That's what I was thinking. But what made me sit up, was when he stated that Steven Seagal is the real deal, which backs up what Jesse seemed to think. I know a lot of armchair heroes have taken the piss out of him, but Jesse and Erik Paulson are real practitioners, so I'm taking their word for it.
@@tjitjo "Aleksib is tactical genius. He is most know of his signature tactic "going B, but then going A". He also has second little known tactic of " going A, but going A. What a absolute legend. Top 3 IGL 4 sure"
You can tell this guy is a genuine teacher. He not only knows the techniques and is quick with it but he is able to break it all down and really show you how it works and how to practice with it.
We can waste a lot of our lifes practicing something that is really incomplete. I find lots of kung fu styles too centered in hierarchy and old values while charging lots of money but really teaching nothing martial. It can be very sad for those practitioners.
@@trueinsider513 those are called "fake masters", or simply scammers. Its very easy to test them just by asking>what i gonna do if....(insert any street fight situation), and then forward with question how to do it, if they answer and show it properly they are good, if they start stuttering and making excuses never go there again xDD
There are many great ones out there.... Think about it.. Many of Okinawa great masters would have never known to the west unless someone uploaded something or Invited them to a famous TV channel.. So we still Have China, Philippines etc... and many other countries with unknown masters... And some are still in western countries...
I didn't realize there was so much grappling in Bubishi. It was great to watch Erik Paulson demonstrates those techniques. What a legend. And shout out to Jesse for taking those bumps.
absolutely, old karate was short range art. As Jesse has shown in other vids modern karate has a loot more in common with savate or taekwondo it undeerweent a massive change when it was transported to mainland japan from okinawa
I have been fortunate enough to train with many well known people and Coach Paulson is definitely one of the funnest guys ever, arguably the most fun. He just loves what he does and loves sharing it.
I had the privilege of training with Mr. Paulson at a Guro Inosanto seminar many, many years ago. He hit/trapped/swept me hard enough to where I could feel the techniques were effective without causing me any permanent damage. I have nothing but respect for him...:)
watching the video I would agree. The moves are straight forward and expressly for take-down threat mitigation to out right crippling when taken towards full effort. Actual violence, not the teddy bear fighting we watch on TV or choreographed nonsense we see in the movies.
Couldn’t agree more with you, guys a true master of his craft. He just flows so smoothly and with such fluidity that it’s like breathing to him, he barely even thinks about it anymore, pure cultivated instinct. ❤ it !
@@narmaleif this guy rates segal”s aikido who am I to argue with him, this guy is the real deal no mistake about that, he is one of the most talented martial artists I’ve ever seen in the 40+ years I’ve been a student of pugilism.
When I did Brazilian jiujitsu back before it became extremely sport oriented, we trained with that fact someone will be hitting you in the Face if they can. It’s amazing how easy it is just to touch someone on the nose while grappling. Which is an easy way to remind fellow grapplers they left their head open to attack.
In Gracie Academy it's like that still. Before blue belt they don't teach you anything that leaves you open to be hit and how to recognize a when a punch is coming and how to defend.
Erik is the man, true martial artist and one of the most complete grapplers on the planet. He is a multi-dimensional grappler with an insane amount of knowledge. Great episode Jesse!
Coach Paulson is the kind of no nonsense master who gets his students to understand that u will have to train and practice constantly since there's no amount of studying that will equate to real life combat and experience. He earned his wisdom the hard way and it makes sense that he got to train 3 UFC World Champions.
This is real karate. If karatekas were taught these techniques from the very beginning, rather than repeating tsuki in the kiba-dachi stance year after year, we would see much more capable karate fighters. Unfortunately, most trainers themselves spent many years learning only these punches.
Y por desgracia esto pasa en casi, por no decir todas, las artes marciales tradicionales. Se han desconectado tanto de su origen marcial que su aplicación real y valor combativo está en tela de juicio y poco a poco desapareciendo.
I was trained since I could walk in Shotokan the martial art, not the sport and then had a little pause when we moved to another country. 2nd year since getting there, they announced at school that we will have a SHOTOKAN Karate Sensei and we will start training promptly. I was absolutely thrilled! But from the very first session, Sensei kept interrupting me, asking me what I was doing? Because many of the stances I had or how I'd execute certain techniques, to entire techiques themselves he said were not allowed and I was confused. When we paired up to drill some punches, I punched and again Sensei stopped me and told me that we are not allowed to touch each other with strikes. I was severely confused and asked him "then, how am I supposed to defend myself?!", because that was the whole point of how I was trained. That's when I learned that martial arts "SPORTS" existed and that it was a thing! From my life experience until that point, martial arts were just like making your bed, part of life and had absolutely nothing to do with the concept of a "hobby" or sports.
@@Th0ughtZ_ because you listen to people that do not know shit apart from what they already know, or they are so small minded uncapable to learn more from what they trained or someone told them "ThIs IS EvErhyThinG yOu NeeD to KnoW, EveRyTHinG eLse is FakE".
1 million Karate Nerds! I think I speak for all of us when I say how thankful we are for the content you produce, and how proud we are of you for getting this far. Here's to another 1,000,000 🥋🥋
ah the irony. a kid sees karate as the antithesis of being a nerd only to realize as an adult he's now the epitome of nerd. edit: tough to make a joke like this without seeming mean-spirited or condescending. I promise im being neither.
