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I think this is in ref to Goju as a style fitting a stocky body type. I know a couple of goju karateka and they tell me the stocky do better at goju. Don't know if that's true or not......

I found it easlier to do with a jo.

Chinese styles of gung fu.

The bunkai you gave was taught to me. Are you sure you didn't hear it somewhere and just forgot about it?

If kata isn't important to a karateka, then shadow boxing isn't important to a boxer.

My thoughts exactly, Helio was also older then Kumura. It looked similar to Yoshida vs. Royce (Yoshida won by a much too early ref stoppage) but the throw was nice and Yoshida had good control.

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/sotomaki.gif http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/koshiguruma.htm From the knees of course. http://www.judoinfo.com/animate.htm

http://www.judoinfo.com/animate.htm

Judo is jiu jitsu that has it's focus on throwing and was changed for sport purpose. Take a look at the mpeg's on https://www.judoinfo.com I think you will see a lot of jiu jitsu.

His stand up grappling is awsome too. He has a 5th dan in Judo as well. I have rolled with some of his students, very good. I have heard it said in his dojo's you are not allowed to pull guard but must fight for the throw/takedown.

I have a judo/wrestling background. Judo is great for stand up throwing in the street, not many people can break fall. I knocked a guy out with suki nage. Wrestling is awsome for street fighting, the rules of wrestling do not allow for stalling at all so you can do a lot of damage in a short time. That is if your training in wrestling both for comp. and self defence. BJJ is great for mma and ring fighting, even as a self defence art but I would rather be on top in the street and get back to my feet as quick as I could.

Anyone heard of him? He was Nagamine Sensei's student who started the Shogen ryu system.

I use my kicks to set up my hands. I perfer to use punching and throwing waza.

We study shotokan karate and grade based on shotokan. We study kumite in the traditional shotokan fashion but also study kumite in the same vain as Mas Oyama. http://www.pinewoodkarate.com/lineage/oyama.htm http://www.uskyokushin.com/sosai.htm http://www.kyokushinmail.com/koya/Kyokushin.htm When we spar it doesn’t like the point style of shotokan that was made popular during the 1950’s but more like kyokushin. We do not punch to the face unless the karateka is a brown belt and wearing boxing gloves. It must also be stated that sparring full contact is not necessary to progress through the belt levels. We do wear protection to prevent burses on the knuckles and body. The area in which I live is not known for shotokan and we have little contact with other shotokan dojo we do have close contact with Isshin ryu, Shogen ryu and Shorin ryu clubs that study full contact kumite. Sho-ju

My brother did ITF and also did full contact. It seems the ITF lean toward full contact but I can't say for sure. We wear 2 sets of shin pads, 2 sets of cloth hand pads, cup and mouth guard. We go full contact once a week.

I'm not too keen on getting my kids into karate either. I also study judo/jiu jitsu and we all roll, my son is only 5 but wants to start wrestling. I think if he keeps up the interest, next year (when he is 6 which is the age to start) I will let him.

