Allen Sensei, I love these drills. Although a Shotokan practitioner now, I studied some Kali in the late 80s, and this reminds me of some of the things I retained from those days. Every fist followed by the elbow, a never ending striking machine from as many angles and tools as you have. Thank you for demonstrating how these old techniques do apply to my current studies.
I love it! Nice and practical, a great forum in which to strive for relaxation. Beautifully designed, Sensei Allen. And high compliments to your student!!
@@AppliedShotokan After scrolling your content, I was more starting to think of dropping in for a visit. 😁 It's so good to see stuff like this in Shotokan!
@@AppliedShotokan Nova Scotia!! Darn! I didn't pay attention, and for whatever reason I expected you to be in sunny Britain. 😂 Well, Canada is on my list, it might take a bit longer, though.
This is really great. Fighting from a clinch, not long range karateka vs karateka style fighting, good use of shuto uke, good gripping and fighting to change the grip, and added dirt to make it more real. I was lucky enough to train at Iain Abernethy's dojo last night, and we practised, as you would expect, a lot of fighting from close range: one on one, multiple opponents, group against group, defending one group member from another group, and so on, alongside pad work and applications of Pinan/Heian Godan. Great stuff! I came away with bruises in places I didn't even know I had places! As a Shotokan practitioner, I would love to be able to visit and train with you - but Canada is a long way away! Maybe one day!
simon_c Thank you for your kind words, Simon. Iain is amazing and has been a huge source of inspiration for me. Close range fighting is so important for practically minded martial artists, especially Shotokan practitioners who typically only engage in 'sport' sparring. Have you ever been to Iain's residential course? I'm going next May. 4 days of nothing but karate!
I see you saw the photos on Iain's Facebook page - those are my feet sticking out as I get a good kicking on the floor! It's also me getting punched in the head on one of the pictures by a third person whilst grappling an opponent. I don't seem to have done too well!
Really nice. I think this might start as a response to a jab when you are holding a low fence. (He jabs with left, you slap it away with your left and stab at his throat with your right. Then use the right to pull his arm back and the left to hit his neck.) After that you could flow straight into this as you'd be at close range and almost grappling anyway and he could be hitting you with the other hand.
Wow this was "Truly Invaluable!". Thank God! Thank you for posting. It proves that there is no superior martial art. The technique shown here rivals the close infighting of Wing Chun. As a Shotokan practitioner myself, I will definitely be wrong this to my practice arsenal " immediately", posthaste. I LOVE this technique. As a purple belt, I am beginning to put together my own combinations of of attacking and defensive moves. It might not seem like a lot, but I am truly Blessed to have run across this video during my browsing. Ossu!!! Check it Out! Ciao!!!
Very insightful, thanks. Shotokan lost its close combat roots. In the process, the true value of kata was also lost. Kata became nothing more than a performance, or movement for the sake of movement. For the past several years, I have been investigating the close range applications of kata. This video has nothing to do what kata was designed for. It deals with a practical approach to karate as well as practical kata interpretation.
@@AppliedShotokan Of course Shotokan is from Shorin-Ryu and it's 100% close combat. It's more like later on Shotokan got mixed with Kendo and western kickboxing styles to change in the way it is today.
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I was a wrestler in highschool, reminds me of pummeling drills. Thank you for demonstrating the grappling aspects of Karate.
Excellent bunkai 👍🥋
Nice !
Same kind of range and application that the guys of Karate Culture do, and it seems very solid and practical.
Allen Sensei, I love these drills. Although a Shotokan practitioner now, I studied some Kali in the late 80s, and this reminds me of some of the things I retained from those days. Every fist followed by the elbow, a never ending striking machine from as many angles and tools as you have. Thank you for demonstrating how these old techniques do apply to my current studies.
This is one of my favourite videos that I have done. I am glad that you enjoyed it.
I love it! Nice and practical, a great forum in which to strive for relaxation. Beautifully designed, Sensei Allen. And high compliments to your student!!
Thank you. Practical is what I strive for!
shuto uke einer sehr schönes technike.ich liebe diese technik..
Great video of what a real fight would actually be like minus the intensity I'm going to work on this drill thank you
It's a fun one. Enjoy!
Love these drills! Much like how we do it at our dojo.
