Radok Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Alright, basically I think sport Karate has gone totally awry. I think everything about point fighting is a disservice to the art. But what if someone created a U.K.C or ultimate Karate championship? It would be a full contact tournament specifically designed for classical Okinawan Karate. Throws, armbars and wristlocks, elbows, knees, punches, kicks, all methods of grabs, and any kind of standing grappling would be allowed. I'm not sure if ground fighting should be included or not. I think It should probably be required to be at least black belt in an Okinawan Karate style to compete, but that would mean Kickboxers and MT Kickboxers couldn't join. What does everyone think? If you can't laugh at yourself, there's no point. No point in what, you might ask? there's just no point.Many people seem to take Karate to get a Black Belt, rather than getting a Black Belt to learn Karate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotegashiNeo Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 I think people would get seriously injured Kisshu fushin oni te hotoke kokoro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho-ju Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radok Posted March 22, 2004 Author Share Posted March 22, 2004 I dought they would get anymore injured than they do in the UFC, but you may be right. If you can't laugh at yourself, there's no point. No point in what, you might ask? there's just no point.Many people seem to take Karate to get a Black Belt, rather than getting a Black Belt to learn Karate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasori_Te Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 It's still a sport. No thanks. A block is a strike is a lock is a throw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radok Posted March 22, 2004 Author Share Posted March 22, 2004 Still a sport, true, but it wouldn't make Karate look anything near as foolish as point sparring, and it's a step in the right direction. If you can't laugh at yourself, there's no point. No point in what, you might ask? there's just no point.Many people seem to take Karate to get a Black Belt, rather than getting a Black Belt to learn Karate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteBelt Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 UKC as in ultimate kyokoshin championship? Seriously though, I'm against point sparring unless I feel like playing tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wado_lee Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 i dont really agree with associating Karate with sport its ruining the MARTIAL art theres no one style just your style--------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 For those who like the sport aspect of karate it would be a good thing- much better than point sparring IMO, which is a bit naff really. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radok Posted March 24, 2004 Author Share Posted March 24, 2004 That's it exactly, aefibird. Karate isn't a sport, but if there is going to be a sport aspect, it should not be rediculous. If you can't laugh at yourself, there's no point. No point in what, you might ask? there's just no point.Many people seem to take Karate to get a Black Belt, rather than getting a Black Belt to learn Karate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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