You are too kind! I still have a lot to learn, but I really do love teaching kids and seeing them grow. Teens are fun too, and they mostly get my jokes, even if I don't always get their references. They help me stay in touch with what's happening and what's cool at the moment 😅 Thank you for this lovely comment, Paul!
Straightening my leg for the kick was the hardest part. This toturial was easy, and fun! I've never done Karate before, so i will continue to watch your toturials!
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Your flexibility will come with time, so keep on training! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment - we truly appreciate it :)
I literally had just one lesson and joined when the classes have already started few weeks ago. I watched few videos but her videos are best so far for me. Very explanatory and slow pace helps to take in basic moves. Thank you so much.
Ah, thank you so much for your kind words for my little video! I'm so glad you found it helpful, and we are grateful to have you here in our virtual dojo, @Ub_ers!
In the hard moments when you don't know how to defend yourself, you just need to decide what is better for you, the best choice is to learn a martial style, i joined muay thai and im going good, but im thinking to join karate, with such a good teacher you can trust and learn your self defense, Don't be shy, be strong and keep getting stronger
Muay Thai is a wonderful style, and brutally effective. I would never want to fight a Muay Thai specialist! But you're right - we take the styles, ideas and techniques that work for us, and we keep training those concepts until they work under pressure. It's like that ancient Greek saying: "we don't rise to the level of our expectations - we fall to the level of our training." Thank you for watching and commenting, and please forgive my late response to your comment :) Best wishes, Zoë
Yasou! So glad my little video is helpful - that's all I ever hope for it :) And its lovely to hear from someone starting, at any age. It's like that saying - the best time to plant a cherry tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now :) Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, Paul - much appreciated :)
Great class, even for us, we don´t practice Goju Ryu style. I´m in the shotokan style, but your class is so complete that it works for everyone. Greettings from Chile. Oss =) .
I'm blushing! These are such kind words, and I am always so delighted to hear from friends in other styles. I loved Chile when I visited South America briefly in 2004, as part of a trip to Machu Picchu. Felt so welcomed by the friendly people of Chile, and went on wonderful tours of the cathedrals (and crypts!) of Santiago. Wonderful to hear from you, and thank you for taking the time to watch and comment 🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️ Oss!
Thank you Sensei for putting this video together! This is very informative and easy to follow. I will have my kids watch this to reinforce what they've already learned.
Ah this is the greatest of compliments: to know it will be of use to karate children 😍 Thank you so much for your kind words - it means the world to this most awkward of instructors 🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️
@@GojuRyuKarateCentre, there is yet another opportunity to teach by showing them how you were able to deliver a great lesson despite feelings of awkwardness. I am an introvert by nature, so I understand this awkwardness all too well. Thanks again for doing what you do!
Truly you have the spirit of a teacher! Always good to find the teachable moment. The funny thing is that normally I consider myself an extrovert, but there's something especially daunting about putting stuff out there. There's a lot of imposter syndrome, especially because I am just a nidan, and I happen to be married to an exceptionally talented karate man who is also a qualified teacher - it feels silly to put out my videos when he has more to offer! These words of kindness and support make all the difference. Thank you 🙇🏻♀️
Glad it was helpful! And while it can be too early to start karate, it is definitely never too late! Thank you for this lovely comment, I'm so glad my video was helpful 😁
Ah, I'm blushing! Thank you so much for your kind words, and it makes me happy to hear you are thinking of returning to karate. Never too late to restart! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment - we appreciate you!
Arigato gozaimashita sensei! I have alot of time for anyone who takes the time to break down kihon and finding interesting ways to describe how to perform each technique. Very nice! 🙏🏾🥋
I'm so glad! Mawashi uke is truly the block that humbles everyone - making it a bit easier is one of the most important things we can teach! Thank you for this truly lovely comment 🤗
I am James F JR... I have been a Practitioner and enthusiast of Karate and the Martial Arts for more than 40 years. I think that you would be an excellent Instructor. I enjoyed watching your demonstrative movements as well as verbal instruction n. Very Professional. Thank you. You remind me of my former fiancee. So it actually captured my attention much longer. I hope to see you online again. God Bless You. Thank you for bringing back memories.
Ah, thank you for this beautiful message, James! I recently uploaded a video - unlike this one it hasn't done very well, but I'm grateful to be able to share what I know with people like you. Thank you so much for commenting and watching 🙇🏻♀️
Im 12 and i always wanted to teach karate from home and today i found your video and ist so good , after learning i showed it to my parents what i learn and they were proud of me Thank you so much its really usefull
Ah, this comment makes me so happy! I hope you will continue your diligent training! This is a black belt attitude 👏Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment - we appreciate you!
Wow, your method of teaching is phenomenal 👏🏼 the nursery rhymes are just as helpful for adults! You are by far the best teacher I've come across on TH-cam. Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻💖🌞👐🏻🦋
Ah, this message has made my day! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment, and I wish you a long, rewarding and happy karate journey ❤🌺🌹
Your tutorial videos are very good and I am learning a lot of good karate from you. Don't stop uploading tutorial videos. He sent you greetings from Peru 🇵🇪
Aaaah, thank you so much for this genuinely lovely comment! I have done two more tutorial videos - I hope you will find them useful 🤗thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, I appreciate you! Best wishes from South Africa 🇿🇦
I Am 54 I Gained A 4th KYU In Shotokan 25 Years Ago In The U.K But Had To Stop Because Of Long Work Hours. Basics For Beginner Is Great & A Great Way For Me To Get Back In To Karate.