@@merrylderrickson3147 Karate is good but, we need more techniques, I did kickboxing for about 2 months and it's good I probably didn't learn much but it loosens the muscles, makes you more confident, however in a fight I've found people that will find with their nails so I simply try and get a headlock for me it's the fastest way to get someone down, rather than risk bad punches I am not that confident in punches.
It’s so refreshing to see someone as experienced as Erik view traditional martial arts with respect and knows how to apply it in a real life combat situation.
One of my favourite things about your videos is how receptive you are to knowledge. No matter how basic the technique you are being shown (stuff you already know), or how complex, or occasionally silly, you always receive it with a humble, open mind. You take the idea of being an empty vessel seriously and elicit such a good teaching response from the people you interact with. Thank you Jesse.
This teacher is one of great knowledge basically went into everything I've been taught. When I started in Green Dragon Society in Chicago at 17 I didn't know anything about fighting. Became a sifu in Chi Tao China Gung-fu,2green belts in Shorin Ryu Karate and am a Disciple in Chen Style Tai Chi. He covered just about everything I've been taught. That remark about lining you up when it's more than one person is right on. Great video. Sifu GA Hernandez, Chicago.
You're talking about a man who, during an interview was shown a clip of him doing ground-and-pound in one of his fights, and was asked what goes through his mind during moments like this, and responded: "Oh, I don't know - murder, death, kill?" I think he was quoting a line from Demolition Man when he said this.
To clarify, Paulson says at 2:58, “Aoki…used to always try to break your forearm. **I don’t like it because it’s career-ending.** So not only am I trying to beat you, but I’m also trying to injure you for life.” So he’s saying why he *wouldn’t* want to do that. He should have used the word “would” or something similar.
I'm a black belt in kyokushin karate and a black belt in shotokan karate and I realized that no martial arts is better than the next because they both have a lot to offer as I got older I trained in Muay Thai and Kung Fu
Today? All styles teach the same. That's why no martial art is better lmfao. One thing is clear, today Kung fu and Karate dont teach their traditional fancy techniques that proven to be useless.
@@abderrahimkoch9293 I'm a soon-to-be yellow belted kickboxer. My coach trains kenpo karate combined with western boxing and it's a treat! Once I achieve black belt I'm studying under Juan Perez to learn Guro Paulson's Catch Wrestling system! Can't wait. Keep training, brethren!
The humility from both of you is the most admirable part of this video. Thank you for showing some very practical and straightforward self defense. Also, please nobody try to do the scissor takedown or anything else trying that traps the knee. I know Erik made it look effortless when he performed it on Jesse, but both of them have great Ukemi and know how to work with each other to make it safer.
After many years of martial arts and watching martial arts videos - I have to say this was one of the most interesting and pleasurable martial arts videos I have ever seen on RUclips! loved every second.
Wow…..what a bad ass. Paulson is one dangerous dude, for sure! Jesse, thank you for continuing to give us the most intelligent examinations of martial arts on YT. You’re great!
Erik Paulson is the man, absolutely love his teaching style and his extensive knowledge and understanding of so many different styles of martial arts, including Filipino Martial Arts.
I'm 47.. a student of learning Aikido for the last 8/9 years, I'm currently 4th kyu, been to a couple of Pat Hendrick seminar weekends, Aikido is serious stuff! A beautiful, severe enigma 😏 I bought some of Erik's books in my 20's when I was training ITF and a mix of BJJ so his wisdom and technical explanations were very welcomed. Taught a lot of grappling techniques to a JKD group.. vaguely remember tbh.. but good stuff 💪 Budo isn't about destroying opponents. It's kinda heart breaking what I see occuring within this reality.. I'd like to think my alignment with God will.. well... If I say, Mushin and Zanshin.. that speaks for itself ❤️✝️🙏
You are such a great representative for the martial arts community. You are always super respectful, open minded and arrive in good faith. Keep up the great work and congrats on all of your success.
Thank you for introducing/featuring Erik Paulson! He seems very knowledgeable, humble and... with a real sense of humor ❤ and... a great video very rich w/ plenty of techniques to try on the mat 🥳
This was excellent. He explained and showed in 13 minutes all core elements of martial art. Its not just hitting, or grappling, or its not JUST karate, it is clear that modern Karate removed lots of "move sets" from "complete technique" long time ago.
This will have to be one of my most favourite Karate by Jesse filming yet. Due to your humility & being open minded allowing other practioners/ disciplines to share their knowledge is martial growth all round. Thank you Jesse & Erik Paulson.
Paulson is so open to any style of martial knowledge which is rare nowadays in martial arts and combat sports communities where a lot of people spend their time criticizing other styles trying to have the ultimate truth… That’s why he is a true master .
This is a real deal. This guy is a real deal. Thank you, Jesse and William Ustav. As an Aikido practitioner, I appreciate what he shows and says; the reality check here is 100% true. Keep doing such exciting videos.
This is insanely good , clear, and highly informative and frightening at the mere thought of the permanent injuries one could inflict or sustain. Brilliant video!!
Congrats Jesse for 1 million subscribers, and i am proud to be a part of that journey i've watched your videos for a long time and i've got to say you are my martial idol.
@@jonathanmora8208Dang , such a tight walk of balance between learning real life defence and not getting hurt . I got a tear in a back muscle from a deep Phoenix punch demo through the belly. Sucker bugged me a while.glad I didnt get an A A from it . Still may some day .hope not .
Jesse i really enjoy watching your videos. You are polite and very respectful. My son and I watch all the time. Thank you and keep it coming. By the way your technique is easy to envy
I love how he says "Okinawa, the birthplace of Karate" just like I (and probably most of us) say "Mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell" It is just so ingrained at this point...for both!
