You know what? While they put under the watchful eye of our club captain and assistant instructor, an experienced sandan for the whole lesson, after about 20 minutes, my senior instructor called me out to assist and train in the line beside the novice whose first class it was. I admit that, since then, It helped me a lot to open my mind to the different points of view and interpretation you could do about a same technique and that help me to open my eyes to what Karate really mean, that it s not a straight and simple path you walk, It has its detours you can transit and all can take you to the same destination. Lets be honest. |. My point is, don't beat yourself up with nostalgia. Sensei Jesse Enkamp is the host of Karate by Jesse and a self-proclaimed Karate nerd. I'm sure a lot of our listeners out there will recognize your name. I imploded. I've got a feeling it does, because I think the universal experience that you talked about with these two individuals who had never met, who had come together because of martial arts, and developed a friendship, but a very different kind of friendship than most people outside of martial arts are able to make, they're experiencing pain with education, with their development, and using each others bodies to do so. Weird story, but your words where more accurat than you probably realized. I mean, you've traveled the world. Welcome. I'm "The Karate Nerd", #1 Amazon.com best-selling author, entrepreneur, traveler, athlete, educator, carrot cake connoisseur and founder of Seishin International. The perception that earning a Black Belt means mastery of the martial arts has created schools in which the martial arts are little more than a sport or form of exercise rather than a means of self defense and a way of life. Well, why not talk about my black belt test, because to me, that was a real test of my spirit, because the whole thing about my black belt test was that there was this Russian MMA fighter invited to our dojo, and I don't know why, but I was so scared of him because he didn't say anything. To pass my blue belt, I needed a tori to attack me but no blue or higher belt was available, I asked an orange belt to be my tori. Overthinking stuff? (Well, one kid asked me if I had the permission for participating in the holiday training because she saw I was a white belt and she had her blue one alreadybeing a white belt makes you feel a bit 'naked'.) At events, I demo our shin guards by shin kicking door frames - full force. Yeah, so my main website is KaratebyJesse.com, and the reason its called Karate by Jesse is because it is based on my experience and filtered through my brain, so its not thetruthaboutkarate.com or anything like that. Over at whistlekickMartialArtsRadio.com, you can find the show notes with some photos, links to his appearance with Master Ken - if you haven't seen that, its a riot and you've got to - his company Seishin and the great gi they produce, his social media, and more. So be proud of where you are in your Karate journey. Oss! I even went back to his dojo in . 1 . Some schools stipulate a minimum of four to five years of training before a student can earn a black belt, while others do not. Its about finding out how far I can go. What It Takes To Earn A Black Belt - YouTube love it. To teach a beginner is to think like a beginner. So, the whole idea behind tradition is interesting in itself. Actually, I like the early Kung Fu movies that came out of Hong Kong, I think most of them at least. If you do a little bit of research, you'll see that the number of pages he wrote in a relatively short period of time is just staggering. It takes the average student years to achieve each of the Degrees of Black Belt. Until our next episode, train hard, smile, and have a great day. I also believe this and regularly become the student again by allowing my students to teach me. Web. If you experienced ballet, then the movements in karate should also suit you. That's rotation sorted, now need to figure out by a way to explain by how much ???? Lets talk about competition. When I got there, I was pretty intimidated by the number of black belts in this collective holiday session, where the focus was more on cardio. I'm in a bit of a transition at the moment so your words resonate with me. If you had it to do over again, how would you handle that match, that fight, with what you know now? Whoa. Then, after we did that seminar, we shot this whole fun thing for his YouTube channel as well, which is the video you're referring to, where I'm supposed to teach the audience how to break a board, but he ends up breaking the board on my face instead. What is higher than sensei? Each Degree is represented by an embroidered stripe on one tail of the holder's belt. Well, good. We had Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tae Boxing, all of these different martial arts that gave me a pretty wide base and perspective on martial arts as a whole. Because when you challenge yourself, you get to understand yourself. Sensei Jesse Enkamp is the mind behind all of those wonderful things coming out of the Karate by Jesse camp, and hes as passionate a martial artist as weve ever had on this show. Jesse When I went to a dojo for the very first time, I wasn't able to sleep the night before. Osu! Well, we tell you what's going on at our company, we tell you about guests that are coming up on the show, we remind you about some of the episodes that we have, we throw in discounts for our products, and sometimes we put in some kind of original content, you know? If someone is willing to take you up on that and they want to start exploring his books, is there a place you would suggest they start? If I'm at the dojo, but not actually in the class, he will call me onto the mat to help out. I studied Japanese at University here in Sweden, then I continued studying in Okinawa, but that whole thing was just an excuse just to get the visa so I could actually live in Okinawa and practice with these masters. After too many years away, I