Fun and functional!
One of my German karate friends just found you. I love what I see!
Thanks for your comment. Lots of content for you to explore!
@@AppliedShotokan After scrolling your content, I was more starting to think of dropping in for a visit. 😁 It's so good to see stuff like this in Shotokan!
@@MissingLinkMartialArts Come anytime you're in Nova Scotia!
@@AppliedShotokan Nova Scotia!! Darn! I didn't pay attention, and for whatever reason I expected you to be in sunny Britain. 😂 Well, Canada is on my list, it might take a bit longer, though.
@@MissingLinkMartialArts Well, "Nova Scotia" means "New Scotland". Does that make it closer? 😉
This is really great. Fighting from a clinch, not long range karateka vs karateka style fighting, good use of shuto uke, good gripping and fighting to change the grip, and added dirt to make it more real. I was lucky enough to train at Iain Abernethy's dojo last night, and we practised, as you would expect, a lot of fighting from close range: one on one, multiple opponents, group against group, defending one group member from another group, and so on, alongside pad work and applications of Pinan/Heian Godan. Great stuff! I came away with bruises in places I didn't even know I had places! As a Shotokan practitioner, I would love to be able to visit and train with you - but Canada is a long way away! Maybe one day!
simon_c Thank you for your kind words, Simon. Iain is amazing and has been a huge source of inspiration for me. Close range fighting is so important for practically minded martial artists, especially Shotokan practitioners who typically only engage in 'sport' sparring.
Have you ever been to Iain's residential course? I'm going next May. 4 days of nothing but karate!
I see you saw the photos on Iain's Facebook page - those are my feet sticking out as I get a good kicking on the floor! It's also me getting punched in the head on one of the pictures by a third person whilst grappling an opponent. I don't seem to have done too well!
LOL. It looks like good fun, though!
It was! A great bunch of people.
Applied Shotokan by Andy Allen I have been to a few of Iain’s seminars, but not to the residential yet. Something I would love to do.
Excellent 👏
Awesome instruction!
Me and you are of the same mind. Very good application of real world karate.
Very nice!!!
Love the application!
Brilliant, thank you sensei. Osu!
Excellent!
Really nice. I think this might start as a response to a jab when you are holding a low fence. (He jabs with left, you slap it away with your left and stab at his throat with your right. Then use the right to pull his arm back and the left to hit his neck.) After that you could flow straight into this as you'd be at close range and almost grappling anyway and he could be hitting you with the other hand.
Unlimited possibilities!
Awesome, my only problem is that I don't know how to start training this... where do i start, what to do with a partner(which flow drills)
That's a big question. Email me at appliedshotokan@gmail.com
Awesome Drill... I steal that from you! 😁
lol...me too
me 3
Me four but honestly thank you ❤️
That was cool
Damn son you busting that kid up
I love it
Because this is what a real scuffle would look like
Nice
Eccellente!
Excelent!
Wow this was "Truly Invaluable!". Thank God! Thank you for posting. It proves that there is no superior martial art. The technique shown here rivals the close infighting of Wing Chun. As a Shotokan practitioner myself, I will definitely be wrong this to my practice arsenal " immediately", posthaste. I LOVE this technique. As a purple belt, I am beginning to put together my own combinations of of attacking and defensive moves. It might not seem like a lot, but I am truly Blessed to have run across this video during my browsing. Ossu!!! Check it Out! Ciao!!!
@@renaissanceman165 I'm glad you liked it. I have lots more content on my channel you may like as well. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
ps.....I'm stealing it :-)
Bullshit
Shotokan was not design for close combat. Uche-uke has abdolute different base application in shit ry or even in winchun.
Very insightful, thanks. Shotokan lost its close combat roots. In the process, the true value of kata was also lost. Kata became nothing more than a performance, or movement for the sake of movement. For the past several years, I have been investigating the close range applications of kata. This video has nothing to do what kata was designed for. It deals with a practical approach to karate as well as practical kata interpretation.
@@AppliedShotokan Of course Shotokan is from Shorin-Ryu and it's 100% close combat.
It's more like later on Shotokan got mixed with Kendo and western kickboxing styles to change in the way it is today.
Every kata is ment for close combat.
@@Lecutes1990 Exactly!