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Has anybody used the Gracie Combatives program here? I had a look and believe it to be a fantastic addition to bjj training. Has anyone in fact undergone the testing process and obtained the belt?

1.being a brown belt and competing for the first time against two Japanese competitors at the BB level. I timed my ippon against them well, and they complimented me on my speed. 2.being a brand-new BJJ white belt with no stripes and submitting an experienced blue belt with an ezekiel choke. 3.entering a martial arts gym and staying there till black belt

Shotokan here.

We appear to have grow up at roughly the same time (90's kids). Tommy the green one used to be my favorite. What's noteworthy is the martial arts history that the actor (Jason David Frank) reveals on wiki 8th dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate, Wado-ryu Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Ajarn Degree in Muay Thai, 8th Dan

For some unknown reason, when I was much younger, I always felt intimidated by karate. I've always had the notion that studying karate needs a lot of memory after viewing the original Karate Kid and a few Bruce Lee movies. I didn't fully understand the efficiency of karate until much later in life, first discovering Lyoto Machida and his clean KOs when he was at his prime, thats when I just said screw it and had a tremendous desire to learn it. I learned about how Shoto was formed of other Karate styles and grew to appreciate how intriguing this defense really is. I really enjoy the theories (regardless if they have been tested or not) of bunkai pertaining to all those kata. Its like a mystery being unboxed, and there is not just one interpretation to it. you don't really have that in more competitive sports like Boxing and MT as its straight to the point. Karate, The structure is well-designed, from the basic to the complicated.

Since this is a hybrid class and a white belt is simply outperforming the other colored belts, I also considered the fact that I wouldn't want to instill any lack of confidence in others, particularly children and teenagers. It is definitely not a problem for me to start over because I am confident I would advance quickly with my experience.

wanted to let you know that I purchased the battle ropes! With HIIT I actually began with a short jog before getting one of my older DVDs (Tapoutxt) and starting some exercises from there. See, prior to all of this, I was merely relying primarily on my class sessions to provide me with exercise for the day, but I still felt really out of shape while sparring and believed that more should be done. I've noticed a difference since incorporating those into my routine. During rolling sessions, I immediately noted that I had not gassed as usual and had continued without taking a break or a drink of water.

You make a valid point, and it's true that the west is home to many money vampires that operate horrible mcdojos. But I was only making the point from my own experience that there are genuine, passionate non-Japanese instructors out there. When instructing and training students in karate, many of them do maintain the Japanese etiquette toward martial arts. A excellent example are the individuals who frequently contribute to this forum and give their experience, many of whom I believe reside in the states.

Certainly, such is the situation in the majority of cases. In my response, I simply emphasized that I did not entirely concur that most Westerners who practice and teach karate lack ethics and are money-hungry thieves when contrasted to Japanese people. I think that the majority of people on this site, many of whom I assume are from the US, teach and train out of a sense of enthusiasm even if I am aware that there must be some profit gained (particularly to pay the bills, etc.). Since you wouldn't have persevered this long to get your current level if you didn't have a passion for it, I know that each and every one of you enjoys practicing karate.

Hey everyone I carefully considered all of the postings and comments on this page and decided. I should just train if I like karate and not worry about the hybrid classes and deal with costs if any. Coincidentally, I discovered a JKA-style dojo, a separate Shoto organization from the one in which I hold a Dan and the pricing is very reasonable. I am aware that the majority of you practice different forms of karate, but how would you go about checking to see if your present rank is transferable? I have no issues going back to being a white belt. I have not brought this up with the instructor when I called for information. If any of you were in my shoes, would you insist on having your status recognized or would it be more honorable to insist and start over at the very beginning, at white, and climb the ladder from there?

here is some references 1.https://www.yelp.com/biz/gracie-jiu-jitsu-brea-brea this is ran by a Gracie brown belt whoever told you its frowned upon may want to discuss this with Rener and Ryron Gracie as this dojo is one of their Certified facilities. Rener and Ryron main headquarters are just a few city blocks away 2.Im sure youve seen Roy Deans YT content... Here is Chris Mikuta (brown belt), a student of Roy Deans. He owns his own dojo and has videos of himself advancing students to blue belt when he was a purple belt and to purple belt when he was a brown belt. I utilize the aforementioned as an example to demonstrate that this is done inside the unquestionable lineages. The general rule of thumb is either two ranks below your own and sometimes one rank under your own. It depends on your affiliation.

In the situation you indicated, I would strongly disagree with your post's generalization of the majority of Westerners. (non Japanese) Teachers volunteered their time in every Shoto school I trained at for the same reasons that you did (spiritual,mental and physical aspect). There are non-profit organizations devoted to the tradition of shoto. Whether it is JKA, SKA, ISKF, SKIF or another organization, they are supporters of the system. The instructors I trained with were already well-off and dedicated to teaching Karate, some of whom prioritized it over their families, which I observed would lead to marital problems. On the other hand.. There are Japanese senseis from JAPAN who would host seminars and demand a hefty fee merely to go over a single kata with an emphasis on form and minimal knowledge of bunkai or basic fundamentals. Karate's "greed and lust" don't end at US soil, mate Now, I'd suggest that the aforementioned is true for organizations with legitimate lineages. There is "Bob Jacksons" Karate (a reference to Jim Carrey's Karate sketch on In Living Color), but those types don't speak for all western practitioners. Unlike the West People in Japan Practice either cause they want to or for the spiritual,mental and physical aspect

That is a peculiar theory that's stated in the OP... Putting bad jokes aside, Kanku will never be the same to me @Mick11 I appreciate how you cited the Karate culture video on the bunkai examples from the YT channel. For over a year, their channel was missing. It's unfortunate since I backed their cause and thought they were ambitious in returning karate to its origins.

