Why This Sensei Created His OWN Style!

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Sensei Ando (Andrew Mierzwa) is the Kung Fu teacher who quit Taekwondo and he created his own system of martial arts. 😱 Learn why his style is unique in this interview by Jesse Enkamp, a.k.a. "The Karate Nerd". 🥋
Discover how to find your own personal martial art, the creative mindset and purpose in training. 🙏 Learn how Sensei Ando breaks tradition and tailors his martial arts fighting style to suit his unique individual experience 💪
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  • @KARATEbyJesse
    @KARATEbyJesse4 жыл бұрын

    Question: 🔥 Would YOU ever create your own style? 🤔Comment below! 👇

  • @clFer777

    @clFer777

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@moehoward8691 Oh Kenwa, you were so mediocre... :) Man, people create something upon their comprehension.. you should try to create something that stand the test of time.. that's the only measure

  • @ryanliu6694

    @ryanliu6694

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fernando If standing the test of time was the only measure, rocks with much time to stay would be more valuable than endangered species with little time to live.

  • @lucasbiohazerd6242

    @lucasbiohazerd6242

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jesse Enkamp I enjoy MMA because to an extent you create your own martial art by taking the things that work for you and you can add whatever aspect you want to your style

  • @DerSuchtGamer

    @DerSuchtGamer

    4 жыл бұрын

    No. I don't have the skills to do that :D

  • @Sharikacat

    @Sharikacat

    4 жыл бұрын

    I believe that the creation of an entire "system" requires extensive research and comprehension. Just taking a base of Karate, TKD, Judo, JKD, etc. and adapting it to your personal abilities isn't the creation of a "system." It's that 3rd style of martial arts Jesse mentioned: the style you learned but then put your personal touch on to make it work for you. It's the difference between writing a book and writing a dictionary. The dictionary is the system, and you take those words and use them to write your book.

  • @koza2
    @koza24 жыл бұрын

    One thing almost all of my sensei have told me to do, is to make my own kata. A couple required it in their curriculum. A buddy at a different dojo, even had it required to get his first black belt.

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Love that.

  • @UnexpectedWonder

    @UnexpectedWonder

    3 жыл бұрын

    Indeed.

  • @its3337

    @its3337

    3 жыл бұрын

    In my dojo as we get higher in ranks our sensei encourages us to put our own spin or style on our karate

  • @hungrybritishshorthair1976
    @hungrybritishshorthair19764 жыл бұрын

    Love his positivity. Always brought a smile to my face.

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hungry Britishshorthair Thanks for returning the smile!😁

  • @squifflessquaffles6339
    @squifflessquaffles63394 жыл бұрын

    I train Uechi-Ryu here. My Sensei mentioned that styles evolve and change when being passed down from master to student and doesn’t have a problem with me adding techniques or doing things my way... with that being said, I absolutely LOVE Uechi-Ryu and I don’t have the experience nor knowledge to create my own style so I’ll be doing Karate how my Sensei is teaching me for now out of respect and since I’m only a beginner. I tried creating my own style in the past and it was a mess. That being said, knife hand strikes feel more natural for me to use so I do that. Great stuff as always and I love both your channels!

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Squiffles Squaffles Thank you for the good vibes! Happy training!

  • @squifflessquaffles6339

    @squifflessquaffles6339

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ando Mierzwa You’re welcome and I’ll keep training to infinity and beyond!

  • @BWater-yq3jx

    @BWater-yq3jx

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think the secret is not to 'try' to create your own style. Over time, LOTS of time, you have little realisations (or maybe epiphanies!) and make adjustments accordingly. This mostly happens as a result of your own practice & /or experiences. But for it to be meaningful and useful, I would say proficiency is a prerequisite. You will feel the need to make these changes, rather than just be looking to create something for its own sake. How much that actually starts to look like a distinct 'style'... isn't really important.

  • @squifflessquaffles6339

    @squifflessquaffles6339

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BWater-yq3jx Sorry for the late reply, after months of training on and off I feel more comfortable doing my own thing. I'm also grateful for the advice.

