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Apparently Shihan Kenji Midori loves his draught beer. I also read somehere that alcohol helps cardiovascular health and the digestive system.

For example: http://www.seiwakai.com.br/ These guys are from a Kyokushin offshoot known as Seiwakai. Watch the trailer that loads. You will see you innovative techniques, such as: - The Catapult-Brazilian Kick - this is where a Brazilian Kick is thrown, but before bringing it down on the opponent, you grab your own foot, and let go of it to send the instep smashing into the opponent. It sort of works along the concept of the bow and arrow. - The Cartwheel Kick - where both hands are placed on the ground, before performing a Brazilian Kick. Check out the opponents response to this. He just throws his hands up like "Come on now...." The Brazilian kick is also used by one Japanese fighter, Norichika Tsukamoto. He calls this kick "Maha Geri". I dont know what lineage this kick belongs to, maybe both Japanese and Brazilian Karateka came up with this technique as a solution for coming over the opponent defenses. Much like the overhand in boxing, which was used to counter the jab. In TKD, we do use this kick, but it is just another variation of the round kick. We have no special name for it. Sometimes it's used as a feint front kick, before rapidly switching the kick downwards (after the pivot). Other times it is just launched upwards at 45 degrees and brought down thereafter. One of the great things about full contact Sparring is that it encourages freedom of expression. After all, you will most likely fight someone in class whose techniques are identical to yours, thus your ability to fight well will depend on your ingenuity in using those techniques and adaptability. For this reason, many fighters, if not all, who participate in full contact sparring, be it TKD, Kyokushin etc will have their own unique maneuveurs or combos/set ups which will either be imitated by other fighters, or modified e.g. Ryu Narushimas High-Mawashi-Seiken thrust combo that seems to catch fighters off guard because he can throw high kicks at punching range. Like his master Kenji Midori, Tsukamoto has found a way to effectively utilise Wheel Kicks, by backing up a few paces, and flipping the kick into an oncoming opponent. There is even the use of rapid elbows in Kyokushin as done so by Ryuta Noji. Ever since Feels mentioned that, I can't stop thinking about how to use elbows in Knockdown! Point is, there are near limitless way to modify a technique. Innovation is key to being a successful Kumite fighter.

Thanx for the responses. When I threw the hook punch, and got no complaints, I assumed the Roundhouse and Hook Punch were indifferent, so I didn't think my Sensei would say other wise. The class in which I learned this was in my Jitsu class. The whole name of the style is Shorinjikan Jiu Jitsu. The striking is taken from Shorinji Kenpo. The John Wayne punch I think is called a "Haymaker" which is some wild swinging fist-bomb that was popular in cowboy movies. To Meguro: So is Furi Uchi executed the same way as an Overhand Punch? To Lgm: When you say the hook punch travels "straight across" the body @ right angles to the ground, do you mean that this punch is coming over the opponents guard, like an Overhand?

Can anyone tell me how the Roundhouse Punch differs from a Hook Punch? This week my Jitsu sensei instructed me to throw a roundhouse punch at him, and I threw a hook punch (I assumed that the term roundhouse applied to a kick would work in a similar fashion to a punch). I threw the hook punch and he was fine with it. http://members.tripod.com/~reylsongracie/tutorial.htm Above is a link of what a Roundhouse punch may look like. I seems like a hook to me. http://www.medfordjudo.com/month/hon-getsu.gif In this image, a Roundhouse punch seems to look more like an Overhand. Apparently, Overhands are also different from Roundhouse punches. http://www.shitoryu.org/skills/punches/images/furi_tzuki.GIF This is another Roundhouse Punch demo. However, I have been reading some articles lately and apparently the Roundhouse and Hook punch are totally different from each other. Can anyone explain exactly what this punch is, how it is performed and when you would most use it? http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=22990 In this thread, at the beginning, both punches are also identified as the same. http://www3.baylor.edu/BUKarate/articles/ForgottenPunches.html Here is another article detailing all of the punches mentioned above, in addition to somemore. I think I have a fair idea of how each punch is executed, but I do not practice these punches within any of my training halls and would like to know how they are done by someone who uses them on a regular basis. I think what is confusing more than anything else is the difference in execution between different schools. Thanx.

