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reasonable enough, and I suppose the expectations from the beginning would be more acceptable for MMA, which allows for more standup grappling. Tuite/kyoshu jutsu techniques were used in a lot of the Bunkai I've seen from Okinawan styles. It would be fascinating to watch those techniques (when timed well) performed on someone actively engaged.

I agree with the blueprint you presented. I'm hoping it takes on a life of its own and integrates more traditional Karate elements (especially bunkai..any bunkai for goodness sake) I don't want KC to become WKA, but I do want them to dress differently (not that WKA is bad) "So it's MMA without grappling...nice.." is a common comment on KC YT videos.

yep, Ill stick to traditional Shotokan etiqutte

It's not my style of Karate, though, because there are several key characteristics in their style that aren't as prominent as in conventional Shotokan. They have a YouTube channel, for example, where one of their videos shows them teaching their version of Oi tzuki. Chinzo's backfoot is entirely lifted during the performance, which was a big no-no for me when I was training all the time. Keep the back foot firmly and sink your weight into the punch, we were taught. A YouTube viewer inquired about it, and their channel responded "Attacking stance is poor; back heel is up" the Machida channel says, "heel down and plant to the ground does not applicable in real life.""

Id like to see all the fancy bunkais be applied in battles or the main stage. I was also a strong advocate of the Karate culture and the direction it was taking. So far, Karate Combat appears to be a WKF fight with added ground and pound.

"To be honest, to me, it's just a move/application, and nothing more. Making something that it isn't only hurts the MA and/or its practitioners. Styles of the MA have their methodology/ideology towards that which we're discussing, so I decide to leave that alone to them. " I couldn't have said it any better.

I can't tell you how many times I watched the original as a kid. That film will have a particular place in my heart for the rest of my life. Since Winston stated in the conclusion that he was going to fix the Ecto-1, I heard the next one will feature Winston leading a new team.

Congrats to you Patrick! I bet those first few weeks of lacking sleep was all worth it!! best regards my friend

My all-time favorite was the first one. I wasn't a huge fan of the Hobbit series.

I loved LOTR I had no idea they are making a new one!!

Joe Rogan's spinning side kick and hook kick astounded me. It's perhaps the cleanest, most lethal TKD kick I've ever seen. I'm desperate to find out who his instructor is and what style of TKD he practices so I can follow in his footsteps and potentially acquire the same technique.

I express my sentiments. It would be a dream to be able and live of teaching your passion as opposed to going to your typical 9-5 The truth is (and this is from my previous sensei who also owned his space) running a dojo and depending on it financially is very risk, all the instructors I knew had other jobs.

What type of martial arts classes are you teaching out of curiosity?

i remember they had a Bitcoin sign on the mat when the first started.

Manny Pacquaio, only one to capture twelve major world titles in eight different weight divisions.

Long live karate forums ive encountered more rude people in other MA forums

My personal fitness challenge is similar. Overall, I want to get my diet under control, which lays the foundation to all my goals.. Im a sucker for potatoes (baked, fried etc) I need to lay of certain foods and eat healthier. I really see the effects of eating unhealthy when I have rolling sessions.

I'm still in my 30s, but after having started BJJ, my body feels like I'm in my 50's lol You will be amazed at your progress if you keep putting time on the mat.. So don't give up!! The saying goes "if your planning to train Jiu jitsu forever, then whats the rush?"

I know someone that trains at their academy, he taught me a kata the Machidas created, and that they teach their students... The kata is basically Taikyoku Shodan, but with a mae geri to gyakutsuki instead of just oi-zukis. The punch is executed while keeping your opposite hand up to your Chin.

It follows the same path as all major Karate styles that were born from combining other styles. Machida Karate combines elements of Shotokan, MT, BJJ if Im not mistaken. The founders of the major Karate styles did not even compete, but their styles grew in popularity in to what they are today.

Fuji is my go to BJJ gi, their sekai gi is SOLID for Shotokan-Ive even had Century gis that have held up through wars hehe but currently, I use Ki and Shureido don't get me wrong, I like Isami, they just need to work on their consistency with quality and manufacturing (especially for the price they advertise)

I almost spit my coffee out upon coming across this question. Indeed, it is an odd move in the kata, but as the previous responses say, it is all in the "INTENT" I know people that have a similar problem with YOGA- their reason being, the poses are supposedly spiritual in nature. never heard about it with karate as kata resembles fighting sequences

what a very appropriate response, cant get any more true than that.

BTW honored to meet everyone and thanks for the responses so far (especially supreme grandmaster of the galaxy)

I tried searching for similar post on KF but nothing showed up. I guess its just out of curiosity, to know everyone's experience, considering there are so many different styles. (for me) It makes viewing everyone's responses all more interesting.