We respect the roots, but we refuse to stay stuck in the past. It’s time to bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern combat. Watch the full mission statement linked below. 👇 #PracticalKarate #MartialArtsEvolution #Bunkai #KarateUnity #CombatScience

I love Karate, but the traditional world is failing because it’s become stuck in a vacuum of dogma. I’m Sensei Chris, and I founded Karate Unity in Toronto to fix it. I’m dismantling the segregation in martial arts to create a powerhouse of shared knowledge. By pressure-testing Okinawan tradition against modern MMA and Combatives, we aren't losing the art—we’re optimizing it In this video, we cover: 👉Why traditional martial arts often fail in modern contexts. 👉The Karate Unity "Teaching Collective" model. 👉How cross-training in MMA, JJJ, and Combatives strengthens your Karate. 👉Moving past style-loyalty to achieve true mastery. 🌐MY L I N K S FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/karateunitycanada/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karateunity/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/karateunity WEBSITE: https://www.karateunity.ca/ 🥋WANT TO TRAIN WITH ME? ✴️ To book seminars, private or small group training email me at karateunity@gmail.com ______________________________ #PracticalKarate #MartialArtsEvolution #KarateUnity #karate

Most takedowns fail because people skip this. Kuzushi (off-balancing), Tsukuri (positioning), and Kake (execution) are the foundation of every effective throw—whether you train Karate, Judo, or Jiu-Jitsu. 👉 Full breakdown linked in the pinned comment. #MartialArts #Karate #Takedowns #Bunkai #Judo #SelfDefense #Grappling #KarateUnity

Naihanchi Kata gives us powerful ideas — but drills aren’t fights. In this clip we look at: • Foot sweeps from Naihanchi • Hook lines and off-balancing • Scaling resistance in training • Why drills must evolve under pressure 📍 Filmed during a Canada-wide strike, clinch, and ground seminar focused on functional karate. 🙌 collaborated with @AppliedShotokan @RIZEMMA 👉 Full breakdown is live on the channel (Link in the pinned comment) #Karate #Naihanchi #Bunkai #MartialArts #PracticalKarate

Chinte Kata was never meant to be frozen in time. This Shotokan flow drill is just the starting point — real karate requires adaptation, variation, and pressure-tested bunkai. Kata gives us principles, not scripts. If your bunkai never changes, neither will your fighting. 🥋 Traditional roots. Modern application. #Shotokan #Chinte #Bunkai #karate

Canada Unites for STRIKE • CLINCH • GROUND — Karate × Jiu-Jitsu Fusion Martial artists from across Canada came together to explore the full spectrum of real fighting — striking, clinch, and ground — through Karate and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. This vlog captures the energy and collaboration of three instructors from different parts of the country: 🥋 Andy Allen (Nova Karate Jitsu – Nova Scotia) * Practical Chinte flow * Dirty clinch fighting 🥋 Chris Hanson (Karate Unity – Toronto) * Crash entries * Trapping and striking in the clinch 🥋 Kelvin Cheong (Rize MMA – Toronto) * Kuzushi & grip control * Takedowns and ground pins This seminar shows how Karate and Jiu-Jitsu overlap, complement each other, and create a clearer path to full-range combat. 👉 If you’re serious about practical martial arts, this is a must-watch. _____________________________ ⏰TIMESTAMPED CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:32 Getting ready for seminar 1:49 Opening Speeches 2:51 Andy Allen Chinte Kata Performance 4:40 Chinte Kata Flow Drill 6:57 Adapting and Varying in Flow Drills 9:16 Chris Hanson's intro to footwork, crashing, and trapping 11:42 Live Demo of Crashing and trapping 12:19 Flaws to Crash Entries 13:19 Recognizing linear attacks 13:39 Functional Kihon 15:02 Recognizing Hook line attacks 15:32 Isolated Sparring Drill 16:33 Participant example demo 17:12 Kelvin Cheong Intro 17:33 Kuzushi Breaking Balance 19:04 Osoto Gari Throw 19:27 Guard Passing Basics 20:24 Knee on Belly Basics and Arm Bars 22:09 Conclusion 24:03 Outro ------------------------------ 🌐MY L I N K S FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/karateunitycanada/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karateunity/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/karateunity WEBSITE: https://www.karateunity.ca/ 🌐 FOLLOW ANDY AND KELVIN: https://rizemma.com/ https://www.novakarate.ca/ ------------------------------------------------- 🥋WANT TO TRAIN WITH ME? ✴️ To book seminars, private or small group training email me at karateunity@gmail.com -------------------------------- #karate #karateseminar #jiujitsu #clinchfighting #kuzushi #martialarts

A proud dad moment. An orange belt grading that represents respect, discipline, and the power of learning from many great teachers. This is why martial arts matters—on and off the mat. #ProudDad #KarateLife #MartialArtsJourney #OrangeBelt #KarateFamily #RaisingStrongKids #MartialArtsValues #DadMoment #KarateGrading Thank you @RIZEMMA for being part of karate unity🙌 and to coach Ben and @CombativeConceptsJKD

If your martial art has never failed, you haven’t tested it. No style owns the truth—every system has holes. Cross-train. Pressure test. Stay humble. 💬 Agree or disagree? #MartialArts #CrossTraining #Karate #JiuJitsu #MuayThai #PressureTesting #MartialArtsTruth Watch the full podcast here👇🏻👇🏻 https://youtu.be/UmdmP1HF0RQ?si=f3aKhYOUTGGLxXKX