What's the rules? Is it like Knockdown style combat, or point-fighting? Is Hayashi-ha it's own style of a branch of another style e.g. Shito-ryu?

I agree with B3n totally. You could also throw a lunging body punch, and use the torsion generated at the hip to throw a high kick (assuming you opponent's guard has dropped down to the punch). Also, dont feel bad. At least you sparred and tested yourself. You can now learn from this experience. Losses are one of the most valuable lessons you can recieve in martial arts. There have been people I know who adamantly believe they could win any fight, even though they have never sparred or tested themselves against a moving opponent with his own free will. You at least stepped up and actively participated in a test and show of your skills. Be proud of yourself that you did so. Remember, you didn't have to spar, but you did. Chin up. Oh and nice Kyokushin website B3n. But I can't seem to access the Kumite section.

One Kyokushin off-shoot, Enshin, utlise sweeps, throws and takedowns in their tournaments, in addition to their strikes. They also allow grabbing the gi to drag an opponent into an attack. I think they allow momentary head-clinching, as was allowed in Enshin's predecessor, Ashihara Karate. To Feels: Could you please explain how Ryuta Noji performed these jumping elbows? Did he use these to break through his opponents guard, or knock them down/out?

I once bowed to my lecturer, but it was a full blown Chris Tucker hands-on-hips bow. I even took a step back before doing so, went straight from his office into the hallway and bowed from there. He found that quite amusing. But it's okay with me, I have a rep for being humourous.

Does one's own sense of Pride play a role in their study of the martial arts? It can be anything, pride in sparring, in kata/poomse. I would imagine all martial artists wish to keep their uniforms clean, so this questions is really aimed at the practise of Kihon, Kumite and Kata.

Anyone? This thread continues to resurface excessively but without response. Allow me to thank Y2_Sub for his response. New Additions: Ryu Narushima: Born in 1968, one of the senior instructors at the Kyokushinkai Honbu Dojo. Reknowned for his tremendous speed, power and ability to tactically generate strategies to knockout/down opponents. Norichika Tsukamoto: A 5th dan black belt, Tsukamoto is well known for his "Maha-Geri" a roundhouse kick which descends upon the opponent, as well as his Rolling Axe Kick, which he uses many times. Trains with IKO2 (Shinkyokushin).

Apparently, muscles like the Abs, Calves and Forearms should be worked frequently but fairly, rather than doing them infrequently but in excessive amounts. I do so and it works for me.

I would just like to say this has already been posted in the MA Entertainment section, but no answers so far. I figured here would be better as many karate practitioners post here. This is a DVD Documentary/Instructional starring Ryu Narushima, where he teaches one-punch knockouts and other techniques to knock out/down an opponent. Has anyone seen it? If so, can you tell me what's featured on the tape? Is it split into chapters? I can't find any detailed or decent reviews, which I would like to before I purchase. Thanx

This is a DVD Documentary/Instructional starring Ryu Narushima, where he teaches one-punch knockouts and other techniques to knock out/down an opponent. Has anyone seen it? If so, can you tell me what's featured on the tape? I can't find any detailed or decent reviews, which I would like to before I purchase. Thanx

Yes, talk to her first. In some instances, your friends may misinterpret what you have said (it can happen) and tell her the wrong thing. Then you might wind up asking her to do something with you she's not aware of. Talking's always best. It goes down much better than unexpected encounters. Then she will know where YOU stand with her exactly. Good luck with the endeavour.

