My son started when he was 7. He didnt like team sports. A customer who had a dojo in hawaii offered free classes and he found his calling in life. He now has his own dojo in orange county. Was on the usa karate team for I think 9 years. Was a coach and international judge. Now just doing his dojo. Yes, he did shotokan.
Since this video is a year old, I've now trained in Shotokan 6 times (+ 2 yrs) as long as you, and I've been around *lots* of karate players, and *lots* of bad attitudes, arrogance, and people sadly clueless about karate-do. You have a terrific attitude, it's really nice to see. You also have great body mechanics. Keep it up, and I think you and your videos are great ambassadors for Shotokan.
I think that people close their eyes when doing kata because they are trying to remember the kata they are about to perform. Practicing frequently should help with the issue of closing the eyes.
Hi there, I too practice Shotokan Karate and have a question: In Kumite is it necessary to "hop" up and down all the time like many practitioners do and if so what is the meaning in doing it? I often don´t do that in Kumite fights because my legs get easily tired of that.
Oss...Sir Very good explanation..i keep watching....ur video. Sir carry-on. I have one question...what to say opponent..in karate fighting one is wearing colour Belt And one is plain. Thank you.
Love from India🤗 Maharashtra Nagpur I want to meet you badly to learn more Karate by the way I'm Orangebelt and gonna give. Belt test so please can you teach the syllabus of orange and yellow belt . Please please please please please please please please please
I did Shotokan Karate for 9 years then started training in Bujinkan for the last 25 years. I must say your form is amazing ! I would really like to come to Japan and train with you . If you are ever in Toronto say hello and come train at our dojo. T.J.F.
Osu, I learn Karate since 9 years old and now Im 46 yo. I working for NTT global and twice visit JKA honbu dojo but unfortunately there no one practice. Very sad, do I have to register first before join practice there? Im from Indonesia
Aditya, yes with most of those organisations you have to contact them in advance (email) and register for classes. They let you pay for bulk lessons... Usually foreigner (guest) prices. Some may politically not let you train if you are from an "opposition" group, but I'm general, money talks. If they get political and don't let you train because you are from an "opposition/rival" organisation.. then that's their loss. Even the Kodokan judo has visitors and a merchandise stall at the ground floor.
@@KarateDojowaKu Thank you. And what organisation was this 'oldest karate organisation in Japan'? I ask because many people believe that the JKA / WF is the oldest karate org in Japan. But my research tells me of others Shotokan groups that were around at the forming of the JKA back in 1949/50 and that simply did not want to be part of the JKA under Nishiyama & Nakayama. So I am always interested in good quality non JKA groups.
@@KarateDojowaKu Thank you. Keio karate club is a good example of an old respected organisation. I believe it came from Funakoshi Sensei to Obata Sensei & onto the seniors that are still teaching there. A wonderful pedigree, if I may say so.
If you search for Keio University Karate you might find MDVommunications channel here on TH-cam. Quite a number of Kata video. Very good to see compared to the more 'popular' schools outside Japan.
@@rolandoesling6587 That's too bad since the Philippines have a number of quite excellent indigenous martial arts, and I say this as a TKD black belt who quite enjoys taekwondo!
I was so confused when I heard you speak English so well. I thought you was a Japanese American, but you also had a slight accent (??) This video explains a lot. Very cool man!
Thanks for answer my comentary, y would like if in the future i can take my litle daughter (6years old) to your dojo and train with you for some days. Thak you for take your time to read our notes. Gratings from Puebla, Mexico
Seeing this, I didn't know you were in the other TH-camrs video. But you lived in New Jersey for 6 years (from an grade you're in)- I suppose you came back here 7 or 8 years ago. But I feel like answering the other questions as well q3) it helps to tilt your head down but keeing an eye contact to where you are hitting at. q5) if you need to increase speed and stamina, run or do sprints. Improve both the endurance and speed in kumite. q6) I would not suggest to have deeper or stance that damages your joints. Following quote says "know the enemy, know thyself. A ten thousand battle a ten thousand victory" - Sun Tzu, Art of War q7) Karate Dojo Waku, shotokan karate. "From one thing, know ten thousand things." - Miyamoto Musashi q9 LAST ONE) Activity wise, get kids to playing Red light Green light (darumasan ga koronda), Karuta (japanese card game), and dodge the noodles (pool noodles).
