A few tips on four Karate kicks: mae geri, mawashi geri, yoko geri and ura mawashi geri #Karate #shotokan #martialarts #training #kumite #kicking #karateshotokan
Hey w video bro thanks for helping us understand the ways of shotokan better I’m still tryna learn lately I’ve been watching your older videos and there helping sorry if I bothered you last time I commented
Wow such perfection! Your kicks are just as fast as jabbing. To be this good is insane and really shows why Karate still, and Always will exist, as there is nothing like it 👑🙌 Karate - perfection for the body and mind! Osu!!
Great video. Master the basics, build a strong foundation so you can have more sophisticated moves. As the saying goes: "The devil is in the details". That's so true, and real master get so many details in something that seems so simple for the untrained eye.
It's not about telegraphing the Mae-Geri, it's about body dynamics. You should kick exactly like you walk (foot in front, hand behind) - that's more powerful. And thrusting the hip forward is only for Kumite. For Kata you don't move your hip, but just use the inner muscles of the hip, as in self-defense, there is not enough distance to move the hip with the kick. For Mawashi-Geri and Yoko-Geri, you only rotate the supporting foot that much in Kumite to cover distance. In a self-defense situation, again, not enough distance, you kick square, meaning rotating 90° only. As for Ura-Mawashi, that's the competition version, and shouldn't be practiced at all, as it is pretty weak. To be powerful, it needs full hip involvment, and no snapping of the foot: you go through with it like you would do when cutting with a Katana.
The way these kicks are demonstrated the supporting foot needs to rotate. If I was doing lower kicks due to distance then that maybe wouldn't apply, but the most common problem I've seen teaching many many people is they don't rotate the supporting foot and this can damage the knee (I've seen it happen). When you say inner muscles of the hip, which muscles are these? (In terms of anatomy.) The maegeri here is not being demonstrated in Kata. And the ura mawashi geri, people train karate for different reasons, competition is completely valid for some so it's not for anyone else to say it shouldn't be trained. Ura mawashi geri isn't a kick I'd ever use in a self defence scenario, there are many options that would come before that. I'm not saying anything you said is wrong, I'm just explaining a few points from my side.
@@jkgardiner Does not matter whether it is a high kick or a low kick, you don't need that much rotation if you're kicking at a short distance, as you're tilting your upper body to the side (Van Damme Style), not backwards. Can be seen in a lot of Kyokushin matches where they kick with Mawashi to the head and the supporting foot does not rotate that much due to the short distance. One of Kagawa's favorites also (if you search for Kagawa Mawashi Geri, you should find the clip where he kicks a guy taller than him to the head, with a Mawashi at an extremely short distance). People would break their knees only if they try to pull the Kumite version without rotating the support foot as you show in the video. Regarding the muscle used for Mae-Geri in Kata: I don't know the name, but I remember a japanese Sensei hitting with a shuto towards the front muscle between the leg and the hip (basically where a brief would end) And that is basically the problem with the explanations in this video: many people will think this is the right way, and the other way is the wrong way (and vice-versa), because their Sensei taught them so. I even saw 6th Dan masters saying, what you're showing in this video is wrong! Which is utter BS, as what is shown in this video is 100% valid in specific scenarios (as I detailed above). And that's my message basically: you need to specify the context. You need to say: this is for Kumite, this is for Competition, and so on. Regarding Competition: everybody is free to do whatever they want, no question about that; nonetheless I do emphasize it is a waste of time imho. So practicing the Ura-Mawashi that way is only good for making points. On the street however, imagine being against several attackers coming from different angles, and then you will see that it might come in handy (you need to be good, obviously!). You need a Ichigeki-Hissatsu technique; the competition version won't cut it. And the problem is: if the body gets accustomed to the competition version, it won't be able to pull the full power version, as the mechanics are very different. You need to be able to slash the head like with a Katana. A good way to practice it, is with a mit, and you make sure the foot goes through and draws a complete ark, not just bounce back at the target, and the upper body goes completely down in the opposite direction. You may want to ask a Taekwondo master if you're not sure how to practice the Ura-Mawashi the proper way. Karate Competition ruined it for sure (as it is skewed towards safety, not effectiveness) - Taekwondo competition uses protection gear, that's why they are able to practice and use the full power version.
