@@KARATEbyJesse i agree. Biomecanics is the next level of training because it put in context why we do what we do and how to improve oneself. I'm looking forward that you do it !
This is a very good insight into the mechanics of movements, really for all too often we focus on the "big" things such as contraction & tensing but we rarely focus on the "small" things e.g. core muscle stremgth or in this case T-spine flexibility. That actually make a huge difference in the efficacy of our execution. Kudos!
Obi wan said it best to Luke Skywalker, strecth yours feelings. Sijo Lee said it in Enter the Dragon, "Feel, dont think." True content is never enough feel the punch as to stretch all of weight of your own body mass into one single relaxed motion and end with a devastating quick whips. In short use all necessary in one relaxed and, Wapah flow from. -OAM. Thank you Mr. Enkamp you do remind me basics are the essence of what is the pure core of Martial thinking and living.
It is said by a Ba Ji Quan Sifu, a punch is already started when the hand besides the waist (to launch a punch). Shall the opponent close the distance to you, if you master stances fluidly, your stances might lead to easy-shift to other attack such as attack with shoulders or elbow or a take down. That's why it is important to consider to practice the preparation (initial position) and deliverence until end point when launching an attack, not just considering the end point. Because if you only considering the end point, when your opponent change his position, those end point will give him opening and might be disadvantage for you as it will lack of power. I also found the same principle from some Okinawan Karate I recognize such as Uechi Ryu and Goju Ryu. Not sure with other style. Note: Ba Ji Quan is one of Chinesse martial art, translated to roughly "eight extreme fist" (also means 8 directional fist to emphasis it's explosiveness), quite popular in Japan, Sensei Tatsuya Naka also did some exchange knowledge with Ba Ji Quan master in Japan.
Keep it up Sensei. you are the only teacher of karate whom I saw teaching the way that's the most suitable for anyone. by the way, sensei pls tell me the best exercises for belly abs pls
Very instructive. Thank you. I think the stabilizer/mobilizer is relative for the movement though. For example in boxing, while avoining punches to the sides, the hips work as a stabilizer, that will switch the whole scheme, being everything from the hips under a stabilizer. Furthermore, there are two kinds of joits, ankles and shoulders work 360 degrees, knees and elbows roughly 180 and unidirectional. Hips are like the first( ankles and shoulders), like direction free(a ball)probably a little more limited backwards. The spine is another story, where the main roles are taken by the muscles: abbs and "lumbs" lift the whole like a hanging bridge. So its good to have balance there and not just support your back with "lumbs"(sorry the ignorance). Which will stress it and since there's a nervous center there it will be neural pain and not muscular pain( after the lactic acid thing). Muscular pain being positive and neural pain being negative(injury). Moving up, the same hanging bridge principle applyes for head and arms. (Had to correct some spelling)
Well i do boxing but in my opinion or what i have learned is the punch is generate by the spine like he said but if we want to increase more power we'd use our leg and twist or move our hips to increase more power.
Excellent efforts on your part. You are always distinguished in your choice and in the topics presented, in addition to the professional people you choose. I wish you success. You are a legend
In the last few years I learned and shaped they way I explain people how to generate power, how here's the explanation of the "why" as well! Thank you Sensei Enkamp, thank you Sensei Maurino (I missed you quite a bit after you disappeared from the Kata contests and teachings, those where the younger Jesse was sneaking in like a little fox at the icecream cake parties :) )!
Watched this video multiple times already and learned so much. Really loved your Ohan Dai tutorial, can you do a similar tutorial to the Okinawan version of Anan?
Always good lessons from Dr. Lucio. Nice KU rash guard. Personally still feel that the best way to teach beginners is to punch from the floor/ feet. Hips are way to over-cued. Without the power transfer from the floor and a stiff core it's impossible to transfer any real amount of power to the fist.
While Dr. Maurino is correct that PHYSICALLY a punch starts from the thoracic, I would say that it actually begins mentally when the mind recognizes the input from the senses and decides upon the target either consciously or subconsciously. Then it tells the body to begin all the movements that were talked about in this video.
Extending ten meters beyond reach... Or 'hitting through the target', as i recognize from systema. Takes some practice so as not to destroy your elbow? I guess the hazard of overextending the elbow is why striking with a baton should be done in a circular motion rather than a straight. Another reason would be to come back in a 'loaded position' after delivering a blow, in order to hit again.
In kickboxing n boxing the punch start from rotating the leg n the hips to the shoulder the punch. It gives more speed n more distance comparing to a classic karate punch
When I studied Shotokan Karate (I had to stop because of health issues), our teacher kept saying that the focal point was always the hips for both kicks and punches, and that movement had to be developed with your entire body, either to strengthen or to stabilize.
