In his video, “KARATE NERD IN OKINAWA | Season 1 (Ep. 4) — Goju Ryu w/ Hokama Tetsuhiro (10th dan)”, Jesse Enkamp explores the roots of Karate in Okinawa, Japan. Uploaded in 2017, the video has garnered over 200,000 views. Throughout the video, Enkamp engages in a variety of activities, from exploring the beautiful island of Isshiki, practicing mobility exercises on the beach, to discussing the history of Karate and its various forms.
Enkamp also visits the dojo of Master Hokama Tetsuhiro, a 10th-degree black belt in Goju-ryu Karate. Enkamp presents various artifacts and pieces of history found in Tetsuhiro’s museum, showcasing the richness and diversity of Karate history and culture. He also engages in hands-on training with Master Hokama, participating in joint lock and pressure point techniques.
The video demonstrates the practical martial arts techniques native to the region while also chronicles the history and development of karate from its Chinese roots known as ‘tody’ to its modern day form known as ‘karate’.
Enkamp’s visit to Okinawa serves not only as a training and learning experience but also as a journey into the heart of karate, immersing viewers in the rich history, culture, and techniques of this ancient martial art. The karate nerd’s explorations provide deep insight into the principles and philosophies behind karate, making it a must-watch for anyone with an interest in martial arts.
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Jesse Enkamp is a renowned Karate expert, known as “The Karate Nerd.” He is a black belt, former national champion, and international author hailing from Sweden. Enkamp is also a prominent Karate coach and educator, with his online platform, “Karate by Jesse,” garnering worldwide attention. His mission is to spread the knowledge of Karate’s power and versatility, bridging the gap between traditional martial arts and modern self-development. Jesse’s innovative teaching methods and engaging content have earned him a prestigious audience, inspiring martial artists globally. He is renowned for his profound understanding of Karate’s historical context and practical applications.
Karate is a versatile martial art form originating from Japan, emphasizing a diverse range of striking techniques, including kicks, punches, knee strikes, and open-hand techniques. It focuses on self-defense, concentration, discipline, physical and mental strength. Karate training is not just physical but also involves the study of ethics, philosophy, and the development of character. It’s practiced at any age and promotes respect for oneself and others. Karate also serves as a competitive sport, with participants demonstrating their skills in katas (specific set of movements) and kumite (sparring) in various tournaments and championships.
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All 8 episodes can be found on my website: http://bit.ly/2iW7yCm 😊
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why i just spoted a keris(malay traditional weapon) in hokama sensei karate and kobudo museum?
In England we say. excuse me please lol
I'm currently recovering from abdominal surgery (emergency surgery to remove my appendix), so watching those squat exercises makes me sore.
who is recording from camera
Domoarigozamashita SENSEI. You are a Daishihan.
Not only do I watch Sensei Jesse because of his passion, knowledge and skills in karate. He honestly brings positivity to us all. Personally when I have a bad day or just feel negative about myself i find watching his videos make me forget about any negative thoughts I may have that day. You are an inspiration Sensei Jesse. Thank you 🥋
I am designating u as my karate master 🧎🧎🧎🧎
You totally have the Baki Demon back!!! Well done!!!!
Oh lala I wish I could ve accompanied you
Ace
karate is for the weak
Your mobility exercises on the beach have been a great help to me! Thank you for the lesson!
They all seem good and they are till they step into the ring Thai Fighters . But great anyway.😎👌💎
I learned about the squat from the Vietnamese boat people my stepfather's company sponsored back in the late 70s. On weekends I would help teach English. I loved it! Exposure to another culture, and…they fed us afterward! Vietnamese cuisine! I love East Asian culture!
These videos are amazing!! Really, great work sensei!
In slavic countries, the resting sit that Jesse did at the beach is called the slav squat 💀
Hi jesse
Have you ever practiced in the higaonna's dojo?(im a karate practitioner, a brown belt if you will) And im interested in learning from them, how do you get in, do they accept foreigners?would like some intel. Thank you!
17:10 why is he hitting you? Does he check your form?
Bro you are build like a tank
Thank you for the footage insde Hokama Tetsuhiro's Goju-ryu Keishinkan dojo and museum. The unique energy and spirit of the spaces are palpable.
