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Of course, I'm still searching around and about.

Well, you were the one to bring up money first. That should be considered. Absolutely right. Money was the last thing I brought up though, I first enquired how the classes were run, and how the general structure of practice is performed. However, I only asked what the prices for classes were. When advice on "how best to spend your money" is given, I usually have a mutual discussion with the affected person. But he was correct. As I deduced, the paying monthly is a better option. The £30 option that is. I haven't heard back from him yet regarding the free week.

I'm in the 7+. Actually if I'm honest, make that 9. Go Insomnia!!!

I hope this within the rules.... Evening everyone. I'm studying for an item of coursework, which is due to be handed in quite some time away from now, but I thought it best to start early. I'm having a bit of trouble on a certain question. I am by no means asking for you to do my work for me, because right now, Im doing that myself, albeit with great difficulty. And so I turn to you. My question. Can anyone describe a procedure for obtaining a FULL Length cDNA (Complementary DNA) clone for the supposed novel "Opsin", which is expressed in Xenopus skin. Xenopus is a frog species. Thats all for now, Im still reading my book and notes, but no answers. If you could help me I would be most grateful. No, I shan't plagiarise. Also, any links to such methods would be helpful too. I can't seem to find much on Wikipedia or the rest of the web. Thanx

I PM'd Makiwaraman, he told me the Kyokushin dojo Hanshi Arneil was teaching at was in Wimbledon. If Hanshi is in Surrey, I gotta look him up. Thanx for the heads up Mrs Green!

Who do you think of, with regards to knockdown fighting ,is a notable figure in martial arts. Please state the persons name, and any notable techniques they may have used in competition. Add anything else you wish to as well. This thread is for the people interested in who to look for regarding notable fighters of Kyokushin, or any other styles who may have participated in Knockdown. If I have missed anything, let me know. I'll start: Danny Tiger Schulmann: -Was North-American Mas Oyama Knockdown Knockdown Karate Champion from 1979-1984. He also represented the United States in 1975 in the 1st World Open Karate Tournament. - Founder of United American Karate -Noted for his kicks, especially the use of the Back Round Kick (Ushiro Mawashi Geri) Hatsuo Royama: Born in 1948, Sensei Royama trained in the original Oyama Dojo and achieved his black belt at the age of 19. After some time acting as head instructor, Sensei Royama left Kyokushin to become a kickboxer, during which time he picked up the use ot the Thai-style Low Kick. Using this devastating technique, Royama fought his way through the ranks during the 1st World Open Karate Tournament in 1975 to place second. He is noted for his use of powerful low-kicks

Plymomtrics are developed to help build explosive speed, power and thrust, as opposed to raw strength. Here's a good place to start: http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/conditioning/a/verticaljump.htm I personally (in addition to the above) use ankle and wrist weights and run through the motions of jumping kicks. It's also a good idea to buy yourself a knee brace if your going to use ankle weights too. Skipping rope and using the weight machine designed specifically for calves is great too, to help develop strong flexion of the foot. This will not only help you in jumping, but will also aid the rapid bounding off of your foot, if you wish to make a speedy movement in a certain direction. When at the gym, also try to use the apparatus that will develop your hamstrings too. The hamstring is what helps the rear foot push off the floor into the next walking step or jump, so exercise this extensively, but be sure to rest too.

Is this the book written by Rex Applegate? It should work effectively, given that his system of fighting (I dont think it has a name, but it is based upon another art called Defendu) was enhanced with feedback from OSS operatives (OSS = wartime precursor to CIA) who used his taught techniques in World War II, so field testing has played a part in it's development.

Excellent post White Warlock. Objective, well thought out and informative. To Street Fighter: What it this "concepts" method you train/teach? Is it combat art that you have invented, or do you belong to a large teaching association e.g Krav Maga?

Oh right. That's very good too, but I'm not sure if it's true to life. There are many things you don't see in the film that occurred in Sosai's life and vice versa, you see many things in the film that Sosai Oyama may have never done or encountered. But I don't wanna spoil it for you. On it's own, it's a great film, funny at times too. But remember just to watch it with a pinch of salt, I wouldn't say it was an accurate biographical representation.

Virtua Fighter? My faves are the Tekken series, Fatal Fury, The Last Blade, King of the Fighters and Samurai Shodown. Oh, and lets not forget the Street Fighter's and MK's. Those just go without saying. Guilty Gear is a worthy mention too.

