An Obscure Karate Technique Nobody Understands

This common Karate technique is NOT what you think! It's actually a secret hand signal from Ming dynasty China. It was invented by anti-Qing rebels who formed secret societies to overthrow the government. This video explains why it appears in traditional kata from Okinawa - the birthplace of Karate. 0:00 The Secret Hand Signal0:22 Ming Dynasty Introduction0:42 Qing (Manchu) Invasion1:03 Southern China Explained1:34 Sun & Moon Hand Signal1:50 The Karate Connection2:08 Okinawan Trade Route2:26 China's Influence in Okinawa3:00 Modernization of Karate3:25 Aftermath (The Triads)☯️ BIO: Jesse Enkamp a.k.a The Karate Nerd™ is a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, National Team Athlete, Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, Carrot Cake Lover & Founder of Seishin International - The World’s Leading Karate Lifestyle Brand.🎥 WATCH ALL MY VIDEOS ⇩https://www.youtube.com/user/KARATEbyJesse/videos🔔 SUBSCRIBE - so you don’t miss NEW videos ⇩https://www.youtube.com/user/karatebyjesse/videos?sub_confirmation=1💥 Learn KOBUDO WEAPONS From Okinawa ➭ https://www.kobudomastery.com💪 MY TRAINING PROGRAMS:- Flexibility & Mobility ➭ https://gumroad.com/l/karate-flexibility-mobility- Strength Training ➭ https://gumroad.com/l/karate-strength🥋 GET MY #Karate GI ➭ http://www.seishin-international.com ✅ Wanna GROW Your Martial Arts School? ➭ 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. Consult a health professional before engaging in any exercise or martial arts program.CREDITS:- Music by Scott Buckley (https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/)- Illustrations/Animations by Kings & Generals (http://www.kingsandgenerals.net/)Check out their amazing video about the Triads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqM3hXdXSa4 - Learn more about pirates in ancient China: https://youtu.be/_bxVzKoqB00- Recommended reading: The Influence of Ming Dynasty Martial Art on the Development of Today's Society (Shangwu Tao), Yan’an University.This video is under Fair Use: Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners. No copyright infringement intended.#KungFu #MartialArts #Okinawa