I can truly feel how happy those old people were when he saw you wanting to learn their art. I see most of them are older generation. It's the saddest feeling when you are an expert of something wanting to pass that knowledge to someone, yet nobody seems to care...... so props to you mate! It's an awesome documentary of your journey in discovering the root of karate.
I agree. I have many things I know as a Doctor Machinist. That’s higher than a Master Machinist. Nobody cares because CNC programmers have only a book.
Everybody in America are doing MIxed Martial Arts (MMA) and beating up on the karate guys... The Jujitsu and Thai Boxers is beating everyone .. Where is our Bruce Lee when you need him😢
The style that incense shop boxing is likely taught for military. It's style is impractical for modern society as it is too deadly for average people to use. It's actually dangerous for that style of martial arts to be well known in the public. It was common for martial art schools to have competitive fighting back in the older times of China for the honor of their martial arts schools. The fighters would be left with permanent damage after these events. He is a chiropractor as he is a expert at understanding the skeleton system of the human body because his martial art was also designed to destroy the bones of their opponent.
Master Pan Qiong Qi and his late father (Master Pan Cheng Miao) trained me in that very same dojo in 2007. I was also a guest in their home throughout my entire stay. This got me extremely emotional. I also travelled to Yong-Chun for that very same reason. I wanted to learn the origins of Okinawan Karate, before I headed to Okinawa to get trained and tested by the late Hanshi Nitta for my Shodan in Shorin-Ryu. Totally unexpected, Jesse. What are the odds?! As soon as you stated the Pan family and that the Dojo was established in 1928 in Yong-Chun, I knew where you are headed. I literally "screamed" at the screen upon seeing Master Pan Qiong Qi.
@@Bones-uu6zp Master Pan who trained me in Yong-Chun appears at 24:10 The style is extremely tense and precise. The footwork, posture, hand movements and even your chin have to be in-check at all times. I remember Master Pan's late father always corrected my chin direction. The idea is to drop your chin so it may protect your throat. The whole body composition and movement feels very unnatural the first few days. The style seems like the direct basis for Sanchin in Goju-Ryu, which is a style I haven't experimented with in Okinawa. Other things I did find extremely similar are the Long Staff styles presented by the late master Pan, and the Sai Kata presented by one of his students. The fact that there are no kicks whatsoever in the main Kata can drive you insane. It is extremely humbling that even when you seem to hardly move your feet above ground level, you have to be extremely precise with the inward foot direction, and overall legs bend and posture.
wow! what a privelege that must have been. I'm not really into karate but it must have been awesome to be welcomed as guest then trained in the entirety of your stay. How do you get to do that? Do you need to be fluent in Chinese? Is it like you pay them and they let you stay and train you or do they just welcome everyone to learn their craft and make them their guests?
@@TheAmazingTyagoman I made the initial contact with Mr. Martin Watts, who is the representative of Weng Gong Ci in Spain. I explained that I am a Ryukyu Kempo practitioner, interested in learning the roots of the art (White Crane). Mr. Watts talked to Master Pan and then sent me the details of their neighbor, who at the time was a young university student who was fluent in English. His nickname was "Kirk". He was the translator, and my contact and my right hand throughout the whole stay. I think that he doesn't live in China anymore. He moved to Australia. He is a great person and a true friend. Nonetheless, my visit was "labeled" a "Cultural Exchange", and it drew much attention to master Pan's dojo. During my stay, at least one newspaper article was published (I still have a hard copy to this day), and two TV news articles were televised, detailing the visit. Master Pan, his family and Kirk were like a family to me. They didn't ask for any money whatsoever. Yet, any person with common sense knows that you should acknowledge their kindness and at least cover their expenses: daily workouts, meals, a roof over your head, and most of all, big honest smiles and a loving family that makes you feel at home. I knew master Pan would not accept any money. I simply left what I thought was right in two envelopes (one for Master Pan and one for Kirk), and handed them to Kirk at the airport, before my flight to Okinawa. I had hoped for years to return to Yong Chun, and dreamed of seeing Master Pan Cheng Miao again (may his soul rest in peace). However, I started a family and a business over the years, and it made travelling to the far east for a prolonged period of time somewhat of an impossibility. Jesse's documentary is amazing! It moved me so emotionally at a very personal level, it reaffirmed that my stay in Yong Chun is one of the highlights of my life! Seriously, what are the odds?! Who would have thought that 15 years later I would "stumble" upon a video on RU-vid that takes me back to that village, that Dojo, to seeing Master Pan Qiong Qi out of "nowhere" - of all the millions of people, and the hundreds of masters Jesse could have met in China?! Simply amazing!