  • @waaagh3203

    @waaagh3203

    3 жыл бұрын

    Everyone creates their own style. My muay Thai is much different than my smaller, shorter brother's muay Thai, even though we were trained by the same coach and even sparred together forever. Concentrate on your Uechi-Ryu. Practice it all the time. Eventually, you'll find that you've subconsciously attached to certain techniques and shied away from others. You'll find that you throw things just a touch different, because your body is unique, than your predecessor. Also, BTW, as a muay Thai guy, Uechi-Ryu is my ABSOLUTE favorite style of karate, and it would be the one I would train in a heart beat now that I'm not competing in MT, but I have no school around here, heck I don't have any traditional Okinawan karate school around me :(

  • @KaratePlaybook
    @KaratePlaybook4 жыл бұрын

    Great video guys! The martial arts community needs more of these open minded conversations without judgement or ego. Many people will benefit from the points you both make in this video.

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    KaratePlaybook Glad to have you on Team Good Guys, my friend! Thank you!

  • @mikewillis9062

    @mikewillis9062

    4 жыл бұрын

    On behalf of my 13 degree master sifu of the black belt of Squatting Lizard Kung Fu you guys are a pain in my gi.Mcdojos for life

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@mikewillis9062 HA! :D

  • @UnexpectedWonder

    @UnexpectedWonder

    3 жыл бұрын

    Indeed.

  • @adriannguyen283
    @adriannguyen2834 жыл бұрын

    I created my own style in kindergarten it's called slapping style.

  • @wolfmanwoo999

    @wolfmanwoo999

    Жыл бұрын

    Only the one and only Adrian can master the power of Slap-Fu.

  • @jakemistakeroberts2044

    @jakemistakeroberts2044

    Жыл бұрын

    I practiced a similar style, the Windmill technique.

  • @kennethjohnston9736
    @kennethjohnston97364 жыл бұрын

    Ando-Fu and Jesse-te! You guys rock! It is awesome watching you two on the same show!

  • @KARATEbyJesse

    @KARATEbyJesse

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha that’s catchy! Glad you liked it😄👊

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kenneth Johnston Thanks for the smile, Kenneth!😄

  • @kennethjohnston9736

    @kennethjohnston9736

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ando, you are welcome Sir.

  • @kennethjohnston9736

    @kennethjohnston9736

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jesse deserves the credit though! I just piggybacked off him!

  • @draniknikdra
    @draniknikdra4 жыл бұрын

    Ramsey Dewey mentioned you Ando few days ago... I admire you all, and your effort of making the world of martial arts a better place!

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dranik Nikdra Believe it or not, I just interviewed Mr. Dewey! Thanks for the heads up!

  • @stevemann6528
    @stevemann65283 жыл бұрын

    These two break the stereotype of the brooding martial arts teacher.

  • @BWater-yq3jx
    @BWater-yq3jx4 жыл бұрын

    14:37 I agree. Not enough people have died in my classes. I will address this immediately. 😉👌

  • @Dillon1099

    @Dillon1099

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don't forget to restomp the groin.

  • @Sketchmedic
    @Sketchmedic4 жыл бұрын

    This interview is a direct reason why I follow and watch your channel. I myself have studied bits and pieces of different arts over the years from Jeet Kun do, Army MACP, BJJ, Judo, wing Chun, etc etc. coming together as those who develop effective ways to protect ourselves is amazing. Sensei Ando sounds just like me growing up, when I discovered the martial arts. Keep this up.

  • @fisioxande
    @fisioxande4 жыл бұрын

    WOW! This was not just an interview on martial arts styles... This was deep! Many things to think about. Thank you both Senseis for all the life lessons that you shared through this video! 👏👍🙂😀🙏🥊😊🥋

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Alexandre de Oliveira Thanks for the positive energy!😁👍🏼

  • @robertnewell4054
    @robertnewell40544 жыл бұрын

    *An interview/conversation with the legendary Sensei Benny “The Jet” Urquidez, KickBoxing Multiple World Champion, Kickboxing pioneer &founder of Ukidokan, needs to be placed on The Q (quarantine) List*

  • @macmacdonald4996
    @macmacdonald49964 жыл бұрын

    one of the best from both of you !!! I have subscribed to you both about 2 yrs. Peace and God Bless

  • @aleksandarradovanovic0802
    @aleksandarradovanovic08024 жыл бұрын

    I loved this conversation, and also the other one at the other side. You two have very good energy and understanding 😊👍🙏

  • @SenseiSeth
    @SenseiSeth4 жыл бұрын

    Sensei Ando is the man! I did also create my own style. Bottle-Fu

  • @KARATEbyJesse

    @KARATEbyJesse

    4 жыл бұрын

    ”Bottles don’t kick back” - Bruce Lee 🐸

  • @SenseiSeth

    @SenseiSeth

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jesse Enkamp 😂😂

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sensei Seth Does hitting someone over the head with a bottle count?😄

  • @Anshu-Kajika
    @Anshu-Kajika Жыл бұрын

    Great Video.... Glad ther eare others that understand True Essence o Martial Arts!!!! Thank you For Sharing!!!