Fighting Black Kings is an excellent documentary that follows the First World Open Knockdown Tournament that I was referring to. The film focuses on the American delegation who travel to Japan to represent America, but also features some segments on the Japanese delegation. Notable features include the appearance of many skilled Karate masters, who would go on to found their own styles, such as Kancho Ashihara (Ashihara Karate) and Joko Ninomiya (Enshin Karate). Look out for Hatsuo Royama and his signature low-kicks. I'm pretty sure he won all of his matches using those. Sosai Oyama can be seen judging the scores and also at the end of the film, sitting in Rei, with a Katana sword. He has very powerful eyes. I'll try to find the article about him. Apparently his eyes could exhibit pure focused will. And you see it too, if you watch the vid.

Thanx for the props and responses guys. Can't believed I missed out those groups, especially Daido Juku. I wrote an article about that art on Wikipedia, since I was tired of waiting for someone else to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daido_Juku If I have missed anything, please tell me, or feel free to edit the page. It's a shame. I love Kyokushin, even though I dont study it (I can't find a dojo yet, but I'm trying). I admire the arts doctrine towards both physical combat and mental control and calm. Speaking of the different groups, I thought World Oyama karate was just name name of a Kyokushin organisation based in North America headed by Sensei Shigeru Oyama. Not to bring this thread off topic, but is there anything fundamentally different about World Oyama that you do not see in Kyokushin?

Hey all. I'm about to start ITF TKD (at a club called Phoneix TKD), but before I attended the classes, I wrote an email to the school, to enquire about the prices and got a response today. One of the instructors told me the that the prices for adult classes worked out as follows: Single lessons can be charged at £7.50 each. So, 7.50 X the lessons I wish to attend over the course of the month which is 2 times a week (8 lessons a month) = £7.50 X 8 = 60. Thats very high over the course of the month. Nope. Then he offered £30 per month for 2 lessons per week, (so thats £7.50 X 2 = £15. £15 a week X 4 weeks of attending lessons = £60) Ok. Thats half-price, £30 off. This seems like the best offer. or £25 per month for 1 lesson per week. (£7.50 X 4 = 30) Alright. Only £5 off. I'll stick with the top. He then went on to say: "however it is financially better to go for a monthly payment option." Something about that line seemed to trigger suspicion. I havent met him yet, and the discussion of money is already on the platter. In my WTF school, were were allowed a free week to see whether we liked the class or not. There was no mention of a free week on the website, so I should enquire. I did the figures to be sure which offer was the best. And he is right. One of the monthly paying options is financially better (£30 a month). Nevertheless, I would just like to know (if it's okay with any of you) how much you pay for classes and if any of you think those prices are unreasonable. If so, can you list any ITF TKD schools in the Guilford, Surrey area, or perhaps even a Kyokushin dojo if possible. I know this is the Korean MA forum, but so many KF posters so a multitude of arts. Thanx for any responses.

Jay, Kyokushin is a martial arts system founded by Masutatsu Oyama, a Korean-Japanese, whose real name is Choi-Yong I. It traces it's lineage from 2 Karate systems, including Goju Ryu and Shotokan, as well as several Chinese methods, such as Chakuriki ("Force of Taking"). Kyokushin karate differs from most other Karate systems in that it employs frequent emphasis on full contact, full power sparring and combat effectiveness, as well as utilising very arduous training methods to keep the students strong. Students must not only be able to give hits but take them as well. Kyokushin practitioners frequent the maxim of "Osu", an amalgamation of the Japanese phrase OSU NO SEISHIN, which means "Perserverance under Pressure". Kyokushin students keep this doctrine in mind at all times to remind themselves to never give up and to do their best at the last minute. Of all the Karate styles, in terms of combat, many consider Kyokushin to be the "ne plus ultra" of all the karate styles. This is not to say that other karate styles are not as good, or effective, but Kyokushin has managed to distance itself from others through both its use of technique, philosophy and history. In the 1970's, the first World Open Knockdown Tournament was held, in which many "traditional" karate practitioners, who were not used to continous fighting, were wheeled out on stretchers, due to their lack of experience in continous fighting (as opposed to point-fighting). What distiguished this tournament from most karate was the allowance of techniques that are not usually used in competition, such as the Hiza Geri (Knee Kick), Gedan Mawashi Geri (Low Kick), and the Kakato-Otoshi Geri (Axe Kick)This helped show the differences between Kyokushin karate and other styles or schools. But now, things have changed, and many sensei of different styles have changed their teaching methods, to promote better combat practice. I live in Guilford, Surrey. At the moment, I am about to start ITF TKD, because I wish to improve on certain aspects not covered in WTF. Also the school (Phoenix TKD) offers cross-training in Jiu-jitsu. I cannot find any Kyokushin dojo's anywere, the only karate styles about are Wado-Ryu and Shotokan.