@@cupidok2768I don't know whether or not Master Pan has a translator in Yong Chun. I think it is best to ask Mr. Martin Watts. Mr. Watts speaks English. He is an amazing Martial Artist and if I remember correctly, he does speak Mandarin. Search google for "Yongchun White Crane Weng Gong Ci". The website has all the information.
at the end you use the term "kata" pretty sure that is a JAPANESE terminology, if you're in china maybe use the CHINESE terminology, i'm kind of sick of a country (japan) that is taking over chinese culture that is older then THEIR culture (and technically japanese ARE chinese) same with "DOJO" - that is a japanese pronunciation not chinese, same with goji berries (thats japanese pronunciation despite its a chinese medicinal berry) so much chinese stuff stolen and renamed
@@GawrGurasBathTubPizza People should stay true to their art , for a Karate practitioner , Kata is the right word to use. It is a blessing that arts and knowledge have been stolen , either by the west or japan , or all these will likely to be lost throughout history.
Every lover of Eastern martial arts is in a state of gratitude! What a documentary! What a video! My congratulations from Brazil! I am a practitioner of Choy Lay Fut and I was focused from the beginning to the end of the video, my congratulations!"
This ties in really well to the video you did with Kevin Lee about the commonalities between Wing Chun and karate. White Crane is one of the predecessor styles of Wing Chun as well. Its amazing how you can really see the animal inspiration in the forearm strikes being like beating wings. I'm surprised Netflix hasn't picked up up for a documentary series.
An hour and fifteen minute karate/kung fu documentary by the Karate Nerd? Can I get a Hell Yeah!!!!?? I'm in heaven. Thank you Jesse, its rare people like you who keep the flame of traditional martial arts from dying out.
You uncovered some really unbelievable stuff. I hope to heck that 'Incense Shop' kung fu is preserved. I honestly thought you had a memorable trip before you discovered Mr. Lin in his chiropractor business. And getting calligraphy made for you is a super honor. I'm durn jealous. You apparently kept the right goals in mind because so many people go looking for martial arts and end up in the tourist schools.
For people who do not know any Chinese, (I know a little only) the province of Fujian is what the majority Min people, who speak the Minnan dialect refer to Fujian (this is in Mandarin) as Hokkien . We in Southeast Asia where many of the Fujian diaspora live refer to this dialect as Hokkien. Taiwanese is just Hokkien, as their ancestors migrated from Fujian (especially from Quanzhou, Zhangzhou, Xiamen etc - these names are in Mandarin: the locals refer to them as Chuanchew, Chiangchew and Eh Mng (or badly transliterated before as Amoy in the Chiangchew variant). What I want to point out are: 1) Yong Chun (Mandarin), Eng Choon(Hokkien) and Wing Chun(Cantonese) are the same - if you can read Chinese, they are the same words 2) The calligraphy word "wu" (Mandarin) is pronounced "bu" in Hokkien because the Japanese pronounce it the Hokkien way, like many borrowed Chinese words in Japanese and Korean. The "ki" in the Japanese "reiki" is how we Hokkiens say "energy" - or "qi" or "chi" in Mandarin for "taiqi" or "tai chi" In the places you visited, they were explaining in Mandarin because your companions, like most Mandarin speakers, cannot understand Hokkien (or Minnan).
Koxinga the Ming Chinese royalist who kicked out of the Dutch seized Taiwan is a mix of Japanese and Chinese born in Japan. His father is from that area(Quanzhou) too. From this you can see the migrants' influence 400 years go. It happens that Koxinga was born in 1664 and the Dutch started to rule Taiwan in 1664. It's 400 year anniversary this year. One more example: The former Filipino president Duterte's grandfather(from mother's side)'s Chinese ancestors were from that area too...
Your little is a lot; very interesting. As for self - defense technique transfer, Japan is close by . Karate seems to be an extension of Tai Chi when speeded up. Leave it to the Japanese every aspects of life seems to be further refined - Zen Buddhism and temples , for example.
Fujian is a province of China, Min is one of many dialects in Fujian province, not the only one. Hokka people is the nomadic people in China, Hokkienese are scattered everywhere in China, some are in Fujian province, some are in Taiwan province. Taiwan province has people from many different provinces of China. Mandarin is the official dialect in Taiwan province.
