I Regret Trying Kyokushin Karate

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  • I’m training karate with a Kyokushin legend! This is a Japanese martial art known for it’s brutal sparring. Let's see if I survive a class with Sensei Brian Fitkin - direct student of Mas Oyama himself.
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  • @Sepehr_A.shepard
    @Sepehr_A.shepard ปีที่แล้ว +2321

    i love how humble and down to earth you are. no unnecessary ego, no superiority complex, just pure karate. a true karateka. OSU Sensei.

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  ปีที่แล้ว +256

      Just doing what I love!

    • @travesty-studios
      @travesty-studios ปีที่แล้ว +50

      ​@@KARATEbyJesse and it shows! We need more sparring footage of you! Would also be crazy cool to see you or Oliver in Karate Combat or something in the future 😉😉

    • @slash891
      @slash891 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Jesse is always like that. Super admirable to have no ego and most people aren't like that. World would be better if we all didn't have an ego.

    • @Rittwik_21
      @Rittwik_21 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That's what a true martial artist do

    • @phoenix4495
      @phoenix4495 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I totally agree with that. He’s so humble and tbh I should try to channel some of that more myself in life.

  • @krisnadexter
    @krisnadexter ปีที่แล้ว +939

    My late father is a black belt kyokushin. When I started training karate (I learn shotokan style), he sometimes gives me advice about my techniques. One time after winning my first medal (3rd place in my region), I got humbled when sparring with him. 50 y.o and he beat me with just one hand. Miss him until today.

    • @cecil3602
      @cecil3602 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

      He sure is proud of you 🫡

    • @nicholasgreen339
      @nicholasgreen339 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      That is àwesome🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @nyaruko-do2ok
      @nyaruko-do2ok 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You probably went easy on him

    • @Renku07
      @Renku07 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Wow you had a great father. He taught you well.

    • @Joejoe-se5ke
      @Joejoe-se5ke 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      May he rest in peace 🙏🕊

  • @glenneljoseconstantinoagui8428
    @glenneljoseconstantinoagui8428 ปีที่แล้ว +599

    "The Tougher you get, The Kinder You need to be"
    A True Spirit of Kyokushin Karate by Jessei Sensei

  • @aweirdoskelliger
    @aweirdoskelliger ปีที่แล้ว +680

    I remember an interview on Kuro-obi World with Yuna Mokudai. She said, "If you know how hurt you feel being punched, you wouldn't want to do that to other people."
    Even in an art that teaches techniques of hurting people, we learn humility and empathy. It's quite the paradox. But it is a good way to learn and a good thing to learn. Great video, Jeese.

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Well said!!

    • @freddy6081
      @freddy6081 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Osu. Having the power to harm but choosing not to, that is true discipline.

    • @noiseworks
      @noiseworks ปีที่แล้ว +4

      mokudai is awesome, oss!!

    • @broskiinh1748
      @broskiinh1748 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@KARATEbyJesse Jeese you're amazing!

    • @SohnJnow
      @SohnJnow 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      OSU!

  • @jannik_miku_fan
    @jannik_miku_fan ปีที่แล้ว +677

    Brian Fitkin is 77 years old. Karate is like a fountain of youth. 🙂

    • @kleefgeest
      @kleefgeest ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Wow 😇💪🏼

    • @tonybreward8678
      @tonybreward8678 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      You still wouldn’t want to fight him, He’s incredible

    • @FightYourCouch
      @FightYourCouch ปีที่แล้ว +32

      The secret is fighting the couch and keeping active, whether that's karate or any other physical activity. Though I can say after 4 months of kickboxing, martial arts seems to be unrivaled.

    • @reyromero1115
      @reyromero1115 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Mi papá es Cinturón negro de Kyokushin, a sus 72 años todavía está fuerte, sin muchas canas, ágil y hasta puede pelear un poco, sus Puños son como rocas, Osu.

    • @amarug
      @amarug 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      holy moly, we had teachers in school that looked older and were not 60 yet. thats crazy.

  • @thebrownbaldy
    @thebrownbaldy ปีที่แล้ว +872

    1. Never giving up
    2. The tougher you get, the kinder you have to be.
    Respect.......

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  ปีที่แล้ว +37

      🙏🙏🙏

    • @slayboo
      @slayboo ปีที่แล้ว +13

      RESPECT TO ANOTHER LEVEL

    • @urahtrader
      @urahtrader ปีที่แล้ว +20

      "your opponent is not a god, your afraid hes afraid" - favorite oyama's words

    • @sempaiguillermo5302
      @sempaiguillermo5302 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Osu! Great video to show the philosophical aspects of kyokushin, that many times are forgoten when people talk about it in social media. That "never give up" spirit is what really matters, and the reason why to the search of endurance and toughness of Kyokushin. Not a "macho" kind of thing but a mental and spiritual growth trip, through the conditioning of the body. Thanks, osu!

  • @Heavenly_Demon_God
    @Heavenly_Demon_God 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +96

    “Lucky he’s green”
    *Gets head kick 3 times*
    “Chuckles I’m in danger”

  • @climber222
    @climber222 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    When someone comes to Kyokushin for the first time. I love the look on their face after half an hour, is 'what have I got myself into!'
    And then I love it when I see them come back the next class with a smile.
    Osu!

