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Glad to hear your all thinking the same way as me. I'd prefer the technical grading. Already started preparing for it. Got to do a 50 man kumite so that's over an hour of FC sparring including throws and takedowns etc. Kata I practice Daily anyway. Bunkai of every Kata in the Syllabus too. So happy gonna be one of the best 16 hours of my martial arts journey

All. I'm due my 5th Dan next year and according to the Original Syllabus it is a time served basis. But I'm toying with the idea of doing a full technical grade. What are your thoughts on this. I'm will be 50 next year and no where near as fit as I was when I took my lower Dan grades.

Hi, There's only one Kyokushin Dojo in Manchester UK that I know of. I teach and practice Ashihara Karate in Wythenshawe if you are interested. OSU

For the original poster, would you like to respond so far the your responses

Awesome another Ashihara Karateka on the forum. I'm an independent Ashihara Dojo, I've met & trained with Kaicho Narker. I'll help you as much as I can. Best thing I can say is practice the Sabaki moves, 1-4 and be relaxed in everything you do. There's quite a few Dojo's in the US, quite a few like me are independent, Kaicho is one of a few who trained as an Uchi Deshi with Ashihara Kancho himself. OSU

Actually it sort of ran the opposite as to the number of rounds. Until the MQ rules became popular rounds were often of variable length with each lasting until a knock down was scored. Unless the fight had a predetermined number of rounds they lasted until a man was downed and couldn't come to the mark in the given time, most commonly one minute. Some famous fights went into the triple digits. I agree, us Kyokushin guys tend to fight without gloves and I've not known of anyone breaking their hands. We even do 100 man kumite and that's continuous as in no breaks But you dont punch to the face! The top of the head or side of the head is a strong bone area and hands break...you punch to the meaty chest area and rops are still covered and more flexible than a skull! SwordGod (as you borrowed the name from Musashi's nickname) you need to research better, Kyokushin and offshoots do punch to the head. We just don't do it in competition etc. It was a rule which was added because Sosai wanted the competitions to last longer than they were. Also we still kick to the head. I'm sure you've heard or George St Pierre and Semmy Schilt? Kyokushin & Ashihara fighters who had no issues knocking people out with punching to the face. Also, my good friend and assistant instructor in my Dojo in his earlier days retired as UN-defeated Boxing Champ in his weight class. He won 90% of his fights with bodyshots not headshots.

I'm from the United Kingdom

Arjan like Master Toddy, Master Sken & Master A expect a lot from their instructors. I can virtually guarantee that Master Toddy would NOT have given him Instructor Status using his name if he wasn't any good. Fighting is fighting whether it's in the ring or in the gym (outside is different).

Actually it sort of ran the opposite as to the number of rounds. Until the MQ rules became popular rounds were often of variable length with each lasting until a knock down was scored. Unless the fight had a predetermined number of rounds they lasted until a man was downed and couldn't come to the mark in the given time, most commonly one minute. Some famous fights went into the triple digits. I agree, us Kyokushin guys tend to fight without gloves and I've not known of anyone breaking their hands. We even do 100 man kumite and that's continuous as in no breaks

Tried looking for the patterns to this and from YouTube it seems that the lower forms are virtually the same as the higher ones. Does anyone have access to the patterns in written form or are they sworn to secrecy. It seems like its outside parry, hook, hook, uppercut, jab/cross, duck/weave, hook, strange type of kick then Superman punch, turn 90 degrees then do it again.

I'm not too hot on my dates but had sine wave been introduced at this point? That's a good question, I'm sure someone could come back with the answer

Can't view the videos but the rolls we practice are similar to that used in Aikido, but have used the forward, back & side breakfalls used in Judo & Jujitsu

It's been a great thread, this is definitely forms/patterns for gradings and competition as opposed to using them for what they were created for. Thanks guys

That does not address a single question I might have had nor defend the fact that the Sine wave theory that he used is in any way grounded in anything other than his own made up ideas. The Sine wave theory already existed in physics and the use of it....incorrectly...does not help any. I am confused as to what he means when he tries to use this in relation to TKD as it is not used properly at all. Please explain it more to me. Swordgod, There's a thread already listed on the "Sine Wave" I don't wish to hijack the thread too much.

The main issue is that it is exclusive to ITF TKD as WTF TKD don't use it and that's just as good. I am of the belief General Choi wanted to differentiate HIS style from all the others and remove any existingJapanese ethics from the style, hence his meeting with Oyama Sosai etc. The sine wave was HIS invention and he wanted HIS organisation to adopt it, some did and some became independent, not too sure but was the "Sine Wave" anything to do with the founder of Choi Kwang Do leaving to create his own style?

Welcome to the forum, and really appreciate your response. Looking forward to discussing many topics with you. My full respects as always. We've discussed the "Sine Wave" a lot here and on other forums and you must be the only Dojang that does. i actually know many ITF instructors who don't teach it as its not original to TKD it was introduced long after ITF was established.

In Martial Arts, there are 2 journeys you can follow, Teaching or Fighting. A good fighter doesn't guarantee you to be a good instructor but a good instructor is predominantly a good fighter. You'll notice every "experienced" martial artist says the same thing. I'm not going to beat about the bush, if you don't respect your instructor because he hasn't competed in local, national or international events or got 4 or 5 belts, find another instructor who has.

I think Mas Oyama didn't like the fighting of TKD or the "Sine Wave" and that's why he didn't join. Also Oyama Sosai was number 1 in Kyokushin, he would have to be number 2 or more if he joined with General Choi. watching ITF sparring & Kyokushin sparring its very similar apart from the lack of thigh & knee kicks. But as everyone knows, "Sine Wave" is a pet hate of mine, because it is only ever used in the patterns and never used in sparring or self-defence etc.

Welcome to the Forum! There's a lot you can bring to this forum. The best thing about this forum is nobody throws their grade into the mix unless of course it's what rank you are. And the best thing is we all have total respect for each other. No derogatory terms allowed towards other members, I'm proud to be acquainted with the guys on here OSU

Surprised as I would expect Traditional Karateka to all wear white Gi's, but there's a mix of Freestyle Karateka or non-karateka answering

Sounds a bit like Soke Grandmaster Frank Dux and his Ninjitsu school also the "discrepancies" regards to who taught him etc re "BloodSport" movie and Jean Claude Van Dam

What a name for a school. It's like a school in the UK called Robinson's Red Arrows Karate Academy Thanks, it put a smile on my face

I'd say Kyokushin, would be your best option, all grapplers tell you most fights end up on the floor, no they don't. A maximum of 40% do, and that's because the grapplers bring it to the floor. George St Pierre is a Kyokushin blackbelt and he beats many grapplers WITHOUT taking it to the ground. Bruce Lee never took any of his fights to the ground and most treat him like a demi-god. I'd recommend Ashihara or Enshin karate IF there's a school near you as it's a modern style and it teaches you stand-up and ground defense. Try all the schools if they offer a free class or 2 and see what suits YOU the best.

I have many friends in India, who practice Kyokushin, and also from offices my company have in Chennai & Bangalore. Do you think the instructor has working in some Indian Wrestling etc.

I wouldn't join a school because I liked the uniform? I'm surprised you are Kyokushin and train in Hapkido. I remember one Hapkido school who told me I would have to stop practicing ALL other arts and concentrate on their school of Hapkido. Don't worry about the words used in the school, I'm sure you are a confident enough martial artist to know what you're being taught is good or not.