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    One Strike,One Kill, and reality?

    Nomadwanders - I liked your answer I think the practical meaning of Ikken Hissatsu is essentially to apply that one technique that turns the...
    Post by: Gyaku, Jun 23, 2006 in forum: Karate
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    Rattan Vs. Oak Staff

    Thanks for the help here guys. Well I tried it out and it works ok - ish! THe vibration is ok - well bearable - The flexiblity was unusual -...
    Post by: Gyaku, Jun 23, 2006 in forum: Weapons
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    Rattan Vs. Oak Staff

    Guys - I need some help here. ANy idea what the strength of a rattan staff is - are they a good ligher replacement for a traditional 6ft Bo?...
    Thread by: Gyaku, Jun 14, 2006, 10 replies, in forum: Weapons
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    Young Person Syndrome

    So far it seems only in early twenties or very late teens. Obviously there are exceptions - but a few small scale studies are showing that even...
    Post by: Gyaku, May 24, 2006 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    Young Person Syndrome

    Hmmm, interesting. If we are talking about "critical thinking" we are are really referig to a wide variety of componants - it needs a range of...
    Post by: Gyaku, May 19, 2006 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    Do Shotokan blocks work?

    I think none of these. Concerning 1. In teh context of kata - very few of them can be practised on a boat 2. Okinawa never really got...
    Post by: Gyaku, Apr 24, 2006 in forum: Karate
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    Do Shotokan blocks work?

    Hmm, an interseting way of looking at it. In teh system I teach I use the chamber as a pre-emptive technique To explain 1. Imagine yourself...
    Post by: Gyaku, Apr 24, 2006 in forum: Karate
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    Do Shotokan blocks work?

    Yes we do, but only where a guard hand isn't required - there are a few situations that a chambered punch is tactically more useful that from a...
    Post by: Gyaku, Apr 24, 2006 in forum: Karate
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    Do Shotokan blocks work?

    We are thinking along the same lines. Definately - the second part is only used if its in keeping with openings, purpose, tactics etc....
    Post by: Gyaku, Apr 23, 2006 in forum: Karate
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    Do Shotokan blocks work?

    I don't teach the Japanese method at all, no point really. Why not just go straight into teaching the more effective application? It's good for...
    Post by: Gyaku, Apr 23, 2006 in forum: Karate
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    Do Shotokan blocks work?

    Hard to explain without being in person - but I'll have a go. Lets take the common garden shuto uke. This 'block' is taught in two phases 1. A...
    Post by: Gyaku, Apr 23, 2006 in forum: Karate
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    Russian Martial Arts / Systema, Does It Work?

    I think systema is one of those arts that is very hard to define. I spent a bit of time training in it - although not to a high level. I love the...
    Post by: Gyaku, Apr 22, 2006 in forum: Other Styles
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    Do Shotokan blocks work?

    I think Timmy Boy has hit this on the head. Practising the Japanese style kihon simply does not develop any significant fighting abilities. It...
    Post by: Gyaku, Apr 22, 2006 in forum: Karate
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    Do Shotokan blocks work?

    This is a very intrigueing thread. loads of interesting ideas. Let me start with Timmy Boy: You are quite right, trditional Shotokan blocks...
    Post by: Gyaku, Apr 16, 2006 in forum: Karate