@sassuki unfortunately in the context of these videos, with the duration, it's not possible to cover every possible angle and variation of a technique, so there has to be some responsibility on the viewer to decide whether it is for them or not. I don't get paid for these videos so I can only commit limited time to making them. I've seen kagawa's mawashi geri and not everyone is blessed with his genetic hip structure. I also have videos on here of following the ura mawashi geri through as you described and you are right in that it is the correct way to use it outside of competition. I just post this content to share my own ideas and those that I have picked up in my 20+ years of training. Not everyone will agree with it all of course but that's ok and I'm always open to, and appreciate a discussion on technique or karate as a whole.
@@jkgardiner yeah, I do understand, that it is not meant as a complete guide. But may be just put a small subtitle on every scene, like "In Kumite", or "For Competition Use", depending on what you're talking about. We tend to underestimate how dogmatic the vast majority of practicioners (incl. senseis!!) can be! Or so open-minded that their brains fell off as they say :D basically telling everybody "do whatever you think is right", which is also utter BS!! lol If it happens to 5th and 6th Dan masters, it does not surprise me if most brown belts (and younger black belts) are confused about this!! :D
@@sassuki I'll keep the subtitle thing in mind 👍 One of my recent videos was actually on the difference between point sparring and full contact with uraken and mawashi geri
If you perform a front kick with the knee bent, you're probably "self defence oriented" because the bent knee ensures a quick retraction which is VERY IMPORTANT if you find yourself in a "street fight" against multiple opponents Karateka's involved in Competitions kick with the leg extended (or rather, this was BEFORE the front kick was seemingly not acknowledged in Karate matches as a technique worth a point)
Landing with the leg fully extended means the power is already gone. The bend in the leg allows to drive into the target. In competition karate the aim is not to damage the opponent so fully extended is preferable (especially with punches). I prefer the way that makes the most damage.
Hey w video bro thanks for helping us understand the ways of shotokan better I’m still tryna learn lately I’ve been watching your older videos and there helping sorry if I bothered you last time I commented
I'm glad you find them helpful 👍
Your powerful and beautifully executed kicks made me wanna work harder on my not-that-pretty kicks. Thanks for the tips and inspiration, Sensei!
same here, his movements are really intoxicating to watch!
LMPROVE YOUR KARATE KICKS WITH THESE TIPS
LMPROVE YOUR KARATE KICKS WITH THESE TIPS
I received my Shotokan shodan in 2012...But I would love to train with You Sensei...Osu!
What’s your combined schedule for body building and karate? 🙏🏽
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Jesus christ you are good...!
Great job bro, question you consider making a video of gym exercises for improvement ok karate 😅
I've already made a few
I'm at
amazing kick, sir! keep up the good work
Wow such perfection!
Your kicks are just as fast as jabbing. To be this good is insane and really shows why Karate still, and Always will exist, as there is nothing like it 👑🙌
Karate - perfection for the body and mind!
Osu!!
Great video. Master the basics, build a strong foundation so you can have more sophisticated moves. As the saying goes: "The devil is in the details". That's so true, and real master get so many details in something that seems so simple for the untrained eye.
It's not about telegraphing the Mae-Geri, it's about body dynamics. You should kick exactly like you walk (foot in front, hand behind) - that's more powerful.
And thrusting the hip forward is only for Kumite. For Kata you don't move your hip, but just use the inner muscles of the hip, as in self-defense, there is not enough distance to move the hip with the kick.
For Mawashi-Geri and Yoko-Geri, you only rotate the supporting foot that much in Kumite to cover distance. In a self-defense situation, again, not enough distance, you kick square, meaning rotating 90° only.
As for Ura-Mawashi, that's the competition version, and shouldn't be practiced at all, as it is pretty weak. To be powerful, it needs full hip involvment, and no snapping of the foot: you go through with it like you would do when cutting with a Katana.
The way these kicks are demonstrated the supporting foot needs to rotate. If I was doing lower kicks due to distance then that maybe wouldn't apply, but the most common problem I've seen teaching many many people is they don't rotate the supporting foot and this can damage the knee (I've seen it happen).
When you say inner muscles of the hip, which muscles are these? (In terms of anatomy.)
The maegeri here is not being demonstrated in Kata.
And the ura mawashi geri, people train karate for different reasons, competition is completely valid for some so it's not for anyone else to say it shouldn't be trained.