Hi Mark, I am so happy that my little video could help you return to karate! Hopefully things have changed and you'll be able to return to a good dojo soon. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment!
@@GojuRyuKarateCentre Thanks For Your Reply.The Is A Local Dojo That Teach Wado Ryu And Shito Ryu Styles So Lets Hope We Are Back To Normal Soon.Stay Safe.
Ah, such a kind comment! Thank you so much! We will be rolling out Zoom lessons from May, so watch this space - we can train together in the digital dojo 💪
@@GojuRyuKarateCentre you are fine instructor. many will not admit it but reviews like this are needed. I also like your wry humor. Please continue with the basics!
We all crave positive feedback, whether white belt or hachi-dan! Thank you - I will start planning another basics video soon. You have inspired me to keep trying 🙇🏻♀️ - Zoe
Very good and instructive video to reactivate Karate-knowledge after years of non-practice. As it is I used to train Shotokan-Karate when I was a youngster and kept up with it until my mid-twenties. Then I had a very hard accident with my right knee so that it would not work as well as before anymore. However, I started a new training in Wing Tsun and there I realized how valuable all my previous knowledge from Shotokan was. Some months later (I already have an intermediate level of Wing Tsun now) I heard our Sifu (Chinese word for "Sensei") say the following: "depending on your moving habits or your previous knowledge of other martial arts each and every one of you will build up another individual style of Wing Tsun. Those who did Karate in the past will be able to understand movements and techniques another way than people who never attended a course in self-defense before. Judokas or wrestlers will practice another form of Wing Tsun than people coming from Karate or Tae Kwon Do." Actually I understood what he meant: "Every movement (turn, hip-vibration) or technique (punch, kick, block etc.) you learn is a PLUS for your capacity to defend yourself. So I re-started to have a look at Karate again, checked the principles of each technique I recalled and...voilà! There are no limits to combine techniques, methods (e.g. Ka Kie, Chi-Sao, Kihon-Ippon Kumite...). It's a whole universe opening up in front of me! Marvelous!
You are a wonderful Sensei.I trained Goju Ryu Karate,and Korean Tang Soo Do.I wish your Dojo was close to where my residence is located,in Florida;because it would be an honor to train with such a caring Sensei.
I would watch this wonderful video just to listen to Zoe's British accent! It would almost be worth traveling to another continent to take in-person lessons- excellent presentation, rhythm, knowledge, skill... ! I immediately noticed the resemblence to Uma Thurman in the "Kill Bill" movies (in the U.S.). I studied Taekwondo for several years; attention turned now to Karate. Thank you for the video, very well done! [Please open a dojo in the U.S.!]
My blushes, sir! I'm so sorry to be replying so late - I'm getting back into the swing of content management and creation, and we're also adding online classes! So you may not have to travel across the world to train with me after all :) www.grkc1978.com/post/online-goju-ryu-karate-classes-with-the-karate-spouses
Can’t wait to start karate back again I am 61 years old with MS but I lfeel 41 with MS so I am looking forward to getting back into it …or many moons ago I had a green belt so I guess I gotta start all over again but that’s just fine thank you for your video.. Lo
Ah, comments like this make me so happy! Being a small part of people's return to karate inspires me to continue putting my content out there 🩷 wishing you many more happy years of karate 🥋 🥋
thank you so much. im learning karate as an adult beginner and using your videos to practice inbetween lessons. really informative and appreciate you giving us lots of chances to practice each move!
Thank you Zoe for this wonderful exercise, 💪karate practice video❗ Been watching / practicing with your instructions multiple times this last couple of months. From my youth have always been a fan👍 of Bruce Lee💥 but only got the chance to take up karate in a college course that covered what you show here. White belt to white belt sigh🙄 but hopefully one day I can afford 💪real lessons🙏
Thank you so much for your kind words! Karate is long, life is short - take as long as you need to learn. There is no rush at all, especially when taking the time to learn basics :)
I have only done a small amount of teaching with children. It is not something I really like to do, but always try to do well. You and Che are extraordinary. This is a great video, such good explanations. The kids in your program are VERY fortunate. You will, I think, have an incredible impact in their lives while carrying on a great TMA tradition. All the Best!
Ah, what a special and heartwarming comment! Teaching kids is as hard as it is rewarding - yesterday I wanted to tear out all of my hair because it was a particularly rough day of hearing "Sensei sensei sensei sensei" in surround sound, but it is also important for me to remember that they just want to share in what I know and to share what they love with me. It is a privilege to be able to teach karate full time, and one we will always be grateful for :)
Thank you for the very easy to follow tutorial, while still being technically precise! Your teaching ability is equal to your high level of skills in demonstrating the techniques. ✌🥋👊
Wow, thank you! What a lovely, lovely comment to receive :) I'm so glad it was helpful to you, and I wish you all the best on your karate journey to come. Happy new year!
