Sensei - Masters of Okinawan Karate #1 Arakaki Toshimitsu - 沖縄空手

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  • Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
  • Toshimitsu Arakaki, Hanshi 10th-dan, Matsubayashi-ryu Karate (Shorin-ryu). 新垣 敏光 範士十段 松林流空手 (小林流)
    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 UA-cam, anywhere in the world! Series One has more than 1,000,000 views.
    Visit the blog to learn how you can support Series Two
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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 UA-cam and 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.
    The international karate community generously supported the first series.
    Main Series Sponsors - SERIES ONE
    Fusei Kise, Isao Kise and the OSMKKF-USA
    Jerry Figgiani - Shorin Ryu Karate Do International
    Beikoku Shidokan Karatedo Association
    Grant Campbell - USA Karate Federation
    Cezar Borkowski - Northern Karate Schools
    NOVA Okinawan Karate Dojo
    Waterpoints Dojo - Okinawa Arts Research Studies World Scene
    Series Sponsors - SERIES ONE
    Marguerite “Peggy” Hess - Jensen Beach Uechi Ryu Karate Do Dojo
    Reece Cummings - Cummings Karate Dojo
    Michael Quinn - Okinawa Shogen-Ryu Karate-Do Europe
    Martin Pinto - Essex Goju Ryu Karate
    Mark Spear - Black Bear Dojo
    Okinawa Karate Podcast
    Fred Mansfield Jr. - Beikoku Shidokan / RBKD
    Series Supporters- SERIES ONE
    Tim Herlihy, Robin Ross, Joshua Simmers, Jeff Perkins, Paul Punshon, John J. Strangeway, Gerry Campbell, Shelley Cormier, K V Manoharan, Phil Butler, Danny Smith, Justin Rathert, Adam Carter, Mike Powers, Miguel Da Luz, Robert Roberto Curtis, Josh Ryer, Belgi Serin, Igor Vakos, Lisken Dus, Andrew Pearce, Christopher Ford, Cos Vona, Steve Ouslis, Sandro Simonetta, Axel Heinrich, Jiří Matouš, Jose Planas, Andy Morris, Steve Armes, Olaf Steinbrecher, Hannele Zubeck, Maija Zubeck, Scott Alter, Rob Chartier, Laura Chartier, Xu Ya Hui, Vlamir Silva, Marian Reiter, Cassie Pham-Korman, John Schrock, Åke Mora Temnerud, Ari Nuutinen, Hubert Laenen, Mario Michiels, Chris Michiels, Lynn Miyahira, Roy Paul, Andy Sloane, Justin Sheehy, Manfred Streuber
    SERIES 2
    Six episodes with Okinawan masters Approximately 20 - 40 minutes in length.
    Released in 2022 every 2 months on UA-cam and Bujin.tv
    2-3 additional episodes with international masters of Okinawan karate.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 50

  • @OkinawanSpirit
    @OkinawanSpirit  3 роки тому +5

    Thank you for all the positive comments. We're about to start filming Series Two, and need help from the international martial arts community to do it.
    Learn how you can become a supporter or sponsor of the series here: travel67.com/the-karate-masters-portrait-project/sensei-documentary/

  • @addeside
    @addeside 5 років тому +26

    At 1:47 the long hair guy behind Arakaki sensei ... it's me!
    Beautiful day, there we were during the last 10 of 100 Naihanchi at the "2016 100 Kata challenge.
    The day after, Guinness World record, about 4000 karateka all through Kokusai Dori practicing Kata.

    • @donnchadhmcginley3153
      @donnchadhmcginley3153 5 років тому +1

      Must of been awesome to have been there 🙇👍

    • @daleneff89
      @daleneff89 4 роки тому +1

      You learned from the best. What an honor.

  • @malthes.lorentzen6064
    @malthes.lorentzen6064 5 років тому +9

    Hope you’ll keep doing these interviews! Looking forward to watching the next episode! Great job, keep up the good work! The world needs to hear the words of the Okinawan masters.

  • @honigdachs.
    @honigdachs. 5 років тому +23

    It's great to be able to listen to the old Karate experts from Okinawa speak about the art and their approach to it. For a practitioner of traditional Okinawa Karate in the current times, stuff like this is valuable for perspective.

  • @cem7387
    @cem7387 3 роки тому

    loved the entire series of interviews.

