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The term you were looking for is inguinal crease (Kua in Chinese). Thanks for this explanation. Arakaki Sensei mentions dropping the knee is his Secrets of Okinawan Karate text- thanks to you i now understand the concept.
Nice topic! A neat little detail that's easy to miss. We do this kind of "dropping" as well, often when going from a higher stance to shiko dachi. Beginners always want to do a little "hop" before dropping, so it's a challenge to get them to drop without the hop. I think of it as just pulling your knees up suddenly, as you would before a kick, but when you do both together, your body just moves downward. And if you're moving your arms upward at the same time, this makes your drop even quicker.
I really enjoy your videos. While I started in Chinese martial arts I've had the privilege of working with several styles over the years. Kenpo being the most recent. No matter what a persons style I think they can learn, relearn, an sometimes improve by watching your videos. Please keep up the great work. Harmony
My sensei has been working with us on this concept recently too, especially how you use the release of the knee to pull yourself forward in stances. I'm glad I got to see this discussed and explained by another.
Awesome episode! Just make sure you do not disconnect the upper and lower body, keep your glutes and abdominals tensioned just like you prepare yourself to receive a punch in the guts. This way you will be able to move fast and also keep your body connected and strong during the form.
When the body is relax and the movement is 2nd nature (not much thought into it), just let your body do what is natural. Each part of the body works as one body. The toe has its part to function, as the little finger too, each part is equaliventlly important as a whole and unified unit. As Bruce Lee said, "Be like water my friend."
Excellent Video Sir!!! You really do not see a lot of crucial principles and concepts of movement, especially utilizing natural and ergonomic body movement rather than learned or programmed movement, displayed in such a focused and detailed manner. Students and practitioners who miss out on receiving this kind of teaching really have no idea how much they are missing out on technique wise. It also seems rare for people teaching to take the time to focus and explain something so small whether it be due to a lack of understanding on their part or simply an inability to explain it in a manner by which it can easily be learned. These small things all add up to very be results when truly studied and cultivated. These type of videos and lessons are not nearly present enough. I urge you to continue taking the time to make content like this. It is important and needed. And I commend you for being able to break down the concept in an understandable manner for anyone. That is very much a skill all its own and shows a great understanding of body mechanics on your part. Very good work sir!
Nagano Sensei, this is a GREAT drill, thank you. This principle is particularly useful with Itosu/Matsumura lineage movements, where minimal wind-up and resistance is required for swift, direct movements. I hope you do a follow-up where you show moving forward in zenkutsu dachi and others, where "collapsing" the legs together or "falling" forward means that every movement doesn't start by pushing off the rear leg. Oh, I see you already did! Thank you!
Ramsey Dewey brought up this exact point when reading the self defence manual written by legendary boxer Jack Dempsey. He describes this dropping forward technique as essential to turn a probing jab into a stunning jolt. You might wish to look at that video for comparison's sake
This technique is also like proper piano playing technique at the highest level. The fingers aren't pressed down into the keys, but the whole hand is allowed to "fall" with minute directional control, and the fingers are kind of like.. a waterfall on the keys. If you try to engage the muscles of the fingers to press each key you are tight, rigid, slow, and the sound you produce is unbalanced (in intensity). Also you risk inflammation and injury if you try to go fast while being rigid. If you "drop" the hand correctly, you are fluid and fast.
Thank you very much Nagano Sensei. I use this "dropping" to execute gyaku zuki during kumite. It makes the punch faster & stronger without using much arm power.
I train goju ryu and this dropping idea is one of the hardest technique for me to understand. I really like how you explained it i think i understand it a little more.
Nuku sounds like an american english term ‘unleash’. It most directly means to take the leash (rope, lead, guide) off of a pet, allowing it to roam free. It also has the connotation of setting wild animals loose upon victims, or more indirectly, unlocking something’s true power.
Thank you, Sensei! The knee drop is applicable to most sports and martial arts, I think. By giving the moment a name, it will be easier to identify when it is done consciously or not and we con train the body to use it. Looking forward to your findings and i will train on it as well.
Many good points about releasing that muscle on top of the knee (don’t know the name of it). It can make a very subtle movement forward. From front stance, releasing that muscle can help propel the hip forward with less chance of your opponent sensing it. I, as you demonstrated, also do it when going from standing to back stance to the side in Kata as in Heian Nidan. However, I do it there with a feeling of being a bolt or screw being turned tightly down and to the left. It makes for a very strong stance, a strong beginning move to the Kata. And the strong beginning move makes it much easier to keep that strong feeling for the rest of the Kata.