Thanx for the correction. I read somewhere it was teacher. Ah, the benefits of actually training in an art that uses the term, eh? So, any other ways in which the Kumite and teaching curriculum in Kyokushin has evolved within itself? It doesnt have to be limited to one organisation. I was wondering about the kicks. The use of the full power leg swing in kicks...is the a result of interaction with Muay Thai (and if so, how did this interaction occur) or did it purely evolve from the way many Kyokushin fighters swing their hips AND snap the kicks. My source of this information comes from here: http://www.kyokushinmail.com/koya/KickInstruction.htm Scroll down to the table charting the preformance of kicks between Shotokan, Kyokushin, TKD and Muay Thai. In fact, is this table true? Some people on other forums state that Kyokushin uses pure snapping kicks. I found this to be hard to believe, since I have seen Kyokushin competitors use the Swing-and-Snap method e.g. Daigo Oishi from the 1st World Tournament.

Yes, a Shihan rank is also present, which means teacher. I don't know how it is allocated in Kyokushin though. In the Bujinkan organisation, you become a Shihan when another Shihan refers to you as such. In the Aikikai organisation, you need a 6th Dan.

Hanshi is the Japanese Shogo title equivalent to the title "Master of Teachers". This title is preceded by Kyoshi and before that, Renshi. The title is usually bestowed upon an individual who has reached Hachidan (8th Dan).

Here are some articles regarding the position of fencing in the world of MA Martial Arts by definition and history: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_Arts Fencing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fencing History of European Martial Arts: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_European_Martial_Arts Be sure to read all of the article, and click on the embedded links within the text to further your understanding. This has proven to be a very interesting topic.

At one point in your studies of martial arts does one become a martial artist? Can it be from your first lesson onwards. Or after you reach black belt. Is it a personal journey that's purely subjective, where you become a martial artist when you feel that you "are" one? And who is martial artist? Someone who has memorised and lives by the Dojo Kun? Perhaps an exceptionally good Kumite fighter who as some grasp of the arts doctrine? At what point, if any, can a person say "I am a Martial Artist".

I love Archery. But.....is that a martial art???? Or does this depend on the context in which it is used. I enjoy Swimming, Cycling, and Running. I only play cricket if my friends are playing, I don't go to clubs for it. But martial arts take full priority above and over them all.

I think the hardest job to perform ever is being a guinea pig for the testing of non lethal weapons. There was one man on Ripley's Believe it or Not who got tasered (from a stun gun), electrocuted (this came from a rocket-like charge which smacked him in the chest, and lasted over 20 secs), pepper-sprayed and then finally beat down with skunk-tainted painballs to the torso. He was crying from the peppersray and making gurgle jubbing sick noises from the stench of skunk-bum on his chest. He then got up and said to the camera's how at least he knows how through the testing of these weapons, America would go on to become more pacifist in terms of lawgiving force. What a nice man.

Heh! I think these days, you get two marks for filling your name in correctly. AQA I heard was exceptionally hard, so props to you for not dropping it at AS level, and good luck with the criminology. Biology and Physics together Jay? That's very brave. They wouldnt let me take all sciences at A level at my college. They said that when universities look at my personal statement, they wouldnt like to see a "bookworm". Sob... Actually the frog looks pretty cool in the textbook. It has claws an good camouflage. The amphibian Yautja. I'm still searching for extra details regarding cloning, but all is going well.

I'm doing a degree Rich, but thanx. Actually, my lecturer has extended the deadline for all of us, so not much worry is on my hands. Congrats on your results. What exam board did you do for Bio. I did OCR. I have some idea on how to make a clone. But not how to obtain one. However, clones can be cloned from other clones. So here's what I thunk so far. Using Adapter Oligonucleotides, I can perform Blunt-end Ligation on cDNA. As a result of this I get a new product of modified cDNA, which I can ligate onto a prepared vector to give me a recombinant plasmid.

Does anyone find keeping a journal useful? I read that in keeping a journal or diary of daily events , it makes the "road ahead" seem less daunting, if you are able to reflect on the past. I also was told it's a great idea for noting down workout routines, so you can monitor your progress, as well as your dietary habits. I was thinking of starting. Has anyone found this to be particularly useful?

I usually drink a single pint, and am working my way up to a gallon. I think 8 oz in the minimum you should have a day.