Ura mawashi geri isn't a kick I'd ever use in a self defence scenario, there are many options that would come before that.
I'm not saying anything you said is wrong, I'm just explaining a few points from my side.
@@jkgardiner Does not matter whether it is a high kick or a low kick, you don't need that much rotation if you're kicking at a short distance, as you're tilting your upper body to the side (Van Damme Style), not backwards. Can be seen in a lot of Kyokushin matches where they kick with Mawashi to the head and the supporting foot does not rotate that much due to the short distance.
One of Kagawa's favorites also (if you search for Kagawa Mawashi Geri, you should find the clip where he kicks a guy taller than him to the head, with a Mawashi at an extremely short distance).
People would break their knees only if they try to pull the Kumite version without rotating the support foot as you show in the video.
Regarding the muscle used for Mae-Geri in Kata: I don't know the name, but I remember a japanese Sensei hitting with a shuto towards the front muscle between the leg and the hip (basically where a brief would end)
And that is basically the problem with the explanations in this video: many people will think this is the right way, and the other way is the wrong way (and vice-versa), because their Sensei taught them so. I even saw 6th Dan masters saying, what you're showing in this video is wrong! Which is utter BS, as what is shown in this video is 100% valid in specific scenarios (as I detailed above).
And that's my message basically: you need to specify the context. You need to say: this is for Kumite, this is for Competition, and so on.
Regarding Competition: everybody is free to do whatever they want, no question about that; nonetheless I do emphasize it is a waste of time imho. So practicing the Ura-Mawashi that way is only good for making points. On the street however, imagine being against several attackers coming from different angles, and then you will see that it might come in handy (you need to be good, obviously!). You need a Ichigeki-Hissatsu technique; the competition version won't cut it. And the problem is: if the body gets accustomed to the competition version, it won't be able to pull the full power version, as the mechanics are very different. You need to be able to slash the head like with a Katana. A good way to practice it, is with a mit, and you make sure the foot goes through and draws a complete ark, not just bounce back at the target, and the upper body goes completely down in the opposite direction. You may want to ask a Taekwondo master if you're not sure how to practice the Ura-Mawashi the proper way. Karate Competition ruined it for sure (as it is skewed towards safety, not effectiveness) - Taekwondo competition uses protection gear, that's why they are able to practice and use the full power version.
@sassuki unfortunately in the context of these videos, with the duration, it's not possible to cover every possible angle and variation of a technique, so there has to be some responsibility on the viewer to decide whether it is for them or not. I don't get paid for these videos so I can only commit limited time to making them.
I've seen kagawa's mawashi geri and not everyone is blessed with his genetic hip structure.
I also have videos on here of following the ura mawashi geri through as you described and you are right in that it is the correct way to use it outside of competition.
I just post this content to share my own ideas and those that I have picked up in my 20+ years of training.
Not everyone will agree with it all of course but that's ok and I'm always open to, and appreciate a discussion on technique or karate as a whole.
@@jkgardiner yeah, I do understand, that it is not meant as a complete guide. But may be just put a small subtitle on every scene, like "In Kumite", or "For Competition Use", depending on what you're talking about.
We tend to underestimate how dogmatic the vast majority of practicioners (incl. senseis!!) can be! Or so open-minded that their brains fell off as they say :D basically telling everybody "do whatever you think is right", which is also utter BS!! lol
If it happens to 5th and 6th Dan masters, it does not surprise me if most brown belts (and younger black belts) are confused about this!! :D
@@sassuki I'll keep the subtitle thing in mind 👍
One of my recent videos was actually on the difference between point sparring and full contact with uraken and mawashi geri
thanks for your video sensei I am learning of you
If you perform a front kick with the knee bent, you're probably "self defence oriented" because the bent knee ensures a quick retraction which is VERY IMPORTANT if you find yourself in a "street fight" against multiple opponents
Karateka's involved in Competitions kick with the leg extended (or rather, this was BEFORE the front kick was seemingly not acknowledged in Karate matches as a technique worth a point)
Landing with the leg fully extended means the power is already gone. The bend in the leg allows to drive into the target.
In competition karate the aim is not to damage the opponent so fully extended is preferable (especially with punches).
I prefer the way that makes the most damage.
You inspire me everyday
Great lessons as usual for all styles. Turning the base foot is the main issue with students.
Yes I find this is the biggest problem for most people