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I've seen chokes placed properly and people go out when they think they are just fine. It's not that they don't tap, they think there fine because they can breath and continue to work to get to a better position then POW! Asleep.

Shotokan is low, but not too wide. Kicks reach all ranges from gedan to jodan. Hard blocks are important. Angles are important in the higher grades. Stances are paramount for building a good foundation. Speed and power are paramount. "Shotokan is recognizable by its linear, direct punching, blocking, and kicking from low stances. Shotokan emphasizes correct posture, correct joint alignment, and formality of basic technique above all else. The Shotokan expert is expected to perform using strictly defined basic techniques even under harsh conditions. Creativity and free-lancing are not rewarded in Shotokan. Basic techniques are defined to the last detail, and performing them properly is given the highest priority." https://www.24fightingchickens.com/101/03_shotokan.html

Just wondering what kyu/dan ranks we have and in what style on this forum. Pls, add your style and nick name to the post.

Any thoughts? It's set for the end of September what type of cardio do you guys do? We formal training for 3 and a half hours then I grade after a shodan grading. We have to perform 25 self-defence waza as well using bunkai on top of the traditional JKA grading...

We mix some of the body conditioning used in kyokushin into our shotokan but we still are 100% shotokan. When we spar we are more up right like kyokushin.

I agree. It's can both a good and bad thing when you think your style/system has it all. I like wrestling it's very simple and effective just as boxing is.

For the Isshin ryu heads on the forum, here's a guy that will do you proud. He's a full contact fighter. Breaks bats with his shins and train one of the worlds best K1 and sabbaki fighters in the world. He also lists Kyokushin but I've heard he was just given the titles/rank because of his Isshin ryu and the fact that he KOed a lot of Kyokushin fighters, and yes I have had the chance to work out with him. http://www.madyskarate.com/index.html

Same here... Karate is karate and it really doesn't matter what style, it's what you put into it and how you train. OSU!

You feel warm and fuzzy...and sometimes you don't even know the chokes on until you wake up from it.

That's the point. Take a person off balance by getting under the balance of that person. We were also taught to bend low and attack the knees when throwing, it could dislocate the knees. If you like rent Extreme Cat Fighting and see a judoka use a proper throw. She breaks the other persons leg with the throw.

What club does "way of the wolverine?" I'm in ON as well, let me know were your club is...

Hanging on hardly ever works...when it does you end up on the bottom with a solid judoka working armbar's or chokes. Your not supose to bend your back until the person is in the air, you bend your knees first. This is called kazushi. I can only assume you are thinking about throws that you use when you turn your back to the person.... https://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/moroteseoinage.htm I have trained both in old school judo and in the new judo. Stand up is the same. Ground work is not.

Sandan is my fav out of the heians, but the tekki's have my heart.

WTF? Have you ever done JJ? The throws judo uses are taken from JJ and are the focus of judo. They are almost the exact same waza.

Mix it up after you have a solid base in one ryu.

I have a post that I use to punch and kick, it's not a makiwara but I find it works for me. I took two old (thick) phone books wrapped them in plastic and nailed them into a tree with spikes. It may sound crazy but I find it works well and it's cost effective. OSU! A bucket filled with rice works as well...

IMO, he was one of the greatest fighters ever. He had the spiritual side (Sokka Gakki Buddhism) he could fight like no other and he trained with the best. His style is a blend of hard and soft karate and, when done right, is very beauitful.

No need to reply. Thanks for your approval. Ya, and the army doesn't have a boxing team or wrestling team? How effective do you really think karate is in war? Keep the funnies coming. I can just see you trying to drop people attacking you with a reverse punch. Sure a sport side (now) exists in all martial arts, that is why we have karate-DO vs. Karate-jitsu.

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/4933/westernarts.html Ever seen gangs of New York? Ever read Irish Gangs and Stick Fighting? Lots of western arts are over looked, boxing and wrestling are very effective martial arts. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/4933/shillelagh.html http://www.geocities.com/glendoyle/bata/

Which one do you belong to? JKA, SKI, ISOK, etc? Why do you like it?

Yes.

Aikido works best if you have someone running at you full tilt with there arms out in front.

You were simply using it wrong .

Good point Kirves, IMO a karateka needs to make use of whatever s/he can to perfect punching waza and power. I like focus pads, kicking sheilds, heavy bag and yes the makiwara. I also use a bucket filled with rice to help built the knuckles and forearms. OSU!

It's a game.