As a few others in the chat have already mentioned, this is an insightful video which gives us a good idea of what traditional karate really is. Really appreciated the fact that he was very direct in his explanation.
I agree, I think if you have the right mindset, because is truly for a self-defense and not attacking, then not losing really is a win. Only those who have a big ego, or desperate would see the need for attacking.
Dear Master Koichi Nakasone, My deepest appreciation for the overview of Your way of Karate, especially with regards to how one can find understanding of Karate going back to the roots. Linking Kobudo is another good aspect especially when engaged in defence against attackers using poles, clubs or even knives. Good health and Many, many thanks! Paul, retired instructor of Karate.
I have enjoyed all your uploads. However I find this one the most insightful, moving and in some ways very sad, hearing about his illness. What a great master, and wonderful human being this man is!
I really enjoy these series, the history, concepts, explanation, really helps the viewer keep connected with what Okinawan Karate really stands for. Keep them coming!
Wow - great video and beautifully produced. Chris Willson is a master. When I first met Nakasone Sensei, he was a beast and Kumite Champion. It is great to hear and see the evolution of his karate. I absolutely love his instruction beyond mere kata. His respect for Iha Sensei is moving. Totally inspired to go move and feel the energy flow.
wow by watching this entire video I hope people will feel what i felt. Its some how some kind of peace surrounding hes whole character. Hard to explain but I got happy by listening to him. Awesome guy!
Dios lo bendiga y le alargue los años para que siga trasmitiendo ese valioso conocimiento exelente técnica velocidad bloqueo y poder mis mas sinceros respetos gran amigo
Toujours passionant. C es grands Maîtres ont la haute connaissance de l' art martial, de ses nuances et subtilité s; ils connaissent et pratiquent noblement, rigoureusement la voie mais aussi et surtout ils manisfestent d' une élévation d' esprit remarquable c' est par cela aussi qu'ils touchent, émerveillent l' autre, les autres. Ce sont "des trésors vivants" qui peuvent transmettre l' inexprimable : ce qui se vit dans la vérité de l' instant passant. Merci à eux merci aux réalisateurs de cette série.
This master is super progressive, love it! He makes the same critiques about the kata as Bruce Lee, as a karate practitioner this is very motivating to keep coming up with new moves.
Thanks for all the videos! I can't stop watching and listening to all sensei interviews who devoted their life in martial art, beautiful and fascinating.
Thank you for these beautiful series of videos. Such a perfect example that there is no such thing as a master or to master, except the self proclaimed, arrogant, jealous and narcissists. Real mastery means dedication, focus, wisdom and humility to learn. These Sensei don’t speak shit, they speak humbly, truthfully and with true knowledge and wisdom.
As it moved away from the source , like most things , Okinawan karate got distorted and watered down. But at it's heart it's a compact , powerful , close range self defense system . There's a lot of standing grappling , trips, sweeps, throws and clinch work . I was lucky to meet a Goju practitioner in Washington state (US) that traveled often to Okinawa . He would perform Sanchin kata, or Tsuken no eku at local Karate tournaments and ironically always lose because the judges had no idea what the were looking at They were only used to the more popular acrobatic sports forms like you see in the Karate Kid movies . I certainly didn't master Sanchin , but between practicing it and building a proper makiwara board (not just a pad on the wall) I learned a LOT about structure and kinetic chain for short, explosive power .
A slight body shift can change everything. Power. Strength. Speed. EVERYTHING. Which brings me to my GRIPE. All of my MASTERS/SIFUS didn’t teach me this technique until I MASTERED. “It kinda pissed me off. Because if they had taught me that in the beginning, I would have mastered FASTER. Now, years later... I understand. Master form then technique. Then, PERFECT. Awesomeness!
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the pure beauty,honesty and old school wisdom that can be gained from these ,actual real traditional karate ka ,is unreplaceable ,roided up ,glory hole haters,step back !you might learn ! basic respect cost nothing!
stepping forward to slight angle is from hsing-i. Slight angle to slip their attack, forward to confuse their distance. When they move forward dont back up.
