You hit the nail on the head. Murphy's law is for fighting as everything that can go wrong will go wrong, so memorization is useless, it is natural flow, and instinct will take over, so complicated moves that are controlled by thinking about them will not even get off the ground. This stuff has to come out without you even knowing what you are doing- 100% absolute instinct and reflex reaction/action.
One of the greatest compliments I got was from a deaf karateka who thanked me for shutting my trap and do it 100% as a visual method. It made it an equal opportunity training and learning way for him and everyone else. I think in general karate classes have way too much talking. I say talk less and demonstrate more. Keep the yapping down to a minimum.
Hey Fensador, we think very much alike, thanks for your input. I learned from my Sensei to attack the attacker by hitting everything you can on the way on for the kill. Why not? You are going to pass by his fingers, wrist, arm, elbow, shoulder, clavicle, ribs, before you get to the neck, so all those are missed opportunities that you could have given your opponent more love. I always say don't be stingy, give, give, give, often and a lot.
I'm spreading, I'm spreading! Thanks for your support. It's fantastic how One Miniute Bunkai is opening eyes of new Karate babies, and bringing back to many old timer's that sense old school feelings of good solid "sane" Karate goodness. Yes the type you want to spread all over. Double Osu! Back at ya.
First secret: There is no secret. What is handled as a secret in one style, is open knowledge in some other. And I agree with you: The most impressive things with these videos is the simplicity. Also, they speak for themselves without much of explanations and such - which is an art form on its own, I guess.
My Sensei is super physical and he taught by example, he hit you so hard and blocked you to a point where your bones were about to break but he held back enough to not let that happen. But that taught me how the techniques are supposed to feel and I gained that knowledge. That is how I teach. We hit each other very hard but with respect. Plus you are conditioning at the same time, and learning how to suck it up a bit. That is how you test it. We all walk out with black and blue every night.
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I totally agree if you can reach the neck initially. But what if the attacker is 2X your size, his arm is 2x the length? At times it is a process of working your way to the kill, and on the way you drop some bombs leaving crater holes behind you, thus making it that much easier to get to the final destination. But as you said the less you can do to get the job done of course is always better. As Jigoro Kano said- "Maximum Efficiency with Minimum Effort" kinda makes us martial arts types lazy no?
Very true. It's not only about making something work even against resistance, it's also a matter of fact that complicated movements won't work if you're under stress: I've seen trained people that didn't know what they're doing when sh*t hit the fan. We've got also to keep in mind that things can - or better - will go wrong for example that a strike won't create the desired effect, that you are going to be hit and things like that. So simplicity is as valuable as intelligent positioning.
For a taller defender or from at attacker of equal height, one of the options from shuto uke #1 would apply here as well. If an opponent was attempting to use a one-handed shirt grab or choke, secure the attacking hand while implementing a nuki-te, slide down and strike at the bend of the elbow to release his grip, then secure his hand while applying the shuto-uke at any target area on the head or throat.
Great application, and I really enjoy your channel, but I'm concerned about training to kick the instep as shown. The first metatarsal is a thick and fairly sturdy bone. It responds well to a snapping kick targeted to the inside of the arch, but that is more of a pain compliance thing than anything. The metatarsals on the outside of the foot are much more likely to be broken with a stomping kick like the one demonstrated.
What do you think of including a "shin scrape" with the foot stomp? I either read or saw (or both) something regarding this while reading/watching "combative" techniques. In fact it's something I practice with a low hanging heavy bag and envision when working on kata where I'm in the kiba-dachi stance (the Tekki kata for instance).
Thank you very much! Those are some motion capture sessions performed by some athletes of the Italian National Karate team. Data from our studies are used to investigate Karate motions. We have different approach, but we both have the same purpose: to enlarge the knowledge!
One can make a lifelong study of pressure points and have the memorization skills to call them out like professor in an anatomy lecture. But in reality every part of the human body is fragile and if you hit it with deep penetrating force you will have good returns. So just break everything you touch and strike if it has pressure points fine, if not it will be broken anyway.
If Knees were money I would be rich! I love knees and in my other videos I use them all over. In this one the way it turned out she seemed a little to far away, but she got him good anyway. And you are right about "super secret bunkai" its like magic, you don't know how it's done until the magician shows you the trick. Anyone can do this stuff if they get the proper training, and that is how it should be.
It is important to change the attitudes out there about Bunkai being simple. If you cannot make it work without a willing partner then it is just for show but not for real life. Just keeping it real.
Jose, you have half the battle won already, the fact that you are AWARE of your distancing issues is a huge plus. Solving problems requires recognition of them. A lot of people do not have "spacial awareness" and when they engage a partner get totally lost and frustrated. Trust me on this, you will do fine. Just hang in there and YES martial arts are challenging but when you make strides and reach new levels Oh the rewards are so satisfying. Stay in touch with me - info@oneminutebunkai(dot)com
And they have different targets. Hard to elbow the neck. Each technique's ballistic applications are going to used for different targets. Where an elbow strike will succeed, shuto will not...and vice versa. Granted they are both gross motors skills, but the principals used will be defined by the conditions on the ground. Is a 155mm artillery shell more effective than a Mark 82 GP bomb? Depends on the application and conditions. "Chops' and elbows are but tools. You decide their use.
