KARATE NERD IN OKINAWA | Season 1 (Ep. 8) — Shorin Ryu w/ Zenpo Shimabukuro (10th dan)

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[EmeraldxFairy]

“If you are a karate learner, and never have to use your karate, then you have achieved the goal of your karate practice.” That is an awesome saying. Thank you so much for sharing! 🙏

[keithlight]

Love the "always restomp the groin" tshirt. Master Ken is awesome

[Charlie-xp]

I'm not a Karate practitioner but as a martial artist I love watching others train. This series has helped me learn a lot about Karate. Very cool Jesse!

[HedgeKnight]

In almost all your lessons that I've seen, you've never approached it with anything less than total respect. That's awesome.

[DrFlippin]

a few years ago, I was watching a Japanese variety show on the TV and they were featuring Okinawans and their longevity (Okinawans are among the longest living people on Earth). They showed an older man working as a janitor, sweeping and mopping the floors of a school cafeteria. They interviewed the man and he was smiling and saying that everything he did was 'Karate'; from the swinging of his hips in a circular motion to power his floor mop, to movements of his arms and shoulders while sweeping and wiping the tables. I now recognize that the man on that TV segment was Shimabukuro Sensei ! It was so good to discover him on your video - He is a very humble man... and Karate is his life. I enjoy your videos immensely - thanks for taking the time to make them and share your view and life of karate and the beauty of Okinawan people. Nife Deebiru

[kempobyfeike]

The kid in the back with the makiwara at 10:40 :D
This was an awesome series, Jesse-san! Thank you so much!

[BradYaeger]

Starting at 6:30, that is a TRUE Makiwara post, not just a pad on a wall. It trains the whole body structure, not just the limb. If you learn how to build and use one of these properly you will gain so much short striking power . It's an incredible bio-feedback tool. It's probably the most misunderstood and under used tool in the striking arts there is. It, and Sanchin Kata are absolute treasures.

[loaibishara]

Thank you jesse for an amazing series.

[kungfunigel]

As an old karateka this has brought a tear of joy to my eye keep enjoying your journey

[MrRahulefe]

It was an amazing series. So real and exciting that at times it made me feel like as if I am there in Okinawa. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

[nadirgas]

I'm going to miss this series, it was awesome!

[sb]

I stayed in Okinawa for a month before, but as someone with a mixed western x Japanese background, i found the place very comfortable.
I have a Japanese face, so on the mainland, people don't know whether to treat me as one of them, or a foreigner.

In Okinawa, whether I'm a "Yamatunchu (mainland Japanese)" or whatever else, i was treated respectfully as an outsider. There was comfort in knowing exactly how I was perceived, and how I should act.

[laaganvlogscamiguin]

Shorin ryu karatedo is the mother of all karate style this is the original form of traditional karate.proud okinawa shorin ryu karateka here!

[olegabr]

The entire season is funny, entertaining, and simply amazing. Thank you, Jesse-san!

[thefreedomcry]

10:42 not too sure the green belt was using that right :/

[MrFacundo]

This series of videos is truely awesome! Respect to all those legendaries Okinawan Senseis and many thanks to you sensei Jesse for show and explain all these unvaluable knowledges and teachings to the world

[travisbecker]

These videos help me feel closer to karate. I live in an area where there are not a lot of choices for martial art practice. The Dojos that we have here are not open to sharing or studying with other practitioners. Having had a Japanese instructor for many years that was not open to outside influences, I found the willingness of the Okinawan masters in your videos to welcome outsiders very interesting and cool. Thank you for this look into traditional martial art in Okinawa.

[ashtleyrebello]

I've practiced shorin Ryu seibukan karate for two years now and my sensei always used to say how simple and down to earth character sensei zempo shimabukuro has. Getting to see his dojo is a dream come true. Thank you sensei Jesse. I've watched many of your videos and it has helped me quite alot.

[trior]

Thank you for taking us in this amazing journey through the heart and soul of Karate and traditional martial arts.

[Bravo]

You are a true gift to the Karate world!! I love your passion, heart and humor in all your videos. Thank you for this great series; I couldn't stop watching, the care and effort you put in is really awesome and shows real respect to all the great teachers you met; regardless of style....again, really great. Your integrity, wisdom and love really shines through. I hope some day to get the chance to meet you. Domo arigato Sensei