Don't Allow Emotions to Make You Quit! 

"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men" -Frederick Douglass. Keep up the good work Sir.

“You couldn’t just be nervous, you had to say you were hurt” That hit me hard

This. This is what it means to raise a boy into a man. He teaches him it’s okay to be in pain and have emotions and express them… but to fight through them as well. He teaches him that he’ll have to struggle and fight but if he keeps pushing he’ll win. Nothing but respect.

This is a good psychological training for kids to develop self confidence. When these kids grow up, they will be tough mentally and physically. They will be bully-proof and disciplined. Good job sir.

I am a grown man in my thirties, this video just about had me in tears. What you are doing for these boys is invaluable. The men of tomorrow. Thank you.

I’m a martial artist for 36 years. This is inspired “old style” teaching. “ I’m nervous” changed from weakness into a chant of power in just one minute. Well done Sir!

He’s making him feel comfortable in expressing his true emotions. Made me cry.

Yeah, 41 yr old male in tears here. My father just didn't care, or didn't know how to care, when I was a kid. It got in the way until my 30's. I'm trying hard to teach my son differently. Thank you!

He's helping these kids overcome their inner fears in a productive way. Those kids will never forget him..

I love how the kid admitted that he was nervous in the first place. It takes courage to say that after lying in the teacher's face. So with that courage, with admitting his emotion, he earned a priceless lesson from the teacher.

This man isn’t just training that one kid. he’s training us all.

A lot of people would have stopped at the “we need to express our emotions as men” bit and left it at that. But this man took that statement and showed this boy that not only can he express his emotions, but he can _master_ them, making them powerful servants for himself and not the other way around. That is priceless teaching.

The Moral principle of martial arts isn't about conquering others, it's about conquering your own fears and never giving up or into self-doubt. Beautiful message and priceless lesson.

This guy teaches Lifejitsu. You are a wise man when there aren't many, and there are even less willing to teach but you do.

Strength doesn't come from ignoring your feelings, it comes from overcoming them. There could not be more of a difference.

These days, people are obsessed with the idea that kids should be treated in a very gentle way! I totally disagree with this. Kids should be raised up in a way that will make them able to withstand the darkness looming in adulthood. They must know that fear, nervousness, and hesitance are things you should overcome in life. Bless this teacher in the video.

I'm 36 years old and watching your videos make me want to become a better man. What you are doing is very inspirational. I find myself saying that we need more men like you but lately have began thinking of ways to become one of these men that serve our youth. I'm not sure where god will guide me but I feel the spirit. You are changing lives and that is powerful.

I'm a 30 years old man who never learned how to deal with emotions like frustration, anger and fear and now I always run from my problems. I wish I had these kind of training. But now I know it is never too late to start. I'll join a jiu jitsu class next week.

This is the emotional support men need in their lives, this kid will always appreciate you

Man love this dude, he prepares people not just physically, but mentally

I had a similar training session with my son today. He was always being bullied, but afraid to defend himself. I'd move in with the kick shield and he'd be pulling his punches and kicks. But with more pushing, and letting him feel his emotions honestly, he started to hit harder. He visualized the bullies and stopped being afraid. Boys need this. The world is a scary place. Losing to fear can't be a stumbling block for them. My son got emotional afterward and I told him how proud of him I was.

This is so wonderful to teach these boys to honestly express themselves and to press through! Awesome job!

Bless this man.he cares for the kids and their future as human beings.he teaches them humility and determination

He isn't teaching them how to fight, he is teaching them lessons for their future life, wish i had him as a teacher

I had to learn that shit on my middle 30's and after a couple of big hits against reality. That kid will never forget that lesson.

Teaching the kid to understand that he can show his emotions, and those emotions make you stronger. You gained my respect

He instead of attack him and say stuff like "you can't, you have to be strong" or something to make him go down he made the kid use that weakness as a weapon, wow he is the best teacher i've seen

I swear in my life my future kid will have the obligation to make a sport (he loves) instead of being 24/7 at the computer like me when i was a kid. Every sport teachs you something

He’s a terrific mentor to these young kids. Embrace your fears & anxiety

I wonder what life would be like if we'd all had a teacher like this growing up. I can't even think of one person in my whole life that even resembled him in even the smallest way. Good man. Keep it up.