Man I love this stuff. 14 years of grappling and I still learn something new every day. A lot of this I knew of course, but the applications in certain scenarios never crossed my mind. Thanks guys!
@@locophoto6881 Small details. You can learn anything from anyone at anytime. Stay humble my friend. I even learn things watching white belts spar sometimes.
@@machinegunpreacher2469 What details? And no way you're an actually accomplished, highly skilled martial artist of "fourteen years of experience" to then say something so stupid as "you can learn ANYTHING, from ANYONE, at ANY time"....explain how you'd learn the finer details of a darce choke from people who don't know how to do it? Soooo...it's not ANY people can provide the lesson from ANYthing right? And certainly not before the time they themselves are truly expert in knowledge, and application, and reflex, and adaptation, and setup, and programming, and etc and many other etceteras. We're not friends....you have no idea if I'm humble or not....but your'e foolishly playing a role on the internet it seems. And a completely arrogant and delusional comment to say "I EVEN learn things watching white belts spar"....duh....because when you WERE a white belt you had to learn from white belt opponents to learn their thinking and limits and some are very clever because they have to use more than just technical skill, so guess what wizard....it's common knowledge amongst martial artists that yes you can learn from white belts and gasp....even people who aren't white belts...just regular untrained people fighting....so coming back to the beginning.....what details did you learn from the video? I'm calling total bs on your comment.
erik was on of my first mma coaches when i lived in yorba linda ca, amazing and great to see him looking as good and lethal as always. i haven't seen in in at least 20 years, great video!!! even back he was known as the godfather of leglocks.
GNARLY that shoulderbutt into arm break, savage! 2:49 incredibly scary technique, very dangerous, the body stancing here gives you so much support for power to move through the body as well, incredible technique! 👍
This man is so passionate and has such an understand of martial arts that even to someone as untrained as I am, I find his explanations clear and every choices makes sense. He is a great teacher and big martial arts nerd. I really loved this video.
This is extremely interesting!, all those techniques I've been practicing for years doing Northern Shaolin, but never had a look at Bubishi (Wubei Zhi), most northern shaolin forms are those same techniques since it has a lot of wrestling and locks (shuai jiao). Definitely getting a copy of that book! I can tell Erik Paulson is great teacher! thanks for sharing Jesse!
@mystey1 It all depends on the skill level of your opponent. Unrefined techniques are usually wild, and inefficient, and easier to spot and counter. See them loading up a strike or telegraphing as we said in class. TRAINED people almost never fall for the "tricks." One dimensional arts work on untrained people. MMA, BJJ, and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu work on trained fighters. Knives and swords work on EVERYBODY. Just my casual observations.
Man Erik throws out so many golden nuggets, it can take many watches to digest it all, what a wealth of knowledge. I love the explanation of the learning process and the passion for martial arts as a whole. Thanks Jesse for doing a video with another great teacher, just 2 artists brainstorming their passion and having fun doing it. Love to see the modern interpretations
I see the origin of Mike Tyson’s famous quote,”everyone’s got a plan until they get punched in the face.” When he said punching erases your memory, I thought about that quote…
11:00 Yup. That's the right mindset to have. People who compare "which is superior" are missing the point. You gotta use all the tools you can get- not fight over which tool is better than the other.
SOOO much here that I was taught by my Sensei who spent over a decade in Okinawa training. Really enjoyed this. Yes there are a few things I picked up here as I was taught keep your mind open and learn. But, it made me appreciate my Sensei once again. Also, Erik seems a to be a great person, and a wonderful and knowledgeable instructor.
The Bruce Lee / Inosanto lineage has produced a who's who of the best fight choreographers and guys that functionalized JKD, Erik Paulson, Rick Young, Burton Richardson.
Amazing video as always. Great job interpreting and explaining these techniques, and for being so honest about the nature of combat. Erik is a natural teacher
I love the spirit and the mentality of this guy. MA is about learning, keeping an open mind and a playful mentality. One of the best and educational video's so far. Thank you!!
Probably the only difference between Paul's interpretations and how Okinawan martial artists of old would have done these is that the old Okinawans would stay on their feet instead of going to the ground. Other than those, everything checks out.
I think its because weappons and more than one attacker was verry real danger in the old times, when warriors walked the streets. There are some self defense instructors nowadays, what clearly say "last thing you want is going to ground, when defending your live". But as i always say to my students at last: just the technics are teached in standing position in the katas dosent mean, they are not usable on ground. Biggest difference: if i want to be able to execute this type of stuff on ground i have to practice it on ground.
Absolutely great video! Erik is truly a wealth of knowledge. I'm glad to be able to see some safer-for-training modifications to some of these techniques. At the end of the day, we all want to go home and keep training.
Erik Paulson about Steven Seagal : « He’s the real deal (…) so his aikido works for him really well » Steven Seagal watching the video: « I would not go that far »
@@argonauth anyone who mocks Seagal's M.A. "authenticity" are probably either out of the loop in the M.A. world or just very ignorant/Naive. But being big does play a factor. If you can use your size to impose your will on a smaller opponent, size becomes almost everything. Honestly my suspicion is that Seagal is able to make a lot of the Aikido work for him because the way he utilizes is, is just turning your energy against yourself. However he also has brute strength to force you when you least expect it. It's sort of light fighting a Grizzly bear vs fighting a panther. Both will kill you. But the levels of brutality you are looking at are a bit different as one is more strength oriented. Strength and size will always be a huge factor in any encounter. Just don't go picking fights with people bigger than you.
