This was actually nice to see. I did Shotokan from when I was +-8y to 16y/17y old. I remember my mom being worried bc I got bullied...so she convinced my dad (who also did Shotokan when he was in his 20's) to bring me to a Dojo where I live. I did it for about 8years and it was truely a very nice experience and has alwas been a part of my life. Even when I stopped going (bc of school) I trained myself as good as I can with sometimes the help from my dad. I got in a few fights (x3) I'll admit that, but I promised to only use it outside my home/dojo for selfdefence...wich I did. It also helped me to find peace within
As a fifth degree Taekwondo-jin, I appreciate your diplpmatic approach. So, I will say it for you: there is no legitimate and verifiable lineage of any Taekwondo kwan or Tangsoodo school whose style originates prior to its founder being trained by a karate master in Japan; not my own lineages of Jidokwan and Jhoon Rhee Korean Karate (aka, Texas Taekwondo), not Chungdokwan, Ohdokwan, Muduk Kwan, not ATA, ITF, WTF, or any other derivation. They all have direct lineage to Funakoshi and/or to Okinawa-te. Do not let revisionist history based on nationalist leanings influence your perception of the truth, everyone.
Winner of a video, I've been looking for "all judo moves" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Keyandon Judo Process - (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my partner got amazing results with it.
Tang soo do also utilizes the Shotokan heian katas, thos not in the beginning stages like shotokan, they are used more to bridge the gap between intermediate and advanced
The SHOTOKAN tiger or tora no maki "tiger scroll" was originally drawn by a friend of Funakoshi. Master Funakoshi then used this image for the cover of his book which originally had no name just a picture of the tiger "tiger scroll" later this would become the universal symbol or family crest or Mon of the Shotokan style. I have this symbol tatooed on my calf, it sparks alot of conversations from karate ppl.
That's awesome! I was going to add a section in a Shotokan video about the logo. Funny story, when I first started in Kenpo, my first teacher ran a school that had a lot of McDojo elements. Not all, but some. He had a big glass case in the front that had all sorts of patches (we were not required to buy patches but we were allowed to get and wear what we wanted). I just chose a bunch I thought were really cool looking and liked. I got a giant dragon for the back of the uniform, and a praying mantis and such! I was proud of my uniform. I still have the Gi top after 26 years of hanging in the closet and I took it out recently and looked at it, and realized one of the patches I bought was the Shotokan Tiger. I didn't know what Shotokan was back then, but I loved the patch and I wore it on the left side of my chest. My instructor really didn't keep anything traditional or care if we wore that, but the school changed later. But for a while I was the only guy in the Kenpo school that wore a Shotokan emblem over his heart LOL
Excellent over view of karate Mr. Dan. Thanks for spending time in discussing the difference of Karate Do and Karate Jutsu as well as the importance of balance the two. If you can I would love to see a video of Wado Ryu. I just heard of it last year yet it's one of the four major original karate style from what I have found out.
Kata is one of those things that, if used properly, can greatly help develop timing, balance and coordination of both mind and body. Personally, I love kata.
Wonderful summary! One of my favorite anecdotes from Gichin Funakoshi is about how his masters, Itosu and Azato, were surrounded by a mob. They had no choice but fight their way out. The difference of the two master's philosophy is seen in the aftermath. In the direction Itosu went, 5 or 6 members of the mob were left unconsious from severe beatings. In the direction Azato went, there were much more mob members that were left on the ground and moaning, but with less severe beatings. Itosu's philosphy was such that one should avoid unnecessary fights. If another hits you, but doesn't harm you, Itosu said act ought to be forgiven. Azato's philosophy was such that there are no second chances. One ought to assume the attacker will strike at any opening. Itosu advocated confidence and tolerance, while Azato advocated persistent vigilance.
Thank you so much for your positive TRUE and accurate account and your intelligence. I believe that response to your attacker should be two levels. Prejudice and EXTREME prejudice and there are no second chances. I'm a son of BKLYN NY and I took martial science to live.🐯
I currently train in Shinto Muso Ryu jo, but my background is in kenpo. My current instructor would often say that there really is no difference between "jutsu" and "do" as they are two sides of the same coin. You really can't have one without the other. Thank you for stating that you need both.