Yusuke, could you please explain to me briefly what the word "Kata" means exactly. I find only the word "shoulder" in the translation. But that doesn't make any sense to me. Thank you.
ahh, shoulder is written like this 肩, and this is pronounced as "kata". However, the kata for karate is written like this 形 or 型. It means a form in Japanese. They are both pronounced as "kata"
Ahh, it seems I need a new dictionary, hehe. Thank you very much, Sensei. And also thanks for the great videos. It's fun, especially when you can't do much else because of the new Corona lockdown, to maltreat imaginary opponents with karate chops at home in front of a mirror. I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and stay healthy. Fuyuda (My name translated into Japanese :-)
@@Nabamyopu Yeah, but living in another country doesn't automatically make you a better English speaker; it can help, but you still have to put in the effort. Retired ESL teacher here, and let me tell you, I've met a lot of university students in Canada from other countries that came TO Study English, but spent most of their time speaking their own language within their own ethnic communities. The ones that put in the effort to expand their horizons and English skills really stood out!
I live in NYC but born in New Jersey Hospital. I used to be in karate and two of my favorite katas are Naihanchi and Yantsu. Speaking of New Jersey, I have the accent of New Jersey/New York.
@@KarateDojowaKu Cool, well, there are some little differences, but it is very similar to Shotokan, and there are three more katas. I really like the kata "Kaminari". I'm practicing this two styles. But my favourite one is Shotokan.
@@KarateDojowaKu Yeah, no problem. I am a Tang Soo Do instructor, so I am always interested to watch videos from other martial artists that I look up to. I have a small channel too, it's called K Defense Martial Arts.
When I had my Dojo, I would occasionally have contests for the kids’ class. We would do push up and sit up contests. I had a bag that registered force generated so I would have a strongest punch and kick contest based on the amount of force generated per pound of body weight. Then I would post the results on the dry erase board in the lobby for all the kids and parents to see. Most practices were pretty serious however. Once or twice a year for instance I would have the kids to front punch (Oizuki) for the entire hour class. It was funny to watch because after 500 or 600 punches they would get mad and stare at me and, the madder they got, the better their punches were!
My son started when he was 7. He didnt like team sports. A customer who had a dojo in hawaii offered free classes and he found his calling in life. He now has his own dojo in orange county. Was on the usa karate team for I think 9 years. Was a coach and international judge. Now just doing his dojo. Yes, he did shotokan.
Since this video is a year old, I've now trained in Shotokan 6 times (+ 2 yrs) as long as you, and I've been around *lots* of karate players, and *lots* of bad attitudes, arrogance, and people sadly clueless about karate-do. You have a terrific attitude, it's really nice to see. You also have great body mechanics. Keep it up, and I think you and your videos are great ambassadors for Shotokan.
I think that people close their eyes when doing kata because they are trying to remember the kata they are about to perform.
Practicing frequently should help with the issue of closing the eyes.
Yes. That's just purely lack of practice
Hi there, I too practice Shotokan Karate and have a question: In Kumite is it necessary to "hop" up and down all the time like many practitioners do and if so what is the meaning in doing it? I often don´t do that in Kumite fights because my legs get easily tired of that.
There is no need for your to hop up and down. As long as you can react fast at anytime, it’s totally fine
Your english is much better than my Japanese......
Oss...Sir Very good explanation..i keep watching....ur video. Sir carry-on. I have one question...what to say opponent..in karate fighting one is wearing colour Belt And one is plain.
Thank you.
Man I would love having these black t-shirts 🤩
Love from India🤗
Maharashtra
Nagpur
I want to meet you badly to learn more Karate by the way I'm Orangebelt and gonna give. Belt test so please can you teach the syllabus of orange and yellow belt .
Please please please please please please please please please
Came here from Paolo's video, your English is srsly good
Thank uuu for replying my question 1:57
omar farouk no problem!
I did Shotokan Karate for 9 years then started training in Bujinkan for the last 25 years. I must say your form is amazing ! I would really like to come to Japan and train with you . If you are ever in Toronto say hello and come train at our dojo. T.J.F.
You can come see my online karate lesson for the time being!
karateintokyo.com
Osu, I learn Karate since 9 years old and now Im 46 yo. I working for NTT global and twice visit JKA honbu dojo but unfortunately there no one practice. Very sad, do I have to register first before join practice there? Im from Indonesia
I’m not from JKA, so I don’t know :(
@@KarateDojowaKu ooops I thought you are a JKA, what shotokan are you?