Jesse, how to improve the “Ju” and be less “Go”? I really have a problem on letting de movement flow freely and cannot contract only at the end. Is there any content about this part? I feel is also a metaphor for life. That’s what inspires me so much about Goju Ryu and Karate itself. Thanks for you amazing work. 🙇🏻♂️
I’m curious about his thoughts about scoliosis. I have scoliosis in my upper spine and cant help but feel it’s restricting my martial arts a little when it comes to stances. And fast movements.
We all have limitations in some way, I’m a bit in the larger side of life and my knees aren’t what they were. I’m at the stage where I am modifying my karate in order to fit my needs. No more sempu tobi geri when doing Unsu. I’m focusing on making my karate effective instead of aesthetic, all thanks to Jesse San
Really good analysis on things when where punching and kicking starts but ultimately power comes from the waist like the g.o.a.t legendary Bruce Lee said from the waist of course the whole focus should be on the annihilation of your target or targets this is a good analysis on the study on how the structuring of human bodies work well done as always very informative and always fight on 👊👍
Hi Jesse, great video! (Plus, dr. Maurino is a connational of mine 😀) I'd like to give a suggestion for a future video... could you cover the kaisai theory (kaisai no genri) for kata bunkai? Thank you, good day!
That would explain why the T-Spine ondulation technique is taught later in karate. For first build the fondation of stability (and the emphasis on the form first to have a breakthrought toward more mobility and kime.) I'm still waiting to have a book on the biomecanics of karate. Does someone know one ?
Did I break the board? 👀
Yes
no
I think the floor broke the board 😆 lol
@@tacsido3071 watch in slowmo
@@tacsido3071 0.25x
I know this answer… from the end of a Yo Momma joke!!
Oh yes... The duality of man.
Took me a bit to put 2 and 2 together to realize you were answering the rhetorical question in the title, but that is creative, good one lol.
well i saw this one coming
Funny…. Think of you saying a joke about Jesse’s mother
OMG man 😅😅😅😅
His precision in that Karate tournament was amazing. I've got to try these exercises next class.
Good luck!! Don’t cramp up like I did 🤣
@@KARATEbyJesse I want to see Enkamp Sensei spar with Hotton Sensei. Have you seen this man?
Amazing. Lucio Maurino's explanations and you, @Jesse Enkamp, who give access to this knowledge to all of us.
Makes me happy to hear!!
I would love to see a video that is a really through breakdown of the biomechanics behind a punch or some other fundamental karate technique.
You mean like this video?
@@KARATEbyJesse Yes, but even more!!
@@KARATEbyJesse i agree. Biomecanics is the next level of training because it put in context why we do what we do and how to improve oneself. I'm looking forward that you do it !
@@KARATEbyJesse more videos like this, but more brief, covering more techniques.
look up Rick Hotten
This is a very good insight into the mechanics of movements, really for all too often we focus on the "big" things such as contraction & tensing but we rarely focus on the "small" things e.g. core muscle stremgth or in this case T-spine flexibility. That actually make a huge difference in the efficacy of our execution. Kudos!
Obi wan said it best to Luke Skywalker, strecth yours feelings. Sijo Lee said it in Enter the Dragon, "Feel, dont think." True content is never enough feel the punch as to stretch all of weight of your own body mass into one single relaxed motion and end with a devastating quick whips. In short use all necessary in one relaxed and, Wapah flow from. -OAM. Thank you Mr. Enkamp you do remind me basics are the essence of what is the pure core of Martial thinking and living.
Had the pleasure to train with Maurino Sensei at KNX. I tell you guys he is the absolute best!
"...Congratulation to your work, it is always amazing.." Yes, that's right, thank you Jesse, for your inspirational power :-)
That was pure gold. I am going to need to be mindful of this in my practice.
Always a fan of videos when you talk about the biomechanics mixed with Karate, it is something that must not be overlooked!
It is said by a Ba Ji Quan Sifu, a punch is already started when the hand besides the waist (to launch a punch). Shall the opponent close the distance to you, if you master stances fluidly, your stances might lead to easy-shift to other attack such as attack with shoulders or elbow or a take down. That's why it is important to consider to practice the preparation (initial position) and deliverence until end point when launching an attack, not just considering the end point. Because if you only considering the end point, when your opponent change his position, those end point will give him opening and might be disadvantage for you as it will lack of power.
I also found the same principle from some Okinawan Karate I recognize such as Uechi Ryu and Goju Ryu. Not sure with other style.
Note: Ba Ji Quan is one of Chinesse martial art, translated to roughly "eight extreme fist" (also means 8 directional fist to emphasis it's explosiveness), quite popular in Japan, Sensei Tatsuya Naka also did some exchange knowledge with Ba Ji Quan master in Japan.