  • @zoltanlukac1
    @zoltanlukac13 жыл бұрын

    Really an excellent interview! One sees many teachers or sports coaches in discussions or teaching, however, they rarely ask so many of the right questions as Jesse did here. And of course Sensei Ando was great at answering through his honesty and authenticity! Thank you guys!

  • @scipius27
    @scipius274 жыл бұрын

    I want that "gift" you speak of. This was an awesome colab. I'm in the midst of starting my own classes, not necessarily my own style but this was enlightening on what I should know of myself before setting out to teach others.

  • @Election0747
    @Election07474 жыл бұрын

    Awesome to see two of these inspiring, positive guys together

  • @JazzBear
    @JazzBear3 жыл бұрын

    This is a fantastic video! One of my favorites that you’ve done. In my life I have trained in multiple disciplines (Kali, Silat, Judo, Jujitsu, Aikido, Kempo, and various other forms.)for many many years. And through all of this one thing has proven to be true. Technique always follows principal. It’s just about “learning how things work.” And it’s about learning how to be a better human. I think it took a lot of courage for Ando to develop and present his own system. And I think it’s wonderful. He appears to be doing everything for the right reasons. Bravo Sensei Ando! And Bravo Sensei Jesse for always making these wonderful videos!

  • @ahsl
    @ahsl4 жыл бұрын

    Dear Jesse and Ando, your discussion has been very enlightening. Though I don't practise martial arts, I enjoy your channel because your insights I can use to apply in my own life. For starters, when you guys are talking about styles, I learn to adapt these discussed principles into my own business principles and self examine by personal goals. I like most when you remind us that we're a human being and not be boxed in by societal conditioning. Thank you both again.

  • @simonsherbourne9817
    @simonsherbourne98174 жыл бұрын

    Great discussion gentlemen! Thoroughly enjoy and respect you both for sharing your views after committing so much time and energy into your practices.

  • @eddiemaiden2012
    @eddiemaiden20124 жыл бұрын

    Another Great collaboration keep on kicking

  • @JuanSalvat
    @JuanSalvat4 жыл бұрын

    Infinite thanks for both of you great masters, it's wonderful to hear about your philosophies. I identify myself in so many examples that you mentioned: the old one who has trouble accepting change; the McDojo critic, but also probably a victim; the one who think or talk much about the art, but doesn't practice enough... I insist on the gratefulness to both of you, you always motivate and make a stubborn man think in dept.

  • @AdobeCADman
    @AdobeCADman4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting this interview with Ando Sensei, the "uncle of martial arts students."🤓

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Roland Jr Escalante Uncle Ando. I may have to change my whole website now! 😄

  • @brentduncan5184
    @brentduncan5184 Жыл бұрын

    You are both greatly inspiring and a wonder to watch. Thank you for being there for everyone who wants to improve their martial skills and the quality of their lives. Jesse, I agree with Ando that you are doing it correctly. Ando, so are you. Both of your messages throughout ALL of your videos resonates so closely with my own views of martial arts and self improvement that sometimes I feel as though you guys attend my classes and then makes videos about them even though (in Ando's case) you are on the other side of the country and (in Jesse's case) the other side of the world. Great job guys!!!

  • @ruiseartalcorn
    @ruiseartalcorn4 жыл бұрын

    A really great interview! I am a huge Ando fan! :) I've been in the martial arts for about 55 years and have evolved in a very similar way. I trained in Pencak Silat for many years and became a teacher, before moving on to Yau Hawk Tao Kung Fu and eventually becoming a Sifu in that system. I have also trained in many other systems and what I teach now is a blend of all I have learned/discovered along the way. I am still learning and adding to the mix :)

  • @500851522
    @500851522 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant discussion...individuals who are ready to learn, experiment and implement should definitely try and create one's own system...thus leading to the evolution of martial.arts

  • @arlenehueholt5661
    @arlenehueholt56613 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic conversation gentlemen, truly revealing and inspiring.Honest and down to earth. Respect both of you and appreciate your efforts in deepening our understanding of what it means to be a martial artist. Thank you.