was thrilled to begin training in Goju Ryu at a fantastic dojo. I like to start in the most basic, fundamental way possible. My name is Jesse Enkamp. Oliver Enkamp - Wikipedia Couple that with my sensei(s) repeatedly telling me I need to stretch more and improve in areas I am already aware of week after week , it feels like a battle that has already been lost. I only knew that he was an expert at Jiu-Jitsu, and not the Brazilian kind where you roll around on the ground, but the Japanese kind where you mostly stand up and do these nasty joint locks and things. Proper Martial Arts Ranks and Titles - USAdojo.com That's a pretty important book. I think you hold the title so far of furthest guest. This is how I believe the circle of karate and or in this case simplicity of the punch becomes enjoyable and pure. Thank you, Sensei Enkamp, for coming on the show. Yeah. Don't get me wrong, I found the people in the dojo very welcoming and helpful. . That is why Im a karate nerd, because it never gets boring. So, there's this other metaphor that tradition is not about preserving the ashes, but about keeping the flame lit, and that really resonates with me. The next "logical" step after graduating was opening my own Dojo and start giving what I learned to the next generation. Thank you to the returning listeners, and hello and welcome to those of you trying us on. I think that the manuscripts, the notes that he put together, and that we later on made into books, should be read by more people, because most people only know Bruce Lee from his movies, and honestly, I don't even think his movies were that good, but maybe I'm too young. In the beginners mind, Karate is full ofamazing opportunities and unique questions. I was a third dan in karate with 20 years in the dojo when I joined a judo school. A punch is just a punch. Right now, I am in training for the first belt exam but I am not sure if I'll be in shape until early February. Each individual belt is called a 'Degree' of Black Belt (1st Degree being the lowest). We end in the same way, but its always a little bit different with each guest. I'm like, Oh my God. I still train happily enough (I am now 64)and have managed to get to 2nd Dan. So true! What do you think he would How do you think he would feel about the way Karate, and martial arts overall, is done today? At first I was assigned the students and was really hesitant. Yeah, those are two of my favorites. I had to make a conscious effort to be precise, clear and slow-down in the execution of my techniques so that the novice member of the class could follow Don't pick up the dojo where everyone knows you and respect you,that would not make the point ;) After that you can find your real karate :D Belt is just holding your trousers no matter of colour ;) your real karate is inside you.Oss! An Evaluation of Cobra Kai by a Third Degree Black Belt I learned all the requirements of Isshin Ryu Karate, and passed each one. A lot of people use tradition as an excuse to do stuff in an old-fashioned or outdated way, but that does not interest me. The other side loves competition. Hi Jesse, you know what,you can easily become white belt again, just not many people swallow the pride and ego to swap their black belt for a white one and stand up somewhere in an unknown dojo for a month training, where you will be corrected from people with red, purple or green Belts, and kids with 2dan black belt ;) Would you do it? So I learn what works and what doesn't work, and I also learn that sometimes it doesn't matter what you do, they'll still disappear next payment cycle :-), Excellent article Jesse-san, one of the "mantra" in our dojo is Shoshin-beginners mind. Great insight. You can find our show notes at whistlekickMartialArtsRadio.com, and that's also the easiest place to sign up for our newsletter. If you spend any time on social media looking at martial arts content, you'll know today's guest. Jesse-Sensei, couldn't agree with you more about teaching kids & beginners! Well, I think if I had to give a parting piece of advice it would have to be to Don't be a martial artist. I learn so much by teaching beginnershard to understand until you do it. . My name is Jesse Enkamp. If you have " mastered" a particular style like traditional karate then start learning and training in Aikaido, Judo, or Kobudo. It was all or nothing, and that's why, of course, the stronger man won, because I didn't have that physical capacity that was needed to go all-in against this particular opponent. Imagine being acomplete beginner again; uninfluenced bypolitics, competition, styles bullshit, organizations and dojo dogma. Another fantastic article, Jesse-San! Long story short, Dan the Wolfman sent him a FB friend request and started to pimp up his Black Belts, YouTube videos and other stuff, Jesse unfriended him, Dan the Wolfman took it personally, called him out on YouTube and challenged to a fight, "The Karate Nerd" commented on the video and apologized (for nothing) and the Wolfman kept on . For example, I recently did a web series in, I think, almost ten parts, where I visited Okinawa, and I went to different dojos, I met different masters, and I had a camera with me this time, because previously on all of my trips, I never filmed anything, but this time I tried to record these episodes online, and people loved it, because a lot of people don't have the money, the knowledge, or the ability to go to Okinawa. i like your style of writing..could feel the energy, and the message gets delivered very clearly! What's the logic behind this particular move? I'm keeping an eye out for the opportunity, and I'd suggest you do the same, even if Karate is not your chosen art. Be a SMARTial artist. As featured in this Youtube vlog by Jesse Enkamp (11:45 mark) Why So Curious About How Long It Takes to Get a Black Belt? - Way Of Ninja I did always feel a bit sad that over time I forgot all my katas! That's my story, I guess. I enjoy your writing and dedication, so just a word to the wise "keep doing what you