CARLO BELLASSAI i agree. Ppl argue with me on this alot. I did tang soo do for 7 years and they called it karate, karate was actually part of the association name. The Instructor recieved his black belt from Chuck Norris in the UFAF system in the 80s
Slider X the forms are mostly Japanese with the names being changed to Korean. I agree the kicks are more like tae Kwon do... however, it is a karate style that is Korean! Like Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is now Brazilian but used to be Japanese! Still Jiu-Jitsu or a style of judo arguably!
CARLO BELLASSAI exactly more like a shotokan tkd cross. Ive seen sone pretty bad dudes tho. I got the honor to attend a soo bhak do national black belt testing. It was pretty amazing.
I feel it qualifies. You can find reasons on paper where it isn't Karate, but honestly speaking it shares the same roots, has a mainstream set of Karate as its base, and has the same fundamental mechanics. It's not Okinawan Karate, but it definitely is in the family, it's Korean Karate :)
A very accurate history yet let's not forget the white crane influenced more than just karate, it influenced other systems before karate. It influenced the creation of kung fu, silat, and hwarangdo as well. That is true that the three main styles of karate came from the three main cities of Okinawa - Shuri te (which I studied from 1976 to 1994), Naha te, and Tomara te. And all styles of karate are linked to at least one of the three main styles. Yes Gichen Funakoshi (1868 - 1957) is the founder of karate in Japan as he was invited by the Japanese Ministry of Education in the early 1900's to teach karate to school children. Not only did he take from Kano's belt ranking structure, but in 1922 he created the simplified kata known as Taekyoku. He, to me, is the founder of modern karate. Not only that, but a student of his taught Grandmaster Robert A. Trias (1923 - 1989) a Navy Serviceman Shuri Kempo and other styles and he was the first to introduce karate to America after WW2 and in 1948 he founded the United States Karate Association. Robert Trias was the one that promoted me to my yellow, and my purple belts back in the day. In which in 1994 I earned my black belt in shuri te after joining the navy and later I earned a first degree black belt in American Kenpo karate, a red sash in hung gar kung fu, and now I am a 9th dan in Shorinjiryu Kempo. Always enjoy your videos. Oss. Master K, MA
Love your videos man! 💪 I would love to have you do a video on Shito-Ryu man! 💪 I would also love to hear you speak with Iain Abernethy and Jesse Enkamp about the applications of kata and their value in training, maybe do a joint video? 😊
Karate means The Way of the Empty Hand in Okinawan dialect. The first Karate School in Okinawa was Shorin Ryu. Practically means Shaolin school. Practically it is Southern Shaolin, we can say it's Hung Gar where you have the 5 animal fists. The Okinawans refined it followed by Japanese. It became popular in mainland Japan because fencing (Kendo) & wrestling (Jujitsu) were common. And boxing (Karate) provided another martial art option for the Japanese. I was a student of Ashihara. Ashihara Kai was branched out from Kyokushin. Ashihara brings out the practical side of Karate through our daily sparring in Kumite dachi (reverse Southpaw stance). We also adopted alot of body conditioning techniques from Western boxing & Muay Thai. But we retained the Kata as a means to retain the roots. Like you mentioned, holistic development instead of developing a brawler alone. Kancho Ashihara had a very bright student, Mr Joko Ninomiya, who founded Enshin Ryu.
Entertaining and informative as usual. I think I your videos would be great educational talking pieces for martial arts schools and clubs. I may be biased but I enjoy the nods to Tang Soo Do since it's my current main.
i start in budokan shotokan karate at age 7 and change school at age 11 to shotokai karate do, i find very similaritis in the style and kata, but i hace never have at respond of the real diferent of one and other. i will love to know, i am from caracas venezuela but curriling living in Asuncion Paraguay becouse the situation on my country. Have a nice day and osss. PS. sorry for my real bad english
I would be really interested in learning about Tang Soo Do. I have trained in primarily Korean arts and I want to know what makes it "Korean Karate" beyond just its origind
We'll definitely be doing some Tang Soo Do related topics, we have a couple of related videos in production right now and if they turn out well we'll do much more of them.
