
I realized I was using Shin Gi Tai subconciously in my every day life for several years now . Well, one never stops learning!
I'm sure you must know this kotowaza, it is often used in Kendo and Iaido, but very similar.
気剣体一
気 き Ki energy/spirit
剣 けん Ken sword
体 たい Tai body/physical
一 いち Ichi one
"Mind, body, and sword as one"
Might not be the best translation, but I always think of this kotowaza Everytime I think about 心·技·体
Thank you for sharing this knowledge. I have found it very enlightening!! I did a rough self evaluation while watching and will work on a plan to bring more balance to my training.
Fantastic! 😄
Excellent video. Just wanted to say thank you again for all of your time and effort in making your videos. I am always looking forward for them
When are you coming to India to share your experience of karate ?
One day! 😁
Thanks for sharing! Have an awesome day!
Thanks for this
Thank you for sharing such great wisdom with us, Jesse. I've really assessed my own performance as a karateka. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much for this video. As a karate student, this gives me a better understanding on how to improve my practice.
Jesse, I think investing in a whiteboard cleaning cloth would be a great idea😂👌🙃 Edit: applying this technique into real life could also work really well when it comes to self reflection or assessment, I really enjoy these videos❤️
A board rubber would even put your presentation 😂. Seriously though I enjoyed this very much 🙏🏽
Pretty cool. This definitely works for all martial arts. I like videos like this.
Shin gi thai: It means your shin should be tied to your gi 😂
It seems your "shin" is the weakest part of your triangle
Excellent guide for an instructor and martial arts fight choreographer/ stunt fighter in Cameroon. God bless you OSS
So interesting that I proposed, straight away, my sensei to do it for the whole dojo !
In less than 5 minutes, we would know a lot about our practice.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Jesse !
As usual your videos are cristal clear and very practical.
It's both a pleasure and an honnor to follow your path.
Wonderful! Thanks for your kind words Olivier-san 🙏
And I'd also add that I am really looking forward seeing you in a few days at KNX ^^
That is an excellent summary of this aspect of eastern martial arts (not just karate)
Thank you for your video Jesse. I’m now hooked on your video sessions ha. I learn a lot from them. I’m trying to discover how to be a better karate-ka
Each time I train. It’s my person challenge 👊🏻🥋😁
Very good, I identified my worst point in Shin Gi Tai and now I know where intoduce my attention in work out. Thank you!
Well done! I like how you went deeper into the fact that even if you do something well that you still have room for improvement. One of the biggest lessons in marshal art's is I think to be more critical of yourself and also be able to take criticism from others you trust. It helps you grow to be a more dynamic person. so not to look at criticism as something negative but to be aware of opportunity's to be more effective in everything you do.
That’s why it’s useful to reframe criticism as feedback 👍
And the same applies for daily life. It is amazing the amount of things that you can use from your training to solve everyday problems or merely to have a better life. Even in your work.
Pls come to India and conduct a workshop will definitely attend it
It starts in the mind. Mindset and comprehension inform techniques. Then training the technical transforms you physically.
Great video. I forget who said it but I was reminded of a saying. 10 skills equal 1 strength. 10 strengths equal 1 will.
Interesting. I actually have my self-proclaimed four pillars of self training that I tend to every day: Chi Gong, Zen Buddhism, Karate, Yoga. If you look at it in terms of shin gi tai, my Chi Gong and Zen Buddhism training includes strong shin, Karate includes strong gi, Karate and Yoga include strong tai (as flexibility is important for training the body, and in my Karate training I include pushups, sit-ups, squats, mabu etc). The fact is that regardless whether someone calls it shin gi tai or as I call my own four pillars or whatever else, we all arrive at an "ideal" form of training. This reminds me of a quote Jesse has mentioned before, "seek not to follow in the footsteps of the wise; seek what they sought."
Son las 03:20 de la madrugada en Argentina.. Estoy en el trabajo y en un hueco aprendiendo.... Siempre aprendiendo... Arigato gozaimashita!!!
Muchas gracias!!