Jesse, I've chased this story for nearly 60 years. At this point I think I can make some small contribution to the topic. You are correct, we ( In my case the Matsumura Family Shorin) are not from the Northern Temple, but from the Southern Shaolin, which was founded in 630 AD, but separated from the Hunan temple in 915. From what I've so far learned, Crane Fist Boxing divided into four subsystems, just as you learned. I have Gogen Yamaguchi's 1966 biography "The Cat" in hard cover, where he shows photos of the Bubishi, Yamaguchi, of course learned from Chojun Miyagi, 1888-1953 who was brought as a young man to Fujian by his mentor Higgiona Kanryo 1855-1915 to meet "Ryu Ryu Ko" more properly called Wan Shuen 1852-1930 who taught Crying Crane, which is why see the "Lion's Breath" in Go Ju Sanchin. There is strong indication that Wing Chun is a descendent of either Crane Fist Boxing or one or more of the subsystems. I can comment at considerable length, but this is not the place or time.
Thats the true kung fu. Karate - white pijama- boyss marching with funny warcries kung fu - drunken fist fight behind a dumpster on a dark alley/ You opponent is Lee from Nike-sweatshop/ Your sensei is chain smoking trash panda/
It was truly amazing to see your journey, and the amount of generosity you received, as well as the beauty of your curiosity and humbleness. Absolutely delightful to watch. As a Japanese descent, married to a American-Taiwanese descent, our son practices both Shaolin Kung Fu and Judo. So for me, it feels particularly touching to connect our two heritages. It breaks my heart to see the tension rise between China and Japan, when our cultures and values have so much in common. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.
When I ask MMA or martial arts fans for an example of a karate practitioner/fighter, they always say lyoto machida. But in my opinion Jesse is much greater, he sought out and studied the roots of karate and went deeper into it and perfected his combat style. You are the real karateka
You asked for a fighter and they gave you one. In no world is Jesse a better fighter than Machida. Next time try asking them to name an ambassador if thats the kind of answer you're looking for. Or just continue alienating people by asking questions in bad faith then telling them why theyre wrong. But who are we kidding, the stawman never existed.
@@sinistercr0347 Well, karate from the beginning was a martial art of self-defense with techniques that MMA (sports) would never include in its rules. Lyoto himself has already said on his Instagram that in MMA there is a bubble, a bubble that upon entering he had to give up a lot of the shotokan karate taught by his father, he had to give up the essence of his karate to be able to compete in the midst of sports environment, of course lyoto's style is based on his karate style (fighting style, not karate style like kyokushin, gojo ryu, etc.)
I have no idea why this showed up on my recommended videos but I'm grateful that it did. Mr. Enkamp you're so fortunate to have the opportunity to spend time with those individuals while visiting China. While I haven't trained in over a few decades, during my twenty years of practicing karate, I was lucky enough to meet Sensei Mamoru Yamamoto several times while under the tutelage of Sensei Rayburn Nichols and his wife DJ. Those were great times during the 80's, 90's and early 2000's. Sadly they've all passed but without their training, guidance, friendship and love I would be less of a person that I am today. May you always be "A True Karate Person".
Blir så inspirerad! Jag har tänkt mycket på att börja Karate sen jag va väldigt liten, men det hände aldrig. Är 31 nu, och funderar verkligen på att börja ganska snart, mest för mentala + jag behöver träning och komma ut mer.
Yes and to put some context, in older times, 唐 is often used in Japanese to refer to Chinese things. For example I saw one Kanbun work refer to China as 唐之土, the land of Tang.
When Gichin Funakoshi first brought Karate to Japan he published a Karate book. It was called KARA which means CHINA in Japanese language... and TE which means HAND. Upon realising that the Japanese were not too fond of China he used another Japanese word KARA meaning EMPTY. It was initially called Karate Jitsu (Technique) and later Karate Do (Way) ... following Jigaro Kano who transformed the Ju (Soft/Gentle ) Jitsu (Technique ) he learned into Judo (Gentle Way).
@@masishta ... Thanks for your reply bro. In my personal collection of martial arts books it is explained that "JITSU" means "TECHNIQUE" whilst "DO" means "WAY". I did not get the meanings from the internet.
The old dude at 47:00 said his younger brother opened a martial arts school in the US. As they were walking, he mentioned "zai jia zhou" - in California. Thank you Jesse, for a fascinating and informative documentary.
