Have to admit, in days gone by I preferred the ring. Just felt it was more "acceptable" when it came to marketing and the growth of the sport....
Mawashi Jodan, Ushiro Mawashi (liver and head). Yummy.
When you think about it; that's turning back the clock to a time when "testing the best warriors" is exactly what the Olympics was all about.
Where are you based Moosey? It's been a while since I was in the UK (about 10 years!). Been in Ireland for the last two years and in Germany for...
It's getting more and more popular and many kyokushin orgs in UK have recently taken it's syllabus on board under Shihan Bernard Creton. Here's...
LOLOLOLLLLLL!!!! Hah!!
You may want to find out if there's a Kyokushin Budokai school near you. There aren't too many in the states though. Here's a quick link to a vid...
Absolutely. I agree with you both. To be honest; my comment about "don't practise it in the ring/cage" doesn't just apply to kicks. It's a...
Couldn't agree more with you. My suggestion however, is that you don't let them rip in the ring until they are of a sufficient standard. In other...
Spot on. If you've a good striking base with good kicks; then they're still good in MMA. Throw 'em like pepper on a steak. The problems start...
I remember that too Dave. I was doing the photography at the time and I thought... "that's got to be hurting him more than his opponent". The...
Haven't had a chance to visit MAP in ages. Good to be back... Name: Shane Thomas Country/City: Ireland, Dublin. Club/Instructor: Kokoro Mixed...
The prodigal son! Gerry my man; you have the martial arts on the internet covered! I don't think I've ever visited a forum where you didn't pop...
Fantastic job. Great for helping people understand the difference between Hot&Cold treatment. It's the most common question I'm asked after...
If it's a complete version in .pdf you're after - then here you go: http://kyokushinbudokai.org/downloads/hagakure.html If you enjoy it; then...
Although Bas Rutten has been mentioned previously, it's worth pointing out that he credits his Striking and his "Toughness" to Kyokushin (in just...
Why then, in an effort to remain sage with respect to the chicken do we neglect the onion? For does not sage and onion true stuffing make?
Hah!!! I just laughed tea out of my nose! Definitely my sense of humour.... :D
It is of lessor importance to understand a chicken's inability to fly than it is to understand the avionic desire of the chicken. Why then does a...
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