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The ocean waves crash at the fighters’ feet. Inspired by the ancestral warrior techniques of the Amazon, Djokan is a martial art that emphasizes mobility, fluidity, and the body’s adaptability to its environment.
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01:29French Guiana is a French overseas department and region.
01:33It's also the only European territory on Latin American soil.
01:37Its surface area makes it France's largest region.
01:42French Guiana is also one of the least densely populated regions.
01:46With a mere 250,000 inhabitants and an average annual temperature of 25 degrees, it's a nice place to live.
01:55Sandwiched between the ocean on one side and the Amazon rainforest on the other,
01:59French Guiana is one of the world's richest areas of biodiversity.
02:02Guiana also has its own martial arts.
02:15Guiana also has its own martial art, jocan, which has its roots in the techniques of Amazonian
02:36warrior tribes.
02:38It is a martial art, but also a way of life, in which man learns to live in harmony with
02:43nature.
02:45Despite its beginnings dating back several millennia before our time, jocan is a modern
02:50martial art which was only codified in 2010.
02:54It's based on mobility, fluidity, and the combatant's ability to adapt mind and body
02:59to his environment.
03:29Jocan teaches techniques which strengthen body and mind.
03:39Many of the moves replicate animal behavior, or simply have been re-adapted to the environment
03:45in order to exercise one's strength, agility, and mental fortitude.
03:57Jocan is a mixed discipline incorporating a variety of hand-to-hand fighting techniques
04:04called jubate.
04:16In order to best deal with a dangerous situation and be able to defend oneself properly, it is
04:34vital to be familiar with the terrain one is on.
04:38For this reason, training for this martial art takes place in several different locations.
04:44For example, the ocean side is the best place to learn to cope with a wet surface, as one's
04:49movements are naturally slower.
04:51Jocan's movements are naturally slower.
04:56As well as the techniques designed to strengthen body and mind, and the hand
05:26hand-to-hand combat, Jocan training also includes the use of traditional weapons.
05:31This is based around three disciplines, each of which is focused on mobility and fluidity.
05:37The use of the lance also follows these principles.
05:39The use of the lance also follows these principles.
06:07The use of the lance also follows these principles.
06:23Control of one's own body is essential in martial arts, so the purpose of Jocan is to
06:29learn to know one's body in order to strengthen it while still remaining supple.
06:33It uses the body to teach one about life.
06:36Harmony between body and spirit can only be maintained through regular practice.
06:42Unlike many other martial arts, Jocan has a very strong spiritual dimension, as it forges
06:47a bond between man and nature.
07:02Most weapons are used in Jocan, like these deboutu, small pieces of wood which are used
07:07in pairs and whose apprenticeship is done in rhythm to help improve fluidity and flexibility.
07:14hand-to-hand combat is a mixture of holds and blows to all parts of the body.
07:32Amazonian tribes learned to live on the water, following the rhythm of the rivers.
07:51Their principal mode of transport was the dugout canoe, so knowing how to use a paddle was essential.
07:57The Amazon was a hostile environment, so being able to use a paddle for uses other than paddling
08:04was vital.
08:06Jocan therefore took its inspiration from Amazonian warrior techniques and taught the use of the paddle as a weapon.
08:12In addition to teaching the use of traditional weapons such as lances and daggers, Jocan also teaches
08:26one how to adapt everyday objects to use them as weapons.
08:33Jocan's ultimate aim being to create a bond between man and nature, training the
09:03training in a variety of settings is essential.
09:06After practicing in the sea, rocks are next to help with balance and stability.
09:10This is the best way to learn mastery of one's own body and how to be able to fight on unstable rocky ground.
09:17This is the best way to learn mastery of one's own body.
09:26This is the best way to learn mastery of one's own body and how to be able to fight on unstable rocky ground.
09:32Personal development is achieved not just by physical training but also meditation.
09:57Jocan stands for awakening, so through meditation and relaxation fighters open their minds to a way of life which allows them to leave the superficial world behind.
10:08Jocan is French Guiana's capital city.
10:36It was founded at the end of the 19th century during the gold rush.
10:42The original town plans were designed with streets at right angles by the architect Sirdet.
10:49Guiana was one of France's many colonies before becoming a department and an overseas territory.
10:55One of Cayenne's most celebrated colonial administrators was Félix Ebouet, who was also a significant figure of the French resistance during World War II and a great champion of indigenous rights.
11:10In 1823, Rev. Fr. Nicolas Guillet and Baron Bernard Milius decided to replace the old church with a cathedral.
11:22Saint Sauveur Cathedral is one of the oldest to have been built in Cayenne.
11:27Today it is classified as a historical monument.