There is not a single man in this serie that i don't like. Anybody who trained physically that hard in their life will always have a good heart because they have endured and have learned the limitation of the physical body.
Well done. Respect to Master Koichi Nakasone. Traditional karate, or martial arts, must never die and must be preserved for many generations. Just like classical ateliers art can never die and be passed on from master to student despite the contemporary world of today.
My first Sensei (in Okinawa) was also Shugoro Nakazato. I was with him in 74,75 and part of 1976. I'm 4 years younger, but I'd bet money I spent time with this man at the dojo. I have some decent pictures still if anyone is interested.
there was a time when these applications weren't taught to foreigners. and many died with the masters. the majority of karate students were only taught punch, kick, block in many variations but it's clear that there are plenty of jujitsu grabs, throws, and locks in the katas if we know where to look. unless shown the application, it's extremely difficult to visualize what is within a kata. now it starts to look much closer to its Chinese boxing roots.
all those terms he was using are very rare: unless you can go okinawa and find a teacher of the old ways, you would never know that they exist in karate. same with the adaptation of the techniques that he demonstrated. imperative that this knowledge gets passed on. i liked how he balanced his ti studies with kumite. only wished i had seen some of their kumite training.
The grandmaster is getting older & I hope that you can find them & documenting their words & techniques. It's like an archive & history regardless any martial arts.
Beautiful video, so insightful and inspiring. Excellent work, thank you so much for your dedication to capture the 'wise' of the traditonal martial arts.
I met sensei in the 90’s. He drove us around one day and drove so fast nearly hitting power poles and he kept smiling and laughing 😂. I almost shit in my pants. I was there to visiting Miyahira sensei or to test. I don’t remember…(shorin ryu shidokan)
As a few others in the chat have already mentioned, this is an insightful video which gives us a good idea of what traditional karate really is. Really appreciated the fact that he was very direct in his explanation.
Stuff like this is what makes youtube awesome
So fascinating and inspiring. The wisdom of the elders must be not be lost. Thank you for making these documentaries.
I’m a Muay Thai and Bjj guy, this video makes me want to train in Karate. Well done sir
I am loving this series as a traditional martial artist and teacher of the traditional martial arts this feeds my soul fire
Excellent. A very good service you are partaking in here. I hang on every word these senior Masters are sharing.
This is one of my favorite episodes. Thank you so much for bringing these amazing stories and masters to us.
Glad you like them!
Nakasone Sensei, I wish you a complete recovery from your illness!!! 🙇♂️
Long life, health and wealth to you Sensei!!!
I really like it when I hear them speak of not being concerned with winning but just not losing. I think that is key.
I agree, I think if you have the right mindset, because is truly for a self-defense and not attacking, then not losing really is a win. Only those who have a big ego, or desperate would see the need for attacking.
Dear Master Koichi Nakasone,
My deepest appreciation for the overview of Your way of Karate, especially with regards to
how one can find understanding of Karate going back to the roots.
Linking Kobudo is another good aspect especially when engaged in defence against attackers using poles, clubs or even knives.
Good health and Many, many thanks!
Paul, retired instructor of Karate.
I have enjoyed all your uploads. However I find this one the most insightful, moving and in some ways very sad, hearing about his illness. What a great master, and wonderful human being this man is!
What illness does he have
I really enjoy these series, the history, concepts, explanation, really helps the viewer keep connected with what Okinawan Karate really stands for. Keep them coming!
Wow - great video and beautifully produced. Chris Willson is a master. When I first met Nakasone Sensei, he was a beast and Kumite Champion. It is great to hear and see the evolution of his karate. I absolutely love his instruction beyond mere kata. His respect for Iha Sensei is moving. Totally inspired to go move and feel the energy flow.
Thanks Shawn, glad you enjoyed it! I'm no master though, just a beginner when it comes to documentary making. Slowly getting better though :)
wow by watching this entire video I hope people will feel what i felt. Its some how some kind of peace surrounding hes whole character. Hard to explain but I got happy by listening to him.
Awesome guy!
This is truly an exceptional series. So much history and information here. Well done!
I highly agree with that
This is truly a pleasure.
Learning from masters through youtube.