An interview with this sensei would be amazing !
So good. Thanks for interviewing this biomechanist. His explanations are spot on and sorely confused by many MA instructors.
It's nice to see a scientific explanation of physical body mechanics from an expert 👌
Grande Lucio, mare di conoscenza!!! And great work Jesse for bringing so many karate nerds :).
It's like the karate avengers assemble
it is nice Jesse San that you divided this video into chapters
Im amazed: His explanation reminds me more the okinawan chinkuchi principle then japanese "Kime". Thanks for the stuff again, Jesse Sensei 🙏
Keep it up Sensei. you are the only teacher of karate whom I saw teaching the way that's the most suitable for anyone. by the way, sensei pls tell me the best exercises for belly abs pls
Videos like this show there's more than one way to throw a punch, very useful information on body mechanics as well.
Can't believe I've been doing those exercises all along. I just did it because it felt nice.
Funny how you can learn 3 or more things in less than 4min and it’s available forever. Awesome content! Thanks!
Jesse sensei !!!! I want to join your KARATE Nerd SEMINAR!!!!! 🥋❤️ love from Myanmar 🇲🇲
You’re very welcome!
Just got my brown belt today,this is perfect!🔥💯
Congrats! 😇
Very instructive. Thank you. I think the stabilizer/mobilizer is relative for the movement though. For example in boxing, while avoining punches to the sides, the hips work as a stabilizer, that will switch the whole scheme, being everything from the hips under a stabilizer. Furthermore, there are two kinds of joits, ankles and shoulders work 360 degrees, knees and elbows roughly 180 and unidirectional. Hips are like the first( ankles and shoulders), like direction free(a ball)probably a little more limited backwards. The spine is another story, where the main roles are taken by the muscles: abbs and "lumbs" lift the whole like a hanging bridge. So its good to have balance there and not just support your back with "lumbs"(sorry the ignorance). Which will stress it and since there's a nervous center there it will be neural pain and not muscular pain( after the lactic acid thing). Muscular pain being positive and neural pain being negative(injury). Moving up, the same hanging bridge principle applyes for head and arms.
(Had to correct some spelling)
Lucio Maurino Great Master! Thank you Sensei Jesse for this Superlesson! Oss from Italy💯
Well i do boxing but in my opinion or what i have learned is the punch is generate by the spine like he said but if we want to increase more power we'd use our leg and twist or move our hips to increase more power.
Arigatou gozaimasu, Jesse-san!!! I think this explain some points about the forgotten "Line of Might"...
Great explanation, better technics. Thank you Jesse.
Even one punch needs practise.
And Jesse I heard you are from Sweden.
Well im from your neighbour Finland🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪
Kiitos!
Tack
Excellent efforts on your part. You are always distinguished in your choice and in the topics presented, in addition to the professional people you choose. I wish you success. You are a legend
Thank you Jesse sensei and Maurino sensei for the wholesome explanation
In the last few years I learned and shaped they way I explain people how to generate power, how here's the explanation of the "why" as well! Thank you Sensei Enkamp, thank you Sensei Maurino (I missed you quite a bit after you disappeared from the Kata contests and teachings, those where the younger Jesse was sneaking in like a little fox at the icecream cake parties :) )!
Great video! This is useful for all martial artists no matter what the style. Thanks for sharing.
Came here to learn more about punches, learned how to crack my spine. Worth. 👍
Watched this video multiple times already and learned so much.
Really loved your Ohan Dai tutorial, can you do a similar tutorial to the Okinawan version of Anan?
Best intro to a video!
That's great explanation anatomy and biomechanics punching...Ossu!!!
Always good lessons from Dr. Lucio. Nice KU rash guard. Personally still feel that the best way to teach beginners is to punch from the floor/ feet. Hips are way to over-cued. Without the power transfer from the floor and a stiff core it's impossible to transfer any real amount of power to the fist.
These areas appear to be where Sanchin kata builds strength and resilience. Those two simple breathing exercises really look worth trying, too.
Maurino sensei is amazing 🙏
I agree
Awesome. Thanks Jesse!
Love the helpful exercise recommendations at the end! Thank you 🙏🏽
I'm actually working on thorasic mobility right now! Suffer from bad cramps too, so will try these exercises out
Good luck! Start slowly and gradually progress 💪
Fantastic explanation.
I love It. I'll use in my training workouts.
Awesome one again Jessy Osu.
This is a really really precise explanation. Thank you.
I am glad to agree.
Fantastic information, loved it.
Nice simple techniques to try out.
Wonderful explanation by Dr. Lucio Maurino. Hey Jesse, could we also have a short video on the anxiety lecture by Dr. Lucio Maurino?
