KarateHamster

Dr.Flem, don't tell me you still haven't started training? KH

Yes well in Heian Shodan kata the sort of application you mention can be seen. Age Uke - grab - Age Uke = broken bones... we were taught the technique in our dojo as well, just a bit differently. We were shown at least two other applications of Age Uke apart from the one already mentioned. Cheers KH

Half-kyu? Sounds lame.. back in my Shorin-ryu days we were tested for all three White belt kyus on a single exam. However, we did train for almost a year before this exam took place, if I remember correctly. Cheers KH

AngelaG, where did you find that video? I think Kev was a bit confused because the blonde guy executing Age Uke first does something like a sucker punch then blocks. I have never seen Age Uke done this way. Here's an example of Age Uke the way I learned it: http://www.shitoryu.org/skills/blocks/age_uke.htm Cheers KH

Hello Dr. Flem, I started training traditional Shotokan about two months ago and I think it's one of the most important decisions of my life. I'm very happy with my sensei and the people I train with are great. 9th Kyu exam is coming up in February next year. Keep your fingers crossed I'm also interested in kobudo but I want to wait a couple of years so I have the time to mature in karate. Anyway, I'd say go for it and don't be afraid Cheers SainT

First of all hello to everybody. I'm new on the board Anyway, from my experience there are only a couple of ways people react. If you just sweep somebody or throw them, they could either get even angrier and attack more ferociously OR they could retreat. The problem is that you never know how someone's going to react. Also, if you really humiliate someone again they could want to seek revenge later on or just accept defeat. So there is always a question of how much force you should apply. Cheers KH