Tigerspirit

Some styles can also range by hand movements. shotokan has a lot of closed fist and also uses power strikes. while other styles may have more open hand teq and powerpoints are pressed not striked.

u must be very proud of him! i bet those robbers got a bit of a shook hey.

i think ta problem is politics a student should not care about splits or politics. they should concentrate on becoming a good karate-ka and a loyal student. also if u have faith in your sensei he/she will choose ta correct political movements 4 u and the rest of ta students. ______________________ Karate is a way of life

I am 15 years old and i recieved my nidan tis year.i was 12 wen i got my shodan but i must agree wit u tat 7 is much to young. i dont tink i was ready 4 my black belt at 12 and i feel now i didn't have ta dedication and as a result my karate suffered. i was due for my 2nd dan last year but i left it a year to make sure i was ready. i think my karate as improved greatly and on sayin tis i don't tink i will grade for a long time. till i'm mentally and physically ready. Thank u!