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Sorry to disappoint you .. in karate (i speak for shotokan), there are also high and various kicking thechniques And the whole discussion is ludicrous. My father can kick your father's .ss and so on.

And think of that: if it was that difficult they wouldn't put it into the yellow belt "curriculum". If it's there, it means it's possible to do, so there should be no problem. Take care of your injury and just do your best when it comes to testing. We are looking forward to your next post in which you share with us the joy of being a yellow belt

More about the guy: Captain Jules Brunet was a member of the first French military mission to be sent to Japan in order to help modernize the armies of the shogunate. He was a graduate of the École Polytechnique, and he specialized in artillery. He arrived in Yokohama in the beginning of 1867. The mission was able to train the Shogun's army for a little more than one year, before the Shogunate lost to the Imperial forces in 1868 in the Boshin War. The French military mission was then ordered to leave Japan by Imperial decree. However, Jules Brunet chose to remain. He resigned from the French army, and left for the North of Japan with the remains of the Shogunate's armies in the hope of staging a counter-attack. Jules Brunet helped set up the Ezo Republic, with the leader of the Japanese shogunate's navy, Admiral Enomoto Takeaki, as the President. The final stand occurred in the northern island of Hokkaido, in the city of Hakodate, where in June 1869 the shogunate forces lost a final battle between 800 shogunate soldiers and an 8000-strong Imperial army. Jules Brunet was sent back to France for trial. He was quickly rehabilitated by the time of the war between France and Prussia in 1870, and later rose to the position of Chief of Staff of the French army ("Chef d'Etat Major") under the Minister of War Chanoine (curiously, his superior officer at the French Military mission when he was in Japan) 30 years later in 1898. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jules_Brunet the link for the above information And you are most welcome. Glad I could help

If you are the youngest they'll pamper you and take care of you. stick with the ladies. They are very maternal

Bonjasky is a phenomenon. I really like the guy

When I started using a computer I was attracted to the games (of course ) After completing one and getting a good score, I was asked to fill in a nickname. I started from Ramy (from Ramona, my realname) and Mensa (I thought I was very smart). Well I still do, but even if I wanted to get rid of my nickname, it's hard because I got used to it Lack of modesty, but a nice nick, admitt

I was also absent for some months and I apologise to you all Back in business. Really love the place

Tom Cruise's character existed, but was French. He was a captain, Jules Brunet, sent in Japan to instruct their soldiers in an "european" style. Alongside the samurais from the resistance he formed an independent republic on the Hokkaido isle. It lasted only 6 months. After the definitive victory over the samurais, in 1869, he returned to France where he got in front of the Court Martial, afterwards he regained his rank. He finished as a general.

Never heard of that particular style, but it's not important. train hard and get all you can get from your instructor and training. And welcome to the forums From the names of the katas I find some similarities with Shotokan

Outrageous indeed. Never heard of something similar. I also thought instructors are above that, but again, we are shown the opposite. The guy should be expelled from the federation and be banned from teaching MA ever again.

Have something in mind: a higher rank, even if out of shape can easily regain the qualities lost during the absence. Is like a foreign language. You haven't spoken it for a while but can always remember and relearn. And indeed it's for the instructor to decide. Regarding to the "hurt too much" matter ... beginners tend to hit hard, because they haven't got the necessary control. Wait to become a high rank and you'll be more controlled. It comes with the time I am a higher rank and try to be as "gentle" as possible. In contest, it doesn't matter, but in dojo i'm with my friends and sparr lightly. If we are interested in something harder, then we do it, but with mutual agreement.

I did some rolls and falls and once i fell wrong. No need to say I've busted two ribs and feel pain whenever attempting another roll. I guess for now this part of MA training is over for me Can't even bend properly.

I'm with you on this and it's indeed a good idea. Do they want to try? Ok. let them for some time. Are they into it? They can stay. If not, no problem. Maybe in few years they can give it another try. I'll remember this when put in this situation.

I agree, there are too many coloured belts, but let's try to look at it from another point of view. Nowadays an instructor must earn his living. This is done by teaching students and grading them, thus, the need for many ranks. From the students p.o.v. the idea is similar. I start karate or any style ... you ... the instructor ... tell me I'll be a black belt in lets say 6-7 years (in Shotokan this is an aproximate tenure for BB). In the process of getting my belt it's easier for me to pass through all the testing in coloured belts and to mark my success and achievements wearing the coloured cloth In a class there are many students and it helps them to know where they stand.

Shotokan is a powerful style and all the bad mouthing I guess comes from all those instructors who could be named BAD. There are to many unqualified people who start a dojo and think they are the God of Karate. Thus their students never have the chance of a proper training, the McDojo aspect also comes in and there you have a watered down style. Find a good school and instantly the style is no more laughable.

All MA styles improve your phisical condition so it's up to you to chose the one you like most. The thing with flexibility is not a problem. In 2 years you'll do the splits. Trust me, I did it, though I was very inflexible at the beginning. So do some research, find a nice decent club, preferrably close to your home and give it a try.

Still the movie had some mistakes and the action was kinda pushed to the limit in credibility Nice when I was a teenager, not so entertaining now when I have some time in MA.

I'm not an admirer of Mr. Cruise, but I must admit I liked the movie and his performance. And the fact he spoke Japanese ... all my respect Interesting movie and full of "feeling"

Aikido is a good choise in my opinion. The falling thing takes time to master. Take care. Don't push yourself too much and try to make all the rolls in a correct manner, otherwise it would hurt A LOT

Tenure, basics at first, advanced techniques afterwards, sparring from 5 kyu and of course permission from sensei. He is the one to say if you grade or not, taking into consideration the work done in the class.

A small variation would do no harm, but only after being good at a certain style. To start from the scratch with different styles is quite confusing. A beginner must know a certain style and afterwards take into consideration another, otherwise he could chase more rabbits and catch none.

I wouldn't teach a kid who is under 7 unless he/she is prepared to obey rules, to accept discipline and hard work. Karate classes are not a kindergarden, but there are also exceptional kids, very mature at an early age. The rule has got it's exceptions

Seven years for us to become shodan (youngters could take more time, They are not alowed to get the rank until they are 18, so it could be 9-10 years for them). For lower ranks we can test twice a year, after 6 kyu once a year (or it could take more if you are not prepared)

I call my sensei sensei and the assistant instructor by her name. She's almost my age and we've becomen friends. Sensei is "older" and I preffer being a little more formal. He would like me to call him by his name, but I'll do so when I'll find it suitable

Most popular. Guess Shotokan and Kyokushinkai.