I concur because I try to start off on my back as comfortably as possible. Although the person in the top position can adjust to my own advancements, the more time he spends not being able to submit me lol You're right; preventing being put in the position in the first place entirely is the wisest course of action! still...the TD can occasionally be inevitable when you're gassed..and there you are

Technically speaking, you are mistaken because a SINGLE brown belt (not panel) can advance a student at any moment during class. Although I would assert that some schools might administer tests, those I have ever attended did not. Days of promotions are days of promotions. Every Karate school administers kyu/dan exams for advancement. Truthfully, I've never been to a school where the teacher simply gave a kid his subsequent rank during a regular lesson. The last two sentences spoke to my willingness to see karate adopt that specific aspect of promotion.

Hehe, I know I misspoke, but what I meant to say is that you can be promoted at the instructor's discretion in between official belt promotions. In addition, they (JJ) dont usually have the king's court table with the panel of 10-15 BB. which I have nothing against because I have personally participated in panels for kyu evaluation (not Dan). There are two key differences between the two arts that merit mentioning: In JJ, a brown belt can promote, and occasionally, depending on the situation, purple belts as well. In contrast to Karate, only black belts can advance students (which typically takes the form of a panel) kyu/dan ranks.

Sorry, I know this is an old thread. I want to emphasize that time spent on the mat is vital. However, I will add that practicing with a dummy or a willing partner is a terrific method to strengthen instinct. According to Eddie Bravo, JJ has to get to a point where its almost like tying shoe strings Even though tying a shoe is tough to describe to someone, you nonetheless do it out of instinct. You cannot do it through self-training alone; you must experience the numerous scenarios that emerge when you interact with a partner.

I guess it wouldn't apply because they are both different kinds of styles in their own right. Instructors analyze for even the tiniest advances in your game and will promote you based on that specific growth in JJ, which is similar to the game of chess with a limitless amount of techniques and problem-solving. I can say with certainty that I received my most recent promotion because, while the teachers were watching all of us spar, I was able to display some defenses during a session that had begun to come naturally to me. Karate has a standardized approach, emphasizes proper form (Kihon, Kata), and treats Kumite as Kumite. During kumite, a senior white belt or brown belt may be very talented in kumite and is outworking black belts, but they won't advance until they demonstrate the other principles, such as the basics and kata (which is pre arranged). merely apples and bananas, in my opinion. Instead of conducting tests with a large panel every few months, I would be open to the idea of a head instructor simply advancing you when they feel you are ready. the greatest person to know you is your instructor

@sensei8 and Wastelander Battleropes!! I cannot believe I failed to notice that! I used to have some short, inexpensive ropes that I had purchased from Amazon years before, but they weren't long enough, and I didn't have the room where I was residing at the time. I'll research purchasing new ones. I also like the idea of tabata, so I'll look it up on YouTube or create my own program. I would like to include more cardio to my routine, In order to increase my endurance for Karate training and JJ sparring. Drilling before rolling doesn't really wear me out in JJ; rolling is when the majority of the effort is put in. For Shotokan, I actively participate in cardio during the entire lesson (Kihon, Kata, Kumite). Shotokan moves along more steadily than JJ. In JJ, there is a lot of pressure and weight manipulation with your numerous partners.

It's interesting to see such vintage commercials featuring famous people like Chuck Norris, Fumio Demura, etc. Nevertheless, they care still considered legit martial artists and masters of their style

What cardio exercise do you all prefer to add to your martial arts training? jogging, swimming, biking, etc.

It is indeed, makes me feel nostalgic for a time period I was too young to appreciate.

I continue to fantasize about this at my age. I want to create a dojo that also teaches "Karate" for striking after earning my BB in BJJ and Judo. My style of Karate would be known simply as Karate and would combine BJJ and Judo as well as all the other systems I have studied, and gotten degrees in. I would adhere to the BJJ belt colors for my grappling classes. I would use my own belt system of white, green, blue, purple, brown, and black for my karate lessons. I picture opening my own studio and running my own dojo on one of the less populated Hawaiian islands, like Maui or Kuai. I would much rather workout in a tropical environment than in a city. When I last visited Maui, there was only one dojo there that had opened for business, and it just so happened to be a Tang Soo Do dojang.

What should one do while rolling against a partner whose naturally on the heavy side with a 50-60 lb weight advantage? Due to the weight of them taking the top spot, I frequently gas out and just tap from them being on top position. It also depends on whether I pair with them at the beginning of the rolling session. Sometimes I can hold my own, but it quickly turns into a fight for my life, and by the time we exchange partners a couple more times till the finish of class, I'm already exhausted. Anyone have any tips based on personal experience?

https://martialarts.stackexchange.com/questions/2360/why-are-traditional-karate-gis-white the above is the forum I stumbled upon during the search. Though, no luck with locating original article unfortunately..