One Strike, One Kill: The Deadliest Of Karate's Deadly Blows 

reminded of a story about a korean practitioner of a single strike style where a strong grip was favored he was supposed to be able to crush a three inch piece of bamboo in his fist the story goes he was attacked by three men while taking refreshment he caught the first attackers fist, and brought the man to his knees by grip alone, defeated the other two men each with a single blow, then casually finished his refreshment before extracting an apology, then releasing, the man whose fist had been caught and undoubtedly broken badly

Finally I am impressed - to give reason and describe the movements and significance in the Kata is a rare find -

Vince is the goat ... This guy really knows his stuff

Proper Karate. Vince Morris & Geoff Thompson, now for the modern world Lee Morrison & Michiel Mulder - Urban Combatives.

Amazing video. An epiphany, in fact. I love the way Vince not only reveals the techniques, but also anticipates the ways in which they can fail for those practicing them, why that is and what you can do about it. I'm sitting watching with my mouth open!

I have experience in both aikido and jujitsu. My aikido sensei taught the extended uses and application of aikido as an opening to strikes and disabling/crippling locks. This video perfectly explains so many of the moves we see in jujitsu kata and that we use in aikido. Well done!

Knew Vince Morris’ name from years back but that was it. Seeing this is a revelation - sheer genius!

That was an amazing video. Finally found a source that truly explains the deadly part of Karate, Always knew it was there but couldn't find a source that properly explained it. Thanks for sharing this!!!

Best channel I have found on RU-vid. Thank you for sharing these important defense moves.

At the turn of 1970 I found that Karate classes were for self defence only; not intending to teach people how to kill or maim, or generally put in hospital; so, were a bit unrealistic what was being taught; it gets interesting when, and did get interesting, when, you add proper Military combat training, in which guys & gals are taught how to maim and kill; properly, with that very Intention; they don't provide self defence/fitness/big-headed-show-off classes in the Military; so, when a guy/gal decides to start training in and combining both disciplines, that's when shit gets very, very Interesting indeed. btw: Did you know, that, in Japan, in Kendo competitions; the judges also score an up point for the ones who demonstrate proper and cultivated "Intention" in their strikes/moves? Yeah, they did back in the day, not sure about nowadays, but back when I was into weapons and tactics, covering all weapons, from Nunchakus, Tonfa, Staff, blades, etc, all sorts really, I also got into some Kendo, Katana, other swords from other disciplines, cultures and regimes, and I learned about Intention, and purpose; and reason, and necessity, and function or role in society. It all depends on what you actually need, and what you want it for, what you want to be able to do with it. Are you wanting to learn how to kill? or, just go to tournaments & score a couple of points? or just to act bigger than you really are in life, to learn Karate just to boost your confidence? What is your purpose? What are you trying to do? To achieve? Do you in fact want to be able to kill? and if so, Why? In a studio or Dojo with rules, etiquette, and discipline and a code of honour is one thing ; but out there is quite another; out there; meaning out here; there are no grades, no points systems, no Referee; guardian Angel to step in when your outmatched, no soft mats to fall on, No rules, no belts system, only thugs, gang members, and psychopathic killers; so what are you gonna do? Kill somebody? break bones, dislocate joints, put somebody in a Coma and send them to hospital? What is your "Intention" (?) I've done everything you can find a name for over the past 54 years, including the military stuff, did what Bruce Lee did and developed my own brand of M-MMA, based on my experience with Samurai training, Ninja Special Weapons & Tactics, so mine ended up being Militarily-Mixed-Martial-Arts, comprised of many, many different styles and regimes; yet still, I find myself here & now in 2024, still wondering as to What my Intention was, and Why the f_u_c_k I even did all of that stuff for all of those years? I had NO "Intention" of killing anybody, not outside of a military service operation, No, certainly not. So, I ask you; Why the frell do any of you Karateka want to learn how to inflict death at all? What are you trying to do? or prove? Is it all just to show-off to friends & family or colleagues? to make them fear you a little, perhaps? to make them feel a little intimidated by knowing that you know how to kill? What is your Intention? Your Real Intention? Google & study Bushido, as I did in the 70's 80's & 90's. The good news is, that today, 2024, in my mid sixties, my body is still hanging onto my thirties; and I don't look anything like 60's, nor 50's, or 40's, so I figure I did it all to end up still looking good; but I didn't have to learn how to kill that well just to look good or act "Cool". Like my first Sifu always said . . "Showing off is a fools idea of glory". Upon reflection, maybe I should have just stuck to basic Wing Tsun, I didn't need all that other stuff after all. Respect to the Sensei on here; but; I feel that you should tell people to join the Army if they want to learn how to kill, if they really need that, want that for some reason, depending on their Intention(s) e.g What do they want to do with that anyway? Ask them.

