Actually fighting has nothing to do with martial. Martial refers to those ancient Japanese skills used in combat. [also, where do you get...
Hi, 47MartialMan: My comments on your post if you will: I took the liberty of extracting excerpts that I would like to question or comment on:...
Shrouded in secrecy ... NOT ... lack of historical documentation ... yea :argue:
Stupid question, what is it?
Hmmm, can you elucidate a bit? I mean, experience in self defense; experience in fighting; experience in violence?
Strong, Fast Punch ... NOT I would disagree with this part but what the hey, I are just an Isshinryu guy :o Now, if all your talking about...
Hi, Miyagi: Awesome, go for it. Only one recommendation, do not focus on the system or style. Focus on the Sensei or Instructor or Teacher....
Are you sure the way to greater power is through muscle building processes? Yes, strong muscles are important to an extent but power via muscle...
Greetings and Salutations: :bow1: I believe that the deep stances seen in systems like Shotokan are there as a result of the effort to install...
Warning sign... Sounds familiar, his system has the word "PLUS" in it...he wanted to sue another group for infringing on his groups...
Hi, Fish of Doom: Try cutting your hair and watch your kata improve....:rolleyes:
Just a thought but are you sure you have learned your kata completely? Personally, if you have done the duty so to speak and thoroughly know...
Think personality; all systems cater to some specific personality traits of the person along with goals. You have explained both well so finding...
Don't forget that you want to stretch before and after. The stretching and increasing of flexibility of fingers, wrists, etc. is beneficial....
No offense taken, this is simply the "accepted" quote provided by a lot of Isshinryu practitioners. Simply put, Isshinryu is very new and it...
I am interested in reading posts from everyone on this site as to their interpretation of what "Body Mechanics" are and how they teach it in their...
DO NOT TRY TO LEARN TO BREAK BRICK WALLS WITH YOUR BARE HANDS! If you wish to have an "ultimate punch" then learn about body mechanics.
Okinawa Isshinryu: Isshin Ryu Karate was named on the 15th of January 1956 on the island of Okinawa, Japan. The master of this new eclectic style...
Hey Socrastein, Thanks, I wanted to make sure I was not reading into anything and much like my blog posts my views tend to come less from any...
Question 1: Is this merely your viewpoint, your perspective, or your hypothesis? Question 2: Can you tell me your credentials as to the study of...
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