KARATE NERD IN OKINAWA | Season 2 (Ep. 2) — Isshin Ryu w/ Uechi Tsuyoshi (8th dan)

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[MainBizoh]

I’ve been practicing Isshinryu for over 13 years. I went to Okinawa for a week to train with Master Uechi and Andy Sloane Sensei. Best week of my life.

[matthewdevlin]

It’s about time someone said “we attach too much pride in the belts we wear” beautifully put Sensei Jesse 😀

[maxkelsey]

How many karatekas does it take to change a light bulb?

Just one, but then all the rest stand around and say "That's not how MY sensei said to do it!"

[duncanthedonut]

I am so happy to see you covering Isshinryu Karate in this episode. That is the style I train in, and I love it. It's rare to ever hear or find things about it but I love it!

[daniellaputrino]

as a sandan in isshin-ryu i can safely say this was the best video i've ever seen. my training has taught me that karate is a discipline where maintaining a white belt mentality, no matter how much you've learned, is the secret to long-term success.

[TheCoco]

I’ve been practicing Isshinryu for many years. The one aspect everyone struggles with is the vertical punch. It really can be a devastating blow if done correctly. Great video!

[johnleonard]

I LOVED THIS EPISODE!! 20 years ago I had a customer of my business who held a 5th Dan in Isshin Ryu. In the Marines he trained Isshin Ryu and wound up marrying his Masters daughter. He showed me all kinds of great techniques, especially pressure points for use in the clinch. Very unique style. Sad it is dying. I had no idea.

[andysloane]

Glad I was able to help you train with Uechi Sensei! Thanks for taking an interest in our style!

[SenseiAleman]

I have watched all your videos and learned so much. As a Isshin ryu practitioner I absolutely loved this episode and it saddens me to hear Isshin ryu has been reduced to only 2 dojos left in Okinawa. But thank you for having an open mind to see this style, and showing the respect you did for it.

[eclipse]

my father is a black belt in Isshinryu and he teaches me what he learned in Isshinryu, I train in American Kenpo and your videos really help me

[stonedstew]

Isshinryu was my first karate style and is quite deadly.. I remember learning to attack the attacking limb...

[franciskurian]

I was an isshinryu karate leaner 21years ago. I've trained around 2years only and was forced to stop my training. Till now I am addicted to karate learning and your video motivated me to restart my training. Thanks sensai Jesse ..be humble and spread humbleness...

[detarver]

I've been doing Isshinryu for 38 years - I loved this episode. Thanks Jesse, it was great watching you pratice it. Sharign this episode with all my students.

[JBSCHAFFNER]

My first martial art learned from a marine as a dependent teenager on Guantanamo bay military base… you got a white belt and that’s it. We did stuff I could never see schools doing today like running 2 miles barefoot on 100 degree asphalt.. punching 5 gallon buckets of rocks.. isshin-ryu will always be my first love of martial arts.

[cryptoronin]

Hello Jesse, I am currently learning Isshinryu in NYC at a dojo called Traditional Okinawan Karate. If you are ever in Brooklyn, NY you are welcomed to stop by to learn some more techniques. Thank you for all of your hard work in bringing your teachings, adventures and life experiences to the masses. May the universe continue to guide your journey warrior !

[jodymorris]

I heard Isshinryu and it grabbed my attention instantly. That style was the first exposure I had to martial arts as a kid. It's so different.

[sinfinite]

I’d love to see more from Isshin Ryu Karate if you ever go back to Okinawa!

[transformationcoach_ethan]

I’m a Sho-Dan in Isshinryu Karate! Going for my Ni-Dan in December and have been training in it for almost 10 years! Such a fantastic style!

[tomdavies]

What did Gichin Funakoshi say when asked, “what’s it like being the most respected karate practitioner?” He replied, “I don’t know, ask Jesse Enkamp”

[PapaBeastyy]

I study isshinryu! Glad to see you practice this in this series!