That bond and trust between you and the kid gave him the courage to tell you the truth in the first place. Jacked up world we live in sir. In many households we don't teach that despite all the love there might be, a parent is a human being, we can repeat bad habits unconsciously. These kids are so lucky to have you and their parents have been wise to put them into your path.

I was fighting back tears, this made me so emotional somehow. Im emotional and tend to cry often so it hurts me to see that boys cant even express emotions like these often because its seen as being "weak".....Salute to this guy!!

This Is what a true leader looks like. Great teacher. Deep respect.

I’m not being facetious when I say that a moment like this at age seven would have spared me thirty years of trying to teach myself how to cope with rage and fear. These boys are going to remember this, and just as important, they’re going to pass it on.

When my son was about 11 years old he entered a Jaycee Relay Race. He’d never ran track before and didn’t know everybody wore shorts. He came in jeans, to everyone’s amusement. He ran the last leg for his team - and came away the fastest runner of the day, and made up considerable distance to win. This video made me think of that day. How I wish I had been able to see it, instead of only hear and read about it. I was a single mom and had to work. My son was an amazing athlete. ❤️

This should be offered, at every church. This man deserves more blessings than he can handle. Truly a man, building men.

Just saw this video in Reddit and had to find your channel. I'm openly sobbing because this is the type of thing I want my boys to learn. This is the world I want to build for them

WOW Wish I had someone like this around me growing up!

I was studying robotics engineering in the best university in my country. I haven't managed to finish. The challenge was beyond the capabilities I thought I had. Maybe if I've met this man, my life would be different now.

I love that sensei's technique there, had the student focus saying I'm nervous loud, his balance and focus improved each second during that he dropped his fear and went in with a clear mind. Excellent work. I myself am a 2nd degree.

Imagine how many full grown men who want to drop all the weight on their shoulders for a moment and say "i'm hurting" while they are attending his class. And imagine how those same men are put back together, better than before.

This hit me hard I’m 28 years old … I wish I had someone like this when I was that age … I was so Afraid to say how I feel bro I couldn’t take being a child … if I had someone like this I would’ve gotten a lot off my chest because now I’m just chaotic and tryna redeem myself from past traumas of me not sticking up for myself

This is exactly the type of man we need more of in society.

Wow this trainer is like a philosopher... I needed such a mentor all my life...

Love this video! Man if only you were everywhere, I'd be so prepared to have my spirit reconstructed by your teaching! Nothing but love here man, keep up the great work!

I would have just about killed to have someone in my life like him. There is another side to this coin. As a woman, I was essentially taught the opposite of this fine young man, to give myself over to emotions and whim in the name of femininity. To find someone like this boy could have become. Outwardly strong, unemotional, and ultimately repressed. It never sat right with me, and now I'm in my 20s learning how to use emotion. Fortunately they never did drive me, but I shoved them down so far that when they exploded, it was ugly, and as I had not a single adult to turn to, I almost spiraled alone into depression and then death. But to know that emotions are not the enemy, but a reaction to your surroundings, that any intense emotion can be turned to drive, that is beyond freeing. To feel and acknowledge, then power through with anger or fear or joy, temper it with patience and experience. It is not male or female. It is human. Seeing this man almost moves me to tears, and I shall endeavor to not long for him, but be like him to any I need to teach. Thank you sir, God bless you and all your students, physical and virtual

Why the hell is this actually motivational? I hope that kid grows up and becomes the world's greatest robotics engineer.

I have a big project that I'm presenting today, and have invited a lot of friends to come see. The past few days I've felt super nervous, and I find myself coming back to this video. Where I know that I can feel nervous, I can acknowledge my anxiety and push through. Thank you for being an inspiration to these boys, your community, and to me.