Magnifikt dokument. Tiden du lagt ner på detta är bortom vad väldigt många människor är införstådda med. Och du gör det för att fortbilda. Som lärare så känner jag vördnad inför detta. Tack snälla för detta, och allt annat, som du delar med världen.
Thanks very much Jesse for making making this documentary . As a student of Shito-Ryu karate for the past six years I found your journey to China and meeting many kung-fu masters fascinating.
Best video about Karate roots I've ever seen. So well presented. The Chinese masters were very hospitable and so willing to show and explain to you too. Many thanks and please keep your videos coming!
Unique, incredible, perfect documentary by Jesse Sensei! White Crane style and Uechi-Ryu Karate Do: After studying about 10 years under Shū Shiwa/Zhou Zihe, Kanbun Uechi (founder of UECHI-RYU) opened his own school in Nanjing in 1906, and he continued periodic training under Zhou Zihe for a total of 13 years. Three years later, Kanbun Uechi returned to Okinawa, determined never to teach again because reportedly one of his Chinese students had killed a neighbor with an open-hand technique in a dispute over land irrigation. While in Okinawa, Kanbun Uechi did not teach his martial art. In 1912, a tea merchant and White Crane Kung Fu master Go Kenki (Wú Xiánguì) who knew him settled in Okinawa.
Great video!!! I watched it from beginning to end without stopping. Your production value is high. The cogency and coherence of the narrative thread are strong, and there was never a dull moment. You are a great storyteller. And like so many of your countrymen, you excel at producing history. You have my highest respect and appreciation! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I can't thank you enough for this video. It was superb (a word I NEVER use!). As a Karate practitioner, student, teacher and researcher, I have learned much from your trip. It has confirmed some of my own research. I will never have the chance to do a trip like this, so what you have done is to discover the heart of both Naha-te and Shuri-te Karate. As a Shuri-re practitioner myself, if I could, I would love to go back to the Insense-shop style and learn more. Very well done indeed Jesse.
Thanks for making this video. My father use to tell me stories about my grand-father when I was a kid, about how he travelled China to learn about martial arts in pre-WW2 days. He told me how he would train his students to hold a 10 feet long staff with one hand at the extremity. I called it bullshit, and never really believed him. God damnit, I just saw it happen in your video at 19:02.
I have practiced Karate all my life and studied other Chinese martial arts sporadically to find the connections between it all and ultimately improve my Karate. Your documentary is humbling, eye opening and just wow ! Amazing what one can achieve with passion and drive , beautiful journey!! Thanks for sharing with the world !
I watched it second time from start till end. What a great material Jesse. Inspiration. Even got bit emotional at the end when you shared your adventures with your mom. Thank you!
As an Okinawan born and living in Brazil, I just understand the big difference between the culture of Ryukyu and Japan, Okinawa is more of South China culture than Japan, all of the symbols and stuff and to be fair you can find little thing about Okinawa's past online. Thank you, it was enlightening.
One thing anyone can take from this video? Everything changes and evolves. I see nowadays people resisting the changes in martial arts need to undergo to be effective again for fighting, and this amazing documentary shows a fraction of how karate came to be. As a Shotokan practitioner, interested in becoming better at fighting, I see the point that we need to be less resistant in letting what we know adapt to the current challenges posed by modern combat sports and modern practices. Greate work Jesse! You keep me inspired as always👊
I'm a 34 year old white belt in Shorin Ryu, gotta say your vids are awesome man. Karate's such a rich and fun hobby/meditation/way of life. Keep it up! You're a fantastic martial artist .
Great job Jesse! Congratulations to you and great thanks to those who helped and hosted you. The enthusiasm shown by the teachers is infectious. Like fire stirred up by the love of the art and the joy of sharing it.
The master in the final part actually wants to convey the idea that , big and small movement are the same , one way or another there is always a way to damage the target , the energy (breath) has to flow out just like the movement (this is why the movement are wide). Although the speech is not much from the final master , the content is really kind of priceless. Still this is just a small piece that is left from what has been destroyed through out the time. Just from this short speech actually answered one of my biggest question throughout the years , and for southern part to practice narrow style actually make sense when the person do not wish to reveal too much about how the movement really works , and just faster movements.
