When I was younger I did karate for 8 years and until this year I did Akido for over 10 years. It is beautiful to see the fusion of the two, so that what has become lost in each is now replaced with a more complete and useful.
although I might not agree with everything sensei Hotton does, he is good teacher who has a strong love of his art, and I enjoy how he communicates techniques and body movement
Technique and timing are without flaw. The problem (in my opinion) is that Sensei Hotton KNOWS what attack is coming, and has a rehearsed response. Looks super impressive. But in real self defense, unless you're VERY confident that you can read your adversarie's attack, these kinds of demonstrations don't have much value. Please don't misunderstand - Sensei Hotton is highly skilled! But when you know what your opponent is going to do, it's easier to plan and execute a defense and counter.
Outstanding as always, Sensei Hotton is my favorite, Karateka to watch.
Very nice demo, clearly shows the overlaps between Karate and Aikido
Man I love his videos like no other!!
Let’s give a thumbs up to the Uke as well…!!!
Can't stop watching it!! Osu, thanks, sensei Hotton!
I've taught for decades, an I would gladly take instruction from this sensei, his movement not only speak of experience but giftedness
When I was younger I did karate for 8 years and until this year I did Akido for over 10 years. It is beautiful to see the fusion of the two, so that what has become lost in each is now replaced with a more complete and useful.
Extraordinary teacher.
Poetry in motion.
Speechless.
🙏
Very useful, thanks for everything...
Rick, Glad you are back. Thank you
Exquisite instruction as always!!! Thank you for sharing.
As always...Sensie Hotton at its Best..
Good
🙏thanks
Amazing irimi. Can't wait to try this.
I was taught the "heavy but relaxed" approach as "weight underside"
Excelente! Oss Sensei.
although I might not agree with everything sensei Hotton does, he is good teacher who has a strong love of his art, and I enjoy how he communicates techniques and body movement
Perfect use of Space!Fluid!Really impressed with Sensei's Fluid Teaching!Always
Thank you Sensei. The info on KS is useful to keep in mind. I like the practical approach rather than the flowery one also.
Sensie Rick Hotton
Is The Real Deal
Karate as it truly should be.
no other sensei even comes close as second
Rick is badass, no doubt, but I think his partner was selling it a bit
Dan Chiodo - he has great ukemi! very skillful he is!
Technique and timing are without flaw. The problem (in my opinion) is that Sensei Hotton KNOWS what attack is coming, and has a rehearsed response. Looks super impressive.
But in real self defense, unless you're VERY confident that you can read your adversarie's attack, these kinds of demonstrations don't have much value.
Please don't misunderstand - Sensei Hotton is highly skilled! But when you know what your opponent is going to do, it's easier to plan and execute a defense and counter.
THIS is karate, not that degenerated WKF dancing.