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AWESOME VIDEO!!! judo rocks but the strongest isnt based on the art but on the heart of the individual

awesome answer sensei8 ol^.^lo

interesting.... first time hearing these theories.

there is a book called "The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate" i think this might be up your ally. i know its not a video but i own the book and its awesome. you can start on youtube and search hojo undo and get a few excelent vids. you can modify all the equipment to your own specs. i hope it helps a little.

i do understand your sparring desires. when i was in shotokan i felt that it wasnt so practical. now its to say i didnt learn to read a persons movements and avoid attacks where it LOOKS to me that you dont avoid to many attacks. now thats tough because muscle memory plays a huge role in martial arts and id rather not train myself to take hits but avoid them. i believe kyokushin is an amazing style but if a person pulls a knife on you at night and you cant see well i think taking the attack isnt wise. now i dont practice kyokushin but i want to train my body to move. please correct me if im wrong. but kyokushin is still a style id like to spar with. i believe with all my avoiding attacks that sparring someone prepaired to take an attack is alot more frightening then someone that'll avoid them just the same.

Oh ya and also another good book for him which will help ALOT is "The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate [book]" this is also a favorite. the detail and practice explained is amazing. i recommend this book to any hardcore or beginner martial artist.

Hidy Ochiai's complete book of self-defense . I love this book. it's informative and has a mega ton of pics. i hope it helps.

first off what school did you previously go to so i can see what type of school it is. now i looked at the link u posted but its the same for both schools. it looks good but u need to do a trial class and see if its what you like. also u might want to look at 5 star martial arts. they also seem to look like a pretty good school. now i dont know if your looking for a sport or traditional school so its hard to help. i say take a few trial classes and check out the instructors or post a lil more info and i'll be more then happy to help a fellow martial artist. ------ "practice doesnt make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect" KANAZAWA

im fortunate to have had instructors that would test unannounced when they thought they had to or new when some one was ready for next kyu and gave it to them after or at the end of class. my 2 sensei have told their students" testing is everyday so always put 150% into everything. if you want rank then chase after it dont make me chase after you"

uhm.....if you dont mind me asking what area are you in and how old are you? i've seen low quality at some ata schools and have seen like 2 good quality schools in ata so do your homework. also dont worry about how long it takes to get rank just do your best and your instructor will let you know when your rank is due.

You are BLESSED to train with shihan suenaka. ive seen videos. ive talked to some of his students. i own his book that ive read going on 3 times. i was planning a trip to visit his dojo to train with him in some aikido and his shorin. luckily i found a teacher that has no books or video but he is the real thing sensei shinzato of the Shinjinbukan Shorin Ryu school under sensei onaga> i hope you take the opportunity> well let me know of your experience.

my old shotokan teacher talked about water training. it builds speed and power and keeps the body cool when training for a while. we used to have our tai kai's at the beach once or twice a year. it helps at the beach or in the pool with balance also but the beach helps a bit more of course with the waves and currents pooling back out. its an awesome way to keep cool and practice.......... boy do i wish i had a pool.

i believe there are one too many reasons for so many styles but we should focus on the ones that are strong and effective. i understand most are extremely strong but efficient in an age where many fights were fought with respect would not be so efficient today. if i went to a school called "butterfly dance ryu" and its techniques were effective and efficient i'm gonna where that butterfly on my gi proudly. i was lucky to fine a shorin ryu school that is exactly that especially in a state where mcdojos are the kings. i respect all karate but will only practice a style that represents what it was meant to be used for.