Philosophy in martial arts are most than important now days, into why, when, how or for what do we fight, know that is the most important before even learn to fight
Super excited you guys are doing a Karate series/playlist! Could not be happier! I would of course love to see detailed breakdowns of Okinawan styles leading into mainland Japan styles and why particular styles have such influence in parts of the world. (Like the presence of Kyokushin in Russian and Middle Eastern countries.) That's just my 2 cents. I am without a doubt that whatever you produce, I will love. Osu!
It won't be the next one but it's one I definitely want to do. However, we DO have some Tang Soo Do related videos in the works right now in a possible collaboration with another channel, so if those turn out well they'll be coming out soon :)
@@ArtofOneDojo The history of Tang Soo Do is riddled with controversy and inaccuracies. Karate, as a Japanese art, was preferred by the Japanese occupiers during WWII. After the occupation, a national movement led Korea to adopt the national sport, Tae Kwan Do. Hwang Kee famously refused and eventually won the right to teach Japanese martial arts in a Korean Supreme Court case. Despite this, Tang Soo Do history emphasizes a non-existent Chinese link. In reality, Won Kuk Lee brought Shotokan to Korea and was the first to use the term "Tang Soo Do" in 1944. He had 5,000 students at his peak. He was a student of Gichin Funakoshi and taught Hwang Kee. He was probably only a 2nd degree black belt because Tang Soo Do has all of the Shotokan forms except for a few of the most advanced forms. Tang Soo Do also has the enigma of a special lost form called Sorim Jang Kwan ("Shaolin Long Fist"), which appears to be the first two thirds of the intermediate Chan Quan form Jie Quan. Tang Soo Do manuals from the 80s still show this as the "final form" of the system, although no one seemed to remember or practice this 7th degree black belt form. Some histories of Tang Soo Do also mention the Muyedobotongji, but nothing in that manual resembles what Tang Soo Do practices. There is even a Korean historical society that has recreated the forms and practice routines from the book and it is strikingly different from everything Tang Soo Do does.
I loved this episode! I would really be interested in seeing you do an episode on Isshinryu one day. It’s one of those styles of karate that has an unusual approach to basics and kumite.
Hi from England. I have been training in Shotokan Karate since 1980, and I would love to see a history of the JKA, starting with the founder of Shotokan Karate Gichin Funakoshi, through Masatoshi Nakayama Sensei, Keinosuke Enoeda sensei and the KUGB, Hirokazu Kanazawa Sensei and his SKI and JKA sensei such as Yoshiharu Osaka, Masahiko Tanaka, Mikio Yahara and the present day Sensei such as Tatsuya Naka.
@@ArtofOneDojo i think that would be a HUGE list and a HUGE time commitment, and something that would take a lot of work to get right, but would be very interesting indeed.
These videos are like crack! They leaving me feeling great while they are playing, and when they are done, I feel I need another dose...? I don't actually do crack, I was just using it more like when people say something is crack as in they are addicted to them.
That's right, when a Sensie explains defending,say, a punch it's very colourful and leaves the student feeling he/she is a superman, in reality in a street situation it's just not going to work just like superman your not going to fly off.
@@nicholaslucas6014 I'm a bit curious on your background at this point. You're leaving a trail of negative comments and I'm am sincerely asking what your background is because it seems like you've had a bad experience. If you have I'd love to discuss it with you if you are willing.
@@ArtofOneDojo yes I've already left a comment, your giving false hope to students, in a street situation you can't catch a punch then twist it this way then do this and then do that there's not the time, it's quick with one or two punches or kick's.
As much as I believe in learning to fight I would say it is important to learn everything to grasp the style and aspects thereof. In fact, I would recommend that before someone learns a pure fighting style they should learn a traditional martial art with all the aspects that go with it. Learn karate and/or judo before learning MMA.
I'm excited for the kobudo video if you're gonna add that to this series. I always end up in the mood to train after watching any of your videos. Keep up the good work.
