Nevinyrral

Great April Fools post Patric. Almost fell for that

Good point. While it is possible to learn a lot of new techniques during our lifespan, will they be effective. Or will we be even able to keep performing them correctly. Also if our physical ability declines there will come a time when less skilled fighter will simply overpower us with brute strenght. So after a time what we learn might only be beneficial for teaching next generations.

Kyokushin is a great style. You will learn how to throw and recieve strikes with full force. But be aware it is hard training, way different from traditional karate styles.

We all talk about what grade is enough to start teaching, but what about styles that have no ranks like wrestling or boxing to name the most obvious. I think that even if you teach curriculum of a given style you always add something that is your own. And then your students will take that, and add something theirs. So the style will change. I understand some peoples need for organisations and lineage. But for me invidual skills of a teacher are more important. I am sure my karate style is way different from my first teachers style since I added a lot of different styles to it.

In all of the traditional martial arts clubs I trained classes were mixed. In some there was at least two classes divided by age/rank but there were still some kids in the higher grade/age class. While it was ok while doing some basic exercise or kata it got complicated during partner drills or kata. There wasnt this problem in kickboxing and mma club I trained in. Might be because they were connected to fitness centres or just because there sparrings were full contact.

And I would say, offer real full contact sparring. Hard contact hard training. It could be separate class. I myself find this what brings adults to boxing or mma. Classes that teach real fighting, not games for kids. Yeah you might get few parents to join with their kids, but they will mostly stop training after a while, and definately when their kid stops. And people who want to learn how to defend and fight will look for something different than just doing basic drills, sparring with no contact or doing standing joint locks on unresisting opponent.

For roundhouse either shin or top of the foot. Depends on the situation. I tried kicking with ball but its too easy to mess up. And for front kick mostly ball of the foot and sometimes whole boston of my foot (especially in shoes) Sidekick mostly whole feet, unless its for kata purposes. I preffer to kick the way I would when I would have shoes on.

I think white gi is more traditional, and universally accepted. Because of that some people might see different colours as 'deviation' from established rules. Personally I believe everyone should wear whatever colour they like as long as its clean. I am even considering buying myself a red one.

Hello everyone. I wanted to hear your opinions on fighting ability. Do you think there is a limit to someones potential, or can I fighter continue growing indefinately? I personally believe each fighter has a ceiling to his combat abilities and once he reaches it, he can only train to stay at his best as long as he can, but slowly with time he will drop in ability. Anyway what are your thoughts? Osu

Merry Christmas everyone

Wow, 32 katas a day seems a lot. I wouldnt be able to do it. I mostly work 12h shifts, but mayby 10 kata would be reasonable. And Bob I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

Also make sure if you require to have certified equipment. Some insurance companies might give you trouble for that reason.

Thank you. Didnt see that one coming.

I have to disagree. It is great to strive for greatness, but realistically not everyone will be next Tyson or Oyama or Silva. We should instead to be the best WE can be. For example due to work, and having kids I know I cant train as much as I used to. There is simply no time. So I cant realistically say its possible to became world champion or hone my technique even grand masters would be jealous. Ofcourse it wont stop me from giving the very best I can afford at the moment.

I have to say NO! Martial arts without actual fighting are just art, no different than dancing. You will never know if you are effective if you dont spar, or spar in some pre arranged pattern or without contact. Martial part is all about fighting.