  • @Avizetic
    @Avizetic ปีที่แล้ว +34

    The water break part was so funny. I remember my first class I asked the teacher if I could drink some water and he told me to drink my sweat, lol.

    • @akalveer2010
      @akalveer2010 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      i got a free ticket to 100 push ups

  • @TJ-nn8wl
    @TJ-nn8wl ปีที่แล้ว +569

    As a Kyokushin practitioner with the kanji tattooed on my chest I'm happy to see this. Even though Kyokushin is more directed towards sports instead of practicality in my opinion, to me it is so much more. What the Sensei said is what it's all about. It has helped me through the hardships of life more than once. After getting my basis in Kyokushin I've expanded to Goju Ryu for the more practical teachings. Every style has something great to teach!

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  ปีที่แล้ว +63

      There's always more to learn!

    • @Drewd-
      @Drewd- ปีที่แล้ว +24

      ​@@AyeJordan7 so if BJJ is a sport it's not effective is it??, you know how silly you sound 😂

    • @googleisacruelmistress1910
      @googleisacruelmistress1910 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      ​@@AyeJordan7 those two aren't mutually exclusive though,
      For example boxing is a sport but it's also a very effective form of fighting,
      Of course the sport aspect does take away some tools that you could otherwise use, but as a trade off you become much better at using the tools that you do have

    • @Jingzhounese
      @Jingzhounese ปีที่แล้ว +15

      ​@@AyeJordan7 it's called martial "arts" for a reason. it's not called martial fighting

    • @PHIplaytesting
      @PHIplaytesting ปีที่แล้ว +6

      There's also plenty of examples of things in martial arts that are not effective.

  • @jasonbourne5851
    @jasonbourne5851 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I studied Kyokushin for many years. It's my first love when it comes to martial arts. Andy Hug is one of my greatest heroes. Great Kyokushin fighter.

  • @kevinswift8654
    @kevinswift8654 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    I'm not training anymore but my first experience with martial arts was at the ripe age of 23, in a Kyokushin dojo down the street from my house. What you did here is exactly like what we did there. Man, I now consider myself really lucky to have started with Kyokushin. I never learned that "toughness" lesson growing up, and as a young man trying to find his way in the world, it's exactly what I needed. I trained some Shotokan later, but haven't trained anything formally in a few years. But man, that lesson of being tough has stuck with me through all the challenges of life.

  • @jakubdudek2403
    @jakubdudek2403 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    My sensei says: when you want to give up the real kyokushin begins. Same wisdom within Karatekas around the world.

  • @linaungthu-1302
    @linaungthu-1302 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    I started learning Karate because of you at the age of 29. Now I have been practicing Kyokushin Karate for 2 years. Thanks for trying Kyokushin. You are my idol indeed.

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  ปีที่แล้ว +33

      You are too kind! Thanks for supporting my work

    • @ArtaiosTv
      @ArtaiosTv ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It was similar for me, I started kyokushin when I was 13 years old, unfortunately the club was closed after 2 years. 1.5 years ago (now at the age of 27) I started with Wado Ryu. Also because of the videos of Sensai Jesse and Yusuke San from Dojo waku. It makes me really happy to do karate again, but also a bit sad when I see kyokushin again.
      Thanks for the great videos Jesse I bow to you .

    • @georgefoley9793
      @georgefoley9793 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The same for me. I started practicing Goju-Ryu 2 years ago, primarily because I was watching Jesse's videos about Karate and its history.

    • @benglasby8014
      @benglasby8014 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good stuff! Straight into a hard style.

    • @Jackholiday1025
      @Jackholiday1025 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Why do you mention your age ? Your young. If you were like 50 then that would be something.

  • @yoefucius5688
    @yoefucius5688 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    This is exactly what a daily training routine was like when I was practicing Kyokushin. Just reminds me of those "tough" but happy and unforgettable days. Miss my dojo, my sensei and all my kyokushin brothers and sisters so much. Nice video Jesse! OSU!👍

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you 😄👍

    • @muriiiii2
      @muriiiii2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      you should go back to your dojo and keep practice kyokushin. It is a way of life and it is never too late to go back to you family. Im sure they are waiting for your return brother.

    • @yoefucius5688
      @yoefucius5688 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@muriiiii2 That's also what I really really want. Back then I was a college student in another city. The city I'm living right now doesn't have a Kyokushin dojo. So what I do now is practicing by myself and trying to keep in touch with my dojo fellas. Hope some day I'll get the chance to go back to my way to the black belt again! THX for your words bro, OSU!

  • @AlexTenThousand
    @AlexTenThousand ปีที่แล้ว +235

    Kyokushin was also the style of Sonny Chiba, who himself was a student of Mas Oyama, and portrayed his master in a movie trilogy (Champion of Death, Karate Bearfighter and Karate For Life), based in turn on the manga "Karate Baka Ichidai".
    Mas Oyama was a rather peculiar figure - he was a Zainichi Korean (an enthically Korean Japanese citizen) born as Choi Yeong-eui, and studied several martial arts growing up, learning Shotokan Karate from Gigo Funakoshi, son of Shotokan founder Gichin Funakoshi, then studied Goju-ryu, and after many years of training in isolation in the mountains, he founded his own dojo in 1953 and started developing his own style of hard-hitting karate, and he was famous for travelling around the country doing demonstrations where he'd fight bulls barehanded.
    While some of the tales of his life are often disputed, he was an inspiring figure who dedicated his whole life to Karate, and his picture was on the wall of the dojo where I practiced, alongside other "father" of modern Karate like Gichin Funakoshi and Higaonna Kanryo.

