Sensei Mark

Osu lordtariel, Being that styles are generally technique specific, all things being equal, the differences are obvious in some styles when technically compared and suttle in others such as Kyokushin to Kung Fu or Shotokan to Muay Thai or TKD to Ju JItsu etc. Apart from the Ju Jitsu / Judo / Wrestling, Gracie Style styles of groundwork, the others can no doubt have very similure associations. Lets take traditional Karate for example, we have many different styles and most of them no doubt can be traced back to an original founder somewhere down the line. When we see Kata from most traditional Okinawa / Japanes styles we see that the early Kata are basically the same, most start with basic low stances like Zenkutsu Dachi and basic lower blocks and straight punch's and as the level of grade increases we then pretty much start to see the flavours start to appear. I have even seen many Pinan Kata done by others such as Shotokan or Gogu which are very similure to ours in Kyokushin but when the techniques are compared, they are same but different, with suttle changes which is what makes their style different to ours. Now lets go to another Style; Lets say Muay Thai, Because this styles founding was based on actuale battlefield combat, it is easy to see why they have such realistic and effective fighting skills which in turn has been turned into a Martial Art and is now entertainment in a boxing ring format. When you compare most traditional Karate styles (with the exception of Kyokushin Karate) you will see the point style techniques in their training which are basically the norm, but when you look at the Smashing Roundkicks and Knees of Muay Thai, is becomes very obvious indeed, that one is more powerfull and brutal than the other. It can be argued that one person is able to switch betwen one style and the other, but what tends to happen is the student becomes the apprentiece of many and the master of none. Now we are only talking about how one would "train" in another style and how this training related to their own improvements etc let alone actuale "Compete" against each other. That would be a case of Horses for Courses, being what rules are the fighters competed under and what training under those rules can be achieved.

Osu firstly let us make things a little clearer for those that have posted answers that not only do not relate to the actuale query but are not even raleted to the Martial Arts. Jumping has abosoluty nothing to do with the Martial Arts let alone somehow finding it in the reply posts. As well as that, who cares what quote people put as a part of their personal signage, to each their own, how boring it would be if every martial artists was forced by the way of popuilarity to only have statements, slogans or philosophical thoughts of a selected few who have blazed the trail for us. Personally Bruce Lee was not only a major imprtance in my own martial arts training, but also the fact that someone from the East was reviered by those in the West painted the picture of things to come. He is neither the best nor the worst martial artists, and no doubt it could be argued that Bruce Lee is in fact the father of "Modern Martial Arts" Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, it makes no difference what the style is as every Martial Arts has something to offer and as Sosai Oyama has often reminded us that " Those that think otherwise are a disgrace to the Martial Arts" From the softer art of Tai Chi, to the Brutal battles of Kyokushin or Muay Thai, to the Slick groundwork of Jitsu Arts or the jumping kicks of TKD etc, the list goes on and on, and the fact that we have sooo many flavours in our beloved Martial Arts suggests that the West has finally gotten the plot. I will finish by adding the 11 Mottos of Mas Oyama which are instilled into Kyokushin Students the moment they don their gi for their very first class: 1: The Martial Arts way begins and ends with courtesy. Therefore be properly and genuinely courteous at all times. 2: Following the Martial Arts way is like scaling a cliff - continue upwards without rest. It demands absolute and unfaltering devotion to the task at hand. 3: Strive to seize the initiative in all things, all the time guarding against actions stemming from selfish animosity or thoughtlessness. 4: Even for the Martial Arts practitioner, the place of money cannot be ignored. Yet one should be careful never to become attached to it. 5: The Martial Arts way is cantered on posture. Strive to maintain correct posture at all times. 6: The Martial Arts way begins with one thousand days and is mastered after ten thousand days of training. 7: In the Martial Arts, introspection begets wisdom. Always see contemplation on your actions as an opportunity to improve. 8: The nature and purpose of Martial Arts is universal. All selfish desires should be roasted in the tempering fires of hard training. 9: The Martial Arts begin with a point and end in a circle. Straight lines stem from this principal. 10: The true essence of the Martial Way can only be realized through experience. Knowing this, learn never to fear its demand. 11: Always remember; In the Martial Arts, the rewards of a confident and grateful heart are truly abundant. Osu Sensei Mark

