BreathingHands

Are these the katas used under the SKIF Shotokan organization?

Can someone list them here and if possible state which belt promotion they are linked to? Thanks.

Damnright...the legs get quite the workout with those kiba-dachi stances.

good advice. I'll check it out soon.

this is the translation I've seen.

If you want to be a grappler, take BJJ. If you want to work standup (throws) and grappling, do judo. JJJ is a mixed bag. Some are ultra traditional and are almost more like aikido schools as the emphasis is on small joint manipulation. However there are some JJJ schools that are phenomenal and truly bring a mixed martial arts vibe to the table. The school I go to - San Yama Bushi - is the most effective self defense system I have ever seen. They teach strikes, kicks, a ton of throws, joint locks and they interweave judo grappling in as well. Plus the school has judo classes as well so you can get your live training - randori - that most JJJ schools lack.

Study Judo or a traditional jujitsu school that practices HARD. I would avoid aikido as I don't think it's practical for the street and is lacking in ground technique. BJJ is awesome for grappling but I still don't buy it as a viable self defense system. I have trained at a top Gracie school for about 4 months and I don't care what they feed me, I would NEVER use the techniques if I found myself in an altercation in the street.

USA GOJU UrbanTaikyoku Empi Ha Tensho Seiunchin Ja (Zujitsu kata from Soke Chake Zulu) Nisei Goju style Taikyoku Jodan Taikyoku Chodan Taikyoku Gedan Mawashuke Tensho Sanchin Empi Saifa Gekkisai - Ichi Gekkisai - Ni Gosan Ichi Gosan Ni Ginchoy

I remember that guy. He had a flurry of posts regarding starting Shotokan, then he disappeared.

I saw that as well...that was from the jujitsu guy who is starting to share their space with them.

They are offering a deal - $99 for 3 months.

I was thinking of taking up Shotokan and this place is near me. http://www.bronxshotokankarate.com/

Michael, How are classes going? I am thinking of visiting this school as well. I have a brown belt in USA Goju style but I can't seem to find a school in the area that meets frequently enough. Shotokan has always interested me so I may give this a try. Do they do any kumite in this school?

Mitchell did they do any fighting (kumite)? I may check this place out soon. Thanks