  • @turgaysgc
    @turgaysgc3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this amazing interview

  • @jahlove9930
    @jahlove99304 жыл бұрын

    Respect to you both 🙏 you are real Marshall artists! Keep it up, you are helping to make the world a better place

  • @Austinkungfuacademy
    @Austinkungfuacademy3 жыл бұрын

    This was AMAZING. This video is exactly what I needed to see!! I would say more, but, no need. THANK YOU SENSEI ANDO AND SENSEI JESSE!!

  • @jasonmatthews1303
    @jasonmatthews13034 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting this. I've been studying martial arts for 35 years and most of it has been on my own. I've never earned a blackbelt in a "mainstream" style, but I love martial arts. I grew quite tired of approaching traditional martial artists with my own training routines and getting disrespected because I didn't have a lineage supporting me. Thank you for giving credence to those of us who have our own style. I will definately be following Sensei Ando from now on.

  • @KingJancelot

    @KingJancelot

    7 ай бұрын

    May I ask your style(s) and rank in them?

  • @jasonmatthews1303

    @jasonmatthews1303

    7 ай бұрын

    @@KingJancelot I studied Shorin Ryu karate for seven and one-half years in a dojo and earned a brown belt. I then went to an American Kenoo school (Tracey style) and was allowed to keep my Shoun Ryu belt. This guy turned out to be a flake. I found a man trained with Ed Parker (black belt) . He didn’t have a dojo per se, he taught out of a room of a business he owned. He didn’t award any rank. I wore my brown belt. He had a friend who was a wing Chung master. I learned part of the first form and some sticky hands. Again, no rank. Then A Judo school opened. He was an American with connections to the Kodokan. Due to work commitments I was only able to study there for about two months. After that I started reading books and buying videos looking for things that supplemented my skill and understanding. I collected a small library on various styles. I eventually adopted the water method of Taoist meditation as taught by BK Francis as a spiritual path. Sprinkle in a little BJJ and iron hand training and hear I am.

  • @Warp_Speed_Hippo
    @Warp_Speed_Hippo2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks very much.

  • @Kamingo170
    @Kamingo1704 жыл бұрын

    Glad you did this interview. Always wondered the history behind Ando and what he teaches

  • @zgagacz
    @zgagacz Жыл бұрын

    wow, casually browsing karate videos, I wasn't expecting to come across such fantastic, deep, wise interview.

  • @SebG11
    @SebG113 жыл бұрын

    Two great masters with great channels and great philosophy, great video, keep the good work.

  • @KARATEbyJesse

    @KARATEbyJesse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated!

  • @nyhyl
    @nyhyl2 жыл бұрын

    Wow what a role model! He really isn't just some guy. He probably won't know but his perspective on martial arts and life in general was IMMENSELY inspiring to me! Thanks a lot for that!

  • @ajikoko8905
    @ajikoko89053 жыл бұрын

    "Do what you got to do, to get through this crazy thing" - Ando Sensei - That did resonate eventhough in different context in my life. Thanks Ando Sensei🙏🙏

  • @RicoMnc
    @RicoMnc4 жыл бұрын

    Follow and love both your channels, thanks for another great MA interview.

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    RicoMnc Thank you, sir!

  • @SFDPSFDP
    @SFDPSFDP3 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting interview, thank you for sharing this.

  • @overdrive006
    @overdrive0064 жыл бұрын

    My Sensei developed her own style because of the limitations imposed by traditional karate, expecially when grading for belts. We still call it Karate (we named it Reikon Ryu Karatedo), but in reality its a mix of shotokan, boxing, wrestling, ju-jitsu, kickboxing, kobudo and a little bit of freestyle things for competitions.

  • @liabatud67

    @liabatud67

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do tell. I'm interested already. Tell us of the system, Sensei and location if you would be so kind.