I study Mandarin as a hobby and I can say the friend you used to translate for you has top-tier pronunciation. He sounds very "standard." Also, the interviews are really enjoyable and the video quality is exceptional. 🀄️空手道🥋
So many variations of Fujian styles between the crane / wuzu / lohan / southern shaolin / taizu / dog styles. Its a fascinating area of martial study. Mix that in with the constant martial / military presence needed on the coastlines of china it holds alot of rich kung fu history.
Damn, I loved this series when it first came out! I got so excited, I thought that you had travelled back to China again! Was great to rewatch though, definitely should check out south korea and Tae Kwon Do and Karates relationship
Great video, kudos to the creator! I'm half Japanese and half Australian. If you look at the history of many things in Japan, you'll realize they originated in China. Bonsai, Ikebana flower arranging, Green Tea and Sado, Go Chess, Sword forging, Karate, Taoism, Buddhism, Shinto, Calligraphy and Ink Making, Ramen, Porcelain making, Rice cultivation, Temples, Gardens, Shamisen instrument, Kimono (Go-Huku), Geta (Footwear), Washi (Japanese paper), Origami, Tofu, Soy Sauce, Sake (Rice wine) etc. The Chinese story Monkey King: Journey to the West directly influenced many shows including Dragon Ball. You also also see this clearly in the Japanese writing in the form of Kanji - which literally means "Chinese (Han) Words".
@@笹がき Thank you for your detailed reply. I agree with you. I think many things in Japan evolved to become their own over time which is wonderful. I personally practice Japanese Iaido and the sword is treated sacredly and is an integral part of Shinto. It isn't just a weapon unlike in many cultures.
It was so cool, especially how people were so keen to teach you. It's a beautiful moment for humanity. The demonstration with Master Lin was especially cool.
I hope that the Incense Shop Boxing style has been / is being fully documented and filmed for posterity - especially if nobody is studying it under Master Lin !
@@MrCookding hmm i can hear chinese , he defintely saying some stance and breathing techique into the moves , which was not translated well , what a waste if he didnt pass it down to new generation
Jesse, my dear brother from another mother, I thoroughly commend you for this amazing documentary-style video focused on the side of Karate that not a lot of people, let alone academics, talk about. Your deep research and meticulous method in bringing everything together is worthy of laudability and aspiration. I wish you a lot of love, prosperity, abundance, and wisdom in this new year of 2024.
i've been watching this journey since you started it maybe 2 years ago if i'm not mistaken. well done on your work jesse and keep being the amazing person you are
Maybe this video answers your question? ”One Karate Misconception I Discovered In China” ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1HNEBaJv3PA.html
This was a great watch, Jesse. I learned so much. Kudos. You conducted yourself with humility and respect, as befits a pupil honestly seeking knowledge and wisdom from others, and brought honour to yourself, your dojo, and karate.
Jesse, thanks for this documentation. I practicd Karate for over forty years and read several book about the history of Karate, yours I believe could fill up the broken link of the Karate history! Nice job.
I didn't expect to enjoy rewatching the whole series in a long-form video. It's much more enjoyable than the normal content you make in order to please the algorithm. The embellished memoir style narrations feel more fitting of such a journey.
I am not a master and I don't know the kata of styles. Watching the video, when I saw Master Li in the children's wushu and white swan part, I felt for myself that I would have stayed there and with that master. I felt like you will come back after that long journey. I feel like a young man of 50 years old but frail and I wish I could train with Master Li. Thank you for the whole video. You are a wonderful person and a humble soul. If a mold cannot be shaped gracefully according to fluid reality, it will never live.
Thank you Jessie. This is the best RU-vid video I’ve ever watched. Practicing Okinawa karate for so many years and this helps to complete the picture and many questions. Thanks man!
What a great video, I’ve recently been watching your videos for your history and sparing videos. Especially since I am considered a history and martial arts nerd myself. It is amazing to see 白鹤拳 in action! Actually I have stopped my karate training for a while but this gives me motivation to continue it again! Thank you for documentary of your stay in Fujian!
That was one of your best videos, fascinating. There were so many movements I recognised from my karate style (Seido Juku) especially what we call self defences. The five Ancestors master showed some moves we do on these techniques. Amazing video, thank you.
He mistranslated what the old dude said of his brother's dojo in America. He said that he does both Northern and Southern style, but then said he's in California. It sounded like "family style" but it's actually California.
Bro you are very dedicated to karate and ancient martial arts that's impressive. Because now day we have only sports martial arts and it's not complete like ancient martial arts. Ancient martial arts all form and techniques invented by deep observation and analysis.
