Sensei Hotton is so formidable in describing the entire kinetic breakdown of the techniques. I refer to him in my own practice. He really understands breathing, movement, and technique.
IMHO there's not too many in Japan that are allowed to think things through as well as he is, and certainly not explain it as well. We mustn't be too surprised to find non Japanese moving as well as Japanese. After all it's been taught & practiced in 'the west' for a very long time.
ha ha ha, you took the words out of my mouth, his kihon and techniques are out of this world. the epitome of shotokan.he tries to explain to the seminar students how to do the movements, but no one can really copy him, much as he may try to show them,but they dont have that special"groove" that he has. guy's phenomenal.
What a great teacher, mentor and instructor... I have never seen such an understandable explanation of these movements! Congratulations to you Sensei! OSS!
Thank you Sensei, you are such an inspiration - from your philosophy, to how you teach, to the no small matter of your razor-sharp movement. I hope to be able to train with you one day, though I live and train the other side of the pond. As a first Dan who was thrown in at the deep end: asked to take over the running of my club upon my Sensei's return to his homeland straight after becoming a black belt, I have found your videos to be invaluable. After 18 months of relying on the web to support my black belt journey without my teacher (a similarly inspirational sensei), I have found no-one better to follow. Oss!
He reminds me of the late Sensei brain woods who I trained with extensively in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Brian was virtually unheard of outside of kodokai ski Uk. Such a talent.
I really admire what Sensei Hotton does to spread karate. By no means do I mean to disrespect or discredit him. Now while it is great that you focus on the power and often overlooked hip movement. There are still other things that should not detract from your technique. Especially when trying to maintain a strong closed kinetic chain. Regardless if the technique is a tsuki or an uke the heel should not flare out the way it is shown in this video other wise by doing so their is a loss of power. It is like shooting a gun with out a barrel to guide the bullet. The travel distance of the bullet would not go very far, but by providing a closed barrel (closed kinetic chain) with only one direction the energy produced sends the projectile to extreme distances. The idea behind a closed kinetic chain is found in the concept of "Ichigeki Hissatsu". I strongly encourage anyone to have a solid foundation to have a more dynamic karate.
Matthew Baumann Turn on your heels. Step from your heels. Always keep your weight above your heels. This keeps your shoulders relaxed and your knees unlocked, which allows for snappy and quick movements. (Rear foot)
That is why we seek for perfection. But not only on Gyaku should this be the case , but on gedan barai & OiTsuki. Also in Kata Step 1 & 3 specifically (Heian Shodan or Taikyo Ku) we should be turning on our heels. Instead of the heel flaring out. We should train over and over again untill we can perform it without thinking about ( see levels of competence). Cheers / OSU!
So gee 1 So what you mean is that the back foot should pivot on the heel instead of the ball of the foot? I agree with the turning for sure, I just find it hard for a deep reverse punch.
It s amazing. The way of movement and the kime is wonderful. But i have a question. My Sensei here in germany teaches me, that i should rotate the feet on the heel, and not on the ball of the foot? Much greetings. Oss
Depends on what you're doing, if you're doing a something like a mawashi geri, you should turn on the ball of the non kicking foot, if you're turning and blocking or punching, you should turn on the heel because then the energy will go where you're turning instead of going backwards which is what will happen if you turn on the ball of the foot, you also move backwards so it doesn't make sense to move backwards if you're trying to punch at something, you want all energy directed in the correct direction. But please test things and don't take my word for it :)
Hi, with all due respect, but your ankle is escaping, you must move the ball of the foot forward supported by the heel, it is a humble observation, greetings! oss !!
@@sinatorin Funakoshi created his Shotokan when it was necessary to raise the spirit and rally the people. + features of the Japanese mentality. The result is the style of Japanese university karate, the students are built in rows and columns and all as one perform the same actions together. Okinawan karate, from which Shotokan originated, is not like that. Funakoshi did not aim to achieve maximum combat effectiveness. Think about the real application of taikyoku. Heiko dachi, turn left and perform zenkutsu dachi with gedan barai. So? Against whom? Who starts to apply May Gehry from a meter and a half? What skill is being developed? Watch the following video and smile, it is well shown where high kicks appeared in modern karate. ua-cam.com/video/sQUh5tVWd-E/v-deo.html&ab_channel=JesseEnkamp
this guys students are fortunate, he is a great teacher.
Besides being a great teacher his technique is superb as well.
He said in another video that he works as a Math teacher, so I guess he has that calling
It´s nice to see that good Shotokan Karate is the same all over the world. Excellent !!!
Sensei Hotton is so formidable in describing the entire kinetic breakdown of the techniques. I refer to him in my own practice. He really understands breathing, movement, and technique.
this guy moves like karate-ka in japan. i'm thoroughly impressed.
IMHO there's not too many in Japan that are allowed to think things through as well as he is, and certainly not explain it as well. We mustn't be too surprised to find non Japanese moving as well as Japanese. After all it's been taught & practiced in 'the west' for a very long time.
ha ha ha, you took the words out of my mouth, his kihon and techniques are out of this world. the epitome of shotokan.he tries to explain to the seminar students how to do the movements, but no one can really copy him, much as he may try to show them,but they dont have that special"groove" that he has. guy's phenomenal.