Oss Sensei Thank you so much for your interesting training and excellent coaching,i do appreciate your job,i wish you peace and happiness under the sky of prosperity,all the best, take care and have a good time. Your Student from Algeria
That is awesome! This comment has truly made my whole day! I hope to do more kid-friendly follow along lessons soon - you've inspired me to move them to the top of my filming list 📃
Ah, thank you so much! I am still humbled by how many views it has - it was just something I made originally for my students that seems to have done well outside the dojo. Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated :)
Ah, thank you so much, Latheef! I'm so glad you enjoyed my little video, and thank you for your beautiful words - they mean a great deal to me 🌺 Best, Zoe
I am 67 yrs, from Mumbai India, want to learn karate to defend and attack when need be, I am going to learn practice and master these techniques taught today, thanks
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, @anilsadavarte6254! We are so grateful you took the time to watch our video; we know there are many videos competing for your attention, and we're glad you chose to watch ours. May your karate journey continue to be rewarding :)
More than 40 years since I had the privilege of being taught traditional IOGKF Okinawan Goju Ryu...and the form is STILL as perfect as it was then. Thank you and well done.
So happy to hear that, Rickard! A combination of dojo and home training will take you all the way to black belt and beyond :) Thank you so much for watching my little video :)
Ah, thank you so much for these kind words! This has been my goal with this video, so I am glad it is reaching the right people. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment, we always appreciate it :)
Thank you, thank you, thank you! You're a fantastic instructor. My daughter is 4.5 and we just started her in lessons. Her first night was overwhelming; the other students already know many of the beginner level moves and terms/language. This will help us so much! I wish you were here in Florida (well the U.S. version anyhow) . Yep, had to look up your Dojo - then your personal blog. You have a new fan. 🙂
Ah, Nicole, this brought such great joy to me! Please tell your daughter that I am so glad she is enjoying my video, and that I hope to produce an updated one soon soon for her and her age group! I am honoured to be a small part of her amazing journey ❤ I am also so glad that you enjoy my blog - one day, I'll get to writing more on it. Working hard on building the dojo and the youtube channel, and the blog has fallen away a little bit, to my shame. You know how busy mom life is! Thanks again, and all the best to your little one. I always love to hear of the young girls coming up the mountain of karate.
You are so welcome, Priya! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment :) Apologies for the late reply - we're working though the comment backlog >.
Basics are so important. It can be considered that basics are the start of mastery....when one can hone the fundamentals.The reason is because if someone has not got good basics they wont move well later on with advanced material. Great video !👍
Definitely! Can't build a mansion on sand - a strong foundation is important, regardless of the style. Thank you for the lovely comment, and apologies for the late reply - we're working though the comment backlog >.
Thank you so much for your kind words, @zavionlee8384! We appreciate the time you took to watch and comment :) We hope you'll stick around for our next video!
Ah, thank you so much, Jess! I've done a couple of similar videos, and I hope to update this one at some point too. Thank you so much for commenting and watching, we appreciate it!
Putting in the text comments is my favourite part of editing - always so delighted when someone enjoys them 🤗 Thank you so much for these kind words, truly 💜
Ah, that is so kind of you to say, Charles! Hopefully another dojo will come your way and you can continue the journey. If we can help even a little bit, then we're super happy :)
I did Shotokan Karate in the 80's and got to almost Black Belt. I am in my 60's now but feel drawn to start retraining in my own at home. I think it will help with the Fibromyalgia I was diagnosed with in 2019. Your moves seems similar to Shotokan. I do have severe arthritis in my knees from injuries (not Karate) I can do your moves so far and kicks, but low stances may be a problem. Low stances are used in Shotokan. I would be grateful for any advice. Interesting information about brain integration for people with brain neuro issues Thanks 😊
Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch, and to send such thoughtful feedback. It is never too late to start again, and I am so grateful to be part of your renewed karate journey. Shotokan and Goju Ryu share the basics, but diverge dramatically in the kata. We have 12, and they are very different from Shotokan's 30+ kata. As for low stances - I actually have a hip issue that prevents me from doing the low stances properly. So I do them as low as I safely can. Gichin Funakoshi wrote that stances are for beginners - as we evolve, low stances aren't as important as natural kamae. I would never expect a student with your age and mobility issues to have low stances - just that you can do the techniques to the best of your ability. It was also Funakoshi who wrote 'spirit first, technique second'. Karate is meant to be for everyone, which means it naturally adapts to the practitioner. Unlike other styles that demand a certain base level of able-bodiedness, karate adapts to you, and an instructor keeps that in mind during training, grading, fighting etc. I look forward to hearing from you again! Best wishes, Zoë
The first time I'm 46 I've haven't done this since I received my black belt at 11 years old. It's a great starter to me if you get rid of the recommendations. I live here in California, I'm doing this for myself it wasn't enjoyable when my parents were being very pushy we're pushing me away for years for some reason when my mother passed away I started to get a niche for it I don't know what it was but I do remember having counseling with my counselor and he asked me those questions and he asked me why don't I go back to it I said a good question for myself who started to dab a little bit and I noticed that it was there I don't know where it'll take me but I do know that I can incorporate it in a lot of things
It is always wonderful to hear of someone who made their way back to something at the right time of their lives. I hope you can continue to enjoy your journey at your own pace, and that it will last for many years :) Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment, we always appreciate it :)
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I instructed kids for years in my art. I have to say you are so good at what you do . You make it so relatable and teachable.
You are too kind! I still have a lot to learn, but I really do love teaching kids and seeing them grow. Teens are fun too, and they mostly get my jokes, even if I don't always get their references. They help me stay in touch with what's happening and what's cool at the moment 😅
Thank you for this lovely comment, Paul!