Many thanks
THANK YOU. Sensei Master Koichi Nakasone, Your Greatest Techniques Are So Grateful.
Dios lo bendiga y le alargue los años para que siga trasmitiendo ese valioso conocimiento exelente técnica velocidad bloqueo y poder mis mas sinceros respetos gran amigo
Rewatching this hit me differently. I've grown a bit since last time and was able to get more out if this. I really respect this man's journey.
This is the best interview and advice ive ever heard
Toujours passionant. C es grands Maîtres ont la haute connaissance de l' art martial, de ses nuances et subtilité s; ils connaissent et pratiquent noblement, rigoureusement la voie mais aussi et surtout ils manisfestent d' une élévation d' esprit remarquable c' est par cela aussi qu'ils touchent, émerveillent l' autre, les autres. Ce sont "des trésors vivants" qui peuvent transmettre l' inexprimable : ce qui se vit dans la vérité de l' instant passant. Merci à eux merci aux réalisateurs de cette série.
precious series, thanks for the upload - a true Karate master searching for the ultimate truth in Karate
You never get tired of learning from the Masters in the Arts.
An exceptional Sensei. I would be honored to be his student.
This master is super progressive, love it! He makes the same critiques about the kata as Bruce Lee, as a karate practitioner this is very motivating to keep coming up with new moves.
Wonderful and beautiful Okinawan master.
Great Master information I love this!
Thank you Sensei and thank you Chris. Eduardo. Argentina
That Sensei Master is amazing.Thank you for those your information.
Thank you Sensei Koichi Nakasone. You are an inspiration.
My sensei showed me the same things about Pinan Shodan the other night in class. Great series. Another great interview.
So much attitude in that thumbnail
I love it
Truly on another level as a human being , what a different world it would be if we could all develop that attitude in our lives .
Thank you for the video. Its such a pleasure watching the Masters....and feeling their peace......Thanx
Thanks for all the videos! I can't stop watching and listening to all sensei interviews who devoted their life in martial art, beautiful and fascinating.
Bless your heart and I wish you the best Koichi Nakasone
what a nice friendly good guy,.. love him
Very motivating video for one to continue practice till we die. Thank you for sharing 🙏
Thank you for these beautiful series of videos. Such a perfect example that there is no such thing as a master or to master, except the self proclaimed, arrogant, jealous and narcissists. Real mastery means dedication, focus, wisdom and humility to learn. These Sensei don’t speak shit, they speak humbly, truthfully and with true knowledge and wisdom.
As it moved away from the source , like most things , Okinawan karate got distorted and watered down. But at it's heart it's a compact , powerful , close range self defense system . There's a lot of standing grappling , trips, sweeps, throws and clinch work . I was lucky to meet a Goju practitioner in Washington state (US) that traveled often to Okinawa . He would perform Sanchin kata, or Tsuken no eku at local Karate tournaments and ironically always lose because the judges had no idea what the were looking at They were only used to the more popular acrobatic sports forms like you see in the Karate Kid movies . I certainly didn't master Sanchin , but between practicing it and building a proper makiwara board (not just a pad on the wall) I learned a LOT about structure and kinetic chain for short, explosive power .
Thank you!
Excellent thanks for sharing
The front wheel is Karate, the rear wheel kobudo. Beautiful presentation. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you very much for this great documentary film. Osu.
Terima kasih
Very good video. Thanks!
Wow really great video. Thanks for sharing this with the world.
excellent. a must for everyone to watch. it is straight out of Funakoshi 20 guiding principles of karate.thanks for sharing this wisdom. good health.
Keep this series going, Chris. Excellent topic and presentation. Thank you!
Моё почтение сенсей Накасоне
Глубина проработки и прекрасная улыбка интересной личности
Долгих лет жизни
Nice master
A slight body shift can change everything. Power. Strength. Speed.
EVERYTHING.
Which brings me to my GRIPE. All of my MASTERS/SIFUS didn’t teach me this technique until I MASTERED.
“It kinda pissed me off. Because if they had taught me that in the beginning, I would have mastered FASTER.
Now, years later...