I just recieved the following email from Mr. Tedeschi: Mr. Tedeschi, What style of hapkido do you teach? I teach Hapkido in its entirety, as outlined in the Preface of my book, and reflected in the book's content. My Hapkido books are not based on any particular style of Hapkido, but are intended to represent Hapkido as a whole. I do not teach not any particular style, nor have I given a name to my own particular teaching methodology and innovations. Most Hapkido "styles" are not really unique anyway, except in name. Which governing body do you recommend? I am no longer affiliated with any of the numerous competing Hapkido associations, since I wish to remain impartial. I continue to support the development of Hapkido as a whole; I do not advocate any particular association above all others. I live in Canada and "good" hapkido is hard to find, it seems all Koreans are masters or grandmasters of both TKD and hapkido. As I live in California, I am not very familiar with Hapkido tojangs in your area. As you already seem to know, there are many schools that claim to teach Hapkido, but really do not. My suggestion is that you continue to visit various schools, searching for the needle in the haystack. If you know what you are looking for, the right place will be quite obvious to you after you observe a class or two. There are probably people out there, you just have to look hard. The most important thing is to find a good teacher, who is open, honest, and communicative. Whether they are Korean or Canadian is not important. Regarding your remark ["it seems all Koreans are masters or grandmasters of both TKD and hapkido"], the text below is extracted from my new book, Taekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique. Good luck in your search and training. Sincerely, Marc Tedeschi EXCERPT FROM "TAEKWONDO" What is a master? Historically, the term “master” was used to signify someone, who after long years of dedicated practice and service, has reached a comprehensive understanding of the traditions, philosophy, and techniques that define their martial art; is able to demonstrate exceptional technical virtuosity; and consistently embodies the highest ideals in their actions in all areas of life. In a sense, no one is promoted to master; it is a state of being that one arrives at, signified by the deep respect one is accorded by students and peers. Today, the title of “master” has become devalued in most martial arts, due to the large numbers who have assumed this rank without embodying the ideals that it historically signifies. The current glut of masters is mostly a result of excessive promotions by governing associations attempting to increase their sphere of influence and enrich their monetary foundation. The term “grandmaster” is a relatively modern invention designed to raise the bar. Unfortunately, this rank has also become devalued. Is it possible to be a master in both Taekwondo and Hapkido? Theoretically this is possible but very unlikely, although given the rather large number of individuals who make this claim, you might think it was as easy as growing weeds. It is possible that a dedicated individual might obtain master level in one art, then take up the other art, and after a long period of time, obtain master-level in the second art as well. However, by the time they obtain master-level in the second art, they will likely have lost their fluency in the first art, and therefore, are no longer a master. To attempt to achieve master level in both Taekwondo and Hapkido concurrently is very difficult for the simple reason that both arts are technically and philosophically at opposite ends of the spectrum. To internalize within one’s body and psyche two completely different philosophies of engagement, along with their corresponding technical repertoires, is akin to cultivating schizophrenia. Mastering technique in any martial art, including Taekwondo, is a process of decades. In Hapkido’s case, we are speaking of an art that consists of thousands of skills spanning all martial categories—strikes, holds, throws, weapons, and internal skills. This means the Hapkidoist must throw as proficiently as a throwing specialist, execute holds as well as a grappling specialist, and strike as formidably as the Taekwondoist. This would appear to be a lifetime endeavor in and of itself.

This is the best post. For real Rob, does your son study karate? As for me, karate taught me to block and counter.

I'm wearing religious blinders , you wearing the philosophical blinders.

Just wanted to clarify my position. and thx, http://www.pastornet.net.au/response/articles/a00001.htm

I'm happy to see you have read St. John, but do not forget his warning: and St. Teresa of Avila: I have to ask if you have read the above authors or have a basic idea of what they write about? Sho-ju

mmmm. Jesus Vs Karate. im gona go with Jesus, not only can this dude not be killed, he has ALOT of back-up! this should be on pay-per view A comment like that is not funny, but at least you lived up to your name.

Thanks for the link jmy77. I think above goes a little too far. That's like saying boxers or wrestlers need to add "do" to their style. As far as teaching violent individuals that's up to the sensei, I'm sure in dojo's around the world violent people are drawn to karate. I’m concerned with my student’s moral behavior but I don’t turn karate into a something its not, a religion. Karate, the way I teach, will help to foster the same ideals that any other organized sport will foster. I think this assumption is false. It’s not up to your sensei to help you develop you character, just like it's not up to you football coach to develop you character. Those who remain in karate for any length of time stay because of their nature. I guess it’s the nature vs. nurture argument. I firmly believe that in the world of karate those who stick it out and continue to train were good people to begin with. I'm sure you can name people who's lives were changed by karate but for the most part karateka ordinary people. Besides, if what is being taught in the dojo is not reinforced at home how much "do" is really taking root? As for higher levels of training, I think it depends on why you train. I started to learn karate for self-defence. The better I can defend myself the higher the level of training. MMA fighters are at high levels of training, the best fighters in the world. It depends on your goal.

By your name I would say you study thai boxing, hit the bag to learn timing and distance. The most effective way to learn how to spar is to spar. Below is a link that may offer some help. http://www.24fightingchickens.com/shotokan/tactics/index.html

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