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In regards to sparring and realism; I am wondering which approach you find most effective (effectivity in regards to teaching and learning while staying as close to realism as possible). In particular in regards to the gear/where it is worn. I am of course speaking of non competition sparring, aimed more towards self defense or simply full contact. There is the conventional approach where participants wear hand and feet protectors as well as headgear where head contact is allowed. A different approach is the way of Koshiki where the participants wear a chest protector and headgear. No protection to hands and feet are given with the idea to strengthen these parts while delivering blows. I can highly appreciate the non wearing of protection on hand and feet as I highly discourage those for heavy bag work for Karate. I do use gloves every odd times on the bag but this is not the regular. I like my open hand strikes and to be able to work with an elastic band and the bag gloves are simply in the way... In another way, protection on hands and feet help people deliver blows with less restriction or "fear" of hurting themselves. Perhaps one method is better suited to either full contact or self defense sparring. Thank you for your comment and sorry if not posted in proper section.

Hi, I have been looking for Uechi Ryu in the Ottawa Area for a while. Can you Dm me for more details (I am too new to dm yet apparently)

Hi, I am new to the forum. I am a Karate practitionner with background in various other arts. I am presently aiming at looking deeper into Chito Ryu and to do it from a practical standpoint. I find it extremely important for Karate to retain its nature of self defense and not competition. I reside in the Ottawa, Ontario area and wish to have some sort of community or group of people who are interested in Karate (not specifically Chito Ryu) in that sense. I am looking for serious practice in bunkai as well as kake-kumite/Irikumi . Practicing with people from other style or Art gives one the opportunity to develop in a different way and explore their horizon even more. If you wish to share anything in that regards whether images, videos, events in the Ottawa area or an interest to train with me please do not hesitate to post or Dm me.