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Can I ask you why it's not a high risk ones ?!! because I think it's a high risk one as IMO (as a beginner) you can't expect where the kick is going to hit in most of his kicks ! But, HE knows where the kicks are targeted to.

Yes that's right but most probably sparring in the dojos are not with the full force like tournaments so the risk of head injuries is less. In my dojo for example lower grades are not allowed to do head kicks at all while sparring. To the bold type above... Why do YOU think that that is??

Midori!! Calm, cool, calculated, patience, and decisive...when they count!! Thanks for sharing. Nice topic!!

I've my own ways to teach students who've exhibited same said problematic mannerisms. However, what kensei is advising is very solid, and not as barbaric as mine. Patience is an instructors ally...always!!

Solid post!!

However, said MA should be effective before it becomes different, imho. Otherwise, it's just different the wrong way. Ahh, but the question is... Effective for what?some people take martial arts purely for fun, or health, or to say "I DID IT"! I totally agree, but what makes I effective? An example if I may, First I take haidong gumdo, Korean sword (not sure if you saw the video I posted in Korean section, but you should check it out if not) it is useless without a sword, making it not effective at all to me BECAUSE it's extremely unlikely I'll ever pull out a sword for any reason! I already practice a martial art for self defense, focus, and many other benefits, BUT, sword adds an element of more focus, beauty, and strength training that builds strength in a different way then karate thus making it effective for what I want to get out go it! Therefore, the effectiveness is in the eye of the practitioner IMHO To the bold type above... Effective for ones sake!! Being a proponent of the MA because it's fun or healthy or "I did it", imho, is a waste of valuable time that could've been used for something else, other than the MA.

I say YES, and why not!?! After all, this takes place at every Open Tournament on the face of the Earth. Exchanging with other styles should be something that a MAist would want to do because our attackers are not from cookie cut-outs, and in that, they're approaches aren't similar either. Exchanging doesn't mean recruiting, imho!! Two separate things that shouldn't share the floor!! There's a good time for that, AFTER, said exchanging is done, if desired.

Fine tuning is an on-going part of any MA training, at all ranks. Therefore, I agree that fine tuning starts at day one and NEVER ends.

I wholeheartedly concur!!

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Some solid advice thus far!! If I may add... Stretch before training!! Balance is lost by beginners because they've not stretched properly before training. Rushing said kick, is another reason why balance is lost. Rushing not as a whole, but at each and every segment of said kick. There's more than 4 counts to a kick whenever it's examined beyond the taught 4 counts, and in them, balance is sacrificed for the good of how "it looks", and not how effective its end results are. Chair drills, balance bar drills, and even swimming pool drills are important, but no drill will replace vibrant training that's seeking out to execute said kick properly AS THE INSTRUCTOR HAS TAUGHT!! Going off on their own is another reason balance is lost, especially by the beginning students. Be aware of what's incorrect, but not so much that other aspects are suffering in the long run; can't see the forest because of the tree(s). Unchecked posture and stance work gravely affects balance in all MAists, and not just the beginner. If one thing is tilted to the wrong side, then the structure is damaged, and said kick is nothing more than a bad push, imho.

To walk away as the sunsets, when it finally does, in the far horizon with the knowing that I've done my best for my students, Shindokan, our Hombu, and for my Dai-Soke! The earning of platitudes and the like, have never really been that important to my MA betterment. However, I've earned my fair share though. They came whenever they came, and as that part of my MA life ended, they didn't define me. I always kept them in a proper perspective. My ultimate MA goal? Well, I 've gotten that already, and in that, I get that everyday! To see the "Aha" moment smile from any MAist, and not just from my own students. The MA will always be in my life forever. It's not been wasted!!

To me, A McDojo is one who puts everything before the betterment of the MA and their students!!

Here's how I see it. Students are just wanting to improve in every aspect of their MA betterment for themselves as well as for their instructor. It might appear that way on the outside, if at all, but within, it's pride. Not the type of pride that comes before a fall; no!! But to be better than the next person in a respectful manner while on the floor. Controlling the perception isn't hard to do if all remain grounded, including the instructor. Students copy the instructor, whether it's bad or good. Another fine line to walk!! Train hard!! The rest, is for another time and for another place!!

I still stand by this!!

Nice change-up at 3:06!! Nice reverse punch at 4:09!! On a side note, most tournaments have said competitor turn 180, sit facing away while the one injured is tended to, but, not in this case!! Still, very nice exchanges from them both!

I know they are pretty good ones but as you said it's very expensive I got a soft copy of Essential Karate from a friend. If I was you, I'd not let that out of my sight. I'd attach a GPS to that thing so I knew where it was at all times.

Imho... No! Not all Kyokushin tournaments are to knock-out; things happen. The kicks that I'd worry about depends on rank. Not many white belts know how to properly execute an Axe kick, if at all, and probably won't be in a beginners syllabus. The Axe kick is one of the most damaging kicks in your style, imho! Not many white belts know a spinning hook kick, another kick to avoid. White belts might know how to throw a roundhouse kick, but might lack power, but the mass, might be enough to be concerned with. Future Events Appearing Real = F.E.A.R. In time, the more you spar, the more confident you'll become. In 2-3 months, you've only sparred twice? Not good!! How often have you trained in 1-3 step-sparring? Step-sparring is the pre-requisite for free sparring, imho. Got to get wet by getting into the water if one's going to learn how to swim. So, learn how to deflect/block effectively!! If not, well, learn how to use proper footwork or close the distance; either way, if all fails, DUCK/GET OUT OF THE RANGE!! Jam the kick, and most kicks are 4 counts, so get up close by the 2nd count and punch/strike the tar out him/her before they can do the same to you. You've only the kicks to worry about seeing that your style doesn't allow head punches/strikes at tournaments. To me, this will create an unknown area of your defenses; false security. How so? First attacker that punches/strikes towards your head, you'll not have the minimum of an idea on how to properly react effectively because you've not dealt with these type of attacks because they'll be foreign to your mindset via tournaments.

Same style; same rank! Different style; different rank [beginner/white belt]! The governing bodies can fight and argue all they want while you train!! Governing bodies worth their salt know that, and in that, they're there to administer, not to interfere with said dojo.

Solid post...SOLID!! That fabric IS, at times, the forest that prohibits one to see the beauty of the trees; each tree!!

However, said MA should be effective before it becomes different, imho. Otherwise, it's just different the wrong way.

Again, this is a very sensitive area that I'd tread quite carefully for everyone involved. All in all, I'd sit down and speak candidly and frank about it, and reach an agreement. Speaking about everything together concerning what might or might not happen. Therefore... Solid post!! Neither of you are unreasonable, so, working out the logistics is doable.

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Nice, but I still prefer rope over chain!!