Isshinryudo

Thanks! OSU, IRD

Has there ever been a book or article online about an American or any foreigner for that matter, moving to Thailand becoming a Muay Thai boxer? Thanks!

I was taking Northern Praying Mantis and Isshinryu concurrently the last two years. Isshinryu has 8 empty hand katas and 5 or 6 weapons katas. 7 Star northern praying mantis had like over 30 total. I couldnt keep the commitment to both and just do Isshinryu now. I am glad. Less is more. I would rather be good at a few rather than remember many.

Thanks for all the replies and feedback. Just to answer some questions. There are two options at this tournament- one is the bareknuckle, no hands to the face. The other is full contact also, but with pads (hands and feet), and no face contact period. Because I am not much of a headkicker, my sensei advised going with the equipment. I still must be conditioned to take punishment of course as some of you recommended. With that in mind, my sensei followed up on Saturdays beatdown of me (oh my legs) with a thrashing during Sanchin practice yesterday. He kicked me so hard in the thigh (where it was already sore), OH MAMA! Its all good though. I am loving it. I love Karate! Osu.

Sanchin. Just moved on from Chinto.

Its in Rochester NY November 5. I am pretty excited.

Hello- I am an Isshinryu student (18 months). We spar pretty hard but not all out like Kyokushin. My sensei is very prepared to train me (he has already started kicking the crap out of me, full contact, no equipment). Other than the physical demands I was wondering if anyone had any tactics, strategies and recommendations. I am strong 250lber with pretty good endurance and train hard. I plan on losing about 20-25 lbs . I am not that concerned about stamina. I know I am going against guys that are used to getting hit all the time and train that way. This will be a challenge. I have 4 months to train. Osu.