Sensei: Masters of Okinawan Karate - Luis Morales, Okinawa Goju-Ryu Kenshikai

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  • Luis Morales in the North America Chief Instructor of Okinawa Goju-Ryu Kenshikai Karate-jutsu Kobu-jutsu. At age 60 he was awarded the rank of 10th dan and the title of Hanshi by Hokama Tetsuhiro. A student of martial arts for nearly 50 years he is focused on traditional Okinawan karate as a "life-protection art."
    This interview was conducted during his 2023 visit to train under Hokama Sensei at the honbu dojo in Okinawa, Japan.
    His book Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Jutsu Concepts & Philosophy "The Teachings of Kenshikai Goju-Ryu" is available at bookstores inc Amazon.
    Enjoy the video and let us know in the comments your favorite piece of wisdom from the interview.
    Sensei: Masters of Okinawan Karate is a documentary series about the amazing martial arts teachers living on Okinawa, the birthplace of karate. It is completely free to watch on TH-cam, anywhere in the world! Series One has more than 1,000,000 views and a fan community of 30,000+ on Facebook. The International Edition episodes are interviews with key karateka who have helped spread Okinawan karate around the world.
    Learn more about the project here and how you can help here:
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    GOALS OF THE SERIES
    1. Document the stories of Okinawan karate masters and their philosophy on life and their martial arts practice.
    2. Record in the highest quality possible. Ideally 4K or 8K, RAW, multi camera, multi audio
    3. Store the original data as an archival record.
    4. Transcribe and translate the recordings to spread knowledge of Okinawan martial arts, history and culture.
    5. Make the videos available for free online via TH-cam, and on Bujin.tv so that anyone, anywhere can see them.
    The documentary series grew out of the Karate Masters Portrait Project which began in 2012. The portrait project allowed amazing access to the sensei, but it was only Chris Willson and James Pankiewicz who got to hear their stories. The documentary series is a way for us to share that unique knowledge with the international karate community, and to archive aspects of Okinawan culture before they disappear.
    If you can help sponsor or support this series like the awesome people listed below please get in touch!
    SERIES TWO SPONSORS
    Martin Pinto - Essex Goju Ryu Karate
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    NOVA Okinawan Karate Dojo
    Seikichi Iha, Okinawa Prefectural Intangible Cultural Asset - Beikoku Shidokan Karatedo Association
    Neil Stolsmark - Authentic Ancient Arts
    Okinawa Kobudo Doushi Rensei Kai & Shorin- Ryu Shorinkan.
    Zensekai Karate Kobujitsu Renmei / Oyata Preservation Foundation
    Series Two - Key Supporters
    Ervin Tong - Shin Shi Kan
    Fred Mansfield Jr. - Beikoku Shidokan / RBKD
    Robert Roberto Curtis - Beikoku Shidokan / Virginia Dojo
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    Series Supporters
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  • @DadJutsu
    @DadJutsu 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Hanshi Morales, you are an incredible teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion for karate.

  • @TuckerD.
    @TuckerD. 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I was fortunate enough to be able to attend a seminar where Sensei Morales was teaching this past weekend of December 2, 2023. The way he taught was very clear, concise, and extremely knowledgeable towards not only the physical aspects of the art he practices but also the mental and spiritual. He is a great teacher and an even greater martial artist.

  • @ajsawhney4033
    @ajsawhney4033 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hanshi Morales is the real deal. One of the few left!

  • @connorkostadt7664
    @connorkostadt7664 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This video resonates with many of us that have been practising Japanese mainland karate. I spent 15 years on a mainland Goju Ryu system. I went to okinawa for the first time this year and visited many masters. I saw the light and now in the middle of transitioning across.

  • @shoc181
    @shoc181 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you Luis MORALES, Hanshi ...and my brother

  • @Reihokan_student
    @Reihokan_student 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Morales Hanshi, thank you for sharing your passion. Excellent job by Chris and team, keep up the good work.

  • @user-og3ft8gd5m
    @user-og3ft8gd5m 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Hanshi Luis Morales to me is an American martial science treasure! His in-depth level of teachings in martial science and history can be compared to attaining a degree from M.I.T or Harvard Universities. I am honored and proud to be able to say that I train under his teachings. My name is Joey LLanos and I am currently a 4th dan. If you wish to experience this level of study in Traditional Okinawa Goju-Ryu. Our dojo is Budo Quest, located at 7 Elm St. North Arlington NJ. 07031. Onagashimas!

  • @nilsabenitez3379
    @nilsabenitez3379 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you Sensei for being unique 🙇‍♀️ and for being a great teacher and student. 3.23.

  • @niledunn4641
    @niledunn4641 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was excellent, and for hokama sensei to be observing sensei Morales now thats an honour in itself

  • @Kaizenkangojuryu
    @Kaizenkangojuryu 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Awesome information. I appreciate you Hanshi Morales.

  • @chrishalbal2355
    @chrishalbal2355 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    A Sensei Distinction!

  • @griseklon
    @griseklon 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you all for enriching people’s lives

  • @Zeus--qv1fg
    @Zeus--qv1fg 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sensei Morales, the best teacher of children in any field of education I have ever seen. I have 2 grandsons, nine years old each training with him 2 nights a week. One has been with him for 4-5 years, the other now in his second year. He not only teaches the art of karate, but perhaps more importantly, the art of life. He is an amazing man and role model.

