Karateka Posted June 24, 2001 Share Posted June 24, 2001 I was just wondering if you have been to any competitions (Karate wise) and could share any thing interesting that may have happened. Thanks Ossshhhssss "Never hit a man while he's down; kick him, its easier"Sensei Ron Bagley (My Sensei) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taesujutsudrw Posted June 24, 2001 Share Posted June 24, 2001 I have been competing for the last 37 yrs..Does that count? LOL Peace, tae Kyoshi Deborah R. Williams 7th DanFounder/Senoir Instructor Tae Su JutsuBoard member International Martial arts Association. "Before destruction one's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor."Proverbs 18:12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egarlock Posted June 24, 2001 Share Posted June 24, 2001 I once saw a guy drop his sword in a form's competition. It nearly slid into the crowd. As far as empty hand goes, just about everything has happened so far except a competitor attacking the crowd, but I'm sure that has happened too. Hit Harder, Run Faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrushman Posted June 24, 2001 Share Posted June 24, 2001 yes; i have participated in many tourniments in my studies. i feel that participating in competition is good for learning how to react to the unexpected and to refine techniques. also it gives the participant the kowledge and comfort that is needed to perform in front of crowds. for instance, like in public speaking... i also feel that protective gear is a must to keep saftey and fun at the forefront of compitition. don't get me wrong i don't mean that all compitition should be protected, such as masa yama's tourniment or true thai boxing because i love to watch those,(for you muay thai and kickboxing specialist) but it can be brutal. what ever you choose to do it's your personal choice. good luck humble respects with a bow:nod: rushman (karate forums sensei)3rd dan wtf/kukkiwon"saying nothing...sometimes says the most"--e. dickerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karateka Posted June 24, 2001 Author Share Posted June 24, 2001 Thanks for all our input. I've seen people at tournaments just throw people for no reason, and the judges just stand there. That is what sucks! "Never hit a man while he's down; kick him, its easier"Sensei Ron Bagley (My Sensei) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts757 Posted July 6, 2001 Share Posted July 6, 2001 I think IamRushMan has hit the proverbial nail on it proverbial head. The argument over which martial art is best can easily be solved with the the simple phrase (yes, Patrick, I know this isnt a competition related statement, but it is relevent) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts757 Posted July 6, 2001 Share Posted July 6, 2001 ok, so i hit the wrong button there.... continuing: "what ever you choose to do it's your personal choice." can solve most arguments over martial arts. I choose not to enter competitions, I also choose not to spar all the time. This is MY personal choice, which I made. It makes us indeviduals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted July 6, 2001 Share Posted July 6, 2001 Not sure what you mean TS... never said anything about relavance. Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiboxerken Posted July 6, 2001 Share Posted July 6, 2001 I have friends that got kicked out of "Full Contact" martial arts tournaments for kicking too hard. Basically it is, "kick as hard as you want, unless you are a Muay Thai fighter". What a crock. Just kick 'em, they'll understand.- Me Apprentice Instructor under Guro Inosanto in Jun Fan Gung Fu and Filipinno Martial arts.Certified Instructor of Frank Cucci's Linxx system of martial arts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username237 Posted December 13, 2001 Share Posted December 13, 2001 I know this one girl and it is just so funny to watch her fight , because she has quite a lot of weight behind her she thinks it intimidates people so on hajime she just runs at her opponent. Every time its just a case of sussing her out, and she never learns!!! i saw her once fight this really small boy and he beat her in like 30secs and she was so annoyed! I hate when people use their weight, it just dont work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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