Impressive , effective and intelligent instruction …

I left the dojo where I was taught shotokon. It was so traditional and sport orientated. I kept seeing problems with the fighting and I knew it was bad idea to say anything.

I was privileged to be trained in the same manner as he teaches and new aged practitioners are confised to why untill i actually show these parts of the system

Who is the teacher? The art!! Excellent presentation. Its all in the art... one has to be willing to find it, this man is doing that.

A lot of truth in what you do Vince

Sensei Morris he is one of the Best!

Excellent seminar. Wonderful traditional Karate. Also lots of aikido there too.

These techniques are truly deadly.The only problem I see is finding that elusive assailant who attacks by holding the wrist and sometimes lapel. I think the last time I was attacked in that manner, I was 6 and it was my mom. I remember I would not leave the toy store and she " had had enough"!

I have seen this in ninpo Taijitsu. Very good demonstration. Different principle combined.

Great information. There were a couple of techniques that I learned very similar moves from a Korean instructor many years ago but there was some great new stuff. I’m in a wheelchair now here in America and my arms are much weaker than my able bodied days so I carry a baton, a knife and a gun. May seem like a lot but I try to be prepared for no lethal to lethal. If I get a hard strike to the head, because of my neck, I could be dead or a quadrapalegic real fast. Glad to here you say “if you fight you get hurt, if you don’t it’s a bonus” I’ve seen instructors give students the idea that they can due certain techniques and never get hurt. That would leave them totally unprepared for the inevitable strike or kick they would ge hit by.

A great explanation of kata techniques in an easy to understand class Would love to see more from Sensei Morris Thankyou

I was first alerted to who Vince Morris is over 20yrs ago , and he opened my eyes to what I had been wondering all along: the Japanese do NOT teach real Karate - not all of it. You learn techniques, but as far as kata , he’s right - it’s not realistically taught. It was a revelation.

Beautiful......and an excellent instructor 🙋🙏

Just excellent. Kusho.😊

Karate is life.

Great points and make sense techniques…like how he explains the process and principles… One of the best videos…Aloha

Good instructor

Absolutely awesome ❤❤

good teaching remakable sensei .

Sensei I Came Upon your video and I watched it and I agree with you in so many points first I practice karate also Tang Soo do some Jiu Jitsu on other martial arts I am old school been doing it for some years but you're right it's one punch takedown that's what it was meant for thank you for your video

Good lesson

Sensei Vince, i have a copy of one of your fantastic books! Respect.

Thank you kindly….

In Budo Kyokushin, this is taught extensively.

Thanks

upload more volumes of Karate practical applications

It gets wilder at the end, pal!

