My FIRST Karate Seminar (2020) 😱

To become an expert martial artist, you must have a beginner's mind.

Just look at these kids learning Karate kicks and self-defense at my seminar. Imagine if a black belt could have the same white belt enthusiasm. They could learn so many new techniques!

Unfortunately, the higher rank you achieve - the more you have to lose. That's why advanced martial artist become stiff and boring. Because they're afraid of the humility that progress requires. So they hide behind a mask of "seriousness". Eventually, they lose motivation and quit. I call this the Black Belt Syndrome.

The solution? You need to have The Beginner's Mind. In Japanese, we call this "Shoshin" (初心). It's a state of no judgement and lack of preconceived notions. The optimal mindset for learning.

This is what grandmasters in Japan, Okinawa and China have figured out. That's what made them master the art.

"In the beginner's mind, the possibilities are endless. In the expert's mind, they are few."

Good luck!

☯️ BIO: Jesse Enkamp a.k.a The Karate Nerd™ is a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, National Team Athlete, Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, Carrot Cake Lover & Founder of Seishin International - The World’s Leading Karate Lifestyle Brand.

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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.

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[KARATEbyJesse]

What country should I visit next? 😄🥋✈️

[LearnWithEthos]

Wonderful. Empowering children / youth is what karate is all about. Very fulfilling.

[axezodya]

It's amazing how you inspire so many people including kids who need it, the world need more people like you Senei Jesse 🥋🥋

[blackomega]

Karate is so powerful. It brings so many people together and gives them confidence to do more than what they thought was possible.

[VNSnake]

Those teenagers are so well-behaved, energetic and willing to learn.
I love the idea of this camp.
Awesome video.

[steviek]

Hey Jesse! If you ever come back to Southern Ontario, we will meet again with a beginners mind.

[gianlucadaga]

Obviously in Milan, Italy!!!! Some karate teacher from Japan went to teach until now. Recommend it who want practice in Italy . oss!

[edwinserrano]

This was day 1... "IT TAKES 1, 000 DAYS TO FORGE THE SPIRIT AND 10, 000 DAYS TO POLISH IT." - MIYAMOTO MUSASHI... only 999 to go!

[ronin]

Thank you for sharing your infectious enthusiasm. I have been training for over 48 years . It is refreshing to witness pure joy in teaching and learning.

[dragonslayer]

Thank you sensei. The beginner mindset can also be applied to many aspects of our lives

[AdamBGames]

I love this video, it's always nice to see new people experiencing karate for the first time. I feel like those of us who are of a higher grade need to see stuff like this to show where we all began to give us the appreciation of the work we have put in as well as the work of our fellow students and senseis.

[derphoenizier]

Very cool and impressive teaching concept. I never experienced such a fun training when i startet as a six year old.

[Slowdownthere]

Sensei has that same excited enthusiasm for karate that steve Irwin had for animals The Crocodile Hunter.
The enthusiasm is something that they shared and makes them enjoyable to watch!

[blaircarnegie]

Great video Jesse, can you imagine what an inspiring role model you were to those kids . They get to see a top notch karate Sensei in action WOW!!! Random acts of kindness make the world go round . Those kids looked like they were loving it . Great job ! 👍

[kintsugijimis.-zenkarate]

All this kids make me remenber my grand daughter... they are so intusiastics! ...She left karate when I joint back to dojo few years ago... !makes me sad because now I'm going without her... so, thanks for give attention to the kids and to perform this seminar, sometimes sounds like I'm seeing my daughter into the crew....

oss.

[Kyojuro___Rengoku]

I think you are such a good teacher with the nerves of steel you have a huge respect from me.

[khushirajak]

It's inspired me, that the kicks and defence it's wonderful. I am learning karate and whenever I saw your video's it's motivated and inspiring me and all the karate students. It's great sensei

[nepgeardam]

This really brings me back. The first time I've had a karate class was a seminar in our school. That really inspired me to continue and take lessons

[ulfhednar]

I agree with you. A beginner isn't gonna think he already knows what you are gonna teach him, so he will learn a lot more. The better way to improve is having humility at all levels, all belts, and trying to do even the most simple exercices the most accurate way you can.

I enjoyed a lot this video. Continue doing this sensei. Is a noble way to contribute to a better world.

[huytuongnguyen]

This is exactly what I do with my students every week. Your enthusiasm makes me love Karate more and more 🔥. Thanks for your nice video.