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I was watching some old Karate videos on youtube, and i saw that they had exercises that involved big heavy hammers that they balanced with one arm in the air, pots of water that they held at their side (sometimes in a horse stance) and other stuff like that. Is this the old kind of training that was done in Okinawa to toughen their students? what other exercises were there? what kind of style of Karate teaches this? just trying to brush up on some history, thanks for reading

also, there are no advanced classes at the dojo. there are kids classes (the oldest are 12) and adult classes. i go to all of the adult classes (Bugei, Judo, Karate) and they are not what you all saw in that video. i'm curious as to how old that video is, cuz not once have we had a class like that since i've been here. No disrespect to the dojo, i'm going to try and be more patient, respectful, and learn real Karate as you all suggested.

Drew, thankyou so much! you have been the most helpful person on this site so far.

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Kuma! i saw that video too! those are the Koryu Uchinadi drills that we SOMETIMES do. and its not even a big workout, nor do we focus on it a lot.

Currently, i'm focusing my training on Shorin-Ryu Karate and Japanese Judo. What workouts would be best and most beneficial for me in a Kumite and a Judo match? i'm 5'11 and i weigh 160 lbs. I simply want suggestions of a day-to-day workout routine that i could follow, a workout that i do 2 or 3 times a week. heres my schedule: Monday: 2 hours of Karate Tuesday: 1 hour of Judo, 1 hour of Karate Wednesday: 1 hour of Karate Sparring, 1 hour of Karate Thursday: 1 hour of Karate, 1 hour of Judo Friday: 1 hour of Karate Sparring or regular Karate class Saturday, Sunday: rest what workouts would be best for me to follow (my goal is explosiveness and/or over all strength)? what days would be best for me to follow the workouts, and how many days a week (preferably 2 or 3)?

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powerlifting would be better, but make sure you do the Snatch and the Clean and Jerk to get the real power lifts in there. However, i'd personally reccomend just doing Plyometric training. you get twice the explosiveness with just your bodyweight, and less vollume in your workouts but with more intensity. then you can do pullups, chin ups, and dips to get some upper body sculpting if you really want it.

Dobbersky, i know but i'd like the information now for future reference. after i find out just a bit of details, like if i have to have done something in a kumite or Kata tournament, or achieved a specific rank or know something specific. i'd like to shoot for something that would help me in opening my own dojo. in the mean time, i am relaxing and enjoy my practice

so, lets say i became a 2nd degree blackbelt under them. could i open my own dojo just because i achieved that rank under that organization?

i dont understand what you mean by organization, but the closest thing o that i know of is that i'm apart of the SRKDI or the Shorin-Ryu Karate Do International. I train under Jerry Figgiani and Tony Aloe, who are both known world-wide (not that everyone knows them, but they have a school in the U.S. and Okinawa and people from all over visit to train with them).

I'm only an orange belt in Shorin-Ryu Karate, but i already know that i am in love with martial arts and the martial art environment. After i've recieved my blackbelt, and after many more years of practice of Karate, what exactly would i need to do to open my own dojo? i want to teach Shorin-Ryu Karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, maybe some Bugei if i continue to pursue it. What exactly do i need to know? do i have to have done anything specific? where do i go? ANY information is so greatly appreciated

i am a Shorin-Ryu practitioner and i fight in the WKF

thanks! thats exactly what i needed to know!

What exactly is the difference? my dojo is Karate-Do based. Can someone explain to me the different meanings, and give me any specific information on both Karate-Do and Karate-Ka and the differences between them? thanks!

Thankyou!!! i'll look him up. i actually discovered one of his quotes earlier: “Study strategy over the years and achieve the spirit of the warrior. Today is victory over yourself of yesterday; tomorrow is your victory over lesser men.” Miyamoto Musashi

I've recently become so in love with Martial Arts and my practice of Shorin-Ryu Karate, that i'm even interested in Meditation. My school offers Kaze No-Ryu Bugei, Shorin-Ryu Karate, Japanese Judo, and some Koryu Uchinadi. One of my Sensei's, Tony Aloe, said that we are essentially being trained as a Samurai (not as intense obviously). How did the Samurai meditate? what did they put on their minds, and how? How long? I was watching The Last Samurai, and when they looked like they were meditating, they would softy chant something that i didnt understand, is there something like that i should look into? another thing, there is a UFC fighter who religiously practices Shotokan Karate. his name is Lyoto Machida, and i saw him meditating in one of his videos. I'm guessing he incorporates his meditation with his Martial Arts. something like that is what i want to know as well. Any information on how i can start meditation in a Samurai way is greatly appreciated!

the stances are similar, and they both use a lot of hip/shoulder movement. GREAT combination to have.