OSU and respect for you and this lesson. Joseph Tripoli RIP was my Okinawan Shorinryu Kobayashi kempo jitsu and Ryukyu JJ master. The kanji was China hand and was changed to Empty hand for Japanese pride. The Bubishi of Karate do is Kempo jitsu. Question. Does shoto also mean tiger ? I thought kosho was pine tree ? 🐅 🐉🙏🏾🙏 💪🏾🐯
3:25 Not exactly my friend. Almost none of the weapons used in karate/kobudo were farming tools (kama/sickle is an exception) - most of them originated in China and were used in other forms of combat. You'd be fascinated to know that the nunchucku is a smaller version of the 3 section staff, sai were used by law enforcement (non-lethal variant) which wasn't originally sharp, you could poke pressure points and entangle attackers weapons - whilst bandits/assassins would sharpen them and use them like a shank to stab vital organs. Tonfa was also a Chinese weapon used to club an attacker until they ran away or were knocked flat. The kama/sickle were a farming tool originally but the shinobi/ninja of feudal japan improvised them as weapons and were adopted into samurai arts - which found its way into kobudo/karate eventually.
I did shotokan karate back in 1991 and left as a purple belt to do other arts such as kickboxing and jujitsu I restarted shotokan karate after my grandson Logan wanted to try martial arts so I got him to the local shotokan club in April 2023 I love all arts but somehow I'm drawn to karate
Amazing channel ! ( High quality, well structured, dedicated and outstanding presentation levels ) Are there any benefits to do slow motion partner training ? At 30 % of regular speed, using free fight techniques. What is your take on this approach ? Thank you , I learn something new every day ...
Thank you! As for the slow motion yes I think there is a lot of benefit to practicing moves in slow motion. It's a great way to slowly analyze what you are doing and then seeing how the motions work in full speed. Especially if you're doing hands on a partner, grappling, trapping, contouring the body, it's a great way to get the feel of a technique and break it down.
Hí í found an mdk tsd studio near me, the head instructor was certified by hwan kee. The the do v jutsu thing is interesting, hopelly this will suffice, I understand tsd is big on self defence and charector development.
In my studies (Shuri-te, Jeetkunedo, kobudo) I have found that the "jitsu/jutsu" leads to "do". Example: you learn to drive a car, so at first you get all the basics, and then you're rewarded with your license. Now after a time, you no longer.think about driving, you've incorporated into your lifestyle, hence, how.do u pick up the kids from school. Eventually the techniques, or the discipline it takes to learn them.can be applied elsewhere as needed in your life.
I would love to see the history of Shotokan. I would also love to see a video on defining the differences between Karate styles as being relatively new to Karate I find it hard to differentiate between the styles
That "gray area" you mentioned, referencing the argument about what constitutes 'true' karate, begs the question (since American kenpo is your background): Is kenpo a form of karate or a separate art? Yes, I know there are many types of kenpo/kempo, but that further begs the original question. I suppose it all comes down to how broad we choose to use the word "karate". Should it be an 'umbrella' word, as it was in the 1950s - 1980s, meaning any and all Asian arts that are primarily punching, striking and kicking? After all, even Ed Parker titled his original system "kenpo karate", did he not? Anyway, just something to ponder. Thanks for another excellent video.
This is an EXCELLENT question, and it definitely lives in the grey area. Yes, Ed Parker called it Kenpo Karate originally and it is also known as "Chinese Karate", which sometimes sounds weird. I'm not sure there is a right answer because of how blended it is, but I feel that Parker Kenpo is a "type" or subset of Karate. It has Karate IN in. It's a mixture of Chinese arts, Karate, Boxing, Judo, and other elements that Ed Parker came across, liked, and included. Is it a pure form of Karate? No. Could it be considered a type of Karate? I think so, as long as it falls under the banner of "American Karate" and is included in that generational distancing from the Okinawan roots. Really good question, thank you for asking it.
This is how I hear the name karate came from. Karate was called Chinese hand . Then when they was going to take it to Japan. Chinese hands was not going to work. Japan at the time had a A religion called Empty mind empty soul something like that. they went called it karate said its was empty hand. So Toyama Kanken the started the school it was called Shudokan .
