I've just discovered these clips of Frank Brennan, and I think that we should all strive to be like him. His karate is hard and strong. He is fast, but he has power. He is not just fast and sloppy, which is unfortunately very common. Pitty pat punches only piss people off, and they DON'T work. I can tell, however, that Frank Brennan means business, and that he understands what Shotokan is all about (of course I'm stating the obvious LOL). Thank you Mr. Brennan, and thanks for posting. Oss
I remember being stationed in Europe during 7 yearws o fhe 80s and all of the 90s. Frank Brennan was probably the most precise and excellent karateka of the time. There were others, but when you have size, mass, speed and technique on your side, few can compete. Many people had one or two of the talents, but all of them? Very few
This Mr Frank Brennan is one of my all time favorite Karate-ka. WKF now having changed so much towards european style point system misses some of the Ippon type scoring that Mr. Brennan so very well exemplifies. Such an inspiration !! Thanks.
If you're interested in training with Sensei F. Brennan but you're not a member of the KUGB, if you can get to England there are two 5 day open courses run every year during the school Easter and Summer breaks instructed by the members of the KUGB technical committee including Sensei F. Brennan. I try to go to the Lancaster one every year and it is a really brilliant experience. The instructors are mind-blowingly good (even if one is a little talkative). You can get the details from the KUGB :)
People do karate, like any martial art, for different reasons. I do it for fitness and self defence, whereas some people do it to compete and become the best.
i remember doing a full session and grading with Brennan, y sensai's trained under him and andy sherry, the standard is soo high its unbelievable, he pretty much killed everyone and THEN graded us haha
Never saw Frank before. His karate is true. When I say true, I mean he has always practiced with kime. I can tell he has never thrown a technique without full purpose. Makes me need to step up my training. Would hate to line up against him in competition.
6:20 bad time to be wearing white lol I would have crapped myself being on the receiving end of that. Crisp and solid techniques, Frank's the first big name I knew of in shotokan and still turn to him to remind me of what karate is.
UFC can't help a student with cerebral palsy, diabetes or osteoporosis. You see? Not every opponent is found in the ring. Life itself is often our most formidable opponent. I have seen many students that are unable to step in the ring because of their afflictions. Nevertheless, they are the most faithful in their training. The human spirit is indominable. This spirit which will not accept defeat is the true essence of budo! OSU!
ushiro mawashigeri with a heel is devastating. Just to demonstrate, stand still and place your hand open facing the floor and strike you hand with your heel, even with little effort you can really feel the force and hurt your hand. I once was stupid doing light sparring with a lady at my old karate club and done a heel version of this kick to the side of the face with moderate power. Lets just say a very awkward moment ensued after that,. I still feel an apology is needed.
@windowpain81 :D yeah my comment was lil bit short confusing and harsh (thought u never comment back). Ok 10th dan might take lifetime maby never....i do know that high rankings arent and shouldnt given easily (havent mentioned jka or any organisation). I wanted to comment alot longer but had to cutt of most of my text.
OKay, I want to get my kicks higher. I am currently only reaching head level at my height. But clearly one can get to a point where they can kick even further and higher up than this. Would anyone know how might I go about learning how to kick higher?
Window, I'm with you, I'm not actually bashing muay thai--it's a great art. But there's so many dojos popping up calling them "muay thai" when the instructors were former cardio-box instructors at Ballys, it bugs me. Most arent legit dojos, or legit trainers. So thats what I'm referring to. Thom's an idiot, he wont sway my opinion about the efficacy of Shotokan. Take care man!
@windowpain81 Really a whole whoooping 10th dan. Whos your cousing. I dont remember that i seen lot of 10th dans running around since they are japanese anyway(shotokan i mean), at least havent heard any white person with so high rank.
@windowpain81 It's been so long, I don't remember, but I believe it was something like "any MMA fighter with a few years could kick Frank Brennan's ass" (lol). Olev=douchebag know-nothing. If the only Shoto organization in the world was the JKA, he'd be right, but it isn't, due to their own in-fighting. Shotokan just gets a bad rap as most schools don't teach hardcore combat application due to insurance issues. Old school=broken teeth, broken bones. Just look at Nishiyama (RIP O-Sensei).
I've just discovered these clips of Frank Brennan, and I think that we should all strive to be like him. His karate is hard and strong. He is fast, but he has power. He is not just fast and sloppy, which is unfortunately very common. Pitty pat punches only piss people off, and they DON'T work. I can tell, however, that Frank Brennan means business, and that he understands what Shotokan is all about (of course I'm stating the obvious LOL). Thank you Mr. Brennan, and thanks for posting. Oss
I remember being stationed in Europe during 7 yearws o fhe 80s and all of the 90s. Frank Brennan was probably the most precise and excellent karateka of the time. There were others, but when you have size, mass, speed and technique on your side, few can compete. Many people had one or two of the talents, but all of them? Very few
how big is he actually?
@@andrijasente en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Brennan_(karateka)
@@johnfrymyer8346 doesn't say anything about his weight and height
@@andrijasente Sorry, the last tiem I saw him he was over 6 feet and surely was over 210 pounds.
His timing is amazing and the guy certainly kicks like a mule. That ashi barai-mawashi geri combo he does is incredibly fast...
One of the greatest ever
since i discovered sensei brennan i can't stop watching him when i am on utube.a true inspiration.real karate.
This Mr Frank Brennan is one of my all time favorite Karate-ka. WKF now having changed so much towards european style point system misses some of the Ippon type scoring that Mr. Brennan so very well exemplifies. Such an inspiration !! Thanks.