+Mo Krigs.... if you want to copy you´re on the wrong way. Understand what he´s teaching and develop your own style.
Incredible technique and Teacher. You can tell with his first movement....Brilliance !!!
What a great teacher, mentor and instructor... I have never seen such an understandable explanation of these movements! Congratulations to you Sensei! OSS!
True
excellent in movement and tech, of how your body is in sync with the punch.
*Just got promoted to orange belt few days back. You are great Sensei. Expecting more valuable tips like this from you*
Thank you Sensei, you are such an inspiration - from your philosophy, to how you teach, to the no small matter of your razor-sharp movement. I hope to be able to train with you one day, though I live and train the other side of the pond.
As a first Dan who was thrown in at the deep end: asked to take over the running of my club upon my Sensei's return to his homeland straight after becoming a black belt, I have found your videos to be invaluable. After 18 months of relying on the web to support my black belt journey without my teacher (a similarly inspirational sensei), I have found no-one better to follow. Oss!
I am honored.
Every video is full of useful details. Amazing Sensei!
He reminds me of the late Sensei brain woods who I trained with extensively in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Brian was virtually unheard of outside of kodokai ski Uk. Such a talent.
Going to try to incorporate this to my warm up.
I really admire what Sensei Hotton does to spread karate. By no means do I mean to disrespect or discredit him. Now while it is great that you focus on the power and often overlooked hip movement. There are still other things that should not detract from your technique. Especially when trying to maintain a strong closed kinetic chain. Regardless if the technique is a tsuki or an uke the heel should not flare out the way it is shown in this video other wise by doing so their is a loss of power. It is like shooting a gun with out a barrel to guide the bullet. The travel distance of the bullet would not go very far, but by providing a closed barrel (closed kinetic chain) with only one direction the energy produced sends the projectile to extreme distances. The idea behind a closed kinetic chain is found in the concept of "Ichigeki Hissatsu". I strongly encourage anyone to have a solid foundation to have a more dynamic karate.
Do you mean the foot should be straight instead of the toes pointing inward? Do you mean his front foot or back foot?
Matthew Baumann Turn on your heels. Step from your heels. Always keep your weight above your heels. This keeps your shoulders relaxed and your knees unlocked, which allows for snappy and quick movements. (Rear foot)
So gee 1
Ya, I understand. It's hard to really sink into a reverse punch without lifting the back heel though.
That is why we seek for perfection. But not only on Gyaku should this be the case , but on gedan barai & OiTsuki. Also in Kata Step 1 & 3 specifically (Heian Shodan or Taikyo Ku) we should be turning on our heels. Instead of the heel flaring out. We should train over and over again untill we can perform it without thinking about ( see levels of competence). Cheers / OSU!
So gee 1
So what you mean is that the back foot should pivot on the heel instead of the ball of the foot? I agree with the turning for sure, I just find it hard for a deep reverse punch.
It s amazing. The way of movement and the kime is wonderful. But i have a question. My Sensei here in germany teaches me, that i should rotate the feet on the heel, and not on the ball of the foot? Much greetings. Oss
Depends on what you're doing, if you're doing a something like a mawashi geri, you should turn on the ball of the non kicking foot, if you're turning and blocking or punching, you should turn on the heel because then the energy will go where you're turning instead of going backwards which is what will happen if you turn on the ball of the foot, you also move backwards so it doesn't make sense to move backwards if you're trying to punch at something, you want all energy directed in the correct direction. But please test things and don't take my word for it :)
Awesome! thanks for sharing.
Can you please tell me what mats are you using in your dojo. Thank you
Excellent technique sensei!
Excellent lesson!!! Oss!
Who's this man sensei.... He is Killin it great original shotokan just like Kanawaza sensei
That's why I love him. Real, strong Shotokan, egsactley like Great Hirokazu Kanazawa's way of Shotokan. Oss!
It is so bad we can t work out in groups due to t he pandemic. I am watching to start to get the rust of f of me and retrain.
losing a bit of power because of the foot going backwards
Wonderful hip rotation, immedaite relaxation after kime 決め is marvelous, but 下段払い gedanbarai is too high, 中段払いじゃ！
correct, low is too high
I got the yellow belt yaaay
Hotton Sensei is a true martial arts master!
Great
Ótimo
Is he wearing a silver belt?
It's most likely a faded black belt.
excellent. awesome.
Oss
Hi, with all due respect, but your ankle is escaping, you must move the ball of the foot forward supported by the heel, it is a humble observation, greetings! oss !!
All film one big mistake.
Why?
@@sinatorin Funakoshi created his Shotokan when it was necessary to raise the spirit and rally the people. + features of the Japanese mentality. The result is the style of Japanese university karate, the students are built in rows and columns and all as one perform the same actions together. Okinawan karate, from which Shotokan originated, is not like that. Funakoshi did not aim to achieve maximum combat effectiveness. Think about the real application of taikyoku. Heiko dachi, turn left and perform zenkutsu dachi with gedan barai. So? Against whom? Who starts to apply May Gehry from a meter and a half? What skill is being developed? Watch the following video and smile, it is well shown where high kicks appeared in modern karate. ua-cam.com/video/sQUh5tVWd-E/v-deo.html&ab_channel=JesseEnkamp