A Karate Guide For Okinawa Travellers

Learn how to practice Karate in Okinawan dojos for visitors and foreigners.

0:00 Okinawan Karate Expert James Pankiewicz
0:50 What Belt You Should Wear In The Dojo
1:29 Learning Karate In English vs. Japanese
2:01 5 Most Important Japanese Phrases
4:35 How Much Karate Class Costs
5:16 Best Gifts To Bring A Karate Sensei
5:30 Top 3 Mistakes Foreigners Make
7:05 3 Best Karate Sightseeing Spots
9:20: How To Visit A Karate Dojo In Okinawa
10:07 Traditional Kobudo Training in Okinawa
10:43 Big Misconception About Karate & Kobudo
11:09 Best Area To Stay When Visiting Okinawa
11:30 Final Advice For Karate Tourists
12:04: Introducing Bujin TV

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WARNING: The advice and movements shown in this video are for informational and educational purposes only. Consult a health professional before engaging in any exercise or martial arts program.

[CookieKing]

When I went to Okinawa in 2019, the teacher I trained with refused to take payment from me. He told me to use my money to go drinking instead. 😂😂

[internetexplorer]

I speak absolutely no Japanese and I have no karate experience, but I would still like to try Karate in Okinawa. Thanks for making this video, it really did help me a lot.

[emiruou]

8:52 when he started speaking finnish was my favorite part🤣🤣🤣

[Spirittkdaus]

I visited Okinawa in 2019 to train and had a great time. Great people and good times at the Dojo bar. Looking forward to when we can freely travel again and get back there. As always thanks for sharing Jesse.

[peggypoe]

My children have the very good fortune of learning Goju Ryu from their sensei who lived and studied in Okinawa for many years. We love her so much!

[makenjikarate]

Ah one day when the world is back to normal, I'll be on my way

[scottcampsall]

Hanshi McCarthy's cameo appearance = epic.

[stupidfrog]

I want to visit Okinawa (and Japan!) So badly! Me and the Girlfriend are saving for it currently. Visiting and training would be AMAZING

And eating my bodyweight in Sushi and Sashimi.

Love your Okinawa series by the way. I hope someday we can get more of Jesse in Japan.

[BosunMJames]

Also if your training at a legitimate karate dojo, you should be hearing a lot of these common Japanese phrases. When I was child studying in the states Matsubayashi Ryu the Sensei insisted we learn these phrases with no regard that we would ever go to Okinawa. Rather, I think it was to honor tradition and heritage. Sensei Lorhding was a great teacher and I wish, as an older man now, I could thank him for everything he taught me that I didn't understand then but deeply value now.

[mornebauermeister]

To approach any sensei in any country is very humble...and try to learn from them....as much as you can....share that knowledge with your students...karate are very privileged to have many strong roots...oss.

[benjaminvega]

My friends were planning on going to Japan before the pandemic as a sort of honeymoon, looks like I'm going to have to weasel my way onto the trip

[SnugZ]

I’ve studied Isshinryu since 1998 and RyuKonKai since 2018. I’d be so honored to get to study either while I’m there.

[darrensamuels]

My friend and the best Sensei I have ever trained with Hello Hanshi McCarthy love from Australia. My kids and I were just going over some photos with Hanshi McCarthy we miss you mate and we hope to train with you again soon stay safe Hanshi. 🇦🇺🥋

[Tacobellfannn]

Ah yes my virtual Sensei has returned 🥋

[victoriakirkup]

So happy to see Sensei James again!! Praying Dojo Bar can reappear!!

[WHEREISMYOASIS]

Thank You, Jesse Sensei glad to see James Sensei is still doing the work of promoting the Okinawa culture. 🙇🏻‍♂️

[janantoniolontao]

great, I’d like to visit Okinawa for Ryuei Ryu

[jorgeps]

Thank you very much Jesse I just had my black belt exam in August but one of my dreams is to visit the place of origin of karate and train with the great masters and learn traditional techniques and ancient katas.
Greetings from Malaga Spain oss

[apurvasingh]

This is something I have really been looking forward to!

[Rhyddid_tan]

As always, your videos are a great combination of fun, inspiration and education. Very grateful to you.