  • @nathaningram7944
    @nathaningram7944 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Beautiful Journey👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Powerful

  • @shihantjjohnson713
    @shihantjjohnson713 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent purchase and thank you Master Moralas.

  • @ckbeir
    @ckbeir 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm so proud of you. Love and hugs

  • @franciscoreyes7439
    @franciscoreyes7439 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent video! Congratulations Morales Hanshi!

  • @pastlast158
    @pastlast158 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wonderful

  • @nesking3115
    @nesking3115 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like this guy .Morales Sensei is very Humble .

  • @DrDougWillenHouseofChiro
    @DrDougWillenHouseofChiro 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is a great video! I've know Luis Morales for a few years, and I have the highest respect for him and his mastery.

    • @OkinawanSpirit
      @OkinawanSpirit  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @dwileeta2023-fp8wj
    @dwileeta2023-fp8wj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I got to meet Mr. Morales in Okinawa in 2016. We were staying at the same hotel and I saw he and his students getting into a couple of taxi. We said hello. I was headed to Hokama Sensei's dojo to see the museum and was surprised to see him again at the dojo. We then had lunch together and saw each other at the Dojo bar later.

  • @Lessonswithsenseimatt
    @Lessonswithsenseimatt 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Guys A Legend 🔥

  • @tonyslaughter8954
    @tonyslaughter8954 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! I have met Sensei Morales! He is always an awesome teacher! He knows many points of the body. If you can learn from him you are already ahead of the game!

  • @garasham
    @garasham 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video sensei. You've lead quite a journey and can now count yourself as one of the guardians of the old ways. I am proud to have been one of your students. Your legacy is secure.

  • @ericcaledonai9700
    @ericcaledonai9700 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    A block is not a block - but a strike.
    A joint lock a throw.

  • @makawaraman
    @makawaraman 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Awesome interview with a great teacher. Congratulations to Hanshi Morales!

    • @OkinawanSpirit
      @OkinawanSpirit  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @yogi8337
    @yogi8337 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thats true, how to use, the aplicatif parts of kata is somewhat lost in this modern day
    Thank you for this emerald video, it's good like always

  • @Coffeeanddonuts
    @Coffeeanddonuts 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Pretty cool

  • @brianwilliams8033
    @brianwilliams8033 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoyed this video. Even after 40 years of training I am still a student of the art. I think there is much to learn from Okinawa Karate, physically, mentally and spiritually. I only hope to be 1/2 this good one day….much respect

  • @ALLELEMENTSTVOnline
    @ALLELEMENTSTVOnline 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing. Much respect to Sensei Morales ! - DJ J-Ronin

  • @colericks9113
    @colericks9113 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    3,800 views in one day, that's awesome.

  • @richardclarke8277
    @richardclarke8277 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Much respect Hanshi Morales

  • @gojustudent485
    @gojustudent485 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Arigato Gozaimashita Hanshi Morales.

  • @crustybunny2475
    @crustybunny2475 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great to see a different speed to Tensho. I have been taught to be relaxed and go slow through out.

  • @briansauls6310
    @briansauls6310 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Morales Sensei is my Hokama Sensei. The knowledge, skill, and wisdom he shares is unmatched in the U.S.

  • @mrjuice1926
    @mrjuice1926 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A gem

  • @user-fl7kp8ru4l
    @user-fl7kp8ru4l 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video and great master! Thank you!🙏🏻

  • @derrickwilliams331
    @derrickwilliams331 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Astonishing Interview!!!

  • @ericcaledonai9700
    @ericcaledonai9700 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have been saying this for years.
    Gyaku Te / Kyusho are the “TRUE AND PURE KEMPO”
    It is the Go Hard and the Ju soft it is the way to victory.
    OSU!

  • @SmileFreestyle-hx2rc
    @SmileFreestyle-hx2rc 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Grew up training shotokan. Have done Muay Thai and BJJ. Wish I could train every style out there even though that would take a few lifetimes. Goju-Ryu definitely makes the body stronger than some other styles though

  • @TheReverb1
    @TheReverb1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Si; Karate para defensa personal; pero evidentemente es más fácil si uno es grande como este instructor. Karate solo habría que haberlo enseñado a la gente normal o chica de tamaño; para lograr un handicap; una posibilidad contra todos estos gigantes

  • @xride64
    @xride64 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hanshi where can I find your book?

    • @johnodriscoll3078
      @johnodriscoll3078 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      For some reason when I post the link, the post disappears so: Look up Budoquest Martial Arts. The link to buy the book is on the front page

    • @xride64
      @xride64 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @johnodriscoll3078 thank you Sir!!

    • @johnodriscoll3078
      @johnodriscoll3078 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@xride64 it's a really good read, I keep referring back to it.

    • @powerjustice
      @powerjustice 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      BX

  • @davidyork8020
    @davidyork8020 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    HAVE YOU EVER HERD OF YOUNG BO KONG

    • @OkinawanSpirit
      @OkinawanSpirit  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This series is focused on Okinawan karate, not Taekwondo. However, I'm sure he would have been an interesting person to interview.