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You are my lovely younger sister
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I'm 68 and learning from you is AWESOME
Ah, this makes me so happy to read! Thank you for letting me be a part of your journey 🙏🏻
Also 68 - doing since years.❤An oldie-meetpoint here!!!!!!😂😂😂😂
Straightening my leg for the kick was the hardest part. This toturial was easy, and fun! I've never done Karate before, so i will continue to watch your toturials!
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Your flexibility will come with time, so keep on training! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment - we truly appreciate it :)
I literally had just one lesson and joined when the classes have already started few weeks ago. I watched few videos but her videos are best so far for me. Very explanatory and slow pace helps to take in basic moves. Thank you so much.
Ah, thank you so much for your kind words for my little video! I'm so glad you found it helpful, and we are grateful to have you here in our virtual dojo, @Ub_ers!
In the hard moments when you don't know how to defend yourself, you just need to decide what is better for you, the best choice is to learn a martial style, i joined muay thai and im going good, but im thinking to join karate, with such a good teacher you can trust and learn your self defense, Don't be shy, be strong and keep getting stronger
Muay Thai is a wonderful style, and brutally effective. I would never want to fight a Muay Thai specialist!
But you're right - we take the styles, ideas and techniques that work for us, and we keep training those concepts until they work under pressure. It's like that ancient Greek saying: "we don't rise to the level of our expectations - we fall to the level of our training."
Thank you for watching and commenting, and please forgive my late response to your comment :)
Best wishes,
Zoë
Just started Goju Ryu at the good young age of 61....... Very helpful video..... From a Fellow Greek in Dagenham East London UK.
Yasou!
So glad my little video is helpful - that's all I ever hope for it :) And its lovely to hear from someone starting, at any age. It's like that saying - the best time to plant a cherry tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now :)
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, Paul - much appreciated :)
Great class, even for us, we don´t practice Goju Ryu style. I´m in the shotokan style, but your class is so complete that it works for everyone. Greettings from Chile. Oss =) .
I'm blushing! These are such kind words, and I am always so delighted to hear from friends in other styles. I loved Chile when I visited South America briefly in 2004, as part of a trip to Machu Picchu. Felt so welcomed by the friendly people of Chile, and went on wonderful tours of the cathedrals (and crypts!) of Santiago. Wonderful to hear from you, and thank you for taking the time to watch and comment 🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️
Oss!
Thank you Sensei for putting this video together! This is very informative and easy to follow. I will have my kids watch this to reinforce what they've already learned.
Ah this is the greatest of compliments: to know it will be of use to karate children 😍
Thank you so much for your kind words - it means the world to this most awkward of instructors 🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️
@@GojuRyuKarateCentre, there is yet another opportunity to teach by showing them how you were able to deliver a great lesson despite feelings of awkwardness. I am an introvert by nature, so I understand this awkwardness all too well. Thanks again for doing what you do!
Truly you have the spirit of a teacher! Always good to find the teachable moment. The funny thing is that normally I consider myself an extrovert, but there's something especially daunting about putting stuff out there. There's a lot of imposter syndrome, especially because I am just a nidan, and I happen to be married to an exceptionally talented karate man who is also a qualified teacher - it feels silly to put out my videos when he has more to offer!
These words of kindness and support make all the difference. Thank you 🙇🏻♀️
Very nice my country Bharat
@@GojuRyuKarateCentre: team can you make video kihon yuki kata pls
This is the best lesson I've found. I just started Karate at the ripe age of 41. Thanks for breaking down the fundamentals so well.
Glad it was helpful! And while it can be too early to start karate, it is definitely never too late!
Thank you for this lovely comment, I'm so glad my video was helpful 😁
I’ve taken a few online beginner classes, and thank you for providing ‘homework’ in this one! You’re a calm and patient instructor :)
Our pleasure
A long time ago i got an orange belt and stopped when was a kid . I watch your way of teaching and feel its time to restart. You're very good 💯
Ah, I'm blushing! Thank you so much for your kind words, and it makes me happy to hear you are thinking of returning to karate. Never too late to restart! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment - we appreciate you!
You are a great teacher! Thank you
Thank you for the kind words, we try our best! And thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment - we appreciate you!
Arigato gozaimashita sensei! I have alot of time for anyone who takes the time to break down kihon and finding interesting ways to describe how to perform each technique. Very nice! 🙏🏾🥋
Ah, thank you so much for these very kind words - they've made my day! We appreciate the time you've taken to watch and comment, domo arigato!
I have struggled with Mawashi Uke forever. Your nursery rhyme really helps! Great teaching!
I'm so glad! Mawashi uke is truly the block that humbles everyone - making it a bit easier is one of the most important things we can teach! Thank you for this truly lovely comment 🤗
I am James F JR... I have been a Practitioner and enthusiast of Karate and the Martial Arts for more than 40 years. I think that you would be an excellent Instructor. I enjoyed watching your demonstrative movements as well as verbal instruction n. Very Professional. Thank you. You remind me of my former fiancee. So it actually captured my attention much longer. I hope to see you online again. God Bless You. Thank you for bringing back memories.