Very good demonstration! I use this principle when removing the front foot and dropping to initiate a blitz attack. I learned this training Renshinkan.
@@KarateDojowaKu , To drop/collapse your weight/body is the action. The generated force against the floor has nowhere to go then to shoot up again (reaction). This reaction force can then be channeled into a punch etc. The best result (explosive reaction force) comes if you can drop straight down through your body center. Currently your weight dropping is by dropping your buttocks/ass (see video), which means the force direction is behind your center. Push your pelvis forward and up to get a better body alignment. See video of Jesse Enkamp "One Karate Misconception I discovered in China" watch from minute 27:00.
i have watched many of these and trained every day mastering them every day for 8 months now i will beat up my school bully that has been bullying me for a year
Hey guys just wanna say that its similar to the falling steap of jack dempsey, its so cool that all martial arts (and combat sports) evolve somewhat similary
This is the kind of karate video which won't be watched by many people, but actually contains the secret in karate, unlike certain karate channel with provocative thumbnails which keeps shoving bunkai into your face and gets many views (guess which it is). Shows you the number comparison between those who want to learn and those who want to get into trouble in the street with their sloppy bunkai
Ummm kusshin is a little bit different. It means to "bend the body", so this drop is just one way to achieve that state of the body. You can be squatting down and still achieve kusshin.
Great stuff! When relaxing the key joints (hip and knee), would you also recommend relaxing the ankle as well in order to allow the knee to travel forwards?
Yusuke Sensei, I must ask, can you read minds? I've been trying to improve my heian kata, and this is the info I think I needed. Whatever your superpower, you're a huge help! Osu!
1:47 How will your body fall if you just raise your arm to the side of your body as shown here? What has the weight of the arm got to do with you falling? If you kept it raised for a long time, the arm would drop out of exhaustion. YOU wouldn't fall unless someone actually PULLED your arm.
There's a move in Wado Ryu Seishan where you raise your knee and then turn 180° and land in kokotsu dachi that I really struggle with. I'm wondering if this would help with that move.
You should react to the short film 'osu 3' by the vlad rimburg youtube channel. It is one of the best karate inspired fight scenes I've seen, so I would love to see your opinion on it. It should be easy to find as it has over 1 million views.
Hey, Could you cover a video, a reaction video on shobukan karate? I’ve watched many of your other reaction videos to different karate styles and other similar martial arts. Would love to hear your thoughts on Shobukan karate. P.s. love the content!!
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The term you were looking for is inguinal crease (Kua in Chinese). Thanks for this explanation. Arakaki Sensei mentions dropping
the knee is his Secrets of Okinawan Karate text- thanks to you i now understand the concept.
Nice topic! A neat little detail that's easy to miss. We do this kind of "dropping" as well, often when going from a higher stance to shiko dachi. Beginners always want to do a little "hop" before dropping, so it's a challenge to get them to drop without the hop. I think of it as just pulling your knees up suddenly, as you would before a kick, but when you do both together, your body just moves downward. And if you're moving your arms upward at the same time, this makes your drop even quicker.
nice point about the arm!
I can't believe I lived without this. Thank you.
I enjoy your videos everyday🥋 I use to attend and train for 8 years in Shugyokan Dojo under the style of Shorin Ryu.
I really enjoy your videos. While I started in Chinese martial arts I've had the privilege of working with several styles over the years. Kenpo being the most recent. No matter what a persons style I think they can learn, relearn, an sometimes improve by watching your videos. Please keep up the great work.
Harmony
My sensei has been working with us on this concept recently too, especially how you use the release of the knee to pull yourself forward in stances. I'm glad I got to see this discussed and explained by another.
Awesome episode! Just make sure you do not disconnect the upper and lower body, keep your glutes and abdominals tensioned just like you prepare yourself to receive a punch in the guts. This way you will be able to move fast and also keep your body connected and strong during the form.
When the body is relax and the movement is 2nd nature (not much thought into it), just let your body do what is natural. Each part of the body works as one body. The toe has its part to function, as the little finger too, each part is equaliventlly important as a whole and unified unit. As Bruce Lee said, "Be like water my friend."
i have watched many of these and trained every day mastering them every day for 8 months now
Looked hilarious, but it was really a good explanation of dropping the center and changing the direction. Great job!