It's been said original karate was Jutsu, made for self protection, where it could be being jumped by multible attackers when walking a trail. Remember the Good Samaritan story in the BIble where a guy was left for dead it sounds? Human nature is still the same. Understand, Jigoro Kano wouldn't have regard for modern sport karate. But, he had regard for Gichin Funakoshi! As Gichin Funakoshi adopted some throws from Jigoro Kano and Jigoro Kano accepted striking techniques from Gichin Funakoshi. Gichin Funakoshi wasn't the only kid in town, as there were others just as competent, but may not have good mannerisms as Funakoshi or something, as there's Shitoryu and others. But, when would anyone teach deadly skills to the masses? Character, Dignity, Discretion, as brawlers would abuse such for ego. But it's said some techniques were for Samurai where Samurai was the enemy in that time. Understand, Okinawa was a more rural, farming like environment, where they had to travel trails. Which just like things today, there are those that will get some nerve when they have another or more that will attack, hurt, plus more, yet many are not familiar with these, because how society is structured. As Gichin Funakoshi was said to say, one strike can kill, this is also reflected in a story of a Karate master going about his business where young thugs jumped him. Understand, young guys are faster, generally and have the upper hand. But, he had a piece of charcoal or something. Where things happened, after it was over with, the boys were not injured, but had all these different marks on them showing where they realized they could been maimed or killed. Again, there are blood thirsty types that would kill because they could. But, he used restraint and knew they were not a threat to his self, while teaching them a lesson. Where who would teach deadly skills to those who are blood thirsty? Consider body hardening techniques, as look at the legend of Jiu Jitsu of a smaller man being able to beat much larger guy. Well the Gracie's proved it was not a myth, but true. Karate had those who could rip out the heart, or throat. If fingers are conditioned and strenthened by penetrating practices as into water, grain, pebbles, I would say the fingers would become harder and I'd say would shape to more of a point, so there's hard bone not cushioned by fat and muscles and tendons hardened, I suspect it'd develop into a hard hard pointy surface as antlers on deer, where not much different than penetrating the skin and muscles with a dull or blunt knife, where with force behind it, it'd penetrate. If fingernails were known how to make them thicker, which such training might affect, I wouldn't know if it would, but it'd seem reasonable, they'd adapt to the conditioning, which would facilitate penetration. Just compare the hands of office staff to those that handle rough materials regularly, two different things. Then figure someone constantly imposing harder conditions on the hands, very likely. Ever stubbed your big toe? 😉, The little toe does seem to hurt more, but for this. But, karate masters who could make penetrating toe strikes to hard bodied opponents. Pardon being so drawn out, but if anyone has any knowledgeable input, it'd be good to hear feedback.

We use to do this kind of stuff 25 years ago and there was not many people doing it...Maybee we had the same teacher...

Thank you my friend what Dojo do you train I train with Eric pitch thank you

Real good at last this is what we need , I been doing wado and not believing it Wil work , the sensi still don't know , this is fighting Kata it's all I want

Intelligent Combat Applications, Thank you very much for uploading this exciting video! However, could you tell me to which Karate style the Katas, the application of which this master shows, belong, please (I am not a Karateka; I just want to know it for education purposes)? Thank you very much in advance for answering my question.

Kyushu striking with Kuzushi. Senju Ryu Jujutsu @ U.S. Suzuki Bujutsu Kai

Nice🤩

As Vince suggests, these techniques are deadly, you must study pressure and nerve systems as well as knowledge.

Im sure there is a lot of valuable wisdom here and ill take my time to explore it. But just commenting on what he said about wrestling at the beginning. He claimed that it targets the weak/vulnerable parts of the body. This could not be more untrue. Wrestling targets the largest strongest sections of the body, in an attempt to control, move, throw, off balance and pin the opponent. Wrestlers target the waist/hips, the back, the legs - often both at once and high up on the thigh, they arm drag to get to the back. Judo is the same but with a few submissions.

The deadliest karate strike by far is the dreaded claw followed closely by the dinky finger flick strike !

The knowledge of the human anatomy and analysis of body movement is more important that kata it'self

Awesome tuition. I sadly made a fundamental mistake of turning an attacker towards rather than away. Practice till it’s second nature or that split second will cost you points or worse.

Looks likes (Tracy) American Kenpo Karate self -defense techniques...techs were taken from the (so-called) hidden knowledge. After a while even the masters figure it out!😅 (Windmill blocking is a good skill to learn) .🤕🐯

It's funny how the original karate looks a lot like traditional Jiu Jitsu.