Ah, thank you for this beautiful message, James! I recently uploaded a video - unlike this one it hasn't done very well, but I'm grateful to be able to share what I know with people like you. Thank you so much for commenting and watching 🙇🏻♀️
Im 12 and i always wanted to teach karate from home and today i found your video and ist so good , after learning i showed it to my parents what i learn and they were proud of me Thank you so much its really usefull
Ah, this comment makes me so happy! I hope you will continue your diligent training! This is a black belt attitude 👏Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment - we appreciate you!
I got choosed for my sports day karate section i had test for an power punch i got more than 150 and this is helping me an lot! Thanks
Ah, this makes me so happy to hear! Keep up your awesome effort 👏🏻👏🏻
Absolutely love this training! Looking forward to more trainings from you in the future!
Ah, thank you so much! So lovely to receive such kind words 🙇🏻♀️
I will think of more basics to film, and hopefully be back on the channel soon 💪
Wow, your method of teaching is phenomenal 👏🏼 the nursery rhymes are just as helpful for adults! You are by far the best teacher I've come across on TH-cam. Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻💖🌞👐🏻🦋
Ah, this message has made my day! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment, and I wish you a long, rewarding and happy karate journey ❤🌺🌹
Your tutorial videos are very good and I am learning a lot of good karate from you. Don't stop uploading tutorial videos. He sent you greetings from Peru 🇵🇪
Aaaah, thank you so much for this genuinely lovely comment! I have done two more tutorial videos - I hope you will find them useful 🤗thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, I appreciate you!
Best wishes from South Africa 🇿🇦
Excellent. The use of rhymes is a excellent teaching tool at any age!
Love a good learning tool! Thank you for watching and commenting - always appreciated 🙇🏻♀️
i like the step by step instructions focusing on the key points like when to and how to complete the twist at the end of the punches.
Ah, thank you so much! Really glad my video is helpful :) Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!
I Am 54 I Gained A 4th KYU In Shotokan 25 Years Ago In The U.K But Had To Stop Because Of Long Work Hours. Basics For Beginner Is Great & A Great Way For Me To Get Back In To Karate.
Hi Mark,
I am so happy that my little video could help you return to karate! Hopefully things have changed and you'll be able to return to a good dojo soon.
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment!
@@GojuRyuKarateCentre Thanks For Your Reply.The Is A Local Dojo That Teach Wado Ryu And Shito Ryu Styles So Lets Hope We Are Back To Normal Soon.Stay Safe.
Truly I hope that we can all return to normal soon soon! So lovely to hear from you, please take care 🙇🏻♀️
I lost my right leg in an accident and I feel stronger when I keep doing your exercises.Thank you🙏
This means so much to me, to know I can play a small part in someone's healing journey 🤗 thank you for taking the time to watch and comment 🙏🏻
I study shotokan karate myself but fully enjoyed watching and following your very clear instructions and want to say thank you for the video
Ah, such a lovely comment to start my week! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment 🙇🏻♀️
I am pleased you found my comments heart warming! I have the deepest respect for your dedication! Osu
Thanks for the lesson. I really want to learn karate but there's no dojo near where I live so I think I'm gonna start here first.
Only a pleasure! And we would be honoured to be a part of your karate journey 🙇🏻♀️
Merci beaucoup. Well Spoken & Teachings.
You are very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, Peter 🙏🏻
What a great teacher! I wish I lived near you.
Ah, such a kind comment! Thank you so much!
We will be rolling out Zoom lessons from May, so watch this space - we can train together in the digital dojo 💪
I hope you continue these basic lessons. Really enjoy your teaching method.
Thank you, I will! Was hesitant to put this up, so I am glad it is well received 😊
@@GojuRyuKarateCentre you are fine instructor. many will not admit it but reviews like this are needed. I also like your wry humor. Please continue with the basics!
We all crave positive feedback, whether white belt or hachi-dan! Thank you - I will start planning another basics video soon. You have inspired me to keep trying 🙇🏻♀️
- Zoe
Very good and instructive video to reactivate Karate-knowledge after years of non-practice. As it is I used to train Shotokan-Karate when I was a youngster and kept up with it until my mid-twenties. Then I had a very hard accident with my right knee so that it would not work as well as before anymore. However, I started a new training in Wing Tsun and there I realized how valuable all my previous knowledge from Shotokan was. Some months later (I already have an intermediate level of Wing Tsun now) I heard our Sifu (Chinese word for "Sensei") say the following: "depending on your moving habits or your previous knowledge of other martial arts each and every one of you will build up another individual style of Wing Tsun. Those who did Karate in the past will be able to understand movements and techniques another way than people who never attended a course in self-defense before. Judokas or wrestlers will practice another form of Wing Tsun than people coming from Karate or Tae Kwon Do." Actually I understood what he meant: "Every movement (turn, hip-vibration) or technique (punch, kick, block etc.) you learn is a PLUS for your capacity to defend yourself. So I re-started to have a look at Karate again, checked the principles of each technique I recalled and...voilà! There are no limits to combine techniques, methods (e.g. Ka Kie, Chi-Sao, Kihon-Ippon Kumite...). It's a whole universe opening up in front of me! Marvelous!
Thanks for the lovely comment,
Very true that we all develop our own style over time
You are a wonderful Sensei.I trained Goju Ryu Karate,and Korean Tang Soo Do.I wish your Dojo was close to where my residence is located,in Florida;because it would be an honor to train with such a caring Sensei.