I agree with Kuma. I was a BJJ practitioner for years and then i moved, and now i train in Shorin-Ryu Karate and Japanese Judo. both compliment each other AMAZINGLY. the sweeps and takedowns that you learn in Judo are encouraged and legal when it comes to Karate competition, and you also learn sweeps in Karate that are used in Judo. This is just my opinion, but they are both great Martial Arts and they both go with each other amazingly.

i'm new to Shorin-Ryu as well. It's probably one of the greatest choices i've ever made in my life. Stick with it, i'm only an orange belt and i already know that i'm going to be a life time practitioner.

how was that an opinion? and i gave you my information. i want explosiveness and endurance, but i like my bulk. i used the supersets to help my endurance wants and the high reps of some exercises to help my endurance needs as well. i train 4 - 5 days a week in the styles that i've listed just like everyone else, including you. i heard powerlifters do 5x5 so thats where i wanted my main strength gain, and explosivess to come from. i wanted your opinion on if that was a good routine or not. i got no response to that what so ever.

If you want explosiveness, there is no substitute for Olympic lifting. I suggest you find a credentialed Olympic lifting coach to teach you how to properly do these lifts. These lifts can also be done with sandbags, dumbbells, kettlebells, etc., but proper technique is essential. I would never design a program or give my seal of approval to anyone online or even in person without assessing my client first and having a detailed discussion regarding their goals, background and other training. Program design should be very individualized based upon the client current level of fitness, goals and events they may be training for. well, i actually just wanted an opinion. but thanks.

Ueshirokarate, my goal is to have more explosiveness and endurance. However, i like having my muscle, so i put together another workout that i'd like your opinion on. I focus on the three big lifts, the Benchpress, Deadlift and Squat, and i do 5x5. after each set, i superset another workout. like pullups, chin ups, dips, etc. heres an example of how it looks: Benchpress (5 reps) Superset Pullups (15 reps) Benchpress (5 reps) Superset Pullups (15 reps) Benchpress (5 reps) Superset PUllups (15 reps) Benchpress (5 reps) Superset Chin Ups (15 reps) Benchpress (5 reps) Superset Chin Ups (15 reps) and thats the benchpress, then i start the deadlift. and since i didnt get my third set of chin ups in with the benchpress, i start off with that. and i have 5 other workouts (Pullups, Chin Ups, Dips, Incline DB Flyes, and DB Military Press) that i use just like this. what do you think?

This problem has been bothering me for a long time. Origonally, i did Muay Thai for a while but would always focus on my right leg which kicks fine. it's just my left leg. i pivet the foot, i turn my hips, etc. but when my leg get to a certain point (a little above my opponents knee), it HURTS. it wont go any higher, and it just hurts. I'm very flexible, and i've even tried stretching my leg in the direction that it starts to hurt, but it doesnt help my left leg kick at all. i feel it in my hip/groin area. does anyone know what this could be? I love Karate and kicking is so much fun, i hate being in pain when its time to do it

First of all, i'm going to say right now. Shorin-Ryu is something you should strongly look into. I came from doign Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Boxing, etc and now i'm 100% devoted to the history and practice of Shorin-Ryu Karate. Very effective, and even street effective. the techniques they teach can easily hospitalize your opponent/attacker. however, it takes patience to be that skilled in Shorin-Ryu. i'm only an orange belt, probably getting my next belt in about a month or two. However, Shorin-Ryu and Shotokan are very similar, the only difference is that Shotokan is more for sport fighting, not self defense. Of course, you can still use it to defend yourself. now here's what you really should do. As the first comment said, check out teh schools before making a decision. look for how professional they are, examine the atmosphere and the students around you. the Sensei should explain a lot of things throughout the class. The Martial Art is of course important, but who your teacher is, is far more important. just see how official and legit both places are.