Outstanding. It's unfortunate more young men aren't learning the life lessons being taught everyday in that dojo.

My whole heart imploded with emotion. I felt the boy getting stronger each time he owned his feelings. Powerful lesson from a loving teacher. One love. ❤️

It's beautiful how he made a chant out of his weakness

Maaaaan I love to see that masculine energy. That REAL masculine energy and the transfer. That moment was so powerful.

That was powerful.

We need more guys like this, teaching him to listen to himself but push past the difficulties. These kids will remember and use these lessons for the rest of their life. Mad respect

That teacher is one of the best i ever seen. It is exactly it. This is not about fighting, it is about the situation and accept what is going on in you. That help you getting better and getting in track on what you need to do next time on in that moment to respond properly on what is yet to come.

The way he holds the kid to make him not let go later just adds such gentle touch.

I remember my Father walking me out of the house, turning around locking the door and looking me right in my eyes and telling me I wasnt getting back in until I fought the neighborhood bully who had just chased me home. I was this young man's age. Valuable life lesson being taught by this man and my Father.

I'm absolutely speechless by the positive impact this little experience will have for this kid in his future life.. amazing

This guy is an amazing teacher

I just found this and as a father of two boys, I think this man's lessons are important. Not just in fights but real life wisdom. Great man. Thank you sir.

God bless these kids, wish if I had such teacher. I love how he teach life, not just to fight. Mental strength.

Well done sir, we'll done. I see you're helping to mold these boys into physically capable, emotionally strong men. You should be very proud.

Seriously, the lessons here are just soo crucial

Absolutely beautiful. One can re-parent themselves in the same way if neglected/abused in childhood. Humanity has hope in many unexpected places.

Dude this man is surrounded by good intention that's freaking heartwarming

This kids are receving one of the greatest gifts in life: the wisdom of a true sensei Keep doing this, you are helping to develop better human beings. Arigato Gosaimas🙏🏼

Tear roll down my eye when he said it's so jacked up for boys and men that we can't even be emotional RESPECT+ FOR YOU MASTER

This man knows what it takes to make a life for yourself. He knows it's a path of struggle and pain. A good life isn't just one where you get a degree, decent job and call it a day. It's on where you constantly challenge and apply yourself. That's where true happiness and fulfillment is. That's what the experience of life is! Otherwise once you die, what was the point? Life, is by nature suffering. The catch is though that you get to choose your suffering. You get to choose whether to experience now or later. You get to choose whether your suffering reaps rewards, or it's a punishment for being lazy, complacent and avoidant. This man is teaching those kids a valuable lesson. He is teaching them the true nature of the world, the way it throws you around and makes you nervous. But it's important that you are still in control. You are in control of your emotions, and you are in control of the actions and decisions you take. You have to be responsible, and guide your life towards the direction you want it to go. It won't be perfect. You'll make mistakes. You'll work at it for years feeling like you barely made any progress. But if you choose to walk this life, I will promise you with all my confidence that you will build something. And you will look back and realise how far you've come. You will realise that it took work, and it took time. It took a damn ton of both. But, that's how you make something out of life. You choose your suffering. Remember to love and respect yourself. Life is damn tough. Cut yourself some slack, and do your best.

You are a true man my friend. The work your doing is life changing to those young boys and the people they will go on to influence. God bless you, seeing this has brought me so much joy today. I am currently procrastinating my studies for my deferred engineering exam because I have little faith in myself. I have learned a lesson from this video. Love from Scotland.

This guy is an *amazing* teacher, teaching resilience in martial arts in a more direct way, rather than just telling it to a kid simply, but really connecting with them personally and cultivating strength each student personally, I feel is rare in teachers. How this guy is teaching these kids how to work through pain and fear properly so early in life and really connecting with them is amazing. This is a true sensei, full respect to this man

You’re a true hero, sir. God bless you, your attitude towards those young men is something different.