Only 2 beeches… 🙁
I start my karate journey in Venezuela at 12 years in Okinawa gojū ryu style karate, back then I was in love with the karate, well… with everything that was japanese to be honest. Isn't a secret what happened to my country, I had to left the training and a part of my life in order to find me a way to live… it was heartbroken for me. Right now I'm a 23 years old man, living, working and studying in Brazil… this years had been streesfull for me cuz working and studying at the same time isn't so easy as I tought, but lately I've been seeing your videos and them turn myself again in that 12 years old child who was in love with this art. They gave me peace and reminds me my old days when I was happy and I didn't know it. These days I was walking on the streets and I see a poster wich says "Kyokushin karate" and without think it to much I went in and see a training, that passion again start rising in my body and give me the courage to start again this journey. My body pains at the end of all training and I come to my house with myself made a piece of junk, but my heart and my spirit are full of joy. I just want to say thank you for make me fall in love again with this style of life, and keep pushing forward jesse, your helping more people than you think with your videos.
Jesse Sensei, have you ever trained under Higaonna Sensei of Goju-Ryu? Or any instructors from the IOGKF?
Great episode, Jesse (yes, I'm way behind only recently having found your videos, so please excuse that). I was just curious, are the breathing exercises where you're getting hit by your fellow student like a rooting exercise for Karate a bit like you have just discussed whilst doing your video with Sifu Shi Yan Hi at Shaolin Temple Europe? Or are they more a test of technique in terms of how rigid your blocks etc are, or even resilience to external hits? Just wondered on the difference since you were so blown away by what Sifu Shi Yang Hi showed you, yet this seems a similar theme, at least looking in outwardly. Being a Wing Chun student, I haven't seen exercises like the Karate ones you were doing here, so forgive my ignorance.
Also, great squat mobility exercises. I like those myself, and just wanted to say there's a Shaolin variant of the fist to the head spine bend in the squat like you showed here where you can do it in the Lotus position like how you would meditate. Likewise, in a Lotus position you can bend to each side so you try to touch your head to each knee, so to one side, then to the other. Thought I'd mention them in case you've never tried them. 'Motion is lotion' as they say.
15:41 close your eyes, what do you listen? xD
A great difference between the green belt and Jesse at 12:06
Enkamp si goju ryu karateka ha ha its dangerous and can kill hes a real martial artist
I am exploring (in a way smaller scale) Karate from a Kung Fu perspective [personal interest]. I wanted to say how moving it was to see the photo of you. ❤❤❤. You are living the dream, and I appreciated this series. Even if it was your journey from 5-years ago.
11:23 Those are ceramic insulators for high voltage power lines. love the improvisation.
OG! Thier pink belts are like black belt,,,,,wearing white soon.. WOW! i remember what taught me about the belts
I started karate last year, recently I discovered this channel and I'm hooked.
Lastest videos of this channel have a crazy quality. However, I'm here enjoying this "old" vlog format.
And above all, I'm learning a lot. Thanks.
the best one
Why is his belt pink? Or did I miss that?
Interesting difference ist that monk fist uses sand filled clay vases with a widening opening and you flex your wrist with the vessel, the japanese schools i have seen so far seem only to carry it static. But did you notice, the "hara" power of the japanese at minute 14 you will notice, the only one standing on one leg is a foreigner, all japanese individuals are taking stable positions and rooting their stance. Even the woman later in the video making a wide step, hurries after noticing fast back into a stable stance, like this you see how important it is. You could see it, when you hit the japanese one, he did not waver, while Jesse getting hit was waving like a flag in the wind.
Did you recently search for Ancient Lifting Stones or Iron Forks and Stone Barbell, you do not really look like you uses this kind of conditioning.
I know it’s an older video, but I’m going to ask anyway. What do you call the type of training you were doing at the end with the partner pushing on you and striking you. I know it’s to check your stability and endurance. Just want to know if it is called something specific to make my research of the method more streamlined. Thanks for making these videos.
Damn, my knees hurt just by watching your mobiliy excercise. 😢
"If you're blind, like you can't see okinawa is a pretty good place. LOOK down…"