do", Shoshin shogai, Jesse-san, shoshin shogai. Hes done a lot to further the arts for sure, and I really appreciate what hesdone. I laughed out loud when he took you out. That is why I like the tradition, but I'm not stuck in it. Well, the whole thing about being a Karate Nerd means that I don't do anything else. Exactly, and this is expressed perfectly in the old saying from Japan which goes, On Ko Chi Shin, meaning, To learn from the old is to understand the new. If you don't understand history, then you're doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past, right? You have to remove every stupid detailthatinterfereswith the VERYESSENCEof what youre trying to teach, andevery word you say has to be 110% relevant to the situation. On asking how she remembered, she said that she puts her arm up for the block (kihon-kata) and turns by following the direction of her elbow. all the seniors help out in our dojo! We get stuck in all the "traditions", we get stubborn and slowly start missing and forgetting the essence of Budo. You know what? You do a lot of writing. Were not going to sell your address. I've written some blog posts about him. Dan the Wolfman starting a beef with the Enkamp brothers So many people are looking at you in admiration! Now, if you've selected him, I'm guessing you've read a fair amount about him, as much as is out there. The very next day I felt awfulI felt like I didn't know a thing about being a Black Belt and wanted to just hide.my belt and myself. I was one of those kids with a black belt that old dudes don't like because they think they get everything much easier than they have to do because they're so old. Anyway, I'm about to fight this Russian guy, and I had no idea what he could do. For instance, I was trying to get those 8 to 10 years old kids to understand (to grasp the concept) how to move while keeping a low stance (avoiding the bouncing head syndrome for example). To some people, it might seem like I'm living a very limited life, like I don't enjoy other stuff. Excellent article! Because I grew up in the dojo, my parents operated a martial arts center here in Sweden where I grew up, and from day one me and my younger brother would spend our days in the dojo, practicing, playing around with each other, wrestling, looking at the other people practicing different martial arts. In a lot of schools, its designed to be that way, and I'm proud that I have that to reflect on. About the Author: Colton Woodard is a 7th Degree Black Belt in Kuniba Kai Karate Do and holds the title of Kyoshi as well. It's all the same, right? Its self-discovery and self-development, because you want to be able to face bigger challenges, to compete in the bigger leagues, which means that you have to train not just harder but smarter as well, which means that you start thinking about a lot of things. Needed to be challenged by words like these! I appreciate your time. At my last training session there were also two beginners, one for whom it was the first lesson. There's a few of you joining each and every week, and we appreciate that. What is it about that that really resonates for you? I am delighted when I see the kids improve, and it's a joy to work with them. I wish I could go back to the days where I didn't have so much pressure to improve and to be able to start again and learn things in a better way but alas, what do we do when we fall off the horse? Are they your favorite martial arts actors, or is there somebody else that you haven't mentioned? I was fortunate enough to get a [board 36:17] smashed through my face. We like to make sure that what you get out of our newsletters has value, so were going to do everything we can to make sure that they're worth your time. Its an exclusive podcast episode. Thanks Jesse-san. I know my visitors would value your work. It made all my errors come out instantly. Then, if I had to say another more martial arts, more general, then perhaps why not the books that Bruce Lee wrote? . Steven Seagal Appears on Jesse Enkamp Youtube Channel I prefer to spend 2 years to pass a belt than ranking up the ladder and always have a feel I've left important details behind, unfixed. That was so cool to me because, as you know, it is the birthplace of Karate, and being there and seeing a live master in the flesh, right in front of you, with these huge, badass knuckles, that was like the coolest thing ever to a I was like 8 or 7 year old fat kid from Sweden. He has more than 500 thousand subscribers on his YouTube channel by the name Jesse Enkamp. SiFu (Chinese) - Teacher - usually 2nd-degree black belt or senior. Do you hate clashing shins when you're sparring? This is what we call commercial time. You've worked hard. http://www.martialarts.social CONNECT WITH ME:- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karatebyjesse/- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karatebyjesse/- Twitter https://twitter.com/karatebyjesse- Blog https://www.karatebyjesse.com/category/karate/- FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/karatenerds/ CONTACT ME https://www.karatebyjesse.com/contact/WARNING: The advice and movements shown in this video are for informational and educational purposes only. You wont find that content anywhere else, and its yours free, just for saying, Hey, I want to know what's going on with you guys. Were not going to spam you. If you spend any time on social media looking at martial arts content, you'll know todays guest. They teach us more that we could ever imagine, the purity, the innocence, non-judgement, and so much more. Id like you to think of a time in your life that made you look on your black belt test, or in some other way you used your martial arts experience to get through that tough time. It was a special thing when I visited him there last year again, but I have a lot of other mentors and people who have influenced me as well, but the first one, I guess, outside of my own dojo would be Sensei Hokama Tetsuhiro.
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