Excellent Video Sir!!! You really do not see a lot of crucial principles and concepts of movement, especially utilizing natural and ergonomic body movement rather than learned or programmed movement, displayed in such a focused and detailed manner.
Students and practitioners who miss out on receiving this kind of teaching really have no idea how much they are missing out on technique wise. It also seems rare for people teaching to take the time to focus and explain something so small whether it be due to a lack of understanding on their part or simply an inability to explain it in a manner by which it can easily be learned. These small things all add up to very be results when truly studied and cultivated.
These type of videos and lessons are not nearly present enough. I urge you to continue taking the time to make content like this. It is important and needed. And I commend you for being able to break down the concept in an understandable manner for anyone. That is very much a skill all its own and shows a great understanding of body mechanics on your part. Very good work sir!
Your comment made my day! Yes, these concepts are the key to becoming the best. Not flashy kicks. Haha
This is a brilliant piece of information!
My eyes nearly popped out at 5:45 🙂
Haha! Thanks!
Very interesting, and really similar to early boxing/Pugilism.
Thank you.
Great Tip Yusuke, thanks For Sharing. You're Doing a big favour to us🥋🌏 you're privilege to learn Karate from Japan🥋🎌
Awesome, I am becoming a fan. In my coaching work, I make a link between Karate and management
Another great video! I Truly enjoy watching your stuff, you have great explanations.
In Kung Fu we consider this movement a “hip drop” or “hip sink”
Nagano Sensei, this is a GREAT drill, thank you. This principle is particularly useful with Itosu/Matsumura lineage movements, where minimal wind-up and resistance is required for swift, direct movements. I hope you do a follow-up where you show moving forward in zenkutsu dachi and others, where "collapsing" the legs together or "falling" forward means that every movement doesn't start by pushing off the rear leg.
Oh, I see you already did! Thank you!
Ramsey Dewey brought up this exact point when reading the self defence manual written by legendary boxer Jack Dempsey. He describes this dropping forward technique as essential to turn a probing jab into a stunning jolt. You might wish to look at that video for comparison's sake
This technique is also like proper piano playing technique at the highest level.
The fingers aren't pressed down into the keys, but the whole hand is allowed to "fall" with minute directional control, and the fingers are kind of like.. a waterfall on the keys.
If you try to engage the muscles of the fingers to press each key you are tight, rigid, slow, and the sound you produce is unbalanced (in intensity). Also you risk inflammation and injury if you try to go fast while being rigid.
If you "drop" the hand correctly, you are fluid and fast.
Thank you very much Nagano Sensei. I use this "dropping" to execute gyaku zuki during kumite. It makes the punch faster & stronger without using much arm power.
Waiting for more. See you on your next video Sir.
I train goju ryu and this dropping idea is one of the hardest technique for me to understand. I really like how you explained it i think i understand it a little more.
Please give it a try!
Nuku sounds like an american english term ‘unleash’. It most directly means to take the leash (rope, lead, guide) off of a pet, allowing it to roam free. It also has the connotation of setting wild animals loose upon victims, or more indirectly, unlocking something’s true power.
oh yeah! That's also a good word to use!
Thank you, Sensei! The knee drop is applicable to most sports and martial arts, I think. By giving the moment a name, it will be easier to identify when it is done consciously or not and we con train the body to use it. Looking forward to your findings and i will train on it as well.
Great video!! Thank you.
Many good points about releasing that muscle on top of the knee (don’t know the name of it). It can make a very subtle movement forward. From front stance, releasing that muscle can help propel the hip forward with less chance of your opponent sensing it. I, as you demonstrated, also do it when going from standing to back stance to the side in Kata as in Heian Nidan. However, I do it there with a feeling of being a bolt or screw being turned tightly down and to the left. It makes for a very strong stance, a strong beginning move to the Kata. And the strong beginning move makes it much easier to keep that strong feeling for the rest of the Kata.
Great point!
Very good demonstration! I use this principle when removing the front foot and dropping to initiate a blitz attack. I learned this training Renshinkan.
nice topic sensei! i think this is the base concept of sine wave in ITF taekwon-do.
Nice been looking for a different take on checking & doing stances.
Thanks for this explanation!
Wow! Yes! This totally makes sense 😀 Awesome videos
Excellent video and demonstration of an important topic. What you are doing is making use of the ground reaction force (Newton's third law).
What's the action and the reaction from your perspective?