    • @zenmartialartist701
      @zenmartialartist701 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      One of the last masters to train under him

    • @cpuuk
      @cpuuk ปีที่แล้ว +15

      There was a good movie based on Masutatsu Oyama life- 'Fighter in the Wind' - not sure how true, but worth a watch if you haven't seen it.

    • @mattgoodmangoodmanlawnmowi2454
      @mattgoodmangoodmanlawnmowi2454 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My first style. At 14. Retired 82nd Airborne Kyokoshin black belt. Pretty practical to me. Served as a good foundation for subsequent studies as well. Then some shotokan, then goju.
      Later aikido, weapons, some tai chi but there is something valuable in all.
      Used to spar with wing chun and silat friends
      Along the way NC hawkbill and San Juan Los Atomicos old skool edged weapons.
      Always studying. Still referring. A way to kive and a way to die honorably. .

    • @morukuser
      @morukuser ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@cpuuk one of the best Karate movies this and kuro obi (black belt)

    • @quickstep2408
      @quickstep2408 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you forgot to mention another interesting fact that he was in love with japan and was trained to be a kamikaze pilot for the japanese in the war. however on the morning of his mission there was something wrong with his plane so he couldn't fly. therefore, he was the only survivor of his squad. he realized that he must have some sort of purpose and went down the road of the karateka. he also never defeated a bull, that was just for a photo. the bull was old and they asked the owner if they could take a photo with it for marketing purposes. have you ever seen the running of the bulls in spain? there's no way a human being is stopping a close to 1000 lbs animal at top speed with horns that could impale on contact. no possible way.

  • @gojub3173
    @gojub3173 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    As a Goju Ryu practitioner since 2011, I have a lot of respect for Kyokushin-kai - their level of toughness and dedication to their art is outstanding - I've had several tournaments with Kyokushin practitioners and have walked away from each of them having been inspired, as well as always learning something new - Osu!

    • @mohammadazer5923
      @mohammadazer5923 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      U must be the toughest of all my friend.Gojo Ryu practitioners are build like an anvil

    • @nicholasgreen339
      @nicholasgreen339 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Goju Ryu is fantastic

    • @TheSilenc
      @TheSilenc 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What is the difference between Kyokushin and Goju Ryu? And which one is better for MMA, for example?@@mohammadazer5923

  • @kevinjohns9975
    @kevinjohns9975 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This may be the case with a lot of martial arts dojos but from the very first day I walked in to my Kyokushin dojo, I was hooked. It wasn't even necessarily Kyokushin itself, but my teachers are just next level people. Just truly humble, incredible people. 12 years now. It truly is the strongest karate. Body and mind.

  • @thechosenone3625
    @thechosenone3625 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    The fact that you are traveling around the world learning martial arts, meeting nice people, actors, fighters, makes you a true modern adventurer bro, keep going

  • @amiralwagasi5938
    @amiralwagasi5938 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    Glad to see Sensei Jesse trying out Kyokushin. As a Kyokushin Karateka, I found greater appreciation and understanding in my art due to Sensei Jesse's videos on the Okinawan roots of Karate, especially since Kyokushin is also based on Goju Ryu. Now, I also want to learn and benefit from as many Karate styles and martial arts! Osu!

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Music to my ears! 👏

    • @peteflute2817
      @peteflute2817 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I've done wado ru for 20 years then trying sport karate for 4 years then mma for 3 ,tangsodo boxing kravmaga, then started do ashihara karate and have a black belt in ashihara full contact ashihara, Osu jes for trying out full contact 👊👊

    • @peteflute2817
      @peteflute2817 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@josepshchavez4337 good stuff bro 👌 we also went to train in Bulgaria with valeri Dimitrov world championships shin kyokushin

    • @TheMrDrMs
      @TheMrDrMs 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's a teacher?! OF WHAT? Tae kwon -dance- do? WTF

  • @ignaciog.garcia8392
    @ignaciog.garcia8392 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    "The tougher you get, the kinder you have to be." - Respect my friend. I'm a Kyokushin Karate blue belt...nothing special...I do it for fun, but the latest class I had...a black belt had a sparring with a white belt...and he was really aggressive...our Shihan had a few hard word with him and sent him home...Totally agree on your final thoughts.

  • @iambatsmurfette7194
    @iambatsmurfette7194 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I love how humble and respectful you always are. Even while getting kicked in the face. I honestly don't know what y'all could do together, but I'd love to see a collaboration with you and Magnus Midtbo. You're two of the most humble people I've ever seen, while also pushing your limits (and your bodies) to new heights, every chance you get.

  • @OwamiBuna-gu4fy
    @OwamiBuna-gu4fy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love how this teaches you to never give up and keep trying no matter what, Jesse I respect you for your humility and effort, as a novice fighter you have inspired me to persue kyokushin karate.