Ah, thank you so much for your generous comment! I wish I could travel all over the world to meet students such as you 🙏
I would watch this wonderful video just to listen to Zoe's British accent! It would almost be worth traveling to another continent to take in-person lessons- excellent presentation, rhythm, knowledge, skill... ! I immediately noticed the resemblence to Uma Thurman in the "Kill Bill" movies (in the U.S.). I studied Taekwondo for several years; attention turned now to Karate. Thank you for the video, very well done! [Please open a dojo in the U.S.!]
My blushes, sir! I'm so sorry to be replying so late - I'm getting back into the swing of content management and creation, and we're also adding online classes! So you may not have to travel across the world to train with me after all :) www.grkc1978.com/post/online-goju-ryu-karate-classes-with-the-karate-spouses
Can’t wait to start karate back again I am 61 years old with MS but I lfeel 41 with MS so I am looking forward to getting back into it …or many moons ago I had a green belt so I guess I gotta start all over again but that’s just fine thank you for your video.. Lo
Ah, comments like this make me so happy! Being a small part of people's return to karate inspires me to continue putting my content out there 🩷 wishing you many more happy years of karate 🥋 🥋
Thank you so much for your class, for me was really helpful.
I am so so happy to hear that! I hope to produce more videos like this next year. Keep up your diligent study!
Your teaching methods are absolutely amazing👏. And much appreciated to the hardwork you put into this
Thank You
We work hard at trying to improve how we approach teaching, martial concepts, and karate in general, every generation is a little different.
thank you so much. im learning karate as an adult beginner and using your videos to practice inbetween lessons. really informative and appreciate you giving us lots of chances to practice each move!
Ah, thank you so much for this truly lovely comment! Helping adult beginners is one of the great joys in my life
Thank you Zoe for this wonderful exercise, 💪karate practice video❗ Been watching / practicing with your instructions multiple times this last couple of months. From my youth have always been a fan👍 of Bruce Lee💥 but only got the chance to take up karate in a college course that covered what you show here. White belt to white belt sigh🙄 but hopefully one day I can afford 💪real lessons🙏
You're so welcome! Our online training will always be free, and one day we hope you find the right dojo so that you can continue your training ❤️
Questa sport sempre mi ha piaciuto, faccio fatica per imparare bene, bella lezione grazie mille, quando tempo serve per imparare bene.
Thank you so much for your kind words! Karate is long, life is short - take as long as you need to learn. There is no rush at all, especially when taking the time to learn basics :)
Please put out more teaching videos like this!
Ah, thank you! Working on the next one, just for stances in Goju Ryu 🙇🏻♀️
Your videos are the best to understand martial arts
Ah, Marie, thank you so much for this lovely comment - it has made my day!
Best wishes,
Zoë
Hello, I am from Mumbai,India you have given very informative basics of karate, 👍 I became happy thank,
So nice of you! Thank you so much for watching!
As a new Goju Ryu student this is an excellent video
Ah, thank you so much, Neil! This is exactly what I hoped for with this video: to be useful to our new Goju Ryu students 🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️
I have only done a small amount of teaching with children. It is not something I really like to do, but always try to do well. You and Che are extraordinary. This is a great video, such good explanations. The kids in your program are VERY fortunate. You will, I think, have an incredible impact in their lives while carrying on a great TMA tradition. All the Best!
Ah, what a special and heartwarming comment! Teaching kids is as hard as it is rewarding - yesterday I wanted to tear out all of my hair because it was a particularly rough day of hearing "Sensei sensei sensei sensei" in surround sound, but it is also important for me to remember that they just want to share in what I know and to share what they love with me. It is a privilege to be able to teach karate full time, and one we will always be grateful for :)
Very helpful teaching this is best you have to repeat again an again this is very helpful 🙏
Ah, thank you so much! I have done a more recent one, you can check it out here: th-cam.com/video/uKxcGiISJI4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the very easy to follow tutorial, while still being technically precise! Your teaching ability is equal to your high level of skills in demonstrating the techniques. ✌🥋👊
Wow, thank you! What a lovely, lovely comment to receive :) I'm so glad it was helpful to you, and I wish you all the best on your karate journey to come. Happy new year!
Hi..Goju...i like your way to teach..good teacher..live you cheers
Thank you! 😃
Oss Sensei
Thank you so much for your interesting training and excellent coaching,i do appreciate your job,i wish you peace and happiness under the sky of prosperity,all the best, take care and have a good time.
Your Student from Algeria
Ah, this is such a special comment! Thank you, this has really made my day
Thank you for the lesson! I did this with my kids during s snow day and it was a hit!
That is awesome! This comment has truly made my whole day! I hope to do more kid-friendly follow along lessons soon - you've inspired me to move them to the top of my filming list 📃
I enjoy your lessons, you give clear instructions. Thank you very much for the free knowledge.
Thank you so much for the kind words! Always happy to hear that my little video is useful to others 🙏 thank you so much for commenting and watching!
This is another great video GRKC. Just revisited it again 2 months after you posted it.
Ah, thank you, Sensei Davina! That means so much to me🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️
- Zoe
Excellent vid for beginning Goju. Thank you for your time and energy producing this great vid. Looking forward to many more. Domo arigato. Peace
Ah, thank you so much! I am still humbled by how many views it has - it was just something I made originally for my students that seems to have done well outside the dojo.
Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated :)
I have definitely found my sensor lol. Moves and flow are explained very well
Ah, I am happy to be your digital Sensei 🙏🏻
A kind woman💎🖐🏻
Miss, ur really helpful👀🍁✨
👏🏻(Masha allah)👏🏻
Ah, thank you so much, Latheef! I'm so glad you enjoyed my little video, and thank you for your beautiful words - they mean a great deal to me 🌺
Best,
Zoe
Great teacher! Loved the kata!
Ah, thank you so much for the kind words!
Nice lesson! Glad to see so many taking that first step. Keep punching!
Getting comments from so many beginners, and being a small part of their journey, makes it all worth it 💛
Really wonderful teaching
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words, and the time you took to watch my little video 🙇
I am 67 yrs, from Mumbai India, want to learn karate to defend and attack when need be, I am going to learn practice and master these techniques taught today, thanks
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, @anilsadavarte6254! We are so grateful you took the time to watch our video; we know there are many videos competing for your attention, and we're glad you chose to watch ours. May your karate journey continue to be rewarding :)
More than 40 years since I had the privilege of being taught traditional IOGKF Okinawan Goju Ryu...and the form is STILL as perfect as it was then.
Thank you and well done.
Ah, this is such a lovely, lovely comment to brighten up my friday, good Citizen! Thank you so much, truly :)
Took my third lesson in goju ryu today and thanks to you i can practice at home, awesome :)
So happy to hear that, Rickard! A combination of dojo and home training will take you all the way to black belt and beyond :) Thank you so much for watching my little video :)
Thank you for the basic stuff that works more better for me
Glad to help! You are so, so welcome! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, we appreciate it :)
@@GojuRyuKarateCentre YES MAM
Nice presentation , thanks a lot for this valuable footage
Keep up and be blessed 🌼🌻👍
Ah, thank you so very much for these kind words! Be well 🪷
these basics are great for me as a refresher coarse , thanks , I can forget some of these basics over time
As much as we think we'll one day advance beyond basics, we will need them forever! Thank you so much for watching and commenting :)
You are good sensei, i have yet to come across someone who has broken the basics so well. All the very best in your endeavor.
Ah, thank you so much for these kind words! This has been my goal with this video, so I am glad it is reaching the right people. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment, we always appreciate it :)
Thank you, thank you, thank you! You're a fantastic instructor. My daughter is 4.5 and we just started her in lessons. Her first night was overwhelming; the other students already know many of the beginner level moves and terms/language. This will help us so much! I wish you were here in Florida (well the U.S. version anyhow) . Yep, had to look up your Dojo - then your personal blog. You have a new fan. 🙂
Ah, Nicole, this brought such great joy to me! Please tell your daughter that I am so glad she is enjoying my video, and that I hope to produce an updated one soon soon for her and her age group! I am honoured to be a small part of her amazing journey ❤ I am also so glad that you enjoy my blog - one day, I'll get to writing more on it. Working hard on building the dojo and the youtube channel, and the blog has fallen away a little bit, to my shame. You know how busy mom life is!
Thanks again, and all the best to your little one. I always love to hear of the young girls coming up the mountain of karate.
Good to learn those basics! Thanks alot!
My pleasure! I am so happy my little video is helpful 🤗
Nice to see you on video Sensi. Loved it. Thank you for your hard work. No thanks need. It benifits me also in my worksiut. 😘❤️
Ah, but credit must always be given where it is due!
And thank you for watching and commenting, always 💜💜💜
@@GojuRyuKarateCentre thank you Sensi. 🙇♀️ Love the videos and always will support our dojo family.❣️
Excellent way of teaching
Ah, thank you so much! That means a great deal to me, as becoming a better teacher is always fundamentally important to me 😊
Am following teachings are well explained that u can also train by ur own...
Keep it up! Training extra on your own is the path to greatness 💪
Thank you so much Madam.
You are so welcome, Priya! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment :) Apologies for the late reply - we're working though the comment backlog >.
Sensei thank you for teaching me the basics I was learning abvance because my dad sign me up for karate
You are so welcome! Always keep your basics sharp and the rest will take care of itself!
We appreciate the time you took to watch and comment :)
Basics are so important. It can be considered that basics are the start of mastery....when one can hone the fundamentals.The reason is because if someone has not got good basics they wont move well later on with advanced material. Great video !👍
Definitely! Can't build a mansion on sand - a strong foundation is important, regardless of the style. Thank you for the lovely comment, and apologies for the late reply - we're working though the comment backlog >.
thank you verry much this Karate Basics for Beginners is great
Thank you so much for your kind words, @zavionlee8384! We appreciate the time you took to watch and comment :) We hope you'll stick around for our next video!
Thank you for your teaching
You are very welcome! I hope to produce more videos like this in 2025, and I look forward to hearing your feedback!
Love this I just started karate and it help a LOT
Ah, thank you so much, Jess! I've done a couple of similar videos, and I hope to update this one at some point too. Thank you so much for commenting and watching, we appreciate it!
Your so good. Thank You so Much. Greetings from Tanzania
Ah, you are so kind! Thank you for taking the time to write, and to watch my very humble video 🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️
Thanks for this fantastic video!
Thank you for this lovely comment! We appreciate the time you took to watch and comment 🙇🏻♀️
Thank you for every step well explained
You are welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting 🙇🏻♀️
Very attractive and good presentation. thanks a lot
So nice of you! 🤗 Thank you for watching and commenting!