I understand. Master form then technique. Then, PERFECT.
Awesomeness!
the Tedx talks equalient of Japanese karate. thx for creating the Sensei series!
Thank you!
This is one of my favorites. I enjoy all the videos!
Wow what a 'true 'bushi' and great insights into training.
i practice Karate from 4 years old ...im 31 and still practice...way of life
Thank you, Sensei
Respect!
A treasure!
Thank you for this upload.
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Learn how you can become a supporter or sponsor in the video description.
Excellent and wise man
true karate is a complete art.
the pure beauty,honesty and old school wisdom that can be gained from these ,actual real traditional karate ka ,is unreplaceable ,roided up ,glory hole haters,step back !you might learn ! basic respect cost nothing!
Thank you for sharing this
stepping forward to slight angle is from hsing-i. Slight angle to slip their attack, forward to confuse their distance. When they move forward dont back up.
excellent
Honors to Mr. Koichi
Absolutely incredible stuff! Thank you
It's very good that someone took the time and filmed the Okinawan masters. It would be a shame to see this knowledge lost.
Outstanding work!
Thanks John for your support for the series.
There is not a single man in this serie that i don't like. Anybody who trained physically that hard in their life will always have a good heart because they have endured and have learned the limitation of the physical body.
Good work, really good work❗ These senseis are old, muz document all these before they are gone so the knowledge and experiences can be passed on.
Thank you.
Open your mind John, do not let your journey stop and most importantly enjoy what you are doing.
Well done. Respect to Master Koichi Nakasone. Traditional karate, or martial arts, must never die and must be preserved for many generations. Just like classical ateliers art can never die and be passed on from master to student despite the contemporary world of today.
What a beautiful person. Thanks for your work
I love the shoulder point because we use similar movements to break grip.
Lovely man! Great sensei with great wisdom!
Great honour Oss Sensei
Super cool! Thanks!
My first Sensei (in Okinawa) was also Shugoro Nakazato. I was with him in 74,75 and part of 1976. I'm 4 years younger, but I'd bet money I spent time with this man at the dojo. I have some decent pictures still if anyone is interested.
Would be interesting to see the pics Philip. Reach out via Chris at TRAVEL67.com
good sensei.ı like.
there was a time when these applications weren't taught to foreigners. and many died with the masters. the majority of karate students were only taught punch, kick, block in many variations but it's clear that there are plenty of jujitsu grabs, throws, and locks in the katas if we know where to look. unless shown the application, it's extremely difficult to visualize what is within a kata. now it starts to look much closer to its Chinese boxing roots.
well done with these videos
Thank you...that was great!
He hv great experience as sensei
He know the history of karate Okinawan..
You do not want to try and mess with James in a fight holy crap he's huge 😂
Also thanks a lot for the video that was captivating
all those terms he was using are very rare: unless you can go okinawa and find a teacher of the old ways, you would never know that they exist in karate. same with the adaptation of the techniques that he demonstrated. imperative that this knowledge gets passed on. i liked how he balanced his ti studies with kumite. only wished i had seen some of their kumite training.
The grandmaster is getting older & I hope that you can find them & documenting their words & techniques. It's like an archive & history regardless any martial arts.
I shake my head in disbelief when I think of the crap I learned concerning kata before I met an Okinawan.
Same
Great！ー素晴らしい！
Studying karate that can be used in a real battle.ー実戦で使える空手の勉強
Much respect. Osu!
God bless him a true spritual man 🙏❣️
The best karate i like
Great documentary!👍👍👍
Peace and harmony,
Sensei Maharaj
Beautiful video, so insightful and inspiring. Excellent work, thank you so much for your dedication to capture the 'wise' of the traditonal martial arts.
At 6:45 is that Hohan soken he is referring to? Fusi Kisei's teacher? Shorin and Seito?
Wow! Any videos of this master competing in the USA and in the 16 countries?
I met sensei in the 90’s. He drove us around one day and drove so fast nearly hitting power poles and he kept smiling and laughing 😂. I almost shit in my pants. I was there to visiting Miyahira sensei or to test. I don’t remember…(shorin ryu shidokan)