Aditya, yes with most of those organisations you have to contact them in advance (email) and register for classes. They let you pay for bulk lessons... Usually foreigner (guest) prices.
Some may politically not let you train if you are from an "opposition" group, but I'm general, money talks.
If they get political and don't let you train because you are from an "opposition/rival" organisation.. then that's their loss.
Even the Kodokan judo has visitors and a merchandise stall at the ground floor.
Your channel is fantastic!
Chris Carskaddan thanks!
Nice videos, どうぞよろしくおねがいします
Thank you for checking out the video! Hope you can share it with your karate friends!
There are quite a number of Shotokan organisations. I would like to ask which group, if any, is WaKu associated with?
We’re an original organization. But we train and coach at the oldest karate organization in Japan.
@@KarateDojowaKu Thank you. And what organisation was this 'oldest karate organisation in Japan'? I ask because many people believe that the JKA / WF is the oldest karate org in Japan. But my research tells me of others Shotokan groups that were around at the forming of the JKA back in 1949/50 and that simply did not want to be part of the JKA under Nishiyama & Nakayama. So I am always interested in good quality non JKA groups.
@@BelloBudo007 it's called keio karate club
@@KarateDojowaKu Thank you. Keio karate club is a good example of an old respected organisation. I believe it came from Funakoshi Sensei to Obata Sensei & onto the seniors that are still teaching there. A wonderful pedigree, if I may say so.
If you search for Keio University Karate you might find MDVommunications channel here on TH-cam. Quite a number of Kata video. Very good to see compared to the more 'popular' schools outside Japan.
Hi pls i would love to have the t shirt
After I reach 100K, I will do it!
There called long johns hehe...
I get my first black belt at age of 11
In our dojo at the end of each lesson we play a game we call it focus games.
I see!
Karate became known and famous in the Philippines in the 1960s. The first foreign martial art that caught the interest of young Filipinos.
I don't know why it is now overshadowed by Taekwondo.
Oh wow. I didn;t know that
@@rolandoesling6587 That's too bad since the Philippines have a number of quite excellent indigenous martial arts, and I say this as a TKD black belt who quite enjoys taekwondo!
I started karate when I was 13, I am now 60 and will continue for as long as I am physically able.
How many years until have you got black belt in Japan? Sorry... My english is very poor...
4 hour practice 4-5 times a week, for 2.5 years!
I was so confused when I heard you speak English so well. I thought you was a Japanese American, but you also had a slight accent (??) This video explains a lot. Very cool man!
The WACO team has a great form to teach his tecnic, recibe my more serius congratulations since Puebla, México.
Thanks for answer my comentary, y would like if in the future i can take my litle daughter (6years old) to your dojo and train with you for some days. Thak you for take your time to read our notes.
Gratings from Puebla, Mexico
Muchas gracias!
@@guillermoalbertohidalgovig2605 That would be fantastic! For the time being, you can check out my online karate lessons from here karateintokyo.com
Hi I am from Singapore. Wonderful content and a great inspiration you have been. How can I get the t-shirt? Thanks.
I might start preparing them soon :)
I will make a video announcement when it’s ready :)
@@KarateDojowaKu is it ready now?
You are the guy from the video on "Day in the Life of a Typical Japanese University Student" from Paolo From Tokyo!!!
Seeing this, I didn't know you were in the other TH-camrs video. But you lived in New Jersey for 6 years (from an grade you're in)- I suppose you came back here 7 or 8 years ago. But I feel like answering the other questions as well
q3) it helps to tilt your head down but keeing an eye contact to where you are hitting at.
q5) if you need to increase speed and stamina, run or do sprints. Improve both the endurance and speed in kumite.
q6) I would not suggest to have deeper or stance that damages your joints. Following quote says "know the enemy, know thyself. A ten thousand battle a ten thousand victory" - Sun Tzu, Art of War
q7) Karate Dojo Waku, shotokan karate. "From one thing, know ten thousand things." - Miyamoto Musashi
q9 LAST ONE) Activity wise, get kids to playing Red light Green light (darumasan ga koronda), Karuta (japanese card game), and dodge the noodles (pool noodles).