Não sei nem como agradecer, tô aprendendo japonês, inglês, e karaté
Idem! Kkkkkkkkkkkkjj
Love your explanations..thanks so very much please keep 0n putting these on you tube
I have my *SHIN* and my *GI* down
Need to work on my *TAI*
My *SHIN* is the strongest
I just found this channel and think it's great, everything I've used in the street to defend myself comes from a karate base, as a smaller dude with long limbs it's an efficient style. will sub
They are not only applicable to karate but to any martial arts as well.
Absolutely true 👍
Yeah I agree, on all japanese budo
1.Shin
2.Gi
3.Tai....
Thanks a lot ❤, I try to improve my physical capacity and make a perfect triangle. Our and our students
The first thing I remembered is the Ryu Ga Gotoku/Yakuza game franchise as soul/mind, body and technique are the main attributes to level up haha. Amazing vídeo
I find this interesting, because I am accustomed to thinking of the mind as being what determines the other two. For example, if you have 10 people that are grossly out of shape most will have depression. If you could press a button to cure their depression they could get themselves in shape relatively easily. With technique I find as well that if they have a disciplined mind or are engrossed in a topic learning technique comes naturally as repetition and attention to detail follow.
Thank you very much Jesse sensei for this very helpful video to a karate enthusiast in assessing his or her own ability and so to his/her would be opponent.
This was very clear and instructive.
Well explained sir. You are a very good teacher. I am learning lots of very informative and very useful knowledge from you. Thank you so much for always sharing your knowledge.
Hey great Video I love learning how i can improve my Karate when will you be in Germany next time?
Great job Jesse! Thanks for the lesson!
Quando um dia pensar em abrir uma academia, escola de karatê no Brasil ,e escolher Rio de Janeiro, vou está lá obrigado.
I always love your videos jesse keep it up man 😁😁🥋😄
Thanks, I will 💪
First of all OSS(greatings) Jessy sensei..I always enjoy your explanation..this video is very helpful for instractors..PLZZ keep doing this amazing videos..God may be with you in your journey,🥋🥋🥋
Osu Jesse Sensei Thank you very much for the clear explanation Osull
a msater of mine used to use this, ( for a variation of tkd), but he also made a lot of emphasis in the age, he said usually the 20 smth y/o were more phisicall than mindfull, and viceversa, but that t should be indeed balance thruout life
A true Karateka erases the whiteboard with his empty hand 😄 7:23
Great lesson Sensei. Thanks.
OSS!!! Come to Brazil!
Is this the same than in sumo? Ive heard they have a similar concept
Perfect explanation!
great video
Yo sensei your ausome and an inspiration for me I love martial arts so much so so so much especially karate and I love people like you to inspire anyone to become better at what their doing or what they love I'm 14 and your such an inspiration I'll soon be joining a dojo
Love from all pakistan💖💖
This is a really cool concept. I need to do some self reflection now. Thank you for the cool videos
A perspective I would like to add, is that to me, shin isn't anything mental. It is the heart mind, aka consciousness. Most people believe they're conscious just because they're awake, but in reality they're only conscious when on drugs, on an adrenaline rush, or during sex. I'm talking about the consciousness developed through meditation or years of developing a certain skill. The consciousness that comes from the heart. If you're more centered in your heart and present in the moment during a fight, your reactions will be faster, your decisions will be better, and you'll see more of what's happening all around you. Shin, to me, is the lack of thought and strength of consciousness.
Nicely illustrated .Carry on Jesse..
Absolutely, thanks
Petition to get Jesse a whiteboard eraser. All in favour, say I. No, but seriously, thank you for this. Shin gi tai is a concept that I've read about and wanted to work on for some time, this has given me even more motivation. So thank you.
Haha much appreciated! 😄
@@KARATEbyJesse No worries :D
"This is a graph" i laughed hard hahaha
Thanks for the vídeo, helped a lot
Jesse your videos are great!! Watching u from italy 🇮🇹 🥋
Grazie mille!!
long time no watch your video. I'm kind of miss it so much..
this is great it gives you the weak point that you should work on them ... thank you so much
Very useful video, You are great at explaining these topics.
Amazing that you find time to make videos so close to KNX, that must take a huge organisational effort! Thank you, I hope I'll be able to joing next year... Just give me a hint, will it be in Europe??
Yes! And thanks for your kind words. (PS. This video is 2 years old 😜 )
@@KARATEbyJesse haha too much honesty! You should have bragged about all the effort it takes!!!