  • @alfredozcv
    @alfredozcv4 жыл бұрын

    Awsome video!

  • @thebladedwind993
    @thebladedwind9934 жыл бұрын

    How could ANYONE dislike this video??!! The wealth of knowledge gained here is game changing!!!

  • @KARATEbyJesse

    @KARATEbyJesse

    4 жыл бұрын

    It might go over some people’s heads 😅

  • @burntbacon7995
    @burntbacon79952 жыл бұрын

    I'm learning much, Jesse, from your videos.

  • @xaviersphilostube8718
    @xaviersphilostube87183 жыл бұрын

    I think, this teacher is a very smart person. Thank u for sharing this interview with us !

  • @jerraldwest2935
    @jerraldwest29353 жыл бұрын

    I sincerely want to thank Sensei Ando. Your words about one knowing why they fight, has reaffirmed my resolve that I'm on the right path. I had that light bulb moment last October. I didn't know that it was essential to my training. But I could definitely feel a change in my training afterwards. My movements just felt so solid and focused. And I know it's a cliche, but I found balance, both figuratively and literally. Much thanks again, Sensei Ando!

  • @masterabuubaida
    @masterabuubaida4 жыл бұрын

    oss sensi . very helpful video ❤

  • @uncontrollablemartialartsa1804
    @uncontrollablemartialartsa18042 жыл бұрын

    I've been experiencing and constantly learning martial arts for over 35 years and I'm constantly evolving!! I'm my own martial artist and have my own way of fighting !! As long as it works ,!!

  • @ac-lo6dt
    @ac-lo6dt4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks jesse and ando, great conversation!

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it! :)

  • @TulioAlfonsoCastilloVillarreal
    @TulioAlfonsoCastilloVillarreal4 жыл бұрын

    That was a nice interview!!! I remember when I said into him in his Facebook space "There's no best martial art of the world. You can choose a martial art, but depend on yourself to take it to a new level"...

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tulio Alfonso Castillo Villarreal Smart words!

  • @MZH47
    @MZH474 жыл бұрын

    A very eye opening conversation, so much to think about. It turned out very oportune for me. I had a dream some time ago where I was attacked and used my training to defend myself. I was successful, but the way I dealt with the person I realized was horrible. After waking up I just cried. It made me think, "This cannot be who I am." Maybe it was effective, but I couldn't live with myself after that. I was lucky it was only a dream. But thinking on what you said, that we should know ourselves before pursuing a path in martial arts, I now know I need to train in a way that will protect me, but not compromise me inside. It was kind of a thought at the back of my head these past few days, but after watching this I think I'll make it my focus. Thank you both Ando and Jesse Sensei.

  • @UnexpectedWonder
    @UnexpectedWonder3 жыл бұрын

    He was out Here spittin' Knowledge and droppin' Wisdom. I Love it!!! 😁😁😁☺️☺️

  • @PrinceAkaiVtuber
    @PrinceAkaiVtuber Жыл бұрын

    I always love to learn from both of my favourite Martial Artist

  • @PauloAbreu
    @PauloAbreu4 жыл бұрын

    What a delightful and insightful interview! Thank you Jesse and Ando for sharing this! Oossss! 🙏👊

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Paulo Abreu A bow to you, sir! 🙏🏻🤜🏼

  • @kennethfaught8754
    @kennethfaught87542 жыл бұрын

    TWO of the best! 👊🏻👊🏻

  • @bmaxleo7866
    @bmaxleo78663 жыл бұрын

    Just sharing My way of Martial Arts :- 1.Learn the techniques & refine your spirits. 2.Follow teaching but not teacher. 3.Maintain low profile. 4.Martial arts without meditation is just like a dance. 5.Learn to appreciate rather avoid them. 6. Any knowledge is like a water ….it take shape, size & colours according to the container ( learner ).So time is the wises teacher of all…So listen it’s wishpers.. What I find in this interview is both are like yin & yan but both are crystal clear by their mind & they know very well what are they doing… God Bless you all

  • @LongShotMartialArts
    @LongShotMartialArts4 жыл бұрын

    Sensei Jesse I really appreciate your content. I'm new to your channel but I've been binging your videos and I get something out of every video I watch.

  • @KARATEbyJesse

    @KARATEbyJesse

    4 жыл бұрын

    Music to my ears. Thanks a lot! 🙌

  • @dylanpritchard8138
    @dylanpritchard81384 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! Wise words spoken.

