Ippon waza by Andre Bertel (Shotokan Karate)

In this video I am fighting, my friend Philip Wilson, who recently got to the top 16 at the JKS World Championships in Okinawa (eliminated by Takuya Makita, the 2006 JKS All Japan Kumite Champion). Here again in this clip, I feint, then simultaneously slip the attempted punch,and go for an ashi-barai (which this time is unsuccessful in flooring my opponent). In the process, Phil snatches my dogi, and I respond with an immediate jodan punch. This technique is clearly a finisher in a real fight, and therefore an 'Ippon'. If I had not 'tensed' to 'put the breaks on', serious damage would have been done. Although not the best example, it certainly demonstrates 'what a real ippon' is. There is no second chance. If you wish to read some of my articles on Shotokan karate, and about the karate, of my late teacher, Asai Tetsuhiko, please check out my blog: http://andrebertel.blogspot.com

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[shingitai333]

hi Andre , are you able to tell me if this is the guy I think it is ?

I think i met Phillip in Okinawa at the 07 JKS W/Champs , he and i both got knocked out in the quarter finals at the event ( on opposite sides of the draw ), he was living in China teaching English ( if I remember correctly ? )

Have I got the right guy ?

regards

David

[andrebertel]

@shingitai333

Yes, that's correct! Phil and his wife Sachi live and teach English and karate in Shanghai. I think he is still there!

Andre

[shogunsan21]

In the land of the blind!

[SoCCerBoi1997]

To be honest as a very experienced Karate fighter, Andre Bertel shouldn't be given a point at all because he directly punched his opponent on his face without control. It was a very cheap shot, In the sport of Shotokan Karate it is all about getting points from your opponent without hurting the other person and you can control your speed and technique. I know Phil personally, we used to train together in the 90s. Well mr Bertel, it was a good idea to get retired.

[MrBangJung]

good technique

[sempaiSteve1]

Wonderful display for both technique and sportsmanship!! I wish more people in my Karate system were like these guys, a true display of Karateka conduct

[S3TPROGRAM]

@andrebertel to me, the tsuki is controlled. it's normal situation in shiai. great video. thanks for sharing master. best regards.

[DunxMeister]

you all need to relax. Its a contact sport, this guy went down far too easy. Nuff said

[hiranom20]

The Ref is dressed like a rockstar lol! Good waza tho

[bizzyfingers]

good sportsmanship