Gudday Mr Dan, I love how you and your team are pushing the boundary on our perceptions of martial arts. I found myself immediately intrigued by this video. All wanting to know the origins of The Karate Kid as it were. Then when a Korean martial was referenced, there was an instinctive pull to protect the character of the art. Much like when your team has a score/try/goal/touchdown against them. I realised after the child in me was quietened down by a patient adult/parent, that the realisation is not what form or style is better. Rather where shall I find my balance? It echoes loudly in the special guest interviews you recently had. They have no ego, other than their vision. To share what they know, to improve people’s lives and to honour their masters before them. To leave this world a better place, for when they found it. Thank you, The Art of One Dojo 🥋
That's what our mission is...to try to break some people free from that instinct to cling onto their own art (I do that too. I've EXTREMELY BIASED for Kenpo, it's part of who I am, but I appreciate all other arts too). We still see it from a lot of MMA "bros" that think if it doesn't work in the cage then it's no good. This video was really fun to work on and I love learning about Martial Arts History. Hopefully people like this one because we'll do more like it :) As always, thank you very much for the support!
It's amazing how after 44 yrs of life dedication to Martial Arts Dan still teaches and touches on educational lessons. Thank you so much for your knowledge sir
Another great video Mr Dan. I really love learning the history of Martial Arts. I can't wait for the future videos about Karate but I think more videos like this one covering the basic history of Chinese Martial Arts and Korean Martial Arts and maybe even Southeast Asian Martial Arts would be really good too.
Absolutely. I know the channel has been heavier on the Japanese side, I'm doing research for the Chinese arts, I'm less familiar with them and want to be sure I get them right, but absolutely. I plan Chinese, Korean, Indian and other arts as well.
This is an excellent presentation - thank you Sensei. I would like to recommend that the viewers purchase a book called "Shotokan's Secret" (Extended Edition) : The Hidden Truth Behind Karate's Fighting Origins by Bruce D. Clayton , Ph.D. . It is an excellent book and reads like a movie. It really delves into the origin of the kata, the history of the main styles from Okinawa/China, pioneers of modern karate, and historical kata bunkai (application) .
An excellent video on the history and development of karate. I would like to make two comments. First, can you in the future put the name of the martial artist
Sorry, hit the wrong button. But I was saying, can you place the name with each picture you post so I get an idea of their names. Second, can place the quotation by the martial artist that you quoted. Please keep them coming, I really enjoy your videos.
Greetings... This one and the one on Kung fu were very educational. How about lineage bios on artists who influenced karate after it arrived in the U.S. For example, episodes on the so called "fathers" of karate. You usually think of father as "the one" who started this or that. But Ive heard that term used for Oyama, Bong Soo Han, Ed Parker, Robert Trias, Jhoon Rhee, John Keehan, etc. Just who did what? Just what did they study, under what name, and what was going on in the martial arts culture in their time where they be named such a title? Maybe your professional unbiased treatment of these figures in history can finally clear up decades old gray areas for the veterans can call things by the right names and still tell the truth. Nice research, time lines, and Narration. Thanks.
Hi! Thank you for the kind words. I also agree with you on the Fathers topic, I actually planned a series of this back when we started the channel but I'm learning more and want to be sure I do that right, because what I have found that could be a source of drama is that a lot of these figures have a TON of politics both for and against them. With Ed Parker, there are just as many people out there that call him a fraud, and a thief, and a scam, as there are that call him "Father". I found the same with Mas Oyama as well, and some other figures. I definitely want to highlight them, but some of them will need the right angle to try to not piss off one side or the other lol.
@@ArtofOneDojo Precisely why some light should be on this subject. These " fathers" of the west, the midwest, and the lost art from atlantis either didn't realize or didn't care about the potential blowback from their alleged proclamations to legacy. In the early seventies, there were three different style karate schools on the same block when I was a kyu and NONE of them communicated with each other. Come to find out the instructors were all taught by the same guy. They all had a falling out with him and made up the "style" and a patch to avoid lawsuits. But it was the SAME blocks, kicks, theory, etc. And exactly when did they become GRANDmasters? (Thats another video) It...was...insane. It hurt karate back then more than David Carridine. It would be great to see this polished history not only as information but as vital clarification.
The only thing I'm interested is the difference between the systems of Okinawan Karate (Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, etc.) to Kenpo Karate. The face The Late Ed Parker himself used the term Karate in his fighting style.