  • @That__Brandon
    @That__Brandon ปีที่แล้ว +136

    As a kyokushin practitioner (although relatively new, I’m a blue belt right now) it was so much fun to see someone who practices a completely different style, taking a kyokushin class and seeing what it’s like from your point of view, thanks for making a video on this style 😁

    • @coxyairsoft
      @coxyairsoft ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How long have you been doing it?

    • @That__Brandon
      @That__Brandon ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@coxyairsoft Well I used to train as a little kid back in 2017, I had blue belt with yellow stripe when I quit, now I've been back training for a few months, like a little less than half a year now and I managed to basically get back to where I left off

    • @shubgaming3178
      @shubgaming3178 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am also practicing kyokushin karate

    • @wituma
      @wituma 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      same @@shubgaming3178

    • @ajsenju9383
      @ajsenju9383 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@shubgaming3178y'all lucky to be assigned to kyokushin while you're young,I also did karate but shotokan, its known for its beautiful kata but I like kumite and personally not satisfied with shotokan kumite

  • @clive2296
    @clive2296 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    You humbleness is admirable. I am a Kyokushin Karate black belt and I can see how respectful you treat each martial arts that you try. Thank you for visiting a Kyokushin dojo. Greetings from Brazil.

  • @mihajloboskovic2544
    @mihajloboskovic2544 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You're the man Jesse!!! A true student of the marital arts! Lot's of respect and all the best on your journey!!!

  • @KARATEbyJesse
    @KARATEbyJesse  ปีที่แล้ว +275

    What should I try next? 👊 PS. Big thanks to everyone who subscribe to me! 🙏

    • @jackroace2393
      @jackroace2393 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Try pencak silat

    • @datokavtaradze7251
      @datokavtaradze7251 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Goju-ryu karate

    • @stefansandbergsweden
      @stefansandbergsweden ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Uechi-ryu, both kata and fighting! 🙏

    • @PhinTheShoto
      @PhinTheShoto ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Consider doing American Karate next with Sensei Seth teaching you! It'll be funny to see him nervous trying to teach you who he looks up to 😆 Or perhaps Machida Shotokan with Lyoto Machida

    • @Guac_Amole
      @Guac_Amole ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You should try your best 👌

  • @MartialArtsGamer
    @MartialArtsGamer ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Props to you, that style is reserved for the hardcore. Those who truly wish to prove themselves and push themselves to their utmost limits.

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      OSU! 💪

    • @MartialArtsGamer
      @MartialArtsGamer ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@KARATEbyJesse Actually Jesse, I have to ask you because this has been on my mind for quite some time now, do you think all other styles of Karate pre Kyokushin should start to incorporate body conditioning and strengthening in their training? Because I can definitely say my kicks aren’t the best.
      This is one aspect I respect about them and I feel Shotokan needs to do the same.

    • @sl0w_rv3rb
      @sl0w_rv3rb ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MartialArtsGamer Have you ever heard of Goju-ryu? We do a lot of body conditioning. IIRC Mas Oyama was formed in that karate style previous to the creation of kyokushin.

    • @prvtthd401
      @prvtthd401 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      ​@@MartialArtsGamer As a kyokushin practitioner I don't think other arts have to do body conditioning. Depending on the goal, you should or should not do body conditioning. Every art has a goal they want to achieve which influences the curriculum and the way they train. Their goal does not have to be combat practical either.
      It is like saying because I pick up playing guitar, now I have to practice playing live on stage and get comfortable playing in public. People play guitar for many reasons: for fun, mental health, stress management, interest. The guitar is just the means to reach your goal.
      Martial arts is just like that. It is just a tool for people to achieve something in life. Stress management, mental fortitude, hobby, fun, finding peace, discipline.

    • @MartialArtsGamer
      @MartialArtsGamer ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@prvtthd401 While that may be true, how would your average karate practitioner fare in an actual real life fight? That’s fine if someone trains in it for something else but how will they be able to protect themselves?

  • @Jk23415
    @Jk23415 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great to see someone enjoying Kyokushin Karate and showing that although it may be rough and incredibly strenuous, we are taught to be reserved and to only fight if it means we have to defend ourselves. It took me 14 years from the point of when I first joined Kyokushin as a child to get my black belt but man when I did that feeling was unlike any other, I hope others will strive for the goal to become a kyokushin black belt one day. Hopefully this video of yours inspires the younger and older generations to try any martial art they may find interesting. Osu!

  • @miguelbahamonde6321
    @miguelbahamonde6321 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "The tougher you get the kinder you have to be" wise words friend!!

  • @watchingbrief7072
    @watchingbrief7072 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I did Kyokushin for 5 yrs after 11 yrs of TKD. Took a while to undo yrs of muscle memory. K fighters learn to absorb punishment bit like Muay Thai so they don’t crumble after being hit. Teaches loads of mental toughness. Power of Osu!

  • @ayaka-kami12
    @ayaka-kami12 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I'm also a Kyokushin and I pratice in familial dojo (5 to 70 years old) It's not just for fighting lovers. Fights are importants but it's like a tree : kihon are roots, kata are trunk and branch and fights are leaves, flowers and fruits. I think it's not a style but a life's philosophy.