  • @theoutlander2873
    @theoutlander28734 жыл бұрын

    Watching this after your MMA Kata video. Really makes sense. These are the beginnings of revitalizing traditional styles, bringing them into the 21st century. And allows MMA to add a bit more art and mastery to the movements, while keeping it practical and functional. Of course, as mentioned, you should have a solid base to work from. Or at least work with someone (like you guys) who does. I think these two videos provide a good basic format for how to keep things relevant, into infinity. Just keep updating, while keeping the basics and preserving what came before as well. This is living art. Well done.

  • @luckybucky4366
    @luckybucky43664 жыл бұрын

    I resonate with everything said here. My goal, for my therapy, is to help those with special needs be able to live a "normal life." Art form, life style, sport and most importantly, self defense is taught in harmony. Thanks for the affirmations. Enjoyed it throughly.

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lucky Bucky Beautiful comment. Keep up the great work!

  • @StephenduPreez
    @StephenduPreez4 жыл бұрын

    Great discussion guys. Two inspirations in the martial arts community. Love the seeking of truth and advancement. Connecting to the now in a meaningful way.

  • @safdarkh786
    @safdarkh7864 жыл бұрын

    Sensei ando helped me improve my martial arts and life in general. Thank you sensei for making this happen.👍😍😍 Oss

  • @KARATEbyJesse

    @KARATEbyJesse

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful 🙏

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Safdar Kh Keep fighting! 👊🏼

  • @elchalo66

    @elchalo66

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @anasagnas4269
    @anasagnas42694 жыл бұрын

    This conversation is great. It creates a special mindset for me how I must think about Martial Arts. Thank you so much Sensei Ando and Sensei Jesse. I will talk and watch with my dad about this topic. Grateful!! Oss and Taekwon!🙏🏻❤️

  • @KARATEbyJesse

    @KARATEbyJesse

    4 жыл бұрын

    Super! Say hi to your dad 😄👍

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Anas Agnas Yes! Be you! 👍🏼

  • @vault3343
    @vault33434 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for this video guys, big time

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Devin Kelly Thank you for the kind words!

  • @danielergomez
    @danielergomez4 жыл бұрын

    Very nice, thank you for sharing.

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Daniel Gomez Thank you for watching!

  • @AlexEinherjar
    @AlexEinherjar4 жыл бұрын

    Only now I'm getting around to see those collabs. Really liked everything Ando sensei had to say. Especially the part about life and death. When a guy this upbeat can talk non-chalantly about such matters, that's the one you want to learn from. No bravado bullshit, just things how they are.

  • @ellisv3068
    @ellisv30683 жыл бұрын

    Great words of wisdom

  • @virdeegojuryukarate6
    @virdeegojuryukarate64 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic interview, which also got me to look inwards into how and what I teach. So much experience and wisdom shows in Sensei Ando's comments. Thank you so much to both Senseis Ando and Jesse.

  • @KARATEbyJesse

    @KARATEbyJesse

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic. We are the sum of our experiences - now go out and express them! 👊

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    VirdeegojuKarate Bedford I appreciate that. Thank you! 🙏🏻

  • @AzriAzhari
    @AzriAzhari4 жыл бұрын

    Fine points here. Appreciate sharing

  • @KungFuTweety1
    @KungFuTweety14 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @gracekaram4947
    @gracekaram4947 Жыл бұрын

    Sensei Ando is very wise, and funny! Thank you for this vid, learned a lot

  • @KARATEbyJesse

    @KARATEbyJesse

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @FrancescoOrsiniKengo
    @FrancescoOrsiniKengo4 жыл бұрын

    I think this video contains a lot of interesting ideas and a lot of important questions. These are ideas that should induce a practitioner to reflect, questions that should induce a practitioner to give themselves some answers. Reflections and answers can be very different for each one of us, but the very fact that we ask ourselves these questions means that we are all looking for the same sky, maybe just climbing to the top of different mountains. So our practice, our style, will not be so different; after all, we all have two arms and two legs (if we are lucky). The big difference, in my opinion, is between those who seek "the truth" and those who seek "a way": those who seek "the truth" will seek all their life, but those who seek "a way" will practice all their life... Thank you for these excellent insights.