@@nunyabidness3429 dude, half of the MA world mocks Seagal, but then again half of it also mocks Aikido. First because is so hard to link what we generally learn in Aikido with what he does, and than because his other choices in life blow up in credibility. I have allways been a fan and geneuinly believe that Aikido is a great Art, just not the ideal to start in Martial Arts.
Jesse! Love your channel! I am a Black Belt under Erik Paulson and I train with him several times throughout the year. Thank you for doing all of this!! You have inspired me to start my own channel!
One of your best episodes. Let's train together when you come to Okinawa. My MMA, BJJ, Capoeira and Kickboxing gym has been here in Chatan for 20 years.
1 million subscribers! 🎉 Thank you for supporting my work 🙏
No problem bro thanks for your defense skill😊
Wow. Grattis. Super intressant kanal. Nu sticker det nog iväg till 2m. Fira nu med något gott. 🥂
No problem
Well earned
Congratulations sensei jesse! We appreciate you so much for being a amazing representation for many karateka around the world! Karate nerds 4 life🥋👏
The man is a walking martial arts encyclopedia.
He walks the talk! 💪
Agreed
That's what I was thinking. But what made me sit up, was when he stated that Steven Seagal is the real deal, which backs up what Jesse seemed to think. I know a lot of armchair heroes have taken the piss out of him, but Jesse and Erik Paulson are real practitioners, so I'm taking their word for it.
Respect.
And he's even a funny written encyclopedia. Paulson reminds me of the Judoka in The Twelve Tasks of Asterix.
You can tell this guy is not just a martial artist, but a fighter. I rarely see traditional martial arts look so formidable. Much respect.
Jesse: what if I-
Erik: Blast double
Another amazing video!
Pin this
hah yeah it seems to be his "go to" / "when in doubt" move. "Well.. you can ALWAYS blast double.."
It's like rushing B. But as effectful as taking A
@@tjitjo "Aleksib is tactical genius. He is most know of his signature tactic "going B, but then going A". He also has second little known tactic of " going A, but going A. What a absolute legend. Top 3 IGL 4 sure"
double blast for the win
You can tell this guy is a genuine teacher. He not only knows the techniques and is quick with it but he is able to break it all down and really show you how it works and how to practice with it.
And with all the power speed ans skill he can teach you without breaking you
Paulson is one of the most competent grappling/wrestling coaches in the Western hemisphere.
This is hands down, one of the best martial arts demos I've seen
Actually, hands up. At a very suspicious angle with a straight palm
After 25 years practicing various martial arts, he’s the teacher I never found but wish I had.
We can waste a lot of our lifes practicing something that is really incomplete. I find lots of kung fu styles too centered in hierarchy and old values while charging lots of money but really teaching nothing martial. It can be very sad for those practitioners.
@@trueinsider513 those are called "fake masters", or simply scammers. Its very easy to test them just by asking>what i gonna do if....(insert any street fight situation), and then forward with question how to do it, if they answer and show it properly they are good, if they start stuttering and making excuses never go there again xDD
He's not hard to find
With affiliate school around the word...
Never too Late keep Training🙏
There are many great ones out there.... Think about it.. Many of Okinawa great masters would have never known to the west unless someone uploaded something or Invited them to a famous TV channel.. So we still Have China, Philippines etc... and many other countries with unknown masters... And some are still in western countries...
I didn't realize there was so much grappling in Bubishi. It was great to watch Erik Paulson demonstrates those techniques. What a legend. And shout out to Jesse for taking those bumps.
It’s all hidden in kata 🥋 My pleasure!
absolutely, old karate was short range art. As Jesse has shown in other vids modern karate has a loot more in common with savate or taekwondo it undeerweent a massive change when it was transported to mainland japan from okinawa
@@KARATEbyJesse Love me some kata :)
@@LtTrog I love old style, dangerous karate.
This what happens when you make something a sport. You lose the real fighting applications.
This was probably one of the best possible people to experiment with, awesome video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a humble gentleman. That was a pleasure watch. Thank you Mr. Enkamp and Mr. Paulson.
I have been fortunate enough to train with many well known people and Coach Paulson is definitely one of the funnest guys ever, arguably the most fun. He just loves what he does and loves sharing it.
Erik Paulson is a complete legend...csw is truly a well rounded M.A. style
Couldn’t agree more! 👍
So was his brother Robert Paulson r.i.p.
@@QuantumOptix
Never knew he had a brother thanks for putting me on will have to look him up
@@QuantumOptixyeah but true friends knew him as Bitch Tit Bob
@@rodneymance1139 It's a Fight Club reference. :)
I had the privilege of training with Mr. Paulson at a Guro Inosanto seminar many, many years ago. He hit/trapped/swept me hard enough to where I could feel the techniques were effective without causing me any permanent damage. I have nothing but respect for him...:)
wow
Old school
Erik Paulson is legit legit. Respect - this is your best video imho.
He had some great teachers!
watching the video I would agree. The moves are straight forward and expressly for take-down threat mitigation to out right crippling when taken towards full effort. Actual violence, not the teddy bear fighting we watch on TV or choreographed nonsense we see in the movies.
what about the Segal comment tho?
Couldn’t agree more with you, guys a true master of his craft. He just flows so smoothly and with such fluidity that it’s like breathing to him, he barely even thinks about it anymore, pure cultivated instinct. ❤ it !