Yoga fire baby....🥋🔥

Excellent. Thanks.

These are all karate tichnique in shotokan kata.but some senshi did not emphasize properly.like 'u' punce is very effective.

So..... did any of his students survive a lesson?

Interesting video. What style of karate does this sensei practice?

Who knew the jump in heian godan could be so lethal?

interesting to say the least

So many traditional Okinawan kara te techniques respond to grabs and holds because grappling (toudi) was very common in Okinawa, as was the jiujitsu of japanese invaders. Also, just as today, it's common for men to grab their victim by the clothing before striking to prevent retreat. Or to grab the dominant hand by the wrist or arm before striking to prevent their defending. If the Okinawan was carrying a weapon or farming tool in one hand , naturally it's necessary for attackers or robbers to seize the arm before striking or grappling. Modern School boys in the west generally face amatuer or mock boxing attacks or collegiate folk wrestling atracks , so they see traditional okinawan kara te defenses like this video and proclaim that noone attacks by grabbing the shirt, the wrist or the arm because it's foreign to their junior high & highschool beat downs. Okinawan kara te has defenses against mock boxing attacks for these western critics but what you're seeing here is one very small aspect of the Okinawan methods of unarmed defense premised upon responses to common grabs. It's a vicious surprise counter attack art. Not an unarmed dueling art for competitive ring fighting. And you wont learn okinawan ryu kara te in western strip mall dojos. You'll only learn it from military veterans whom were stationed long time in okinawa or from someone whom trained a long period in Okinawa as uchi deshi.

Who was Sensei Vince Morris , teacher ?

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He keeps mentioning numbers, I guess they relate to some body map of vital striking points, where can I find a list of the body parts and his count of them?

who is this man? and style does he teach?

oh! I know that Kata ! omg @ 40:13 !

Shotokan man from a little , that is leathal tequenichnes ! Men will practicing women for them ! But those attacks are unpredictuble ! And you cannot help , maybe you must be the teacher of the year !

Well. If you guys have black belt, you need to learn the hardest way!

What would Vince Morris do with Gracie Jiu Jitsu, where they come in for the clinch, the priority, then it's at their convenience of the takedown. As he said here, do not get into a wrestling match.

Going back in a tight space ? Like thebus, tube etc...bollocks.once the guy is off line it's easy to get him off balance and then throw him , lock etc etc ....follow the kata !!!!!!

So with karate blows originally meant to kill, not leave a person unconscious (properly due to a gang attack), that Bruce Lee introduced boxing's punch theory to just knock out the opponent? And how he developed his own style, the ways of being able to switch to a boxing move strategy.

This guy is a killer! It's scary!

I noticed a little mistake on your video description? Correctly written, it should read like this; "Karate Definitely Blows." Ask yourself this... Does your system consistently perform against a completely uncooperative Fully-resisting, aggressive opponent? Many of you might believe it does, because you heard that somewhere, read that somewhere or were told that somewhere, by someone who knows. Don't believe everything you hear or read. And question most (if not all) of the things you see.

You teach the invaded what you know you can conquer back and keep the gold hidden.

There is a difference between Karate Do and Karate Jitsu.

Coupling this method of stand up defense with Gracie Jiujitsu seems like it covers all bases. I say Gracie Jiujitsu because it is self defense oriented as opposed to sport bjj.

Trying to get a karate training book

....and wouldn't it be LUVVER:LY if this worked in the real world ! Bill P.

If anyone tells you karate isn't deadly they're so wrong can not very smart at all lol

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This has been my problem with the 'bullshido' movement while it usually focuses on the outright charlatans there is a whole class of traditionally maintained arts included in that narrative that only fit due to what Sensei points out in the beginning: these are SECRET techniques, and what good is a tech(nology...) if your enemy knows it? Of course there are many other reason why a particularly vicious tech would be left untaught, and be easily forgotten. The first wrist lock Sensei demonstrates is a prime example. That looks like it friggin hurts even in demonstration, and the wrist and hand can be EASILY destroyed from there. A broken wrist is NO JOKE, and will leave a very severe life-time injury.

