Uechi-ryu Karate 6th-dan Grading - Shai Hai @ Kiyohide Shinjo Dojo, Okinawa 

Why? Sounds like skill issue

@@tyriqcleo5899 Not sure what you're trying to get at with that comment, or what point you're attempting to make!

​@@dakentaijutsu2010He's trying to say that he himself is an idiot.

Not meaning to be harsh, but you speak with no insight into the discipline. The kata Sanchin looks strange and unnatural to you because it is particularly focused on pracitising a particular breathing technique, and Uechi ryu goes to particular extremes here. This gentleman has done this kata thousands of times before and he is far beyond the beginner level where one memorizes and replays movements without understanding. Even the "attacks" by the partner are not a toughness test but are supposed to help perfect the breathing and muscle contraction/relaxation cycles in the presence of distractions.

Sensei Tana from Japan and Sensei Kimura were my instructors since 1985 Sensei Kimura was one of a kind! Never be anyone like him ever! Shukokai Karate! Was with him from 1987 to 1995 until his passing! Rip! Oss to all!

Also when I watch some videos of other students! I see that most just don’t get the torque aspect! They move like robots! Not understanding circles and torque! Very sad and a waste of time in practicing!

Yeah I agree katas are not the best for real situations but they have to learn them for grading. Not a fan myself but if tradition is what you're after and it brings balance and happiness to practitioners then why not? Just don't try them on MMA fighters lol.

MMA is sport the new wwf

Hi; seems that you cannot understand the effect of couple of these punches in the right places. Most mma punches are a joke. People there only practice stamina etc. They are athletes not self defenders

@TheReverb1 one day you will know what I mean..all in all keep on training regardless of my stupid views.

​@@anthonystevens104 prove it