Hi everyone, I have just started to learn kyokushin, at a great dojo in my hometown. The trainings are very tough I think, comparing to those I practiced before: wing tsun, wado-ryu, krav maga, etc. The trainings are 3 times a week. We do a lot of strength exercises, interval fights against bags, we practice kicks and punches on each other, but we haven't done any serious sparrings just yet. I'm sure we will, but it's still a beginner group, with not much experience, so I think it's just right. Apart from that I run on a daily basis, and am in a good shape. My question is: what do you think about kyokushin' effectiveness in a street fight situation? I know it does depend on the dojo you go to, that's why I wrote about mine. I don't want to be a champion, I just want some good skills to be able to defend myself on the street if I'll have to. I don't like katas, I like the fighting part of karate, that's why I ended up at the kyokushin dojo. So tell me what you think guys, you are much more experienced than me, I would happily read your opinions and advices. Thanks