My first attempt was with narration and it took over 5 minutes, I did not want to go in that direction. I quickly figured out it was impossible to stay at 1 minute (+,-) with talk. So One Minute Bunkai became "Mitori Geiko" (learning by watching). Most narration is unnecessary for this kind of visual training video. Or you have to be a professional so you don't mumble on endlessly and say only that which is essential. But this method works great.
There is an old saying among gun enthusiasts- "I'd rather be missed by a .22 than hit by a .45". The question is elementary, but makes Karate good or bad? not the style or technique, but the man wielding the sword.
It depends on what you are doing. But in general I have a no jewelry policy in my dojo. But in the street you will be wearing all your jewelry the day you get assaulted, don't you go to your dojo from time to time in your everyday clothes and have a class like that?
Karate was not developed from Jujitsu, even tho karate applications contain a vast variety of moves identical to Jujitsu Karate developed with more influence from chinese martial arts combined with the indigenous martial arts of Okinawa. But chinese martial arts have applications identical to those of japanese jujitsu. It's all pretty much the same once you remove the layer of culture and geographical region where these things originated. Good question.
And how do you get past his guard? Why bother? That implies you are trying to get into him then you are playing sports. This is a scenario when the attack comes to you, no need to get past any guard. This should be clearly obvious. Let's not play the "what if game".
Your goshin or self defense is not bad, but... IT IS NOT SHUTO UKE, but two shuto uchis and two keri waza. Are you ASHAMED or your classical techniques? Why do you want to disguis them?
You hit the nail on the head. Murphy's law is for fighting as everything that can go wrong will go wrong, so memorization is useless, it is natural flow, and instinct will take over, so complicated moves that are controlled by thinking about them will not even get off the ground. This stuff has to come out without you even knowing what you are doing- 100% absolute instinct and reflex reaction/action.
One of the greatest compliments I got was from a deaf karateka who thanked me for shutting my trap and do it 100% as a visual method. It made it an equal opportunity training and learning way for him and everyone else. I think in general karate classes have way too much talking. I say talk less and demonstrate more. Keep the yapping down to a minimum.
Hey Fensador, we think very much alike, thanks for your input. I learned from my Sensei to attack the attacker by hitting everything you can on the way on for the kill. Why not? You are going to pass by his fingers, wrist, arm, elbow, shoulder, clavicle, ribs, before you get to the neck, so all those are missed opportunities that you could have given your opponent more love. I always say don't be stingy, give, give, give, often and a lot.
I'm spreading, I'm spreading! Thanks for your support. It's fantastic how One Miniute Bunkai is opening eyes of new Karate babies, and bringing back to many old timer's that sense old school feelings of good solid "sane" Karate goodness. Yes the type you want to spread all over. Double Osu! Back at ya.
First secret: There is no secret. What is handled as a secret in one style, is open knowledge in some other.
And I agree with you: The most impressive things with these videos is the simplicity. Also, they speak for themselves without much of explanations and such - which is an art form on its own, I guess.
My Sensei is super physical and he taught by example, he hit you so hard and blocked you to a point where your bones were about to break but he held back enough to not let that happen. But that taught me how the techniques are supposed to feel and I gained that knowledge. That is how I teach. We hit each other very hard but with respect. Plus you are conditioning at the same time, and learning how to suck it up a bit. That is how you test it. We all walk out with black and blue every night.
Great application of the shuto uke! Looking forward to more from this outstanding channel!
Great self defence techniques from these female karate black belts all women should watch these highly instructional videos and take up karate, I love being a karate black belt 2nd dan in shotokan, more ladies self defence videos please oss 🥋
I totally agree if you can reach the neck initially. But what if the attacker is 2X your size, his arm is 2x the length? At times it is a process of working your way to the kill, and on the way you drop some bombs leaving crater holes behind you, thus making it that much easier to get to the final destination. But as you said the less you can do to get the job done of course is always better. As Jigoro Kano said- "Maximum Efficiency with Minimum Effort" kinda makes us martial arts types lazy no?
Very true. It's not only about making something work even against resistance, it's also a matter of fact that complicated movements won't work if you're under stress: I've seen trained people that didn't know what they're doing when sh*t hit the fan. We've got also to keep in mind that things can - or better - will go wrong for example that a strike won't create the desired effect, that you are going to be hit and things like that. So simplicity is as valuable as intelligent positioning.
For a taller defender or from at attacker of equal height, one of the options from shuto uke #1 would apply here as well. If an opponent was attempting to use a one-handed shirt grab or choke, secure the attacking hand while implementing a nuki-te, slide down and strike at the bend of the elbow to release his grip, then secure his hand while applying the shuto-uke at any target area on the head or throat.
