Nabil Kazama

Nice topic, I shall be reading this multiple times. I learned something here, thanks man.

Yep and in Okinawa, having a belt means not using a rope to hold up trousers lol. Get the reference?

Funakoshi Sensei made Shotokan simple, yet deadly. In the early days it had an emphasis on 'One punch kill' now known today as 'One punch knockout' Also, he was a humble man. It is said he like to 'take long walks in forests' which is something I do, alone.

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Pretty much this. When I was made 3rd Kyu, I was told to take the class and go through drills and kata. It went smoothly and well, so I can kind of relate to you.

By giving myself the mindset of this guy: http://streetfighter.wikia.com/wiki/Ryu you may think that's silly or stupid, but unless you know about his character you won't know what I mean.

What it's emphasis is based on: 'One punch knockout' Plus it's easy to learn.

Just like to say to those that don't know, Shotokan isn't a "soft" style (in case there is any mis-understanding), it's just not as full contact as Kyokushin Yes that's what I meant. Kyokushin isn't for everyone, that's why it's very important that if parents want to send their children to a Karate class, it is important to check what style it is. Ask the Sensei etc. Because some people can't handle full contact such as myself and there's no shame in it. But Shotokan is lethal when used properly. Trust me I know

lol can you read minds? That's exactly what I'm doing! There's a Kyokushin dojo near where I live, they invited me to train with them and my god are those guys tough. Their training is physically and mentally demanding, their sparring is really tough too, being trained in Shotokan they were impressed with my skill and that I actually 'Lasted a day'. But in the end I think I need to tone up and really work out if I ever want to go back there again, take it from me being strong and able to take blows does help So my personal advice to anyone wanting to practice this style, try and work out and tone up as it will help. If not, try a softer style like Shotokan. This is all IMO.

I KNEW it! That's the reason why I couldn't handle the style. Thanks man.

Whatever you do, choose the latter. Seriously.

Awesome. I would like to train with him sometime.

Punching bags, makiwara boards, punching pads. Or gear up your dojo buddy and get him to agree to be your human punching bag. Hmm I see, My Sensei doesn't let us use the Makiwara baords now because apparently people 'hurt themselves'¬_¬ Imho, People hurt themselves because they're not being properly taught/trained how to use the makawara pad. Discomfort, yes, being hurt, NO!! That's what I was working on, and was good at it too. Shame he got rid of them.

Punching bags, makiwara boards, punching pads. Or gear up your dojo buddy and get him to agree to be your human punching bag. Hmm I see, My Sensei doesn't let us use the Makiwara baords now because apparently people 'hurt themselves' ¬_¬

I am confused by this issue, I do like the idea of making some form of contact when sparring, but in Shotokan it's not usually full contact. Semi at best. Which begs the question, how does one apply proper technique if you're not allowed to make contact with your opponent?

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J.C Penny $3.98! hahahaha! lol but seriously I'm currently 5 kyu Purple belt. Gong for brown belt next month! 0_0

Awesome post. My dojo is non-contact/Semi-contact. Part of me wants to do full contact but the other doesn't want to accidentally damage my opponent permanently. I have conflicting thoughts regarding this.

I'm fortunate in the South East, there's a Kyokushin Dojo, Shotokan, GKR and Wado Ryu. You are lucky. That's quite a few choices.The Wado Ryu place is a McDojo unfortunately, I tried Kyokushin but decided it wasn't for me and not only that but I kept confusing their techniques with Shotokan. GKR was easy to adapt to for some reason.

I'm fortunate in the South East, there's a Kyokushin Dojo, Shotokan, GKR and Wado Ryu.

I don't think its fair to consider Kyokushin merely a combination of two styles. Its more than that. Those may be the styles that Oyama previously studied, but Kyokushin is more than just these two styles combined. Its a different training methodology and approach altogether. Ah I see now. I'm ignorant when it comes to other styles apart from Shotokan, but it's amazing how so many variations of Karate exist today, it's almost to the point where new people are alienated by having so many styles. It's mind blowing.

Shotokan. It's the style I've trained the most in out of Wado Ryu, Goju Ryu and Kyokushin.

I thought Shotokan and Goju Ryu combined was Kyokushin?

4th Kyu Shotokan

Tatsuya Naka 5th Dan Shotokan