  • @stevebrindle1724
    @stevebrindle17244 жыл бұрын

    I have been following Sensei Ando for quite a while now. I am 66yrs old and have 12yrs of Wing Chun and 15 yrs of TKD as well as 20yrs of Yoga practice. Currently, I am learning Shotokan, I have only been training in Shotokan for around a year and I also find your teachings on the net very useful Sensei Jessie! When I think back to when I started training in 1970 there was no internet and good teachers hard to find in England. How lucky modern students are with all this free advice at the push of a button! Of course, there will be fakes out there, but to all martial artists with an open mind out there I can highly recommend both Sensei Ando and Jessie Sensei. Thank you both!

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    steve brindle Always appreciate your kind words, sir! Keep fighting! 👊🏼

  • @alberthippert583
    @alberthippert5834 жыл бұрын

    WoW great interview, common since thinking. I like to use my style of karate and shape it towards my students needs, i.e. what is their handy cap(s), abilities, mind set, etc.. In a formal class room environment it's all about the history and correctness of karate. In a not so formal class (self-defense structure) it's about getting students where they need to be. Thanks for sharing, keep up the good videos look forward to seeing more of them.

  • @codexena1
    @codexena1 Жыл бұрын

    I used to compete and noticed weaknesses in my Karate, so I trained in other styles and now doing Tai Chi. As noted as you age your body starts to be limited what it can do, so you adjust. As both of you noted we may follow a style, but you do develop your own way of doing thing that work for you. Well done video. Thou not as into Martial Arts as you two are these days due to life changes sadly. Now after 20 years I am coming back and some of my old habits are coming back. Thank you both for your wonderful videos.

  • @umemagician7791
    @umemagician77913 жыл бұрын

    These videos are so great! Thanks for sharing in first place! Personally I share your thoughts although I see the style like a veil. Every practicioner can manage to learn it but will eventually fit in it in a different way ; and again having many differences brings growth to the style. I practice a style created by my master which combined Yoseikan budo and Goju ryu but I claim to do "my Goju". The "mountain" you describe I think is a path everyone is climbing =) Keep up the great work, love listening to you :)

  • @Vincentorix
    @Vincentorix4 жыл бұрын

    I follow Sensei Andow as well. Love his humor in his teaching. My favorite saying from him is "Even a little bit of Martial Arts makes for a happy life".

  • @KARATEbyJesse

    @KARATEbyJesse

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dean Jarema Imagine what the world would look like if everyone practiced martial arts! 🙏

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dean Jarema Appreciate the support, Dean!

  • @SenseiDavid
    @SenseiDavid4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Interview!

  • @mboshoff3995
    @mboshoff39954 жыл бұрын

    Jesse and Sensei Ando are 2 really awesome people. I am really happy to remember that I have chatted online with each of them at one stage or the other. It is really awesome if you message with celebrities and they actually take the time to reply. Hope we all enjoy our training for as long as we live.

  • @tommartin1223
    @tommartin12234 жыл бұрын

    Very well explained

  • @crustybunny2475
    @crustybunny24752 жыл бұрын

    Great guys and enjoy the videos .

  • @KARATEbyJesse

    @KARATEbyJesse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @ericputman6609
    @ericputman66094 жыл бұрын

    This was very good interview. Thanks you Jesse.

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Eric Putman Thanks for the support, Eric!

  • @lefteye6766
    @lefteye67662 жыл бұрын

    THIS gentleman has a GREAT attitude!

  • @isabellelindblad2835
    @isabellelindblad28354 жыл бұрын

    I love Ando sensei! I decided to be serious about starting martial arts this spring (Ive been sniffing on karate and bujinkan budo taijutsu a few times). The corona came and I had to be in quarantine because I live with my grandma. First I was disappointed but then I said what the hell, get your fire will blasting and your ass going already, we got the internet to teach us while we wait for better times! The forest will be my dojo! Then I found Ando sensei, and through him I found you Jesse! It's fun to see that you keep exhanging ideas.. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, both of you are very inspiring! Insåg också nyss att du är svensk och jag bor med cykelavstånd till er dojo :0 synd att jag är i karantän, annars hade jag skrivit upp mig på en kurs!