Outstanding, still the best all round karateka I've seen.
If you're interested in training with Sensei F. Brennan but you're not a member of the KUGB, if you can get to England there are two 5 day open courses run every year during the school Easter and Summer breaks instructed by the members of the KUGB technical committee including Sensei F. Brennan. I try to go to the Lancaster one every year and it is a really brilliant experience. The instructors are mind-blowingly good (even if one is a little talkative). You can get the details from the KUGB :)
Frank Brennan the Bruce Lee of Shotokan!
Most people have one leg better than the other. But you just can't tell with him. He's amazing with either. Makes me sick 🤣
Frank is really super good, near perfect.
He is just awesome.
People do karate, like any martial art, for different reasons. I do it for fitness and self defence, whereas some people do it to compete and become the best.
Power,speed ,great champion and sensei👍👊👏💪🙏oss
i remember doing a full session and grading with Brennan, y sensai's trained under him and andy sherry, the standard is soo high its unbelievable, he pretty much killed everyone and THEN graded us haha
Never saw Frank before. His karate is true. When I say true, I mean he has always practiced with kime. I can tell he has never thrown a technique without full purpose. Makes me need to step up my training. Would hate to line up against him in competition.
Don’t forget the masters such as Sensei Keinosuke Enoeda, Bob Rhodes, Terry O’Neil, Andy Sherry, Billy Higgins to name but a few👍
Steve cattle
Brilliant.
Very inspirational
@sheldons7 the future with your Martial Arts studies.Keep it up and pass it on to your children.
Take care Mr Sheldon.
I like his speed and accuracy of in techniques
6:20 bad time to be wearing white lol I would have crapped myself being on the receiving end of that. Crisp and solid techniques, Frank's the first big name I knew of in shotokan and still turn to him to remind me of what karate is.
Very nice...I love it
best of the best .real old shotokan kime karate one of the best exem. for study. marv. atlet.thanks jka member belg. oss. and bow.
Great! Awesome
I absolutely love it
UFC can't help a student with cerebral palsy, diabetes or osteoporosis. You see? Not every opponent is found in the ring. Life itself is often our most formidable opponent. I have seen many students that are unable to step in the ring because of their afflictions. Nevertheless, they are the most faithful in their training. The human spirit is indominable. This spirit which will not accept defeat is the true essence of budo! OSU!
Sequence at 3:38 is ridiculously amazing.
Olha esse chute que força e coordenação se piscar leva um chute na cabeça
superbe content de ne pas être en face
The greatest ever seamus
Boy, I gotta train harder.
Great Karateka!!!
too bad almost nobody from shotokan today comes close to Mr. Brennan, the legend
Rizal Djohan andre bertal?
John Mortimer nope
very good form. impressive
Incredible
Brennan is true a athlete. He could've been successful in any sport.
@sheldons7
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My Gary, Maw Ushy Gary.
ushiro mawashigeri with a heel is devastating. Just to demonstrate, stand still and place your hand open facing the floor and strike you hand with your heel, even with little effort you can really feel the force and hurt your hand. I once was stupid doing light sparring with a lady at my old karate club and done a heel version of this kick to the side of the face with moderate power. Lets just say a very awkward moment ensued after that,. I still feel an apology is needed.
@windowpain81 :D yeah my comment was lil bit short confusing and harsh (thought u never comment back). Ok 10th dan might take lifetime maby never....i do know that high rankings arent and shouldnt given easily (havent mentioned jka or any organisation). I wanted to comment alot longer but had to cutt of most of my text.
OKay, I want to get my kicks higher. I am currently only reaching head level at my height. But clearly one can get to a point where they can kick even further and higher up than this.
Would anyone know how might I go about learning how to kick higher?
@IamAlwaysFree where did you train that he graded you? I would LOVE to train under him!
@dkorc204 upload a video of you showing us how to kick...please do so I can laugh my ass off.
@windowpain81 dang my comment was too big to post allready cutted like half ......
MAN do i wish i could train under him!
He does free classes at least once a month. Join KUGB!
does anyone know where i can watch the whole thing?
Window, I'm with you, I'm not actually bashing muay thai--it's a great art. But there's so many dojos popping up calling them "muay thai" when the instructors were former cardio-box instructors at Ballys, it bugs me. Most arent legit dojos, or legit trainers. So thats what I'm referring to. Thom's an idiot, he wont sway my opinion about the efficacy of Shotokan. Take care man!
@jason41760
Word. I appreciate it man
brennan he's a war machine ... that's not the style he did ... if he did kung fu it would be equally dangerous
Tell Lyoto Machida that.
Machida is not even in same league as Sensei Frank Brennan
@windowpain81 Really a whole whoooping 10th dan. Whos your cousing. I dont remember that i seen lot of 10th dans running around since they are japanese anyway(shotokan i mean), at least havent heard any white person with so high rank.
@windowpain81 It's been so long, I don't remember, but I believe it was something like "any MMA fighter with a few years could kick Frank Brennan's ass" (lol). Olev=douchebag know-nothing. If the only Shoto organization in the world was the JKA, he'd be right, but it isn't, due to their own in-fighting. Shotokan just gets a bad rap as most schools don't teach hardcore combat application due to insurance issues. Old school=broken teeth, broken bones. Just look at Nishiyama (RIP O-Sensei).
lol people might not like it though
that's not ushiro mawashi geri. it's ura mawashi geri, and ushiro ura mawashi geri.
I bet that black guy had kicked his ass.
his kicks are slopy..... fail
STFU you don’t know what your taking about you sad troll ....get back in your basement
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