@@narmaleif this guy rates segal”s aikido who am I to argue with him, this guy is the real deal no mistake about that, he is one of the most talented martial artists I’ve ever seen in the 40+ years I’ve been a student of pugilism.
When I did Brazilian jiujitsu back before it became extremely sport oriented, we trained with that fact someone will be hitting you in the Face if they can. It’s amazing how easy it is just to touch someone on the nose while grappling. Which is an easy way to remind fellow grapplers they left their head open to attack.
It still exists as japanese jiu-jitsu.
In Gracie Academy it's like that still. Before blue belt they don't teach you anything that leaves you open to be hit and how to recognize a when a punch is coming and how to defend.
Erik is the man, true martial artist and one of the most complete grapplers on the planet. He is a multi-dimensional grappler with an insane amount of knowledge. Great episode Jesse!
Coach Paulson is the kind of no nonsense master who gets his students to understand that u will have to train and practice constantly since there's no amount of studying that will equate to real life combat and experience. He earned his wisdom the hard way and it makes sense that he got to train 3 UFC World Champions.
Will you state which UFC champions he has coached
@@mack93936 it’s in the beginning of the video
@@joshuacabonce saw it on second viewing thank you
He is currently training both Ruotolo brothers as well.
This is real karate. If karatekas were taught these techniques from the very beginning, rather than repeating tsuki in the kiba-dachi stance year after year, we would see much more capable karate fighters. Unfortunately, most trainers themselves spent many years learning only these punches.
Y por desgracia esto pasa en casi, por no decir todas, las artes marciales tradicionales. Se han desconectado tanto de su origen marcial que su aplicación real y valor combativo está en tela de juicio y poco a poco desapareciendo.
I was trained since I could walk in Shotokan the martial art, not the sport and then had a little pause when we moved to another country. 2nd year since getting there, they announced at school that we will have a SHOTOKAN Karate Sensei and we will start training promptly. I was absolutely thrilled! But from the very first session, Sensei kept interrupting me, asking me what I was doing? Because many of the stances I had or how I'd execute certain techniques, to entire techiques themselves he said were not allowed and I was confused. When we paired up to drill some punches, I punched and again Sensei stopped me and told me that we are not allowed to touch each other with strikes. I was severely confused and asked him "then, how am I supposed to defend myself?!", because that was the whole point of how I was trained. That's when I learned that martial arts "SPORTS" existed and that it was a thing! From my life experience until that point, martial arts were just like making your bed, part of life and had absolutely nothing to do with the concept of a "hobby" or sports.
Hmmm, he's the only person I've ever seen claim Segal was legit.
@@Th0ughtZ_ because you listen to people that do not know shit apart from what they already know, or they are so small minded uncapable to learn more from what they trained or someone told them "ThIs IS EvErhyThinG yOu NeeD to KnoW, EveRyTHinG eLse is FakE".
@@Th0ughtZ_Segal has real skills. But, he’s also a nut job and hasn’t aged well.
1 million Karate Nerds! I think I speak for all of us when I say how thankful we are for the content you produce, and how proud we are of you for getting this far. Here's to another 1,000,000 🥋🥋
So kind of you!! Just doing what I love
ah the irony. a kid sees karate as the antithesis of being a nerd only to realize as an adult he's now the epitome of nerd.
edit: tough to make a joke like this without seeming mean-spirited or condescending. I promise im being neither.
@@merrylderrickson3147 Karate is good but, we need more techniques, I did kickboxing for about 2 months and it's good I probably didn't learn much but it loosens the muscles, makes you more confident, however in a fight I've found people that will find with their nails so I simply try and get a headlock for me it's the fastest way to get someone down, rather than risk bad punches I am not that confident in punches.
It’s so refreshing to see someone as experienced as Erik view traditional martial arts with respect and knows how to apply it in a real life combat situation.
What a legend
Easily one of the best interviews Jesse has done
Erik Paulson is the real deal! Thank you for this masterclass.
Total badass! Glad you liked it 🙏
”I use this against knives all the time” the man has a very active lifestyle for sure.
Thank you very Much for the episode, this is absolute gold! ❤
as everybody knows - i also defend against knife attacks multiple times a week xD
You mean it isn't normal to seek out and get into 5 or 6 knife fights a week?
@@lb9355 how else you want to become a self defense master without stabbing people into their guts?
And an active imagination too
@@blazingtatsumakiexactly.
One of my favourite things about your videos is how receptive you are to knowledge. No matter how basic the technique you are being shown (stuff you already know), or how complex, or occasionally silly, you always receive it with a humble, open mind. You take the idea of being an empty vessel seriously and elicit such a good teaching response from the people you interact with. Thank you Jesse.
couldn't have found a better guest for the demonstration, flows so naturally w/ this master....
This teacher is one of great knowledge basically went into everything I've been taught. When I started in Green Dragon Society in Chicago at 17 I didn't know anything about fighting. Became a sifu in Chi Tao China Gung-fu,2green belts in Shorin Ryu Karate and am a Disciple in Chen Style Tai Chi. He covered just about everything I've been taught. That remark about lining you up when it's more than one person is right on. Great video. Sifu GA Hernandez, Chicago.
Paulson is so good. And scary. Dude talks about ending someone's career like he would talk about taxes.
You're talking about a man who, during an interview was shown a clip of him doing ground-and-pound in one of his fights, and was asked what goes through his mind during moments like this, and responded: "Oh, I don't know - murder, death, kill?" I think he was quoting a line from Demolition Man when he said this.