Hello. This is another Kyokushin thread by me. Sorry if I have upset anyone because of this. My question. Can anyone tell me how Kyokushin competition has evolved since its inception? A poster here stated once that kicks to the knees were allowed, as were groin kicks. Were throws allowed at any one point? I remember watching the documentary, "The Fighting Black Kings" and one guy tried to use an Ippon-Seoi-Nage, as well as competitors who tried to use other reaps and throws. This was against the rules however, so I thought they may have been re-enacting past motions from previous practice. Thanx

Given that the original poster used the example of a groin kick, I think everyone assumed he meant techniques without the use of weapons. And possibly techniques that wouldnt outright kill your opponent. Some people also do not have access to weapons such as a .45, or may not have the courage to fend off an opponent to buy themselves enough time to pick up a brick.

http://www.wimp.com/voldo/ I bet those two get all the girls...

Well, it would/should end a fight. Whether or not it is easy depends on the faith and determination of the biter and/or the weakness or co-operation of the bite-ee. That being said, walking away is always the best option. Violence can't give happiness, it can only take it away. And remember....a bruised ego will heal a lot quicker than a broken jaw.

If he has a traditional boxing stance where he leans lightly forward, and his lead foot is directly or almost in front of his rear, use leg kicks to his lead. Inner or outer thigh. And circle away from his rear hand, towards his blind spot and maintain a distance so he cannot his you with a looping lead hook.

O-soto gari on concrete Lower Clinching Knee Strike to the thigh. It works very well. Liver/Spleen Punch - doesnt knock out your opponent as such, but it will make them WANT to quit. It's probably best to keep in mind that any technique can be used to devastating effect, provided that hard work and concentration is put into the study and practice of the technque, as well as not hesitating in execution. Also, having faith in it's effectiveness may help too.

http://www.wimp.com/dancingguy/ This is just sheer talent and I reckon his footwork is probably better than any WTF exponent ever! Oh, and if anyone knows the music he's dancing to, please let me know. Sounds kinda good for sparring....

It appears that the rule you high-lighted refers to stepping out of bounds after an attack(illegal), as oppossed to stepping out of range(legal). When you say "bounds" do you mean the competition area? Because I think that is rule "j)". I was under the impression the rule I highlighted, where it said stepping out right after striking referred to literally throwing a strike and then moving out of your opponents striking range. Bloke: Not to bring this off-topic but what is Shita-Tsuki?

As far as I know (and I could be mistaken) there are no such rules in kyokushin. You are not allowed to avoid your opponent by moving away from him continously, but that is another thing. Dodging is allowed Yes, I meant something similar to that. I read once on a rule sheet that "hit-and-run" tactics are not allowed, i.e you cannot throw a seiken-tsuki, back up a few feet, and keep doing this throughout the match. This is the rule sheet taken from Kyokushinmail.com. I think they are the rules used in IKO. F. Fouls (Hansoku) The following actions are considered fouls: a) Touching the opponent’s face and neck even slightly with a hand or elbow attack. However, making feints to the face is allowed. b) Groin kicks (Kin-teki) c) Head thrusts (zu-tsuki) d) Attacking an opponent who is already down e) Grabbing the opponent’s neck g) Grabbing and holding the opponent's uniform (dogi), arms and legs h) Pushing with open hands i) Such repeated actions as falling down and stepping out right after kicking or punching one’s opponent j) Stepping outside the area frequently k) Any other actions that the referees may regard as foul Excluding deliberate actions, fouls result in one warning Taken from http://www.kyokushinmail.com/kshin_competition.html

A while back I read a thread in which a Kyokushin practitioner stated that in-fighting (stand-up fighting at close range) was fundamental to Jissen Kumite (Full Contact Sparring). I was wondering if anyone could elaborate on this, given that some people (who possibly may have not studied Kyokushin) state that one of Kyokushin's weakness' is the LACK of in-fighting. I also watched a video of Sensei Kenji Midori on the Japanese sport show "Nanda" demonstrating an in-fighting technique, where he avoided a low-kick by stepping inside of the opponents attack and using an uppercut to the body. I was just curious as to how far in-fighting is taught in kyokushin. I understand that there is a rule in knockdown whereby you cannot immediately step out of range after delivering a strike. Is this a reason to teaching in-fighting? Can anyone give me some popular examples used in Kumite? I would be very grateful. Thanx