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Yes there are roughly 40 of us prob 25 kids anf 15 adults. Search british isles karate association
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Hi guys. So its been a while since i lasylt posed. I was orange belt., wado ryu. Alot has happened since. Im now blue belt absolutly loving it. Ive competed twice came 3rd in my first kumite and won my second. My bloody appendix burst which put a spanner in the works. But ive come back with a vengance. At our presentation in december i won 2 merits and outstanding student of the year award. My senseisaid we couldnt keep him away even when he was ill. Destination black Just thought id share my experiences
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Thanks guys. Yeah ive spoke to sensei. He said the doc has to sign me off for insurance purposes. So another 2 weeks off. Never mind. Thanks again
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Yeah thats how i was going to go about it. Im back at work wednesday and was going to start light weight training then too. I went to watch training last week coz i missed the guys and im waiting for sensei to get back to me on facebook regarding starting back. Thanks for your help. Fingers crossed
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Hi guys. Its been a while since my last post. Ive had a burst appendix removed 3 weeks ago and im really missing my karate training. I was hoping to go back a week tomorrow which will be 5 weeks after op. Is this too soon. I was going to go light and controlled for a while thankyou
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Would it be a bad idea to enter a tournament as an 8th Kyu?
steviewaddy82 replied to BarbedTerror's topic in Karate
Do it buddy. Ive just completed my first tourny at 7th kyu and came 3rd in kata and 3rd in kumite. Great for your confidence -
Just relax and enjoy yourself mate. End of the day ylur already a winner for entering
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Thanks guys. Wont be buying one now. Cheers
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Exellent gi. Marerial is nice and not to heavy at 9ounce. Recommend to anyone. It has an inside gumshield pocket too
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Hello guys. Im thinking of buying a simple 3 bar leg stretcher and wanted to know. How lobg should i use it a day ? And how often a week? What are your experiences with these. Do they work
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Sorry i didnt recive any notifications. I performed pinan nidan. But i was up agaonst brown belts so looked quite poor. Ill be better next time though
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hi guys, just got back from my first competition. the nerves were terrible, still shaking now, I came 3rd in kumite and 3rd in kata. nackered now
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Sounfs like a plan.im going to start doing this thanks kihon Pinan Nidan Pinan shodan Pinan sandan
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help rules regarding gi for kumite
steviewaddy82 replied to steviewaddy82's topic in Equipment and Gear
Thankyou. Yes i got a pdf of the wukf rules and it states the sleeves can be anywhere from the middle of the forearmsbut no longer than the wrists. If that makes sens. Thanks osu -
Hi guys ive just got my new gi. Kyoto european cut kumite gi. Its smart as hell. Question is the sleeves go to just before my wrists. Short sleeves. Is this allowed in competition. Cheers guys
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Karate Documentary
steviewaddy82 replied to hazeleyes202's topic in Martial Arts Gaming, Movies, TV, and Entertainment
There is a new one out called empty hand the real karate kids that looks awesome about 5 competitors. If anyone has a valid download link please share -
Hi. No mate its the furness open. Just a small local event in barrow-in-furness
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Cheers mate n yeah its an open karate comp. All styles
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hi guys sorry to bother u all again. But im quite unsure wbout the kumite i am entering. It says it is an open tournament. Does that mean i, an orange belt could end up fighting a dan grade???? I think im having second thoughts now
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Thanks guys. Ill do my best
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great posts guys, im starting to get exited now, hope fully i will do ok, what happens if i win? will i fight again?
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Cutting my teeth?
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Great advicr thanks osu
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Hi guys. Im definatly competing on april the 7th in kumite. The nerves are killing me. Whats the chances of me getting hurt? Its 90second fight light contact apparently