  • @TeleHorstmann
    @TeleHorstmann 5 років тому +11

    These are truly inspiring videos and I hope you can continue with the series. If you are interested I can start with a spanish translation of the subtitles so more people can understand and enjoy these bits of wisdom.
    Un saludo desde España.

  • @samirberardo
    @samirberardo 5 років тому +4

    Congratulations for the initiative. The video looks superb! I look foward to watching more!

  • @sharatsharma8273
    @sharatsharma8273 4 роки тому

    Traditions are important.the true essence,the real thought,purpose behind it is the main thing.in karate it is of great value to learn & practice the traditional style.its the soul.when you become one,its pure magic.

  • @ericcartman9390
    @ericcartman9390 5 років тому +2

    Oh yes i would love to see that documentay. it is an amazung idea! :D

  • @gonzalovelascoc.2953
    @gonzalovelascoc.2953 5 років тому +4

    Thank you for these videos. I would love to see one with Choju KIYUNA or Seitoku MATAYOSHI sensei (top students of Seiko HIGA) ;-)

  • @robertwelch3240
    @robertwelch3240 5 років тому +1

    Wow! Great job.

  • @gamermixy.t3664
    @gamermixy.t3664 Рік тому +1

    Man check his knuckles, imagine getting punch with it in stomach

  • @oscararakaki7481
    @oscararakaki7481 3 роки тому

    Arakaki sensei sugoi na..

  • @gabrielrodriguezortega8218
    @gabrielrodriguezortega8218 4 роки тому

    Buenas tardes estimados yo practico mas de 20 años el Karate-Kobujitsu Okinawence tengo personeria juridica daba clases en el Ejercito a la P.M.fui tambien docente en Esbapol ahora Fatescipol, el legado de los maestros de okinawa seria en español el idioma japones es dificil algunas terminologias se hablamos titulen SHIHAN,significa MAESTRO.

  • @BluePacificMedia
    @BluePacificMedia 5 років тому +2

    Hey Chris, looks good...I would consider looking into a second camera and some audio gear...but solid content and well lit. happy shooting.

    • @OkinawanSpirit
      @OkinawanSpirit  5 років тому

      Thanks Adam, if the series is feasible, I'll be looking into the FS5 combined with a Shogun Inferno, but will also wait to see what the A7SIII is like before making any decisions.

  • @RONBONIX
    @RONBONIX Рік тому +1

    Excellent video…. I enjoyed every moment. :)

  • @joumasepoes88
    @joumasepoes88 2 роки тому

    The Englishman James is James Pankiewicz sensei from Asato Dojo and Dojo Bar Fame. Great guy.

  • @Thevikingcam
    @Thevikingcam 5 років тому +1

    Only thing that makes my hearth bleed is these fat muricans (at 4:50) that has get their black belts in 3 years of lazy training. In my time you would get only green belt in 3 years of HARD training almost daily :D Good and well made video tho!

    • @Thevikingcam
      @Thevikingcam 5 років тому

      Well that was in taekwondo but still.

    • @blackmetalassasin1
      @blackmetalassasin1 5 років тому +1

      another problem I see regularly is peoples misunderstanding of what a 1st dan rank actually represents. There are a lot of people who think that a 1st dan is a high rank in karate, but in reality it is only a rank representing that the student understands the basic of the styles. I think a lot of this has to do with the difference in the way most schools train nowadays compared to how they did 40-50 years ago. It's unfortunate because a lot of schools worldwide have "watered down" their arts and the students of such schools never move beyond the point of practicing from pre-aranged drills and light contact sparring if any, to truely knowing how to apply what it is they have learned. Luckily there are some schools that do still keep a far more traditional approach to teaching karate but they seem to be few and far between here in the US.

  • @raymondhaskins3433
    @raymondhaskins3433 5 років тому +3

    While on Okinawa 71 - 72 I took the style of Shorin Ryu Matsumura.
    The chief instructor was a Red Belt
    who said he hat trained over 65 years in that style. I still practice it to this date. Some years back a practioner of a different style wanted to challange me. I told him my style and he backed down.
    I have never had to fight anyone. Just the name fights for me. Great
    videos. Thanks.

    • @thePiratePimp
      @thePiratePimp 5 років тому

      Raymond Haskins who was the “Chief Instructor” you are speaking of? Just curious to know.