    • @zephyrr108
      @zephyrr108 ปีที่แล้ว

      women should be at home.

  • @rez6624
    @rez6624 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a Kyokushin Practitioner from Brazil and I used a lot of times things from your videos to improve my Kyokushin, is a pleasure to get a video like that

  • @mambutuomalley2260
    @mambutuomalley2260 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow. This actually makes me reminisce about my Muay Thai training. Seems just as tough (and rewarding at the same time). Awesome job!

  • @fernando2yk
    @fernando2yk ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Jesse is a real karateka. I have been practicing Kyokushin/Shinkyokushin for many many years and I always find many things to learn from the karate nerd. 🙂
    OSU!

  • @zsolthorvath495
    @zsolthorvath495 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    When I started to learn kyokushin after 20 years of shotokan karate, it was very interesting! We used the same name of the technics, but this is a different world. The fighting style of your mind is different also. Hand is always up, you have to forget the "one perfect winning punch" feeling. You must feel the flow of your mind in the middle of the fight. First time it is very strenuous not just physically but mentally.

    • @juanitoarcoiris2882
      @juanitoarcoiris2882 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nagyzoli Could you explain in more detail the gedan barai thing?

  • @MRLuckyE85
    @MRLuckyE85 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love the points you come to at the end of your video. For the style that is not only about full contact, but full control, and that the more experience you have, and the greater your rank of student, the kinder, and more controlled they become, not so much the more beastly they are. As a student of Enshin Karate, I've observed there are personalities to the belts during sparring.
    Going from beginner-of-beginners white, learners up through blue and yellow, to what I've called "fireball" green, for how furiously greenbelts I've seen tend to spar! From there to "burnout brown," a feeling which I experienced personally, intimidated by the test to proceed to black belt.
    And then the black belts: The KINDEST sparring partners. So much control, aiming to refine techniques and push the opponent to further learning in the dojo, rather than simply dominate. A feeling I didn't understand until I'd earned my black belt. I wanted not only to teach myself, but to help the other belts learn during sparring.
    It's been a long long time since I have returned to a dojo, and when people ever ask me what belt I am, I say "white." But the spirit of Karate has been an enormous part of my life, and I carry it with me always. Osu!

  • @molefilebone
    @molefilebone 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Major respect for this. I love watching Kyokushin fights. Those people are tough.

  • @gfielden528
    @gfielden528 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    So happy to see you do a Kyokushin video! I just got my brown belt in Kyokushin a few weeks ago. The secret is that no matter how strong you become the trainings are always as hard since you keep challenging yourself to do better. That's what Kyokushin is all about. OSU! 🔥💪🥋

  • @demonicdogma969
    @demonicdogma969 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Jessi can survive any form of karate

  • @konradheumann8342
    @konradheumann8342 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is your best video, and your humility is an example to all karate-ka! Keep up the good work, Jesse.

  • @tompa0429
    @tompa0429 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im a Kyokushin practicer and I REALLY REALLY like this video!!!
    Thank you Jesse!!
    OSU!

  • @astonprice-lockhart7261
    @astonprice-lockhart7261 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    One of the things I love about Kyokushin is how similar it is to older fighting methods, where you had to really be careful where you struck with your fists like armored warfare but also like bare knuckle boxing. Hitting the head could be done, but you had to be careful because the head is literally designed to protect the brain, and the hand isn't really designed for striking fist wise.

    • @bartlunatyk
      @bartlunatyk ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That is a cool point of view! But very different from the one I have. I've trained both boxing and kyokushin and I must say that not having to worry about short distance punches to head is one of its biggest downfalls. Head is hard, but it doesn't take that much strength to break nose or cut over eye with bare punch and that changes the fight completely. I was always surprised by how careless my kumite partners were about head protection once they started throwing those body punches. In my club everyone seemed to be aware of this downfall, yet without training specifically for it, they just couldn't improve it.

    • @astonprice-lockhart7261
      @astonprice-lockhart7261 ปีที่แล้ว

      @BinaryB Oh no, my views are opposite. I agree with that aspect. I like that they fight with no gloves. However, remembering the head punches is key. I've had the fortune of training a few different methods of fighting, but it's always good to at least get some light sparring in both gloves and without gloves.

  • @sumosprojects
    @sumosprojects ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Dude this is the stuff, a form of Karate that has discipline & toughness but can be deemed as real fighting

  • @kjasics
    @kjasics ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To see that the world of karate has so much to give, to learn from different styles, that there isn’t one way and you really can never stop learning.

  • @neillbottley3849
    @neillbottley3849 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the comment you made about the fun in fighting a person with control, I enjoy fighting higher grades when they push me but with a smile and control

  • @nicolasvega2658
    @nicolasvega2658 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    As former kyudokan practitioner, I have utmost respect for kyokushin. They use the same mentality that we used to have when I trained rugby.

  • @darkcloudsilverglint4552
    @darkcloudsilverglint4552 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Kyokushin is the base of where I built my life and confidence that transferred to the person I am today. I'm a formal blue belt, transfer well to MMA , I saw the necessity of being well rounded. Appreciate your content... Thanks for doing what you do Kyokushin Kai for ever.

