@@KARATEbyJesse i agree. Biomecanics is the next level of training because it put in context why we do what we do and how to improve oneself. I'm looking forward that you do it !
This is a very good insight into the mechanics of movements, really for all too often we focus on the "big" things such as contraction & tensing but we rarely focus on the "small" things e.g. core muscle stremgth or in this case T-spine flexibility. That actually make a huge difference in the efficacy of our execution. Kudos!
Obi wan said it best to Luke Skywalker, strecth yours feelings. Sijo Lee said it in Enter the Dragon, "Feel, dont think." True content is never enough feel the punch as to stretch all of weight of your own body mass into one single relaxed motion and end with a devastating quick whips. In short use all necessary in one relaxed and, Wapah flow from. -OAM. Thank you Mr. Enkamp you do remind me basics are the essence of what is the pure core of Martial thinking and living.
Great video. Dr Maurino knows his stuff. Tatsuya Naka also explains it quite well in his videos. He throws some of the best non-telegraphed punches and kicks. They are invisible upon entry.
It is said by a Ba Ji Quan Sifu, a punch is already started when the hand besides the waist (to launch a punch). Shall the opponent close the distance to you, if you master stances fluidly, your stances might lead to easy-shift to other attack such as attack with shoulders or elbow or a take down. That's why it is important to consider to practice the preparation (initial position) and deliverence until end point when launching an attack, not just considering the end point. Because if you only considering the end point, when your opponent change his position, those end point will give him opening and might be disadvantage for you as it will lack of power. I also found the same principle from some Okinawan Karate I recognize such as Uechi Ryu and Goju Ryu. Not sure with other style. Note: Ba Ji Quan is one of Chinesse martial art, translated to roughly "eight extreme fist" (also means 8 directional fist to emphasis it's explosiveness), quite popular in Japan, Sensei Tatsuya Naka also did some exchange knowledge with Ba Ji Quan master in Japan.
Keep it up Sensei. you are the only teacher of karate whom I saw teaching the way that's the most suitable for anyone. by the way, sensei pls tell me the best exercises for belly abs pls
Very instructive. Thank you. I think the stabilizer/mobilizer is relative for the movement though. For example in boxing, while avoining punches to the sides, the hips work as a stabilizer, that will switch the whole scheme, being everything from the hips under a stabilizer. Furthermore, there are two kinds of joits, ankles and shoulders work 360 degrees, knees and elbows roughly 180 and unidirectional. Hips are like the first( ankles and shoulders), like direction free(a ball)probably a little more limited backwards. The spine is another story, where the main roles are taken by the muscles: abbs and "lumbs" lift the whole like a hanging bridge. So its good to have balance there and not just support your back with "lumbs"(sorry the ignorance). Which will stress it and since there's a nervous center there it will be neural pain and not muscular pain( after the lactic acid thing). Muscular pain being positive and neural pain being negative(injury). Moving up, the same hanging bridge principle applyes for head and arms. (Had to correct some spelling)
In kickboxing n boxing the punch start from rotating the leg n the hips to the shoulder the punch. It gives more speed n more distance comparing to a classic karate punch
While Dr. Maurino is correct that PHYSICALLY a punch starts from the thoracic, I would say that it actually begins mentally when the mind recognizes the input from the senses and decides upon the target either consciously or subconsciously. Then it tells the body to begin all the movements that were talked about in this video.
Watched this video multiple times already and learned so much. Really loved your Ohan Dai tutorial, can you do a similar tutorial to the Okinawan version of Anan?
In the last few years I learned and shaped they way I explain people how to generate power, how here's the explanation of the "why" as well! Thank you Sensei Enkamp, thank you Sensei Maurino (I missed you quite a bit after you disappeared from the Kata contests and teachings, those where the younger Jesse was sneaking in like a little fox at the icecream cake parties :) )!
Well i do boxing but in my opinion or what i have learned is the punch is generate by the spine like he said but if we want to increase more power we'd use our leg and twist or move our hips to increase more power.
Excellent efforts on your part. You are always distinguished in your choice and in the topics presented, in addition to the professional people you choose. I wish you success. You are a legend
Always good lessons from Dr. Lucio. Nice KU rash guard. Personally still feel that the best way to teach beginners is to punch from the floor/ feet. Hips are way to over-cued. Without the power transfer from the floor and a stiff core it's impossible to transfer any real amount of power to the fist.
Extending ten meters beyond reach... Or 'hitting through the target', as i recognize from systema. Takes some practice so as not to destroy your elbow? I guess the hazard of overextending the elbow is why striking with a baton should be done in a circular motion rather than a straight. Another reason would be to come back in a 'loaded position' after delivering a blow, in order to hit again.
Hi Jesse, great video! (Plus, dr. Maurino is a connational of mine 😀) I'd like to give a suggestion for a future video... could you cover the kaisai theory (kaisai no genri) for kata bunkai? Thank you, good day!