11:37Cayenne's market displays all of the town's multicultural riches and the melting pot of nationalities that have settled here over the years.
11:45The French were the first to come here, followed by the British, the Portuguese and the Dutch.
11:55As the world becomes ever more globalized, people now come here from all over the world, from Europe, Africa, other parts of South America and even Asia.
12:05In 2018, the French are the most celebrated of the city, but badly changed the whole country.
12:09And the uprights are the most celebrated to sell even years in Paris.
12:12And the French are ordinary in US, so we have to be able to read the and present in Europe here.
12:15And the French are the most celebrated, France is very grateful for the New York City, and the Irish National Party.
12:19And the French are the most celebrated, and they're well known for the periods.
12:24The French are the restaurants ofını climate grande, and the French are the most celebrated.
12:27The French are the French.
12:31The French are the delirious ones the country, the French are the most celebrated and the French are the most celebrated.
12:33After Algeria gained independence, the French National Center for Space Studies had to abandon its launching base at Hamaguirre.
12:50Guyana was then recommended as the site of the new base because of its prime location.
12:57Therefore, the new Guyanese Space Center was built in the town of Kourou, not far from Cayenne, in 1968.
13:08With its latitude lying close to the equator, this launching site was ideal for sending satellites into orbit.
13:16Nowadays, it is a Franco-European launching site for Ariane rockets.
13:22The Russians also used the base to launch their Soyuz rockets and put their satellites into orbit.
13:29Over 215 Ariane rockets have been fired from Kourou.
13:36The base has created over 9,000 jobs, both directly and indirectly.
13:55The Guyanese Space Center is a high-security site, which is protected by the French Air
14:02Force and has its own aerial defense radar.
14:26Jokan has its own musical genre, composed of sacred music and chants.
14:31Creole and Amerindian percussion accompany traditional songs in honor of Jokan,
14:36recalling how and why it was created.
14:40It also pays tribute to the martial arts creator, to its warriors,
14:44and the men and women who practice Jokan and help it flourish.
14:55Jokan is a rhythmic martial art, something it has in common with many other Latin American martial arts.
15:25A bow!
15:27A bow!
15:28A bow!
16:29After having trained in water and on rocks, coping with a more level terrain seems much easier.
16:40This core strength exercise, consisting of moving along the ground using only the arms, helps to build muscle strength.
17:18Having pushed your physical resources to the limit, meditation and relaxation help you recuperate.
17:33Concentrating on the spirit and the world around us is just as important as developing an athletic body.
17:41A warrior's mentality is as crucial as physical fitness.
17:45Jokan allows you to create harmony between body and spirit.
17:53These periods of meditation give you the chance to replenish self-confidence and manage the emotions, joy, sadness, fear and learn humility.
18:15A warrior's opening is as important as physical fitness.
18:39I love you, I love you, I love you
19:09Training ends with a salutation consisting of putting the hands together
19:27Jokhan Timon is a version of Jokhan which has been adapted to make it more child-friendly
19:35They can start to learn Jokhan from the age of three
19:39This allows the youngsters to develop their athleticism from the tenderest age
19:43And to learn to move rhythmically
19:45Now there's no violence, no aggressivity
19:49And for the attack, you mark it
19:52Jokhan is a complete sport
19:54You can learn a host of arm locks called kochi
19:57The advantage of these arm locks is that they allow you to neutralize an opponent
20:01While reducing the risk of injury
20:03The technique usually consists of using the pain inflicted by the arm locks
20:08To subjugate opponents and throw them to the floor or immobilize them
20:12When you don't know how to move, you can't defend yourself
20:20Look at your opponent, don't take your eyes off your opponent
20:28The small wooden sticks called dibutu are useful in close combat
20:44A simple piece of wood can become a useful weapon for defending oneself and counterattacking
20:49Amazonian percussion is ever-present
21:08Assisting the Jokhan warriors' rhythm, fluidity and mobility
21:11Part 2
21:29Part 2
21:30Part 3
21:31Part 4
21:31Part 5
21:38Part 7
21:39Halt!
21:41Halt!
21:44Halt!
22:14Amazon basin. The Amazon forest is the greatest forest in the world, stretching across nine countries and five million square miles, nearly ten times the size of France. With 400 billion trees and 16,000 different species, the Amazon is the world's greatest treasure trove of biodiversity.
22:44This is our planet's lungs and the world's biggest collection of animals and plants.
22:56Music.
22:58Music.
23:28It's also one of the world's oldest forests, and dotted around it are the vestiges of ancient civilizations.
23:48Music.
23:58Music.
23:59Music.
24:00Music.
24:01Music.
24:02Music.
24:03Music.
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24:14Many watercourses feed the world's biggest river, the Amazon, which is responsible for
24:34the majority of fresh water flowing into the world's oceans.