Great application, and I really enjoy your channel, but I'm concerned about training to kick the instep as shown. The first metatarsal is a thick and fairly sturdy bone. It responds well to a snapping kick targeted to the inside of the arch, but that is more of a pain compliance thing than anything. The metatarsals on the outside of the foot are much more likely to be broken with a stomping kick like the one demonstrated.
Text book style shuto uke at its very best......I enjoy all of your vids.....Spread the love my friend =)
Osu!
What do you think of including a "shin scrape" with the foot stomp? I either read or saw (or both) something regarding this while reading/watching "combative" techniques. In fact it's something I practice with a low hanging heavy bag and envision when working on kata where I'm in the kiba-dachi stance (the Tekki kata for instance).
Watch out she hits hard and has excellent timing.
Are you sure you are not an expert? You show a solid understanding of the physics and body dynamics. Very good!
Thank you very much! Those are some motion capture sessions performed by some athletes of the Italian National Karate team. Data from our studies are used to investigate Karate motions. We have different approach, but we both have the same purpose: to enlarge the knowledge!
I was originally, but I moved to California 7 years ago and I'm still here in Southern Cali.
One can make a lifelong study of pressure points and have the memorization skills to call them out like professor in an anatomy lecture. But in reality every part of the human body is fragile and if you hit it with deep penetrating force you will have good returns. So just break everything you touch and strike if it has pressure points fine, if not it will be broken anyway.
If Knees were money I would be rich! I love knees and in my other videos I use them all over. In this one the way it turned out she seemed a little to far away, but she got him good anyway. And you are right about "super secret bunkai" its like magic, you don't know how it's done until the magician shows you the trick. Anyone can do this stuff if they get the proper training, and that is how it should be.
Alessandro, those are some interesting green screen videos on your youtube page with Sara covered with dots. Cool stuff.
It is important to change the attitudes out there about Bunkai being simple. If you cannot make it work without a willing partner then it is just for show but not for real life. Just keeping it real.
Jose, you have half the battle won already, the fact that you are AWARE of your distancing issues is a huge plus. Solving problems requires recognition of them. A lot of people do not have "spacial awareness" and when they engage a partner get totally lost and frustrated. Trust me on this, you will do fine. Just hang in there and YES martial arts are challenging but when you make strides and reach new levels Oh the rewards are so satisfying. Stay in touch with me - info@oneminutebunkai(dot)com
Nice bunkai!
Loved this video. The girl was mega cute too haha
And they have different targets. Hard to elbow the neck. Each technique's ballistic applications are going to used for different targets. Where an elbow strike will succeed, shuto will not...and vice versa. Granted they are both gross motors skills, but the principals used will be defined by the conditions on the ground. Is a 155mm artillery shell more effective than a Mark 82 GP bomb? Depends on the application and conditions. "Chops' and elbows are but tools. You decide their use.
My first attempt was with narration and it took over 5 minutes, I did not want to go in that direction. I quickly figured out it was impossible to stay at 1 minute (+,-) with talk. So One Minute Bunkai became "Mitori Geiko" (learning by watching). Most narration is unnecessary for this kind of visual training video. Or you have to be a professional so you don't mumble on endlessly and say only that which is essential. But this method works great.
Very nice
Depends on who's doing the chopping and elbowing.
There is an old saying among gun enthusiasts- "I'd rather be missed by a .22 than hit by a .45". The question is elementary, but makes Karate good or bad? not the style or technique, but the man wielding the sword.
this isn't a knock on kararte, but a genuine question: why don't you see karate chops in MMA?
Nice!
are there any joint locks in karate?
This is a great site.
Are you in New York?
Are you training? Do you live near San Diego? I have a student/sensei there looking for someone to train with.
Genuine question is a karate chop to the throat more effective that an elbow strike?
It depends on what you are doing. But in general I have a no jewelry policy in my dojo. But in the street you will be wearing all your jewelry the day you get assaulted, don't you go to your dojo from time to time in your everyday clothes and have a class like that?
Karate was not developed from Jujitsu, even tho karate applications contain a vast variety of moves identical to Jujitsu Karate developed with more influence from chinese martial arts combined with the indigenous martial arts of Okinawa. But chinese martial arts have applications identical to those of japanese jujitsu. It's all pretty much the same once you remove the layer of culture and geographical region where these things originated. Good question.
they kinda don't work outside of self defense type scenarios, it's hard to get 'em past the guard
I feel like she is way too much karateka for me to handle! My health insurance isn't that good!
Tons
more than Traditional ju jitsu?
I could teach you
And how do you get past his guard? Why bother? That implies you are trying to get into him then you are playing sports. This is a scenario when the attack comes to you, no need to get past any guard. This should be clearly obvious. Let's not play the "what if game".
Your goshin or self defense is not bad, but... IT IS NOT SHUTO UKE, but two shuto uchis and two keri waza.
Are you ASHAMED or your classical techniques? Why do you want to disguis them?
so many it isn't even funny
more than Traditional ju jitsu?
more than Traditional ju jitsu?