You can get all videos here: jesseenkamp.gumroad.com/l/KNX20-pre
Very informative video. Some helpful tips to improve power.
Excellent awesome explanation thank you Jesse sensei
Mind blowing knowledge!!! Is there more to this topic you might share with us? Thank you!
More coming!
While Dr. Maurino is correct that PHYSICALLY a punch starts from the thoracic, I would say that it actually begins mentally when the mind recognizes the input from the senses and decides upon the target either consciously or subconsciously. Then it tells the body to begin all the movements that were talked about in this video.
The starting of video made me remember :-
"Boards don't hit back"❤️🔥
Good video Jesse, good to refresh my knowledge on bio mechanics. This also applies to throws and kicks
Great video! Love the channel!
Great video Jesse. I love learning the physiology involved in karate.
Thanks!! Me too 😄
Great interview Jesse
this is similar to the idea of internal martial arts!
Very technical. It is essential to understand body mechanics. All this in one technique
That’s why it’s an art and a science! 😎
Extending ten meters beyond reach... Or 'hitting through the target', as i recognize from systema. Takes some practice so as not to destroy your elbow? I guess the hazard of overextending the elbow is why striking with a baton should be done in a circular motion rather than a straight. Another reason would be to come back in a 'loaded position' after delivering a blow, in order to hit again.
Good explanation on extension of shoulder
In kickboxing n boxing the punch start from rotating the leg n the hips to the shoulder the punch.
It gives more speed n more distance comparing to a classic karate punch
That was very INFORMATIVE and usefull, thanks a lot!!!
Bravo Jesse pour votre recherche martiale.
MARTIAL ARTS is AMAZING...You can do those same exercises in Tai Chi Chun and Brazilian Jui Jitsu.
Great video. The question I have is, how should the t-spine move with the punch? Flex, extend, or rotate? Thank you for all the great work.
Thanks both senseis
When I studied Shotokan Karate (I had to stop because of health issues), our teacher kept saying that the focal point was always the hips for both kicks and punches, and that movement had to be developed with your entire body, either to strengthen or to stabilize.
The hip is the primary mechanism through which acceleration reaches its potential 👍
Great video. Thanks
Amazing lesson😍
Jesse, how to improve the “Ju” and be less “Go”? I really have a problem on letting de movement flow freely and cannot contract only at the end. Is there any content about this part? I feel is also a metaphor for life. That’s what inspires me so much about Goju Ryu and Karate itself. Thanks for you amazing work. 🙇🏻♂️
It’s coming!!
@@KARATEbyJesse s2
Amazing video!!!
Wow, I just love this kind of video. Thanks 🙏🏻! Oss!
Thank you! always amazing !!!!
Super! A tai chi class 😏
What he say 😳just Jivin’, Sensei 💕will work on this 😬
As a Chinese Kung fu internal stylist He explained pretty much a lot of what we do
My man Jesse
I’m curious about his thoughts about scoliosis.
I have scoliosis in my upper spine and cant help but feel it’s restricting my martial arts a little when it comes to stances. And fast movements.
It’s possible. We all have our limitations 🤷♂️
We all have limitations in some way, I’m a bit in the larger side of life and my knees aren’t what they were. I’m at the stage where I am modifying my karate in order to fit my needs. No more sempu tobi geri when doing Unsu. I’m focusing on making my karate effective instead of aesthetic, all thanks to Jesse San
WOOOAH Free Lesson, what the, heck??? 🤩
Really good analysis on things when where punching and kicking starts but ultimately power comes from the waist like the g.o.a.t legendary Bruce Lee said from the waist of course the whole focus should be on the annihilation of your target or targets this is a good analysis on the study on how the structuring of human bodies work well done as always very informative and always fight on 👊👍
Please more of these vids very well taught and interesting
More coming!!
Great video sensei,❤️❤️❤️
Thank you!!
Lots of learning...arigatou
This is awesome!
More like this!
Yes you did
A punch starts in the mind.
Also i love the vids great job keep doing what your doing
Hi Jesse, great video! (Plus, dr. Maurino is a connational of mine 😀) I'd like to give a suggestion for a future video... could you cover the kaisai theory (kaisai no genri) for kata bunkai? Thank you, good day!
That would explain why the T-Spine ondulation technique is taught later in karate. For first build the fondation of stability (and the emphasis on the form first to have a breakthrought toward more mobility and kime.) I'm still waiting to have a book on the biomecanics of karate. Does someone know one ?
I personally think that punch start from our mind
Awesome video thanks. I have some thing to work on
So advanced knowledge i guess it takes years to master
thank you very much
Great content :)
Do you have online karate classes for teaching karate
Best bhai