24:46To protect this unique ecosystem, many areas of the Amazon basin are classified as protected
24:52and included on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
24:56Despite this, since the 70s, around 18% of the original forest has vanished because of
25:01deforestation and other human activity.
25:21French Guiana's climate is tropical and pluvial, so it rains almost all year round.
25:27Only the months of September and October are relatively dry.
25:31Chinese life has adapted to the climate and the environment.
25:36The different towns are linked by long roads which cut through the Amazonian jungle.
25:53Calm and peaceful, Oyapok is one of French Guiana's most remote towns and sits on the shores of
25:59the river with which it shares its name.
26:04Oyapok lives to the beat of its river, which also demarcates the border between Brazil and France.
26:19A simple canoe trip across the river takes you to Brazil.
26:24The frontier is nevertheless monitored by French customs.
26:28In order to facilitate links between France and Brazil, the two nations built a bridge joining
26:35the two border towns.
26:37It's known as the Friendship Bridge.
26:41Brazil has had a strong influence on French Guiana's history and culture.
26:48Brazil has had a strong influence on French Guiana's history and
26:55culture.
26:56Brazil has had a strong influence on French Guiana's history and culture.
27:03Brazil has had a strong influence on French Guiana's history.
27:04Brazil has met a strong influence on French Guiana's history of the old town and
27:05the whole town.
27:10Brazil has a strong influence on French Guiana.
27:13Brazil has an understanding of the French Guiana's history and culture.
27:16Brazil has seen the Seven Sons in the most successful place, and his active life
27:31There you go.
28:01Ever mindful of personal development and harmony with nature, Jokan warriors learn to carry
28:13on in a wet environment.
28:17Jokan improves their perception of themselves and of the world around them.
28:31There you go.
28:47There you go.
28:59There you go.
29:15The Amazonian rainforest has an abundance of unimaginable riches, the main one of which
29:39is its 400 billion trees.
29:42This tree, for example, has the naturally sweet smell of incense.
29:47But it is vital to protect this ecosystem from mass human activity, which has little respect
29:52for the natural world.
30:11Perfectly in rhythm, the Jokan warriors now train with sagi, which are small sabres used
30:31singly or in pairs.
30:34In this V formation, they learn coordination and how to synchronize with their tutor.
30:51In close combat, the girls work on their speed of attack and counterattack, while using
31:05saggy sabres.
31:10They are much more thriving in history doing what they do.
31:17So, they do something is a genius-like thing.
31:23They do something is in a person or other, but they do something is not a genius.
31:28Exactly.
31:29If you have a 謝謝, they do something.
31:33The martial arts founder, Grandokosawanimakan, gives his pupils a demonstration in the art
31:47of using two sagi at the same time.
32:15The risk of being outnumbered in a fight is very real, so the tutor teaches his pupils
32:20how to cope with such a situation.
32:23Learning to defend oneself with the sabres and repel an opponent is part of the apprenticeship
32:28for pupils of Section 2.
32:39Despite the evident aggressiveness of these fights, they always end up with a bow to one's
32:43opponent while crossing their hands in a gesture of mutual respect.
32:50Training sessions take place whatever the weather.
33:04To work up their aggressivity, Jokan fighters also have a type of haka, a blend of dance
33:23and combat made up of movements taken from specifically Amazonian fighting methods.
33:27ASSOCIAL
33:42Let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go!
34:12Let's go!
34:42Even the elements are here, and that's Guyana.
35:12Let's go, let's go.
35:19Let's go, let's go.
35:26Let's go, let's go.
35:27Let's go, let's go, let's go.
35:31At 14 kilometers off the coast of Kourou on the three Salvation Islands, Guyana's dark
35:36past hangs heavy.
35:38These three volcanic islets, Devil's Island, Royal Island and Saint Joseph's Island, belong
35:44to Cayenne province.
35:49These desert islands were initially used by colonists, as the climate was milder than in Cayenne.
35:59Clearing the island's wilderness was the job of black slaves.
36:06From 1854 to 1947 the three islands were home to Cayenne's penal colony.
36:14The decree opening the colony was signed by Napoleon the third to purge mainland France of criminals
36:21and political opponents.
36:23The plan was to get them as far away as possible and also populate Guyana.
36:30With the abolition of slavery in 1848 and in the face of growing opposition, the idea came
36:44to force convicts to work instead of slaves.
36:49Certain cells had no roof but were covered with a grate through which the guards could overlook
36:54the prisoners every move and deed.
37:19Cayenne's penal colony became one of the harshest in the world.
37:23Over 70,000 convicts passed through its gates, including the alleged traitor Albert Dreyfus
37:29and the murderer Guillaume Ceznec.