  • @yja496
    @yja496 ปีที่แล้ว

    You teach people a lot with your videos Jesse! Thanks!😊

  • @gunnerhiro394
    @gunnerhiro394 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was VERY inspiring - I used to train a lot harder - almost similar to this class - got into boxing too - but for the last few years I've been taking it kind of easy - more to just do SOMETHING. I would've died in that class. Much respect to you!

  • @asiandude8361
    @asiandude8361 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    As a Karate practitioner, nothing makes me happier than seeing another karate style training.

  • @antsbull3370
    @antsbull3370 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love this, thanks for trying it out Jesse. Kyokushin saved my life after a bad marriage break up, it pulled me out of the darkness, I'm now coming up to my 7th tournament and I'm probably addicted to it. The other thing about it is that kyokushin clubs are more like families or communities than just dojo's. You get so much more out of it than just learning karate.

  • @mg8423
    @mg8423 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Even though there are no head punches, those body shots are heavy af, the low kicks are devastating for the quads, and you got lucky that those brown and black belts were going light on you. You may also try to do a video if possible about 100 man kumite challenge in Kyokushin.

    • @quickstep2408
      @quickstep2408 ปีที่แล้ว

      no head punches are a terrible habit to train. there is no reason for it whatsoever

    • @subhadramahanta452
      @subhadramahanta452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      ​@@quickstep2408You want permanent damage to the skull every other demo fight?

    • @raihanislamchowdhury6835
      @raihanislamchowdhury6835 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      See the thing is.. kyokushin is a great art.. for the physical resilience.. and if you train punches to the head along with keeping distance.. then you'd become a great fighter.. cz the toughness of kyokushin is never matched any other martial art

    • @nathangavoille70
      @nathangavoille70 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@raihanislamchowdhury6835honnestly muay thai is as tough as kyonushin. No bare knuckle but devastating punches to face

    • @1Neuseelander
      @1Neuseelander 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Should still be guarding you head as those kicks could lay you out. Much respect for the work rate and tenacity. Osu

  • @scottjudah
    @scottjudah ปีที่แล้ว

    Much respect how well you did with hanging in there Jesse, you're a beast brother! Those students don't mess around! Dang! #MuchRepsect

  • @davidjoestar1547
    @davidjoestar1547 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are amazing, this adventure in kyokushin was amazing, feels like you brought us there

  • @muscular_ninja
    @muscular_ninja ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hell Yea. Sensei why don't you try a 30 man Kumite? I think that will be a great way to test and understand yourself.

    • @oskarjohansson5757
      @oskarjohansson5757 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like Shian Howard Collins 😊 im lucky to train under him

  • @bryanskrantz
    @bryanskrantz ปีที่แล้ว +38

    My shihan was also a direct student of Oyama soke. We don't use protection equipment until you get to Purple belt and I also recognize the techniques y'all used in this vid as we do the same combos and don't break until the end of class. There's a quote that Oyama Soke said that inspires me to continue my training even when I get tired: "If you do not overcome your tendency to give up easily, your life leads to nothing"

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Cool! 👍

    • @Animatador
      @Animatador ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Purple belt???

    • @bryanskrantz
      @bryanskrantz ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Animatador It's what they consider an intermediate belt.

  • @fulltatami5301
    @fulltatami5301 ปีที่แล้ว

    Muchas gracias por compartir esta experiencia. Exelente video!

  • @gagamushin6853
    @gagamushin6853 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally you tried kyokushin!! Great video sensei! Never give up ⚡️❤️

  • @gabbysanchez9910
    @gabbysanchez9910 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    5:04 One of the most inspiring words for all martial artists!!🥋

    • @peerskeles
      @peerskeles ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely! It really gave me some new perspective for thinking.

  • @1888swordsman
    @1888swordsman ปีที่แล้ว +41

    As always Jesse, deepest respect to you for putting yourself through this. Reminds me of my first week of Judo (just started 1 month ago). It humbles you to do something this painful and show you how to push through pain. Saw some amazing skills like that held back hook kick from the black belt. Never give up mate. Respect

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Much appreciated! 👍

    • @bk7212
      @bk7212 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@KARATEbyJesse will Sensai Jesse try Judo one day??? 😱

  • @officialcailev
    @officialcailev ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thats funny! I had my first Kyokushin course some weeks back and I couldnt walk for like 10 days hahaha! Love the content. Hope you enjoyed Kyokushin, would love to see more of you doing it. The feeling when you're completely exhausted but continue just hits different. GREAT CONTENT AS ALWAYS!! ♥

  • @rohirrim6055
    @rohirrim6055 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sei bravissimo !
    Concettualmente onesto !
    Sensibile ed intelligente !
    Grazie per la tua esperienza e conoscenza condivisa !👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻🙏🏻

  • @theunpretentiousvegan8593
    @theunpretentiousvegan8593 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I studied a shotokan-based karate for 12 years and then took 1 year if Kyokushin. That year of Kyokushin was the toughest year of karate for me. I felt I was pretty good in my original style, but I couldn't hold a candle to my Kyokushin Sensei. OSU!

  • @jean4j_
    @jean4j_ ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Finally you're giving Kyokushin some love!
    Awesome !!!