@@KarateDojowaKu , To drop/collapse your weight/body is the action. The generated force against the floor has nowhere to go then to shoot up again (reaction). This reaction force can then be channeled into a punch etc.
The best result (explosive reaction force) comes if you can drop straight down through your body center. Currently your weight dropping is by dropping your buttocks/ass (see video), which means the force direction is behind your center.
Push your pelvis forward and up to get a better body alignment. See video of Jesse Enkamp "One Karate Misconception I discovered in China" watch from minute 27:00.
@@janpeterjensen7846 Ohh I see what you mean! Yes, that is an important point as well, which I am doing in the kokutsu dachi example.
Oss Sensei! Great video!
i actually understood this well 👍👍
Cool work sir thank you very much 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
i have watched many of these and trained every day mastering them every day for 8 months now i will beat up my school bully that has been bullying me for a year
Hey guys just wanna say that its similar to the falling steap of jack dempsey, its so cool that all martial arts (and combat sports) evolve somewhat similary
I never knew this was something that was taught, I started doing this playing tennis to turn 180 to chase a lob.
Ok, now I understand a bit more how Michael Jackson danced.
😆
Sinking! Or, "the sink". Sweet.
I think you were talking about the hip flexors when you said "front side of the groin"
What I personally picture is not the muscle but more about the joint itself!
Thanks!!!
This is the kind of karate video which won't be watched by many people, but actually contains the secret in karate, unlike certain karate channel with provocative thumbnails which keeps shoving bunkai into your face and gets many views (guess which it is). Shows you the number comparison between those who want to learn and those who want to get into trouble in the street with their sloppy bunkai
Exactlyyyyyyyy
You’ve found the right video!
جزاكم الله خيرا
Seems so important 🤔🥋🥋
In certain batto system it's called shizumi
Some styles call this Kusshin.
Using body weight to increase power.
Ummm kusshin is a little bit different. It means to "bend the body", so this drop is just one way to achieve that state of the body. You can be squatting down and still achieve kusshin.
@@KarateDojowaKu also to expand.
So movement both ways really.
In golf 🏌️♂️ your stance has to remain the same as when you take your posture and you begin your backswing.
You are strangely good at soccer 🤔
Great stuff! When relaxing the key joints (hip and knee), would you also recommend relaxing the ankle as well in order to allow the knee to travel forwards?
Yusuke Sensei, I must ask, can you read minds? I've been trying to improve my heian kata, and this is the info I think I needed. Whatever your superpower, you're a huge help! Osu!
Hara drop!
1:47 How will your body fall if you just raise your arm to the side of your body as shown here? What has the weight of the arm got to do with you falling? If you kept it raised for a long time, the arm would drop out of exhaustion. YOU wouldn't fall unless someone actually PULLED your arm.
transfering body mass to maximize strength and speed in karate thats the way im seeing this
That's one point, and I also wanted to illustrate the importance of the transferring rate. Dropping makes it closer to 100%.
There's a move in Wado Ryu Seishan where you raise your knee and then turn 180° and land in kokotsu dachi that I really struggle with. I'm wondering if this would help with that move.
I think as you face the back, try not to turn into your new stance, but more of falling your pelvis down to the next position!
You lose your balance when your center of gravity falls outside of your base. That's why dropping your knees is important.
is this like the knee-release itadori used in the jujutsu kaisen manga, when he was using a type of Taido manji/manji-geri kick?
I understand now how Captain Tsubasa does it :D
OH he does it too? haha
「胯、襠、骨盆腔、髖關節」=Hip
Sensei, how do you use this in Karate?
Is it normal for one's leg muscles to feel Immediately sore while falling in place?
I believe not. You rarely feel anything until you drop to the bottom.
You should react to the short film 'osu 3' by the vlad rimburg youtube channel. It is one of the best karate inspired fight scenes I've seen, so I would love to see your opinion on it. It should be easy to find as it has over 1 million views.
👌🏻
Isn't this like a drop step in boxing?
I'm not sure!
It's pretty much the same thing
not all the boxers do it. it is more something in the individual.
Just a pre warning the second movie is nowhere near as good. Great inside as usual. Keep up the good work
Hey,
Could you cover a video, a reaction video on shobukan karate?
I’ve watched many of your other reaction videos to different karate styles and other similar martial arts.
Would love to hear your thoughts on Shobukan karate.
P.s. love the content!!
Плохо, что перевода на русский язык нету, автор ролика много теряет.