I'm crying a LOT rn, man that's a lesson everyone should have at a young age, thank you! for real :)

Absolutely amazing! I cannot express how amazing this is. This is incredible teaching, and a message that everyone should hear. ❤️

That is a very lucky kid to have him in his life. He's going to grow up to be a great man because of his teachings.

Some of these kids are gonna be going through insanely hard stuff once they are older, then they’ll be looking back at these videos of the moments they learned these lessons and cry tears of strength. I really can’t think of a better gift to give a child.

Thank you for this. As a highly sensitive man it’s important that boys are allowed to feel feelings.

I have came across your videos and I am in tears. Your inspiration is practical but extremely potent. I have been struggling with agoraphobia and social anxiety disorder for years now and it seems like like my emotions get the best of me everyday. I wish I could learn from you myself being a Detroit native because there is so much wisdom you can impart to me. Most importantly you can guide me on being a man that isn’t afraid of being himself

You are genuinely the best teacher I’ve ever seen. The lessons and interactions these kids have will last their entire life and you have built better men because of it. I’m just a random person, drop in the sea, but you have commanded my respect

this video literally brought tears to my eyes. This man is doing gods work in his community and for young boys. I love it!

It teared me up. So important, for men and women.

This is the most personally inspiring thing I've ever seen on the internet. I'm 37 years old and this moved me to tears. I'm so full of joy to know these boys have someone like you in their lives teaching these priceless lessons. I had to learn on my own and I'm still learning but I am breaking a cycle of "emotional unhealthiness" with my son and daughter. I will be watching these videos and showing my kids to help teach and open up these conversations. Thank you so much!

This is constructive for community. These kids will grow up confident, strong, and disciplined. Great thing you're doing here!

Wonderful to see, glad there are still good father figures like this gentleman right here. We need to get back to this.

Wow, he's teaching his son how to be honest with his feelings. Now that's just beautiful. His son will be blossomed into a beautiful man. Mark those words. Thanks for this upload. It means a lot.

I love this man. What he's doing for these young boys is shaping them into what I think real men should be. I'd like to send you money just to support what you do, sir.

That's beautiful BROTHER how you're instilling 🔥"life's lessons"🔥 into him. SALUTE SIR! KEEP PUSHING ✊🏽

That's a strong man, teaching boys to be comfortable in their feelings, not ashamed. There's hope for the future.

Man this video is so good. Brought a tear to my eye seeing those kids being taught so many good lessons that will make them strong men.

I've watched a few of these videos and everything this man has taught these kids is absolutely crucial for these boys to be great men some day.

You are a great teacher... Respect 🙏 The world needs people like you... All the best

I hold back tears every single time I watch this good man work to help make good men. May God bless you everyday.

These boys are so fortunate to have someone like this teaching them to feel their emotionals and express them. I am amazed every time i watch your videos. Bless you

Damn that hurt man! I wish I had a dad like that growing up. Wow. Teaching to understand the difference of emotions, what is justified and what needs to be discarded. 👍🏼🔥💯

You are a blessing. I wish I had a father like you.

Dude I needed a class like this as a child.

Bro this Men is awesome this is the real meaning of Martial arts mind and body training

Extraordinary. Thank you for your work and what you do, it’s appreciated. Stay blessed brother.

This video needs to be watched by the WHOLE WORLD!!!!

This just made me cry, martiak arts isn't just about winning,getting stronger etc, but to let yourself know that you can be mentally good, and physicaly good, this is an example of discipline

I think this is a great experience for both boys and girls. I totally relate to this energy as a woman too, both sexes experience the same things but we're just taught differently. I repressed my emotions quite a lot during my childhood due to the intensity and what I perceived the 'silliness' of them, and when I reached adulthood, things just overflowed, making my life messy. I'm doing better but I still have difficult times regulating them now and again because I was hardly taught how to do it. However, I've been doing martial arts since last year and it's THE BEST thing I've done for my mental health, to integrate the fear, the sadness and the rage into the practice and not let it completely rule my behaviour.