  • @jamesnewman6032
    @jamesnewman6032 5 років тому +2

    Such a wonderful series to document these legends. So much to learn from the past! 温故知新

  • @johne4056
    @johne4056 5 років тому +1

    I love what this master has said about the nature of this art, purpose (being self-defence), and the need to teach the art as it was originally taught. I wish more American sensei would teach like this. So much wisdom in such a short video. Thank you!

  • @raffaelebernabei7429
    @raffaelebernabei7429 5 років тому +2

    this is original karate.best compliments. kung fu kenpo siena.

  • @warrendunham8339
    @warrendunham8339 Рік тому

    Very useful information

  • @ahmedelabassy3881
    @ahmedelabassy3881 2 роки тому

    I play karate shotoken

  • @mickeyboy8015
    @mickeyboy8015 5 років тому +1

    Hi Chris! A great idea, looking forward to more. Thanks.

  • @MarvelTheDefenders
    @MarvelTheDefenders Рік тому

    👏🏾✌🏾🖖🏾

  • @amitsukhram2093
    @amitsukhram2093 3 роки тому

    Chris Wilson I live your work on these documentaries !

  • @moonlightyoung1900
    @moonlightyoung1900 3 роки тому

    Nice next one Motobu Ryu karate

  • @leejardine9582
    @leejardine9582 5 років тому

    Thank you so much for your content! Looking forward to more!

  • @eangthaingov9923
    @eangthaingov9923 5 років тому +1

    Hello Hello hello!
    Dear Sensei,
    I practice Drunken Fist Karate Kenpo!
    I will knock myself out before you knock me out and I will walk and roll away from the fight and look for my wet dream!
    Domo arigato Sensei!
    ETN...

  • @doolittlemaccarrone8126
    @doolittlemaccarrone8126 5 років тому

    Very nice presentation!

  • @kevlarchicken
    @kevlarchicken 5 років тому

    these interviews are a treasure

  • @williamlovett5734
    @williamlovett5734 5 років тому +1

    My heart is martial arts,my soul is martial arts my spirit is martial arts and I am in alaingnment with martial arts. But the focus is on alignment .

  • @johngonzalez5593
    @johngonzalez5593 4 роки тому

    👍👍👍

  • @williamlovett5734
    @williamlovett5734 5 років тому +1

    My heart is martial arts,my soul is martial arts my spirit is martial arts and I am in alaingnment with martial arts. But the focus is on alignment .

  • @StanMeador
    @StanMeador 5 років тому

    Very nice video sir. The project sounds great. At 0:11 in this video there is a picture of a Master holding a weapon that I have only ever seen in Kung Fu. I cannot read the patch on his uniform to see information about his style. Would it be possible for you to provide the name of the master and his style? This is very intriguing!

    • @OkinawanSpirit
      @OkinawanSpirit  5 років тому

      Glad you liked it Stan. The karate master at 0.11 is Kensho Tokumura there are more pics of him on my blog travel67.com/2015/09/03/wide-angle-portraits-kensho-tokumura-hanshi-9th-dan-ryukyu-dento-kobujutsu-hozon-budo-kyokai/

    • @StanMeador
      @StanMeador 5 років тому

      @@OkinawanSpirit thank you sir. I will look for more information on this master and his style! His use of weapons usually associated with Ba Gua has piqued my interest! Though I see many pictures these days of Okinawan masters that have a rack of weapons usually associated with Kung Fu in their homes and training halls. Fascinating!

  • @anjanbora7943
    @anjanbora7943 5 років тому +1

    I m an Indian n I love Japan for people like u

  • @birdhouse8057
    @birdhouse8057 5 років тому

    Arikaki Ankichi wasn't mentioned, He was an influence on Shosine Nagamine. Maybe next video...

  • @laeciouchoa8550
    @laeciouchoa8550 5 років тому +1

    Oss

  • @ravichander479
    @ravichander479 5 років тому

    excellent video and a great wisdom from a great master, the traditional karate must be passed on to the younger generation ,sport karate will be there also, but the bushido must be kept

  • @brianjohns49
    @brianjohns49 5 років тому

    An Oral tradition is the root of what begat martial arts and in fact the traditionaly history of human kind by way of campfire story telling. It is the tradition of the peaceful warrior. It is a part of the entirety of the human heritage. Dōmo arigatō Toshimitsu Sensei.