mrmango

Where I'am going to train won't be in Gothenburg. But about 25min by bus and one of the instructors will be Ove Viggedal.

Yes I'am, about an hour away by bus and train. and thanks for your words!

http://www.kungsbackakarateklubb.se/ Swedish tho:P

ohh ok! JKF Wadokai it says on their website

I've been to the wado-ryu club for introduction. chief instructor is 6dan with refereer licence. Might not prove anything but he should know what he is doing. Now I'm just hoping to pick up knowledge and basics. hopefully it will be useful if I decide to change to kyokushin later on when its more convenient.(will hopefully move in a year or two.)

Thanks for great and honest replies! I think I've misunderstood what kata really is and involves. sorry about that. I've been thinking about muay thai or kickboxing aswell, but I dont think its for me(honestly dont know). But it feels like there is more to karate. I appreciate all the answers! glad I choosed to post here! Not 100% sure yet but I'm very likely to start with wado-ryu for now like some suggested!

Thanks for great replies! I'm so indicesive:P I'm 23years old and it feels like my life is depending on the choice. Let's say I choose wado-ryu. 30usd for commuting every week for kyokushin. don't think I can afford it.. If I get to 5kyu or something.. when I change style will I keep the grade? or do I have to start from beginning? evergrey: Sweden!

Hey! first of all! I have no experience in MA. As the title says I'm not yet training karate. Problem is! I want "full contact" like Kyokushin but the closest club practices Wado-ryu about 25min away. Kyokushin club is about 1:20h away by bus and train (feels a bit too far away). First question I want to ask is; is it possible to change style in karate? like if I start at the wado-ryu club and later on change to kyokushin. How different are the styles? would it be difficult and take long to adjust to the "new" style after another? I also noticed many people seem to look down on wado-ryu except the people practicing it, no idea why. While Kyokushin seem to be extremly loved. Thanks in advance!