"Master Alex Sternberg" Shotokan Karate Empi Kata

[OSUNWURAOLA]

JKA

[43irek]

amazing ! bravo !

[deek77]

Classic lines: "A man can know karate, and he may be an expert, but that doesn't mean he's Superman, and it doesn't mean he's invincible."

[netta87]

@deek77 Those lines speak the truth... i LOVE IT

[lawnetwork]

I studied with him and one of his most senior students. Master A.S. is no joke and not sloppy like some of you lower belts seem to think. He's far more experienced and better than most of you. I've seen him back in the day. He was an excellent martial artist and I have to say that his students and the teachers I had were dedicated to making you better. I've practiced martial arts for many years and it is a mistake to think someone's perceived style means they must lack something.

[shotojojo1986]

Got give him credit though, "No one is invincible..." He was a smart enough martial artist to see that at least.

[cumanagoto]

To all you critics of this man's way of executign his kata, I can care less if you look like Rudolf Nureyev while doing your kata. The question is can you fight? This man is a true karate teacher.

[franklin3321]

For this younger, insulting generation: During these times, Kata was performed in the True spirit of their significance: Fighitng techinques. Katas were performed in a Fighting style, every move was visualized as if engaged in an actual fight. In contrast, Many perform Kata in an empty manner, just to keep balance to prevent points deduction, and no Bunkai application what-so-ever. You have learned nothing From Martial Arts or your Instructors.

[shotojojo1986]

@franklin3321 You know it was a different era, and people cant seem to see the way they move was different for its generation. He did it hard and fast, you can tell he gave his all. It wasn't fancy but thats not the point, its a fight. Your right sometimes we forget why we do Kata other than competition, and Im glad there are still people with sense out there. Good comment.

[OkinawaT]

Deja bastante que desear, pero no nos engañemos. Asi se hacía el karate alla por principios de los setenta mas o menos. Pocos eran los que dominaban de verdad

[Ronin6575]

Hopefully he has improved since this was taken back in the early 70's. He did look a bit sloppy back in those days.

[maniricroca]

ASQUEROSO!!!

[zorsah]

Skit!

[tigerspuds]

is this a joke or what? he has no control over his upper body and head....

[christianbrecht]

his kata is bullshit

[EUROVISIONUSA]

I was involved with Sensi Sternberg from 1974-1980. He is a great teacher and exceptional at kata. I was 11 when I joined his KanKu Karate Dynasty school. The only problem I had with him was his use of false advertising. It was during the Bruce Lee Kung Fu craze. His yellow-page ad stated he taught Kung Fu. You should have seen the look on my face when he told me he did NOT teach it but Karate. This happened to many other kids in his school. So, what the hell, I learned Karate and glad I did.

[shotojojo1986]

@EUROVISIONUSA that sucks he had to change the name Karate to Kung Fu. Karate is an amazing art. But the guy had to make a living I guess, but he shouldn't have lied. But Im sure Bruce Lee era would have been a tough time to learn Karate-do.

[palacio154]

I was a student in his school when it was on Queens Boulevard back in 1981-1982? He was very nice, professional, and very serious when it came to karate.

[jkenney2]

If I remember correctly, this man is also an ordained rabbi.

[palacio154]

I think so too. When I studied there, he was almost always there and always serious about the students practicing properly. From what I recall from my very first class, he did explain being a rabbi and karate sensei. It's been over 20 years so I can't remember what he said but I do remember the feeling of inspiration from his speech.

[555mvp]

These videos are great. What are they from? I have a copy of The Warrior Within which features some of these same masters.

[shoemoodoshaloo]

Looks like ed norton, except badass.

[undude6]

i trained under this guy for 2 years about 3 years ago.. he's an amazing sheehan

[mike5789]

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[kenshin715]

Awesome!

[kenshin715]

First!