Death, taxes and Eric paulson training champions
Taxes can end careers, too.
To clarify, Paulson says at 2:58, “Aoki…used to always try to break your forearm. **I don’t like it because it’s career-ending.** So not only am I trying to beat you, but I’m also trying to injure you for life.” So he’s saying why he *wouldn’t* want to do that. He should have used the word “would” or something similar.
@@GalenWill Glad you pointed that out. Paulson also says that the first thing he would do is run.
I'm a black belt in kyokushin karate and a black belt in shotokan karate and I realized that no martial arts is better than the next because they both have a lot to offer as I got older I trained in Muay Thai and Kung Fu
Add judo or wrestling to it. Boxing/ Muay Thai with Judo/ wrestling are imho best for self defense on the street.
@@abderrahimkoch9293 I agree I've also trained in Catch Wrestling and Japanese Jujutsu with my martial arts 🥋💯
Today? All styles teach the same. That's why no martial art is better lmfao. One thing is clear, today Kung fu and Karate dont teach their traditional fancy techniques that proven to be useless.
@@abderrahimkoch9293 I'm a soon-to-be yellow belted kickboxer. My coach trains kenpo karate combined with western boxing and it's a treat! Once I achieve black belt I'm studying under Juan Perez to learn Guro Paulson's Catch Wrestling system! Can't wait. Keep training, brethren!
Yes and No lol!
The humility from both of you is the most admirable part of this video. Thank you for showing some very practical and straightforward self defense.
Also, please nobody try to do the scissor takedown or anything else trying that traps the knee. I know Erik made it look effortless when he performed it on Jesse, but both of them have great Ukemi and know how to work with each other to make it safer.
Jess is great at giving his hosts time to show and explain without forcing his own greatness through. Really enjoying the videos.
After many years of martial arts and watching martial arts videos - I have to say this was one of the most interesting and pleasurable martial arts videos I have ever seen on RUclips! loved every second.
Wow…..what a bad ass. Paulson is one dangerous dude, for sure! Jesse, thank you for continuing to give us the most intelligent examinations of martial arts on YT. You’re great!
Erik Paulson is the man, absolutely love his teaching style and his extensive knowledge and understanding of so many different styles of martial arts, including Filipino Martial Arts.
I'm 47.. a student of learning Aikido for the last 8/9 years, I'm currently 4th kyu, been to a couple of Pat Hendrick seminar weekends, Aikido is serious stuff! A beautiful, severe enigma 😏
I bought some of Erik's books in my 20's when I was training ITF and a mix of BJJ so his wisdom and technical explanations were very welcomed. Taught a lot of grappling techniques to a JKD group.. vaguely remember tbh.. but good stuff 💪
Budo isn't about destroying opponents. It's kinda heart breaking what I see occuring within this reality.. I'd like to think my alignment with God will.. well... If I say, Mushin and Zanshin.. that speaks for itself ❤️✝️🙏
This is probably imo the best summary of many awesome defensive/offensive technique/moves I've ever seen compiled =) Great Stuff!
You are such a great representative for the martial arts community. You are always super respectful, open minded and arrive in good faith. Keep up the great work and congrats on all of your success.
Thank you for introducing/featuring Erik Paulson! He seems very knowledgeable, humble and... with a real sense of humor ❤ and... a great video very rich w/ plenty of techniques to try on the mat 🥳
This was excellent. He explained and showed in 13 minutes all core elements of martial art. Its not just hitting, or grappling, or its not JUST karate, it is clear that modern Karate removed lots of "move sets" from "complete technique" long time ago.
So many of these techniques I've seen done by my hapkido master. Shows how much overlap traditional martial arts have.
Really informative man, thanks. It's also refreshing to hear someone in Seagal's corner for a change, especially someone this well rounded.
Jesse, this was outstanding! The best I have seen from you so far, as it appears to be more practical and effective.
This will have to be one of my most favourite Karate by Jesse filming yet. Due to your humility & being open minded allowing other practioners/ disciplines to share their knowledge is martial growth all round. Thank you Jesse & Erik Paulson.
Paulson is so open to any style of martial knowledge which is rare nowadays in martial arts and combat sports communities where a lot of people spend their time criticizing other styles trying to have the ultimate truth…
That’s why he is a true master .
Esattamente come fece Bruce Lee. La vera forza é la conoscenza dei stili ( devi essere come l'acqua amico mio )
This is a real deal. This guy is a real deal. Thank you, Jesse and William Ustav. As an Aikido practitioner, I appreciate what he shows and says; the reality check here is 100% true.
Keep doing such exciting videos.
One of my favourite videos you've done.
This guy is a beast! Great teacher and fighter.
Eric Paulson is a fantastic teacher. One of the best videos ive ever seen!
He is so awesome. So knowledgeable but not arrogant or full of himself. You can tell he genuinely enjoys exploring and talking martial arts :)
Anyone in Inosanto's circle will always be a wealth of information. I'd highly recommend trying to reach out to Burt Richardson. Such a nice guy, too.
100%!
Paul Vunak is good too.
I loved watching him fight. He is phenomenal! The fact that he actually knows how to teach is even more impressive.
This is insanely good , clear, and highly informative and frightening at the mere thought of the permanent injuries one could inflict or sustain. Brilliant video!!
This is the best combat video I've watched in a long time.
Erik Paulson is one of those guys that should be given a black belt in any style that he wants. He knows everything, and it's scary.
facts
I'd argue he doesn't know EVERYTHING, but god damn. He may be old, but he'd definitely kick ass.