Are you kidding, of course I want one! You are awesome, my friend! Actually, I should say, Sasuga Desune!
🙏
Batman?
Yusuke, could you please explain to me briefly what the word "Kata" means exactly. I find only the word "shoulder" in the translation. But that doesn't make any sense to me. Thank you.
ahh, shoulder is written like this 肩, and this is pronounced as "kata". However, the kata for karate is written like this 形 or 型. It means a form in Japanese. They are both pronounced as "kata"
Ahh, it seems I need a new dictionary, hehe. Thank you very much, Sensei. And also thanks for the great videos. It's fun, especially when you can't do much else because of the new Corona lockdown, to maltreat imaginary opponents with karate chops at home in front of a mirror.
I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and stay healthy.
Fuyuda (My name translated into Japanese :-)
I didn't expect that your English is that good😳
You looked so good and cute in Paolo's video.
Same here.. 🤣
He lived in US for half a decade. That's the point
@@Nabamyopu Yeah, but living in another country doesn't automatically make you a better English speaker; it can help, but you still have to put in the effort. Retired ESL teacher here, and let me tell you, I've met a lot of university students in Canada from other countries that came TO Study English, but spent most of their time speaking their own language within their own ethnic communities. The ones that put in the effort to expand their horizons and English skills really stood out!
Old guy dont need to do high kicks low kicks below the waist are very effective profs are in Muay Thay and Kiokushinkay
Thank you for sharing! This video is interesting.. so thats why you are fluent in english. Thats great to hear from you. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for checking out the video! Hope you can share it with your karate friends!
Where I am they don't allow men to wear anything under the jacket part of the gi. Strange as I hate not having a tshirt on under it.
Maybe ask the sensei why?
Oh dude where in Jersey? I'm in New York City. Nice to see you were in the area.
haha yep!
Ayyyy where my New Jersey martial artists at
I live in NYC but born in New Jersey Hospital. I used to be in karate and two of my favorite katas are Naihanchi and Yantsu. Speaking of New Jersey, I have the accent of New Jersey/New York.
Love from Bangladesh
Thank you for checking out the video! Hope you can share it with your karate friends!
Wow, at 01:00 a mic drop moment!
LOL
Ayyyy shotokan
Yeahhh
had to reply for that shirt
oh really!?
Did you ever hear about Fudokan Karate by Master Ilija Jorga?
Yes! But I’m not sure about the details
@@KarateDojowaKu Cool, well, there are some little differences, but it is very similar to Shotokan, and there are three more katas. I really like the kata "Kaminari". I'm practicing this two styles. But my favourite one is Shotokan.
Oss sensei
Oss!
👍
Wow you comment so much on my videos! Thanks!
@@KarateDojowaKu Yeah, no problem. I am a Tang Soo Do instructor, so I am always interested to watch videos from other martial artists that I look up to. I have a small channel too, it's called K Defense Martial Arts.
Sir i join karate school shito-ryu
Hi there. What's your current grade?
2 dan
@@KarateDojowaKu nice. Your videos are great. Are you affiliated to JKA?
I'm also a 2nd dan. Under Kasuya sensei wskf
Osu...please try kyokushin sparring ..... I really want to see you in that format
Nasheet khan haha one day!
I start karate when I was 10
don't you guys think about opening an Instagram account??
We have one already! Please search karate_in_tokyo
Nice video thank you !! Continue making them !! 🙏🙏
Definately!
Hey please give me a shirt ☺️
When I reach 100K...
@@KarateDojowaKu okay! I will wait!! Please!
'Sensai' (Simon) Says!
Sensei- gomen nasai
When I had my Dojo, I would occasionally have contests for the kids’ class. We would do push up and sit up contests. I had a bag that registered force generated so I would have a strongest punch and kick contest based on the amount of force generated per pound of body weight. Then I would post the results on the dry erase board in the lobby for all the kids and parents to see. Most practices were pretty serious however. Once or twice a year for instance I would have the kids to front punch (Oizuki) for the entire hour class. It was funny to watch because after 500 or 600 punches they would get mad and stare at me and, the madder they got, the better their punches were!
Nice.you are best.
Thank you for checking out the video! Hope you can share it with your karate friends!
Do you know Lucy Liu ? Your eyes look a lot like hers. ^_^
Oh really? haha
Thnx for answering
Thank you asking! Hope you can share it with your karate friends!
Sure😄