  • @Senseivernon
    @Senseivernon4 жыл бұрын

    Jesse Sensei I totally agree, I however believe that at the moment of starting any martial art we already apply our own personality to that art. I have been a Shotokan practitioner for many years , but have also done systema and aikido for many years and has developed my own style of self defense. So I definitely believe it is important to share a version of our own self through our martial art. Thank u for the insightful interview with a great fellow martial artist.

  • @rodelsolivio3008
    @rodelsolivio30084 жыл бұрын

    Yes I will! I love that idea for me to explore my self

  • @jf4449
    @jf44494 жыл бұрын

    The 2 best producers of martial arts online content!

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    J F Thank you very much!

  • @IsaacLausell
    @IsaacLausell4 жыл бұрын

    I think it is exciting. I found Jesse's curiosity to delve in all forms of karate inspiring and if there is a time to do the same I try. I agree with what Sensei Aldo and he certainly supported by history, this is the way it has been and it does make sense.

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Isaac Lausell Glad we agree, sir!

  • @cagedraptor
    @cagedraptor2 жыл бұрын

    just reading the title I say everyone needs to do that. I always have said the best and most important system is the one that works best for me, which is the one I designed myself by me for me. I've done that and even though I don't get much notice I still practice and teach and have a great time doing it.

  • @Elvis68spec
    @Elvis68spec2 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting!

  • @jimmykaming
    @jimmykaming4 жыл бұрын

    2 things my biggest fascinations have been in my life, martial arts and literature, books .

  • @otakuakut
    @otakuakut3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I use my own stayle. I want to quote from one of my favorite comics. "I didn't learn martial arts from my master but I learned the principle, the style is still mine"

  • @VincentMMALife
    @VincentMMALife4 жыл бұрын

    Big fan you both! You are some of the people who made me want to start uploading videos too.

  • @KARATEbyJesse

    @KARATEbyJesse

    4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent!

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Vincent MMA Life We all inspire each other!

  • @VincentMMALife

    @VincentMMALife

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you both very much for the support and the great videos you two made over the years!

  • @ekitai-budo1529
    @ekitai-budo15294 жыл бұрын

    zeer leuk gesprek trouwens. zelf ben ik nu 2 jaar met een eigen stijl bezig. Na 44 jaar martial arts ontwikkel je sowiso je eigen stijl. Na 10 jaar deed ik het al op mijn manier. Het is één grote ontdekkingstocht waarbij je jezelf steeds afvraagt waar dit zal eindigen. Er is altijd een nieuw begin, een nieuwe uitdaging, wel deze is er één tot het einde.

  • @ecologiaenlacultura
    @ecologiaenlacultura4 жыл бұрын

    Very honest man. Thanks for sharing with us Sensei Enkamp

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    marcela paz obando torres Thank you!

  • @kickingitwiththekerofskys8476
    @kickingitwiththekerofskys8476 Жыл бұрын

    Ando, you always inspire me on Instagram and on your KZread. You created a style of the martial arts that shows an expression of happiness and is also effective in self-defense. A style that reflects artist expression of oneself and bestows a happy life. And you do make other lives better. Oss. I do agree on the point that one cannot do a variety of martial arts in just a few months and proclaim they created the best system. That is a Mc-Dojo. But if one has many years in a base style and expands their training in other styles and systems, then they can create a legit style. Like you did and what I did with Tiger Ryu. I always enjoy your happy life videos. Oss. And Jesse, you are a plethora of knowledge in the martial arts. I always learn from your videos as well. Oss. Master K, MA

  • @fernandososa6507
    @fernandososa65074 жыл бұрын

    More of this please!

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fernando Sosa We’ll be talking again soon!

  • @RobertLisac
    @RobertLisac4 жыл бұрын

    Very good points made by Ando and in order to create your own style you need a lot of courage, knowledge, selfawareness and a begginners mind to still learn new things. Jesse, congrats for chosing this topic that is often treated as a taboo topic in the classical martial arts.

  • @AndoMierzwa

    @AndoMierzwa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Robert Lisac Thanks for the good vibes, sir!🙏🏻

  • @RobertLisac

    @RobertLisac

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@AndoMierzwa , I've been following your work a while and I'm impressed, that you share your knowledge in a multidimensional way and at the same time a deep way. I wish you all the best on your path. Best regards from Slovenia.

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