All, I am in awe of all you comments and input into this topic, I agree that each type of Kumite does have its purpose in each individual's...
I am happy to discuss anything with Sensei Wayne as I am sure as a senior Karateka we will be able to discuss this without any issues. Regards...
So at present everyone thinks that boxing should follow the same route as Karate and have a Boxing bout where once one fighter has hit the other...
this is so funny Another Forum had 317 posts regards GKR it was a joy to read them...
All, I personally think that the type of sparring, kumite and competitions that follow Standard WKF, WKA etc rules are a waste of time. The...
OSU!!! Boards-san, I suppose I am more qualified to answer this as I practice both Wado and Ashihara karate, Enshin is an Offshot of Ashihara...
It sounds almost like a Kyokushin Syllabus there you got going on. Ashihara and Enshin also use this type of training too. Good thread
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My School follows the following grade system Belt Colours Adults Grades age 16+ 10th Kyu - White (full) 9th Kyu - Purple (full) 8th Kyu - Blue...
All, I as you are aware I have been studying Wado Ryu for some time 4 years and I'm nearly a 4th Kyu Graded student. Nagashizuki - Does it work...
Regards the Subject Title, I used the "Newspaper format" to "sensationalise" it I personally do not believe Karate is Crap. I've practiced it...
"McDojo's" and "Belt Factories" like "GKR" clubs, "family martial arts" academies and "Malcolm’s Black Belt Academies" are the reason why Karate...
Sorry it's been a year since I made a reply to this Herbststurm-san I appreciate that you find my videos incorrect, I was trying to show...
Mawashi Uke is used in a lot of Martial arts not just Karate, Aikido/Judo too. YouTube - Mawashi uke (traditional) It is used in Ashihara and...
HolyheadJCH-san I must agree why are Westerner's debating the use of OSU in the dojo when even the Japanese used in Western Dojo's is more of...
Hydration is something I do and have my students do regularily. I coming from a Kyokushin Offshot Style are used to using "OSU" so because we use...
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OSU!!!!! For me OSU is What is Found in the K4L thread by a similar title http://www.kyokushin4life.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7661 It is more...
In Kyokushin and Ashihara this is not an issue, we tend to round kick making contact with the bottom of the Shin. Its only Mawashi Geri Jodan...
I am unable to source Dit Da Yow anywhere apart from the internet, Everytime I got to the chinese herbalist I get offered Tiger Balm, Woodlock and...
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