HardampSoft

Thanks for you input guys On another note what do people think about say doing Thai boxing / Kickboxing as a way to get more contact. Can Kick boxing and Karate work together ?

I’ve been studying Goju Karate and am currently 8th Kyu. I’ve been reading a lot of message boards recently about contact during training. A lot of people say that if it is no contact then you train your body to stop before making contact so its not much use in a real life situation. I know if you did make proper contact with some of the things we practice then you will probably injure someone pretty badly. In our dojo we don’t do very much sparring so how do you know if what you practice in the Dojo is going to work in real life. Your thoughts on this issue would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

Can anyone tell me in Sandan Gi No1 & 2 whether the fist jodan punch at the start is thown with the left hand or the right. I seem to think its the left but not totally sure. Does it matter which hand and why ? Does anyone know if there any good videos on the web where i can have a look. If anyone could let me know and end my confusion it would be much appreciated. Cheers Ben

Hi there new to this site. I'm currently a yellow in Goju Ryu Karate. I've been told by my Sensei that i will be Grading for my 8th Kyu (Orange Belt) at the begining of July. I'm already pretty nervous about it but can anyone tell me what will i will have to do. Although i'm sure i will get some practice in in class i also want pracitice at home so can any one shed any light on what i should be practising. I know i should be practise all the things i did for my yellow belt but what additional things i nee d to know /Practise. Thank in advance. Cheers Ben