Hah! I would, if it wasn’t for the fact that I take more pride in working smart than working hard 😎👍
Very interesting. We used to call the marriage of these three as being in a state of "no mind."
The discipline I work the most with now is Hsing-i chuan which translates to mind body boxing, or fist. The pronunciation is very close "shing yi chuan."
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Sensei Jesse. I ´d like to see more videos about Shin a its improvement. Is it possible?
Sure!
Hey sensei Jesse, I was wondering if you could possibly upload a video explaining your jr. belt system. I was wondering if you had more belt colors and a smaller amount of information per belt, or however, you organize it. I'm used to teaching at a fast pace and typically to older individuals and I'm needing some help with my kids class. Thank you for your time.
Very inspiring
Oh my God, that was the seventh symbol of the Star Gate.
wow mind, technical, and physical that is the training triangle used in parkour. the tapp brothers use it.
Great video💯💯💯
Thanks Sensei for insight. I've never thought of(Shotokan) Karate that way. I just realised that I am a "Gi" type, lol.
Thank you
That's very amazing
Thank you 🌟
Just curious how xin yi ba 心意把 (heart and mind method or technique) is the most advanced level of kung fu, specially Shaolin Quan. Of course we are talking of the same principles and their balance. Very useful insight from the karate point of view. Thanks again.
thanks sensei
Come to Brasil please!
Been 3 times!
You are the Best youtube in the wold Good video
Nice video It's the first time I hear about Shin Gi Tai and if possible can you please talk to us about Ki the internal energy?
I'll be very grateful if you show us how to use it.
All my respect, Oss
Are you planning to go to Okinawa again Sensei?
This totally makes sense
Hey Jesse San, what's the difference between the Seishin gi and the Okinawan edition
I actually came here from getting taken down with jujitsu or karate in a dream and I heard SHIN GI TAI right before I woke up. Then I searched it up and got this :D
Oss Sensei Jesse, and Thankyou for that awesome video. But if you ask me where are my weak spots are, i've no idea where to start with, or which level is good or bad. I've the 5. Kyu and maybe i'm already good enough for the 4. - if i would start to train for it, ;)maybe i would get the next belt or even belts easily. I allways wait for the day when my Sensei is asking me, "don't you think it is time for the next belt?" - at that point i knew that i just have to show up to get the next belt. That is because belts have no importence in my eyes. I don't want just to have the next belt to look better, i want to become better. And if you ask me what i want to learn i say: my standings are all terrible my hip rotations are weak, slow, and adding no power to my techniks. and i dont want to talk about my flexibility. high kicks and such things are not a problem, but i feel limitations here and there. So how to select what is important, if you think you are bad in everything? :/ Oss Gakusei Ines
My Tai right now is dealing with sciatica caused by an herniated disc.
And because of that, my Shin took a dive, specially because I can't properly do my Gi.
Does that make sense?
Greatest video!!!😇😇😇😇😇😇
Can it be considered as virtues of a karate-Ka?
Thanks again!
I loved the part "This is a ... GRAPH"
😂👍
Hi Jessie! Wonderful video with strong application inside and outside the dojo! I was wondering...as a new comer to Goju Ryu karate, should there be an emphasis (or starting point) to one of the three pillars? Thanks in advance! Love your videos!!!
and i have a few students and actually came up with a separation for training this, i put them in lvls, first level is technique if you have a good technique then lvl two which is more phisicall, using every muscle necesary to actually give it power technique etc, lvl 3 is more of kinetic chain and movement and lvl 4 is mental training which is the hardest but i always make emphasis in not loosing the other 3 lvls when practicing the 4th, which is by itself a way to strengen the mind itself, and actually be self concious of what is it you are doing even if its natural by this point.
thank you master enkamp
Excellent video Jesse-san! Definitely Tai... Constantly working on control... Please send some shin & gi over! 🤣
After,Portuguese subtitles,please
Jesse, are you gonna do the bottle cap challenge?
I respect Shin Gi Tai
This is my understanding, but the first character Shin is (kokoro) in Japanese and this represent not just mind but heart. Heart and mind, if there was an almost similar word I would say it would be soul, but not in a religious sense but a spirit of humanity like the heart of a person. Hence heart and mind (soul)