  • @bakuritsiklauri1959
    @bakuritsiklauri1959 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best Karate style! Thank you for so interesting video about Kyokushin!

  • @yorkiebilger7805
    @yorkiebilger7805 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    When I was a lot younger and doing Krav Maga for a few years I thought the Krav warm ups were brutal. Then we shared a class with Kyokushin practitioners and I thought I was going to pass out during their warm up. We then trained against them and I would have been a bloody pulp if they hadn't held back. I'd often see busted noses coming out of their classes and was amazed there weren't any broken sternums. In short, these guys were hardcore, and quite frankly frightening 😕

    • @klausbaumann4390
      @klausbaumann4390 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      With the best will in the world I can't understand what's good about leaving training with injuries, even if I were to earn my money with martial arts, I hurt myself in training and can't take part in the tournament at the weekend, please give me this logic explain, I'd rather stick to kickboxing

    • @smokescreenOG
      @smokescreenOG ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@klausbaumann4390 you need some rough treatment to condition you for the style's demands, and generally condition you to be able to take and exert pain and punishment. It's practical. Getting injured is not part of the deal necessarily, but getting a bit beat up is totally fine.

    • @crisalcantara7671
      @crisalcantara7671 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Years of training can do wonders , the human body can do much more than we think , keep growing and improving and don't ever give up is the the way of karate

    • @XonixDerps
      @XonixDerps 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@klausbaumann4390 Id argue it depends, broken nose prob is expected but you shouldnt go too far especially if a fight is upcoming. Even Mauy Thai has problems in mid 30s+ age for the folks who go to hard and dont take care of themselves after.

  • @user-ym8ks7nh1l
    @user-ym8ks7nh1l ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the way you put that - 'the tougher you are, the kinder you have to be'.

  • @huranku98
    @huranku98 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Kyokushin was the first martial art I practiced and I'm glad it's being seen again, just not enough kyokushin videos nowadays.

  • @marcoantonioflorestello9323
    @marcoantonioflorestello9323 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Que gran oportunidad!!😊😊 Muchas felicidades Sensei Jesse!! Me emocioné mucho de solo pensar en entrenar este estilo de karate. Un gran abrazo de mi parte y un gran ozz! De admiración para ti.
    Hoy me inspiras te para entrenar con todo!
    Ozz!

  • @danielconti2383
    @danielconti2383 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been waiting for a video of you doing a Kyokushin class, and it doesn't disappoint. My Kyokushin dojo has this special class called kumite workshop. We start at 9 and end at noon, 1st hour we do combos in both orthodox stance and southpaw, 2nd hour we do combo pad drills(self explanatory) and the final hour kumite, 2 minutes per 20 opponents. It is brutal.
    OSU!

  • @marcoslopez4180
    @marcoslopez4180 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks You Sensei Jeisi, for video.
    Ossss!❤❤❤

  • @AJeziorski1967
    @AJeziorski1967 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awesome stuff. Brings back many memories of training, and especially of my first Kyokushin summer camp in the UK back in the early 80s, led by the late, great Hanshi Steve Arneil and attended by Shihan Fitkin, who always had the reputation of being one of the toughest of the tough. Thanks for this video. Osu!

  • @grapejuice8770
    @grapejuice8770 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Longer videos please!!! Love stuff like these

  • @sujeshsukumaran8154
    @sujeshsukumaran8154 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jesse you are very simple genuine and down to earth. Very few masters include warm up fights with lower belts. Tons of Luv & respect from UAE. Black Lion Karate & Yoga - Sharjah ❤❤❤

  • @iseptimus
    @iseptimus ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see. Started Kyokushin when I was 4. Been over 40 years now and it's a backbone for my life and pleased to be able to teach my kids.

  • @Knucky_Sammich
    @Knucky_Sammich ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The training montage with the 80's music and the "Never give up" speech was EPIC!

  • @rtyler1869
    @rtyler1869 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love the effort you put in. Kyokushin is about effort that you put in.
    This is my style which I started at 50 just before start of the Australian Covid Lockdowns.
    About to go back
    Well done.

  • @thetalantonx
    @thetalantonx 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was truly beautiful. Thank you for that ending message.

  • @JoseFernandez-mt1se
    @JoseFernandez-mt1se ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like your approach to learning a new artform. Without any misconceptions. Just immerse yourself in it. with
    total humility. Thanks Jesse. This makes you a better Sensei.

  • @jacobyoakum6498
    @jacobyoakum6498 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Jesse, I'm so glad you did this video! My introduction to karate was USA Goju, and it formed the base for my martial arts journey. In college (1996), however, I was introduced to Oyama Karate - an offshoot of Kyokushin. My initial instructor was Sensei Zbigniev Pikula from Poland. His instruction in the style introduced me to Mas Oyama and fundamentally changed my entire outlook on martial arts. It opened the doors for me to learn valuable lessons from many different people and arts.

  • @fourscorpio
    @fourscorpio ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Congrats on surviving a tough Kyokushin class! That green belt you sparred had very long and flexible legs which is why he was able to get that axe kick in. And the last match against the champ -- he had fantastic control. This style has a great philosophy and training method. In Hawaii, the Kyokushin school was run and taught by the late great Bobby Lowe, a fantastic sensei and direct student of Mas Oyama.