Hi jesse I am an orange belt form kyokushin karate I'm trying really hard I watch your videos to understand the history of karate 🥋❤❤
Wow bro
@@Go_LiveForeverThanks..
Osu!
Erik is one of my favorite people in the world. Love his knowledge base and the fact that he just keeps exploring martial arts no matter what.
What an amazing fighter this Erik dude is. I never heard of him and he clearly knows what he's talking about. Great video Jesse!
A very likeable man .
Who teaches with real knowledge and understanding.
A humble man
Congrats Jesse for 1 million subscribers, and i am proud to be a part of that journey i've watched your videos for a long time and i've got to say you are my martial idol.
Jumping scissor sweep made me nervous
Yes is used in Jiujitsu and Judo 😊
@@Dragoninja35Rokas got his leg obliterated by that move.
@@Dragoninja35 And an interesting fact, I've got to practice it in traditional karate before, it's a very interesting and powerful technique.
We did this in high school wrestling. But we did it from a whizzer. Only difference is you also reach down and grab the ankle.
@@jonathanmora8208Dang , such a tight walk of balance between learning real life defence and not getting hurt . I got a tear in a back muscle from a deep Phoenix punch demo through the belly. Sucker bugged me a while.glad I didnt get an A A from it . Still may some day .hope not .
Love how this video ended with, “yeah but when you get hit in the face everything goes out of the window.”
Didn't Mike Tyson say something like "Everybody has a plan 'til they get punched in the face."?
Fight is the realm of unknown....
Jesse i really enjoy watching your videos. You are polite and very respectful. My son and I watch all the time. Thank you and keep it coming. By the way your technique is easy to envy
What a interesting dialogue and knowledge sharing… Thank you for this great episode!
I love how he says "Okinawa, the birthplace of Karate" just like I (and probably most of us) say "Mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell" It is just so ingrained at this point...for both!
Man I love this stuff. 14 years of grappling and I still learn something new every day. A lot of this I knew of course, but the applications in certain scenarios never crossed my mind. Thanks guys!
@@machinegunpreacher2469 grappling and good old school boxing is enough to scratch the itch! Ain’t pretty but it works and no rules
uhhhhh....what scenario in this video was new to a "fourteen year" veteran of grappling?
@@locophoto6881 Small details. You can learn anything from anyone at anytime. Stay humble my friend. I even learn things watching white belts spar sometimes.
@@machinegunpreacher2469 What details? And no way you're an actually accomplished, highly skilled martial artist of "fourteen years of experience" to then say something so stupid as "you can learn ANYTHING, from ANYONE, at ANY time"....explain how you'd learn the finer details of a darce choke from people who don't know how to do it? Soooo...it's not ANY people can provide the lesson from ANYthing right? And certainly not before the time they themselves are truly expert in knowledge, and application, and reflex, and adaptation, and setup, and programming, and etc and many other etceteras. We're not friends....you have no idea if I'm humble or not....but your'e foolishly playing a role on the internet it seems. And a completely arrogant and delusional comment to say "I EVEN learn things watching white belts spar"....duh....because when you WERE a white belt you had to learn from white belt opponents to learn their thinking and limits and some are very clever because they have to use more than just technical skill, so guess what wizard....it's common knowledge amongst martial artists that yes you can learn from white belts and gasp....even people who aren't white belts...just regular untrained people fighting....so coming back to the beginning.....what details did you learn from the video? I'm calling total bs on your comment.
This dude memorized the whole move list to martial arts and knows every combo.
One of the best martial arts videos I have seen on you tube ever.
Jesse, I am always impressed by your videos, and the quality of the people from whom you seek knowledge. This guy is absolutely stellar!!!
erik was on of my first mma coaches when i lived in yorba linda ca, amazing and great to see him looking as good and lethal as always. i haven't seen in in at least 20 years, great video!!! even back he was known as the godfather of leglocks.
One of the best demonstrations of Bunki I have ever seen.
Great stuff
GNARLY that shoulderbutt into arm break, savage! 2:49
incredibly scary technique, very dangerous, the body stancing here gives you so much support for power to move through the body as well, incredible technique! 👍
This man is so passionate and has such an understand of martial arts that even to someone as untrained as I am, I find his explanations clear and every choices makes sense.
He is a great teacher and big martial arts nerd. I really loved this video.
This is extremely interesting!, all those techniques I've been practicing for years doing Northern Shaolin, but never had a look at Bubishi (Wubei Zhi), most northern shaolin forms are those same techniques since it has a lot of wrestling and locks (shuai jiao). Definitely getting a copy of that book! I can tell Erik Paulson is great teacher! thanks for sharing Jesse!
Wow, Eric just demonstrated what it is to learn, practice and apply, no hesitation no pause in thought just so fluent.
IMO the interchanging of techniques is the real art. Smooth application and flow without stopping to think about it.
8:14 Why does nobody do any of those 2 moves in an actual MMA matches? Are they really effective in a fight?
@mystey1 It all depends on the skill level of your opponent. Unrefined techniques are usually wild, and inefficient, and easier to spot and counter. See them loading up a strike or telegraphing as we said in class.
TRAINED people almost never fall for the "tricks."
One dimensional arts work on untrained people.
MMA, BJJ, and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu work on trained fighters.
Knives and swords work on EVERYBODY.
Just my casual observations.
An absolute legend
In self defense it’s never one guy ever, but learn the ground for when it ends up there.