There is no such thing as a Style unless the individual is a master of self control...

These karate techniques should be taught; and used by the American public that don’t have the time; and money for traditional karate classes.

I'm afraid these techniqes cannot compare to the ultimate killing technique....... Dim Mak....

Even when you demonstrate like that focus you are risking injuries internally orgas

@TheManofsorrows You do not know what you are talking about. He was an indoor student of Sensei Asano when he lived in Nottingham. He is a published author with respected figures like Sensei Aidan Trimble and specialises in close range practical bunkai.

I admire Karatekas they are so dedicated to techniques that deep down they know cannot work.

These techniques would have been good in the Bruce Lee era the 60sand 70s. now days you have to train people how to shoot 😮These thugs today are not looking to go into hand to hand combat with anyone. Look at your news ,many years ago gang fights were hand to hand combat 😢,even if you are a karate expert you still need to make sure you are packing or you will be leaving that scene in an ambulance 🚑

my grandma did not survive that!

there is truth here but also much incorrect info too. Which is to be expected, when getting into this ('secret' / dead) area of info. And, having lived through the time of 20th century sports arts, it is near impossible to see beyong it to the past. In the past, there was no complication. There were generally no direct 'techniques' (within the methods that were taught). Generally, you, had to find ideas yourself (making your own up). Even in 'Family techniques' they were often vague on this (so you could define your own way). There was strenghtening, hardening, flexability (of body and mind) taught. The rest, was mostly up to you to figure out. Which, gave you adapability, instinct techniques (you didn't think a technique, your position caused them to occur naturally/no thought). Hand strength was very important and ..is often very overlooked today. Your grip should draw blood. Once it can, simply putting your hand on someone can easily be a 'win' (by todays standards). And opens up a whole host of techniques, that mostly disappeared in the 20th century. PS: Its not really translated 'One Strike, One kill'. In truth, it is closer to 'One Technique, fight ends' (a mindset for fighting) Peace. And enjoy researching your truth :)

Ok. So he is a 6th dan black belt. But how would he go if he ends up in a REAL fight?

Interesting. I like a lot of the things he shows which isn’t usual I’ve been doing much lights for 30 years. Specializing in Brazilian jujitsu which is street judo and MMA which is a mix of different things focusing on the best champions of MMA. John Jones, Khabib, etc. Mike Tyson also. so far there’s only one thing I would choose different in his teachings. The gentler way to take him to the ground and then he does a choke using the lapel. He can’t expect karate to be graded that that’s a Jiujitsu thing of course juju my word for a judo jujitsu Spell the Brazilian way not this way I’m voice texting. Anyway, when your side mounted, and you flipped him, you put your hand palm up on the far side of the pill as far back as you can rounding the neck to the back then you put the other arm in the other side or a lapel. Either on top fist style or underneath palm up works beyond comparison better that is in karate‘s world. You can expect them to be great at that. It’s so far maybe I’m halfway through the video. I’m not sure so far I like most things obviously not in terms of lawsuits and living in today’s society they’re not very good you have to chill out. He practice this stuff a lot and snapped on somebody. He might never make it out of jail or you could be worth millions of dollars and still lose every damn cent hence the beauty of the juju short for judo Street judo Brazilian, jujitsu, same thing spelled the other way. Anyway, that’s enough for now.

He become dillman

No sir, I never watched this video. 😳

My brother isn't moving anymore

why do keep holding their hands?

Karate is too deadly for me.

George Dillman can nullify that by holding his tounge to the left and lifting his left toe

Bubishi

Pure fantasy!

I know you are trying to show real life threatening situations, and by your Karate Emblem or Badge appears Military Service.

I tried most of these techniques on my girlfriend.. she's plays sports and stuff. I'm about 75lbs more than her but we're close in height. I'm 6'2 and she's 5'6. I absolutely destroyed her. Everything she tried I just stopped it. Karate is the most deadly martial art.