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for the tips!

    • @danielconti2383
      @danielconti2383 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You know about the Hawaii branch? That's so cool, my Kyokushin Sensei is a direct student of Bobby Lowe.

    • @pranramsamooj8187
      @pranramsamooj8187 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm only a fan of martial arts (and the movies that feature them) but I do believe Shihan Bobby Lowe was Sosai's first student.

  • @OrijinTREE
    @OrijinTREE 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is one of my fav videos you’ve done! Forever a fan of your work and perspective!

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow, thank you!

  • @andreasvanbergen9696
    @andreasvanbergen9696 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Realy loved what sensei said about not giving up....

  • @dr.angshumandesworld949
    @dr.angshumandesworld949 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fighting to a black belt or higher belt is always fun & educative, as they know how not to lose control both mentally & physically. Whereas lower belts and newcomers are always a bit aggressive & wants to show strength.

  • @mizzle6822
    @mizzle6822 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Always love these videos. Something I've noticed is that you are carrying your hands a bit lower than your opponent at times, which makes it harder and more taxing to block strikes. If you notice, your opponents are generally keeping their arms at 45 degree angle until they strike, fists always immediately retracting back up somewhere under their chin, so that their hands are always on guard, similar to orthodox boxing. If you strike too much at a downward angle, your arms end up beneath their elbows. If they happen to throw a punch, you now have not only the extra effort to bring your hands back up to guard, but also can run into your arms getting trapped under theirs. Essentially, you'll have to eat their punches while simultaneously having to maneuver your arms around theirs to bring them back up. If you were to also maintain a 45 degree angle, you'd be in a better position to block and or counter strike without coming out of striking/guard position to then reset back into striking/guard position. I digress though because it's probably just one of those things that is a more core component of kyokyshin specifically and being tired on top not being used to maintaining that angle of hand placement is just one of those things that has to be practiced over and over. Plenty of other styles generally just have a more relaxed hand placement. Thank you for always providing solid content, keep it coming!

  • @MRTERMINAL-sh3wj
    @MRTERMINAL-sh3wj ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm really happy to say Kyokushian. Karate teach beauty of life. Karate is not just a fighting it is an art of life.❤

  • @mervesesen4002
    @mervesesen4002 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have an excellent narration. I am excited again for Kyokushin. I miss my training days. I hope I can return as soon as possible😍😍

  • @Utahokinawanseidokankarate
    @Utahokinawanseidokankarate ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ah, the memories of my first time training with a Kyokushin-ka! A sandan, fresh from Japan named Yoshio. I was maybe orange or blue belt in Kempo at that time, and he impressed me as one of the toughest guys I'd ever experenced!

  • @martialartnerd1396
    @martialartnerd1396 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent Jesse! In my dojo, after 36 years Shotokan, i have scheduled a course of Kyokushinkai in two weeks! Your new video is at the right timing!

  • @pingdopong
    @pingdopong ปีที่แล้ว

    I do kyokushin and I have been doing so for about 8 years now, it's so awesome to finally see Kyokushin get some recognition. I love your channel and how open minded you are

  • @jeffro582
    @jeffro582 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Jesse, you are giving a good example for all of us...

  • @NicklasForesti
    @NicklasForesti ปีที่แล้ว +4

    At a fighting squad in Skåne, I partnered up with a greek guy in his 60's. He was a brown belt and hard-bodied like an oak tree. I was half his age and not even half as hard. Kyukushin really builds mind, body and spirit.

  • @AdudenamedVince
    @AdudenamedVince ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Man, the head kick at 6:12 from the green belt was really clean, excellent control as well, clearly holding back on the power.
    Or maybe he was just really tired too?

    • @only1shinobi
      @only1shinobi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nah all control. I trained kyokushin for 4 years and it's a very common kick and easy to pull off. The green belt wasn't even breathing hard

  • @thomasturner4253
    @thomasturner4253 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the way u have shown different styles of martial arts Thanks for taking us along on your martial arts journey

  • @aircrafitdesigns
    @aircrafitdesigns ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video Jesse! Thank you! 🙏

  • @TheSilverGate
    @TheSilverGate ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2:27 I had the luck to attend to a seminar lead by Norichika Tsukamoto himself, and he shared a great tip for the kaiten geri, basically you'd want to land to your opponent left feet with your left shoulder, this will give you a sense of location for their head while you are spinning and therefore you'd know where to land your kick

  • @besscarl8909
    @besscarl8909 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'm always happy about your video.
    As a Kyokushin practitioner , I was waiting for you to make a video about it.
    Would like to see more about it , glad you liked your first experience.
    OSU

  • @kyeruu3
    @kyeruu3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You were practically dying and still got back up.
    HELLLLL YEAHHHHHH
    That's the kyokushin way!!!
    Never stop no matter what!
    Seeing someone from a different art pull through our training sesh is
    MEGA INSPIRING.
    Far as I'm concerned, you're an honorary Kyokushinkai. Keep it up brother!!
    OSU
    OSU

  • @eeeemmteeee
    @eeeemmteeee 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    GREAT video!
    My son has been loving Kyokushin, and I'm learning about this alot in this video. The Shihan of the dogo was brilliant and the idea seems amazing. I might start now.