The word "Nun Chuck", or in Japanese "Nun Cha Ku", is actually originated from Fujian Fuzhou dialect pronunciation of Chinese phrase "两节棍", meaning "stick of two segments".
Amazing! Not just the entire doc, but you are such a humble and down to earth young man. No idea how you ended up on my recommended, extremely glad you did, I subscribed immediately after watching this and pls stay amazing!
The log across the temple dorway is often placed at the doorway of Filipino homes where i live, especially for ceremonial events like a new bride and groom entering their house for the first time after the wedding. It has the same meaning.
No tienes idea como esperaba otro vídeo tuyo, y haz vuelto con material de oro, quiero que sepas que tu trabajo es muy apreciado para mí y mi familia, por cierto, el último maestro de la tienda de incienso parte de su estilo se parece a el estilo de Inoue ha de la keishin-kai, un abrazo hermano.
i studied karate for a good part of my childhood but watching this makes me wish i had never stopped learning. you did a great job with this, thank you!
Wonderful content, and very educational! I appreciate your clear eyed, fact focused approach to the subject. A future project request. What could you find out about Bushi Matsumura? I study Matsumura Seito Shorin ryu and even around skilled, educated individuals I still hear what is probably myth.
Eu sou brasileiro, tenho 17 anos e já pratiquei dois estilos de karatê, sendo eles Uechi Ryu e o Shotokan, gosto de acompanhar seus vídeos mesmo não entendendo algumas coisas, as vezes as legendas não traduzem algumas coisas em português (para quem não sabe nós brasileiros não falamos espanhol mas sim português, pois fomos colonizados por Portugal). Eu não costumo comentar em canais que são de outros países, mas esse vídeo me impressionou pela qualidade e o trabalho bem feito, gosto muito dos seus vídeos, nesse vídeo você viveu uma das experiências que eu gostaria de ter vivido, amo artes marciais e sempre quis viajar e visitar lugares com importância histórica para as artes marciais, ainda mais conhecer pessoas que são de estilos tão únicos, até mesmo conhecer pessoas que são últimos mestres de determinado estilo. Espero que a tradução do que eu escrevi fique fácil de entender kkkkkk
Please come to Malaysia/Indonesia/Brunei Jesse san❤ the birth place of martial art called Silat😊 perhaps there is connection with Kenpo or any other Oriental Martial Art! Love from us Karatekas from Malaysia🎉
Silat probably begin at the time of Majapahit era, Silat is a form of martial arts very suitable to fight in ship, but history records didnt state where its begin, philipine or Indonesia, later also come to malaysia.
Wonderful documentary, can’t believe this is free on RU-vid. As an idea for future videos it would be nice to see a step by step comparison of Chinese and karate kata.
Excellent documentary Jesse, I would like to know the origin of hikite, according to legend it is attributed to a Chinese sailor named Ko Shang Kun, who landed in Okinawa and taught this technique to some inhabitants there, and they ended up making a kata in his honor: Kushanku (Kanku Dai - shotokan).
What an amazing video this was. How honored you must have felt to have everyone yiu gotten to meet,show so much respect towards an outsider and not only showing you the art but answer all the questions you wanted to ask without any type of hesitation. The last guy,you really made his day wanting to not just know about the art but wanting to learn it even more. He almost jumped out of his skin and wanted to teach again and to a Western made it even more special to him. Both of you must have felt the same in many ways. I would have loved to go on that journey and felt them types of emotions. Awesome video, awesome in every way. Thank you and I'll be waiting to watch more from you. God bless
This was an incredible video\series. Thank you so much for sharing this! It is so wonderful (and rare) to see a Martial Artist who's only agenda is to learn more about the Martial Arts and to share that with other Martial Artists. Absolutely wonderful!
I would say the bind of the east and west , without the knowledge of all these science , we will not have the ability to understand the art in an objective way.
I was a kid that grew up on shows like Human Weapon and Fight Quest. It really was a pleasure seeing this documentary by you. As a martial arts nerd myself you enthusiasm jumped off the screen into me. I instantly got brought back to a younger version of myself getting ready for Judo practice, nerding out about the history of Martial Arts. Thank you for this.
I love this I've been studying martial arts for almost 40 years, 38 or so. But watching this, I realize, I know nothing. Thank you O'Sensei Domo arigato gozaimasu Walter san