Great explanations and demonstrations, not just for kids! And I love the included text comments :)
Putting in the text comments is my favourite part of editing - always so delighted when someone enjoys them 🤗
Thank you so much for these kind words, truly 💜
Hai Sensei, Thanks for this. Kindly do a video of how to start and end a formal Goju Ryu class.
What a great idea for a video! We will action it soon
Hai! Domo Arigato Gozaimashita@@GojuRyuKarateCentre
Thanks! My grandma didn’t stand a chance
😆😆😆😆 One of my favourite comments ever 😂
😂😂😂I’m 59 and was thinking of starting 🤦🏾♀️
Ponie you shall be offer your grand daughter
Classic...
Thank you I love to watch you and I'm starting to have Training a karate. Together with Some of my Colleagues
Ah, that's so lovely to hear! I will try make more videos for beginners to enjoy ❤️thank you for taking the time to watch and comment 🤗
Excellent teaching voice!
Thank you, Sensei Terry! My plan growing up my whole life was to be a writer, but being a teacher is much more rewarding :)
Nice one, easy to follow..
Much love from Kenya
Absolutely would love to visit beautiful Kenya 🇰🇪
You are so welcome! Thank you for supporting our channel, we really appreciate it 🙇🏻♀️
Good. A very clear explanation.
Awesome! That's what we aim for, thanks for the feedback! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment - we appreciate you!
My gym went bust so I am working through your videos, first real Karate since 1978 thanks a lot!
Ah, that is so kind of you to say, Charles! Hopefully another dojo will come your way and you can continue the journey. If we can help even a little bit, then we're super happy :)
Iam frim india and watching you , so beautifuly you are finishing the class , thank you
Hi yes my wife has a very neat ending to her kata
Thanks for watching and commenting
Che
I love Karate 😍 thank you so much for your video ☺️
My pleasure 😊thank you for your lovely comment, and for taking the time to watch my little video 🙌
Thank you so much I love your videos u make it so comfortable for me to learn and easy to learn the move
I'm so glad! This is all I hope for with my little video :) I wish you a long and rewarding karate journey ahead 🌺
Wow Great its very helpful for me Thank you 😊🥰🤩
So glad it is helpful! I have done a more recent, up to date one here: th-cam.com/video/uKxcGiISJI4/w-d-xo.html
Great video. I'm returning to karate as an orange belt with a 15 year break.
I'm so sorry I'm only replying now! I am happy my little video is helping you continue your karate journey - long may it last!
Amazing video! Thank you
Ah, you are so welcome! It's kind of old now, so I hope to make a better, fresher version for you all soon! 🤗
Very useful vedio.. Thank you.. ❤️
So nice of you!
Well done mam frm India...
Thank you so much!
I did Shotokan Karate in the 80's and got to almost Black Belt.
I am in my 60's now but feel drawn to start retraining in my own at home. I think it will help with the Fibromyalgia I was diagnosed with in 2019.
Your moves seems similar to Shotokan. I do have severe arthritis in my knees from injuries (not Karate)
I can do your moves so far and kicks, but low stances may be a problem. Low stances are used in Shotokan.
I would be grateful for any advice. Interesting information about brain integration for people with brain neuro issues
Thanks 😊
Hello!
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch, and to send such thoughtful feedback. It is never too late to start again, and I am so grateful to be part of your renewed karate journey.
Shotokan and Goju Ryu share the basics, but diverge dramatically in the kata. We have 12, and they are very different from Shotokan's 30+ kata.
As for low stances - I actually have a hip issue that prevents me from doing the low stances properly. So I do them as low as I safely can. Gichin Funakoshi wrote that stances are for beginners - as we evolve, low stances aren't as important as natural kamae. I would never expect a student with your age and mobility issues to have low stances - just that you can do the techniques to the best of your ability. It was also Funakoshi who wrote 'spirit first, technique second'. Karate is meant to be for everyone, which means it naturally adapts to the practitioner. Unlike other styles that demand a certain base level of able-bodiedness, karate adapts to you, and an instructor keeps that in mind during training, grading, fighting etc.
I look forward to hearing from you again!
Best wishes,
Zoë
I'm 30 turning 31and I want you to learn karate and I enjoy this class
Ah, I'm so happy you enjoy my classes! Thank you for commenting :)
Thank you for this. ❤
Any time! I am glad my content is helpful for other people 🙏🏻
Thank you I need because soon I Will go to karate 🥋
Best of luck! You can do it! Please tell us how your first lesson goes :)
It was good 👍
The first time I'm 46 I've haven't done this since I received my black belt at 11 years old. It's a great starter to me if you get rid of the recommendations. I live here in California, I'm doing this for myself it wasn't enjoyable when my parents were being very pushy we're pushing me away for years for some reason when my mother passed away I started to get a niche for it I don't know what it was but I do remember having counseling with my counselor and he asked me those questions and he asked me why don't I go back to it I said a good question for myself who started to dab a little bit and I noticed that it was there I don't know where it'll take me but I do know that I can incorporate it in a lot of things
It is always wonderful to hear of someone who made their way back to something at the right time of their lives. I hope you can continue to enjoy your journey at your own pace, and that it will last for many years :) Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment, we always appreciate it :)
Thank you!
Good lesson I enjoyed it.
😊 I forgot most of my movements.
Bam back in the game!
😂
You got this! So happy to hear my little video is helpful 🤗