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Hi all. Just wondering if anyone knows of any Kyokushin based styles in oregon. I'm aware of one kyokushin school near portland, and one more in tigard. any others would be great. I'll take anything desended from Mas Oyama. Thanks a bunch

Hey all, A quick business question. Can you write off the cost of your own promotion fees (IE you're the one who is taking the test) as a cost of doing business? What have you done in the past?

This Gi looks good. I'm in the market for a new gi and have yet to try one of the higher praised gi on the market. I like the cotton/poly blend. I also like that this gi is pretty light, yet looks like a heavier gi. I am concerned about the noise I've heard it makes though. I don't want to sound like am rubbing sand paper together with every step I take. Just how loud is the sound it makes for normal movement? Any one know? People have to beable to hear me when I'm moving around barking out commands.

When I hit the bag, I dislike using gloves. They can be big and bulky, and feel like pillows straped to your hands. I do use a pair of waprs for the extra support for my wrists.

Hey everyone. What kind of gi do you prefer?

Thank you for the reply. Thats the only Kyokushin school I've found in Oregon. The problem is its about 3-4 hours away from here. I don't mind a drive, but at gas prices the way they are, I can afford to do that. If anyone knows of any other Kyokushin, or kyokushin splinter style dojo, please let me know.

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone knows about any Kyokushin dojo in the Bend, OR area? I don't mind a little bit of a drive, so it can be a little farther out. Any help?

"So many people seem to think what matters most is how many years you've trained and it's not it at all.What matters is your desire,drive and what you do in those years that you have." Thats so true! Just look at Chuck Norris back in the day. He started training in the airforce at nineteen and, ten years later, became the professional middleweight full contact karate champion for seven years running. It comes down to what you can do, not how long you've trained.

Nice summary, useoforce. I'd like to add Sombo to that list which is Russia's take on Judo and Juijitsu, as I understand it.

thanks for the info you guys. kyospirit: You do conditioning at the end of class? So you must start out with some cardio, like jumping jacks and burpees, for warm ups? everyone: How many Kyokushin guys from your dojo actually compete in your knock down tournments? Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions.

I really like Harai goshi and Tai Otoshi. I like Tai otoshi esspecially because it takes little modification to work it in randori. And if you don't quite get your leg far enough out to cover both their legs, you can always switch to uchi mata, another good one (as long as you don't go up the middle )

Well, that depends. What are your goals? Do you like the traditional feel of Shotokan? Are you into the sport aspects, or the self-defense aspects of Shotokan? Personally, I think Judo fits well with traditional karate styles, but I may be a little biased

Sorry to drag up an old thread, but I just found out about this. Hope this takes off. The video found here: http://www.worldcombatleague.com/media/wmv/Debut.wmv has one of the most brutal high round kick KO i've ever seen. Check it out.

Hi everyone! Would the Kyokushin Karateka out there please describe to me what a typical Kyokushin class consits of? What kind of warm ups do you do? Do you spar in every class? how often do you practice kata? whats the average level of contact in class? Please tell me what you know..... Thanks

wow.....Thanks for the replies.....lol. In what ways do you use them? Do you use them in line drills (such as one person takes a turn, then goes to the end of the line so the next person gets a shot)? Have you used them in partner drills were one karateka holds the pads and you drill techniques for a few minutes at a time, much like boxers or kickboxers? Do you generally go full contact when you hit the pads, or do you use them simply to give you a target to strike? Do you practice hands, feet, elbows, and knees? Sorry to bombard you guys with questions....lol

Hello all, How many of you have used focus mits, or thai pads, in you karate class? Just wondering if this type of training has drifted in karate at all. Thanks, Armbar

well, at what point does a doctor become a doctor? as soon as he enters medical school, or when he's able to apply what hes learned to those in need of medical attention? Martial arts is the same. Just because you've taken a few classes and have drilled the basic moves dosen't mean you can consistently use them with success against a resisting opponent. when you're able to apply your art, its time to consider the title "martial artist", IMO.

Quick question: What is oyo? Some people seem to use the words bunkai and oyo interchangeably, while others think they're diferent things all together. What is your definition of oyo?

It’s simple, really. Are you a form over function kinda guy, or a function over form kinda guy? I know a guy who loves those tiny fiberglass sports cars. They look great on the outside, Almost like there speeding down the freeway even though they're parked. But if you look under the engine of most of them, you'll find a good deal of power issues. If you crash in one of those things, you'll quickly find out that fiberglass cracks, bends, and fragments when hit hard. These things limit the practical uses of the car. They're still pretty though and made lots of people turn their heads as you drive by. I have another friend who'd never trade in his gray, slightly rusty suburban even if you threatened his life. The body is made from thick steal, the engine can produce enough power to tow 8 tons, and the clearance it has allows him to take it off road when he needs to. The thing looks like and old green bean can, but it can sure pull its weight for any practical purpose. So, here’s the choice (assuming gas prices aren’t a factor ): Fiberglass sports car, or suburban?

Today, I was looking through some of these massive martial arts online stores that seem to be popping up everywhere. As I was surfing through all this stuff, began to wonder if anybody actually buys any of it. So, in order to quell my curiosity, please list every martial art related product you've bought online in, say, the last six months........ I've bought a Pair of tonfa, a pair of Century's MMA gloves, and a pair of cobra gloves from Combat Sports International (A bad purchase, BTW.) Thanks in advance for any replies.

We charge $35 for adults and $25 for kids who are testing for stripes. The kids (under 10) must test for one stripe between each belt before advancing. The money goes to the cost of new belts and stripe patches, The certificate, certification with our association, and payment to the Godan who drives an hour and a half to test us for an hour, and then drives back.

What do you make of this? http://www.budokaratehouse.com I've never heard of a program like this before.

McNerny gives you some good advice. As a taller guy, there's nothing more annoying then some one who fights me to close. My Sensei does this to me all the time. I can usually stand out where the short people have no chance of landing a strike without diving in, which works to my advantage. My sensei fights me up close, covering up and jamming all my punches, kicks, and knees. I back up and sensei sticks right with me. Makes me nervous because I’m not used to being that far into someone’s striking range, especially when that person limits my blocking ability....

IMO, zero. One may learn a working principal (the whole purpose of kata) from a bunkai and then forget the bunkai all together. As long as those principals are retained and are usable by the practitioner in a time of need, the kata has done its intended job. This is the idea, but what I want to know is how many your teacher generally pulls out of a kata to teach you when first learning the kata?

In your position, I'd teach them the basics. Its sounds like they want to learn. If they still want more at the end of the three months, direct them toward your school. If you've already taught them the basics, they'll have a three-month jump on training. On the other hand, if they're not likely to continue past what you teach them, go with what they'll remember in a fight (whatever that may be). Just my humble opinion.