17 January 2016 in Jesse Enkamp: Kata Bunkai

Bunkai (Practical Application) to Karate’s Cross Block (Juji-Uke)

“Bunkai (Practical Application) to Karate’s Cross Block (Juji-Uke)” by Jesse Enkamp In 2016, on January 17th, Jesse Enkamp, also known as the Karate Nerd, uploaded a brief but highly informative video on YouTube. The educational clip titled “Bunkai (Practical Application) to Karate’s Cross Block (Juji-Uke)” has since gained over 25,000 views. This short but insightful video, of 46 seconds length, is packed with practical advice for those interested in learning the martial art of Karate. Video Transcript and Description In the video, Enkamp starts by acknowledging traditional uses of the cross block, or juji-uke in Japanese, but quickly points out