37:32Living standards were appalling, which explains why life expectancy in the colony was three to five years.
37:38There were frequent epidemics.
37:40Some died from leprosy, others from sexually transmitted diseases, despite sexual relations being banned.
37:49Life expectancy being so low in the penal colony, few managed to complete their sentence.
38:02Those who made it were accorded a new status, that of compulsory resident of Guyana.
38:08If their sentence had been less than eight years, they were constrained to stay in French
38:13for the period equivalent to that of their sentence.
38:22However, if the convict had been sentenced to more than eight years, he was not allowed to return home,
38:28but instead was given a plot of land.
38:30The aim was to ensure the population of Guyana, but also, more importantly, to keep the ex-convicts away from France itself.
38:47Despite the guards, the hideous conditions, the geographical location and strong marine currents,
38:53some still managed to escape, like the notorious criminal Edi Guérin, the lover of renowned thief Chicago May.
39:09Convicts were engaged in public works like road construction, the penitentiary buildings and port installations.
39:15They were also made to build a church.
39:17They were also made to build a church.
39:45They were also made to build a church.
39:47Nowadays, the colony is in ruins.
39:49But a museum was created to preserve the island's history.
40:07The three Salvation Islands are tiny, covering barely one square kilometer in all.
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41:12On Devil's Island, life was tougher still.
41:25It was home to the most hardened criminals,
41:28as well as spies and anarchists.
41:32Fleeing the island was virtually impossible
41:34because of the extremely strong marine currents.
41:42The Penal Colony was closed in 1947,
42:02and its penitentiary buildings left derelict.
42:05It was not until the 1980s that people returned to the island
42:09to safeguard its historical heritage.
42:12Jokan is more than just a martial art.
42:26It's also a way of life, which can be learnt from a very tender age.
42:30It teaches sportsmanship, respect for rules, and Amazonian music.
42:35This enables children to learn about team spirit and cooperation.
42:39...
42:59No cheating now, now it's with your elbows you use and you push with your toes.
43:17Second line, okay and the last wave, now ready.
43:47Second line, okay and the last wave, now ready.
44:03Second line, okay and the last wave, now ready.
44:11Okay, is everyone ready?
44:39Now you mustn't be touched, all right? Okay, let's go.
44:51From a very young age, children learn to improve their speed and balance through play.
45:01Okay.
45:07All right, everybody, back to the beginning.
45:11One, two, three, Jokan.
45:13I'm coming through.
45:17Oh, that's not bad.
45:19Oh, you're too near for me.
45:21No, they're too near.
45:25Ready?
45:27Okay.
45:29Okay, Kerouan's the winner.
45:33Jokan is also about self-control, which is why the youngsters learn gradually about the spiritual dimension of Jokan, respect for others and control of one's emotions.
45:55Now let's make a sad face.
46:01And now a calm face.
46:05Calm face.
46:07Breathe through your mouth.
46:09Yeah.
46:11Now your two knees up to your chest.
46:15And in Jokoti position.
46:17Facing me.
46:19Jokoti facing me.
46:23Gently, up you come.
46:29Your chin on your chest.
46:31Slowly up.
46:33Reach up to the sun.
46:35Oh, you get bigger and bigger and bigger.
46:39Very good.
46:41Now line up for the salutation.
46:53When do we see each other?
46:55Thursday.
46:57Thursday, yes.
46:59Very well done.
47:19The older children are next.
47:21Their training is more complete.
47:23It's now time for them to learn to be more fluid in their movements and get used to the percussive rhythms.
47:47Virgil, you won't get a second chance.
47:50I'm watching you.
48:00I want to see determination.
48:02I want to see determination.
48:04i can take on him.
48:06i can't feel at you.
48:16can't hear you.
48:22That's better.
48:24Yes, that's it, the rhythm, good.
48:34I can't hear you.
48:51First line.
48:54That's not bad, good, go and have a drink, don't run, salute before you go.
49:19Jokan is a unique martial art, which despite its recent creation, takes the
49:24inspiration from the spiritual aspects of Amazonian culture.
49:27This martial art was developed with the area's geographical and climatic characteristics
49:34in mind.
49:35The natural world is an important aspect of Jokan, so the fighter must adapt to his environment.
49:41This martial art was developed with the area's geographical and climatic characteristics
49:52in mind.
49:54The natural world is an important aspect of Jokan, so the fighter must adapt to his environment.
50:02Jokan is a fusion of French Guiana's different cultures and warrior customs.
50:06It's more than a martial art.
50:08It's a way of living with noble values.
50:11Nowadays, Jokan is recognized as part of French Guiana's heritage.
50:15French Guiana's heritage.
50:16French Guiana's heritage.
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