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Agreed.

I have a pdf on kyokushin basics. I posted it on another forum. http://www.all-karate.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1014&st=0entry14455

Wushu is the first that comes to mind, but I dont know a wide range of flashy MA. Maybe gymnastics would best suit you?

Kyokushin sounds like the style your after, but whether they use padding or not varies from dojo to dojo.

So getting a black belt automatically means you should be able to defeat anyone regardless of their age/size??

That makes no sense at all... And no, 8 months is not enough time.

I assume it would be similar to Shorin-Ryu...

You made the right choice.

There is no definite answer to any of those questions. I recommend Kyokushin for everything, but I am a little biased...

Same with me, I've been training 9 years...can't do the splits and can only JUST reach my toes when im fully warmed up. That being said I can easily perform head-high roundhouse kicks and can do well-over-head-high front kicks.

People in general should have the discipline not to smoke, and martial artists especially. Alcohol is a little different.

Ryu = Style Do = Way (of the)

I can't remember any serious injuries i've received, maybe the odd corked thigh... The only injury i've caused is when I cracked 2 ribs of a 2nd kyu with a knee kick, accidental force of course.

Speak for yourself.

How does a belt get dirty anyway? Your not supposed to roll around in the mud with it on. The theory behind not washing the belt is that all your hard work and training and sweat goes into that belt and washing it demolish's the hard work and such. And you'l get people that say belts don't mean anything blah blah blah...the truth is a belt should mean more than just something to show your rank or grade.

You never wash your belt, no matter how "nasty" it "looks".

Well done!

I fear people close to me, family, dying.

I address my senseis (3rd/4thdan) as sensei, and my shihan (5th dan) as shihan...i call them by their correct titles I suppose?

I assume we are talking about low roundhouse kicks to the thigh? It can be an effective kick, but has to be delivered very powerfully.

Never too young to start.

Welcome to the forums.

Manga makes me uncomfortable...dont ask me why.

White Gi for me.