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 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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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!
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 .
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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.
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.
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!
Beautiful video, so insightful and inspiring. Excellent work, thank you so much for your dedication to capture the 'wise' of the traditonal martial arts.
Quando un maestro si racconta è sempre un emozione unica....e guardondolo negli occhi puoi vedere mentre racconta e percepire tutta la sua vita la sua verità...
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!
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
I’m a Muay Thai and Bjj guy, this video makes me want to train in Karate. Well done sir
So fascinating and inspiring. The wisdom of the elders must be not be lost. Thank you for making these documentaries.
This is truly an exceptional series. So much history and information here. Well done!
I highly agree with that
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
Excellent. A very good service you are partaking in here. I hang on every word these senior Masters are sharing.
I am loving this series as a traditional martial artist and teacher of the traditional martial arts this feeds my soul fire
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.
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 :)
Nakasone Sensei, I wish you a complete recovery from your illness!!! 🙇♂️
Long life, health and wealth to you Sensei!!!
That Sensei Master is amazing.Thank you for those your information.
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!
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.
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
This is truly a pleasure.
Learning from masters through youtube.
Many thanks
This is the best interview and advice ive ever heard
precious series, thanks for the upload - a true Karate master searching for the ultimate truth in Karate
This is one of my favorite episodes. Thank you so much for bringing these amazing stories and masters to us.
Glad you like them!
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.
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!
THANK YOU. Sensei Master Koichi Nakasone, Your Greatest Techniques Are So Grateful.
Wow really great video. Thanks for sharing this with the world.
Keep this series going, Chris. Excellent topic and presentation. Thank you!
You never get tired of learning from the Masters in the Arts.
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.
Bless your heart and I wish you the best Koichi Nakasone
what a nice friendly good guy,.. love him
Great Master information I love this!
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.
Thank you Sensei Koichi Nakasone. You are an inspiration.
An exceptional Sensei. I would be honored to be his student.
Thank you for the video. Its such a pleasure watching the Masters....and feeling their peace......Thanx
Thank you very much for this great documentary film. Osu.
My sensei showed me the same things about Pinan Shodan the other night in class. Great series. Another great interview.
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.
Very good video. Thanks!
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 .
Wonderful and beautiful Okinawan master.
Thank you Sensei and thank you Chris. Eduardo. Argentina
This is one of my favorites. I enjoy all the videos!
So much attitude in that thumbnail
I love it
Excellent thanks for sharing
Thank you for this upload.
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.
Absolutely incredible stuff! Thank you
Very motivating video for one to continue practice till we die. Thank you for sharing 🙏
Thank you!
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.
The front wheel is Karate, the rear wheel kobudo. Beautiful presentation. Thank you for sharing.
What a beautiful person. Thanks for your work
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 .
Моё почтение сенсей Накасоне
Глубина проработки и прекрасная улыбка интересной личности
Долгих лет жизни
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Wow what a 'true 'bushi' and great insights into training.
the Tedx talks equalient of Japanese karate. thx for creating the Sensei series!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this
Outstanding work!
Thanks John for your support for the series.
Excellent and wise man
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.
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.
Lovely man! Great sensei with great wisdom!
I love the shoulder point because we use similar movements to break grip.
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!
Open your mind John, do not let your journey stop and most importantly enjoy what you are doing.
Nice master
Beautiful video, so insightful and inspiring. Excellent work, thank you so much for your dedication to capture the 'wise' of the traditonal martial arts.
Thank you...that was great!
Terima kasih
i practice Karate from 4 years old ...im 31 and still practice...way of life
well done with these videos
excellent
Super cool! Thanks!
Thank you, Sensei
Quando un maestro si racconta è sempre un emozione unica....e guardondolo negli occhi puoi vedere mentre racconta e percepire tutta la sua vita la sua verità...
true karate is a complete art.
Excellent studio lighting Chris, well done.
Thanks Mark
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!
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.
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
He hv great experience as sensei
He know the history of karate Okinawan..
Respect!
A treasure!
Honors to Mr. Koichi
good sensei.ı like.
At 6:45 is that Hohan soken he is referring to? Fusi Kisei's teacher? Shorin and Seito?
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.
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.
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
It's very good that someone took the time and filmed the Okinawan masters. It would be a shame to see this knowledge lost.
Great honour Oss Sensei
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.
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.
Great documentary!👍👍👍
Peace and harmony,
Sensei Maharaj
The best karate i like
Much respect. Osu!
Wow! Any videos of this master competing in the USA and in the 16 countries?
freaking amazing master!
A great man!