What are you talking about?, it is often one guy.
@@JasonVoorheesFriday13th In a White enviroment, yes.
Not much left of those now with all the immigration poland is the only white environment left i can think of realy
Master Paulson is literally a martial art scientist.
I remember collecting and studying his videos 15 or 20 years ago
What a great instructor, love his style!
100 percent admire this guy. He tells it like it is ; no BS , just honest , factual knowledge. Legend! Practical skills that can be added to any MA.
Man Erik throws out so many golden nuggets, it can take many watches to digest it all, what a wealth of knowledge. I love the explanation of the learning process and the passion for martial arts as a whole. Thanks Jesse for doing a video with another great teacher, just 2 artists brainstorming their passion and having fun doing it. Love to see the modern interpretations
Paulson is a beast!!! I'm forever proud to be a student of his!!! The man is an absolute legend.
I see the origin of Mike Tyson’s famous quote,”everyone’s got a plan until they get punched in the face.” When he said punching erases your memory, I thought about that quote…
Me too.👍
Exactly, sir.
That's why you must practice techniques countless times, to make it your second nature.
Good demo!👍👍 Now time for me to practice my Kaio-Ken technique I learned from Kaio then Ultra Instinct💯
SO GOOD!!! Erik makes it look so easy! Great content Jesse!
OH MAN!!! Eric Paulson is one of the most dangerous dudes on this planet!!
This guy is fantastic. More like this please.
11:00 Yup. That's the right mindset to have. People who compare "which is superior" are missing the point. You gotta use all the tools you can get- not fight over which tool is better than the other.
WOOOOW what a great video! Erik Paulson knows soo much about martial arts!!
SOOO much here that I was taught by my Sensei who spent over a decade in Okinawa training. Really enjoyed this. Yes there are a few things I picked up here as I was taught keep your mind open and learn. But, it made me appreciate my Sensei once again. Also, Erik seems a to be a great person, and a wonderful and knowledgeable instructor.
With that man, I could train every day. The knowledge and practical experience is overflowing and it shows
The Bruce Lee / Inosanto lineage has produced a who's who of the best fight choreographers and guys that functionalized JKD, Erik Paulson, Rick Young, Burton Richardson.
Amazing video as always. Great job interpreting and explaining these techniques, and for being so honest about the nature of combat. Erik is a natural teacher
"all the nerves on your shin are right he-"
*instant tap out*
jeez i hope i never have to feel that
I love the spirit and the mentality of this guy. MA is about learning, keeping an open mind and a playful mentality. One of the best and educational video's so far. Thank you!!
Probably the only difference between Paul's interpretations and how Okinawan martial artists of old would have done these is that the old Okinawans would stay on their feet instead of going to the ground. Other than those, everything checks out.
I think its because weappons and more than one attacker was verry real danger in the old times, when warriors walked the streets. There are some self defense instructors nowadays, what clearly say "last thing you want is going to ground, when defending your live".
But as i always say to my students at last: just the technics are teached in standing position in the katas dosent mean, they are not usable on ground. Biggest difference: if i want to be able to execute this type of stuff on ground i have to practice it on ground.
Absolutely great video! Erik is truly a wealth of knowledge. I'm glad to be able to see some safer-for-training modifications to some of these techniques. At the end of the day, we all want to go home and keep training.
Awesome Episode....Enjoyed!
Thank you, i enjoyed the video, learning beside such ppl are ultimate joy.
Erik Paulson about Steven Seagal :
« He’s the real deal (…) so his aikido works for him really well »
Steven Seagal watching the video:
« I would not go that far »
He also says he is a big guy, and let's be honest, in Aikido, that helps a lot.
@@argonauth O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba war 1.52 M und hat viele Herausforderungen gewonnen.
@@argonauth anyone who mocks Seagal's M.A. "authenticity" are probably either out of the loop in the M.A. world or just very ignorant/Naive. But being big does play a factor. If you can use your size to impose your will on a smaller opponent, size becomes almost everything. Honestly my suspicion is that Seagal is able to make a lot of the Aikido work for him because the way he utilizes is, is just turning your energy against yourself. However he also has brute strength to force you when you least expect it.
It's sort of light fighting a Grizzly bear vs fighting a panther. Both will kill you. But the levels of brutality you are looking at are a bit different as one is more strength oriented. Strength and size will always be a huge factor in any encounter. Just don't go picking fights with people bigger than you.
@@nunyabidness3429 dude, half of the MA world mocks Seagal, but then again half of it also mocks Aikido. First because is so hard to link what we generally learn in Aikido with what he does, and than because his other choices in life blow up in credibility. I have allways been a fan and geneuinly believe that Aikido is a great Art, just not the ideal to start in Martial Arts.
That being said ... i will not go learn striking from a Aikido guy.
You know like the kick SS show to Anderson Silva... where the fudge is that from?
Jesse! Love your channel! I am a Black Belt under Erik Paulson and I train with him several times throughout the year. Thank you for doing all of this!! You have inspired me to start my own channel!
Wow, Karate Nerd and Erik Paulson in the same video. It doesn't get much better than this...
This was a absolute blast! Excellent wisdom that Mr. Paulson shared in this one. Thank You.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh, my Gard. I’m closing on fifty, and this must be my favorite RUclips clip ever. So much gut-knowledge and fantastic humour. Great chemistry.
One of your best episodes. Let's train together when you come to Okinawa. My MMA, BJJ, Capoeira and Kickboxing gym has been here in Chatan for 20 years.