Osu Fish, Yes their is a major difference betwen the two type of roundkicks when it come to the knee lift. It seems to be a much stronger kick if the knee is lifted from a side position and a rotation of the hips to bring your knee to the front a split second before the lower leg releases. If the knee is brought up in the front as you described, it can limit the powere transfer, because the kicking power in the leg is already halfspent. Speed x Acceleration x Weight = Power

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Osu, any instructor, trainer who does not inform their student of the strengths and tactics of their opponents is not only a very inexperienced teacher or mentor, but is also a disgrace to the martial arts in general. This is one of the responsibilities of each instructor as this can make the difference in winning the bout or getting injuried, its as simple as that. The martial arts must be transperant with no secrets so too speak, and if the instructor does not have the experience or charecter to work with their students when it comes to competition, particularly full contact then i feel that they should leave it to those that know what they are doing.

Osu, Kata although generally known as a specific set of techniques in a specific order. is not enough for the average student when it comes to the stimulation of Kata. This is what i say to my students when they are not focused or their technique is not up to standard when they are training their Kata. "Kata can be thought of as painting a picture, the picture can be bland or boring and un-interesting and not inspiring to the doer as well as the watcher. However. if you think of your techniques as the flow of the paintbrush and your attitude as the colours you choose, you are then able to paint your own picture which has bold colours, is rich in content and says something to the doer and the watcher". Kata is an experession of oneself, it is a time where a karateka can find that quiet non distracting place and allow oneself to train the mind. One who finds Kata useless or un-important to their Karate training is ignorant of its benefits, generally this type of student is seen in the dojo as impatient and negative and is the type of student who lacks good technique. To understand tha art of Karate one must understand all the aspects of our art. "All" Traditional Karate consists of. Kihon - Basics ( Be it Strikes, punchs, blocks, kicks, stances, etc) Kata - Stated above Kumite - Free Sparring https://www.marktysondojo.com

Osu, I did my 40 man for my shodan 20 Man for my Nidan, and 15 Man for my sandan, but i had to have a 85% win / loss. by the time sandan and above are tested more focus is put on the technical side and a deeper understanding of Kata, including Bunkai, and applications. By the time sandan is tested, we have already done the smash and bash testing and as you all know, its much harder to test for long fight bouts as you grow older so it is not as beneficial to the student if he is forced to pick up injeries, which may plage him/her in older years. Could you imaging doing 20 fights when you are 20 years old and then being expected to do 60 fights when you are 60, get my point. https://www.marktysondojo.com

Osu, One first should ask what style of kick you are currently practicing? Their is a difference between one style of round kick as compared to another styles. The Snapping type kick is generall used in traditional karate styles such as shotokan, goju ryu, goshin ryu etc, and although our style of Kyokushin Karate was developed/created by Masuatsu Oyama pretty much in the same era as the styles stated, the techniques forged in kyokushinkai were different because of the fighting format. The Kyokushin style of tournament fighting is called "Knockdown" we are allowed no padding or protective gear like shin pads or gloves when we compete so the techniques used differ greatly from the snapping type of kick because the kyokushin roundhouse kick was actually developed from the Muay Thai type roundkick which does not snap but more so smash's the shin into the opponent whilst driving though with the hips. So, the only way to make your technique better is to stretch, train, and train some more. https://www.marktysondojo.com

Osu, (Greetings) As stated the term Hai refers to yes or i understand. However the term "Osu" is used in and for a completly different reason Osu is made up of two kanji, "o" meaning to "push" which symbolizes one hundred percent effort and "su" means to "endure". Combined, "osu" is a pledge to do one's best and endure. In other terms Osu = To perservere whilst being pushed! Osu, https://www.marktysondojo.com