username237 Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 Has anyone heard of these new rules to be taking over next year so that karate can be an olympic sport?? My sensei was explaining to our club that rather than using wazaris and ippons , the new rules are going to be ippon, nion and sanbon...ippon being the old wazari, nion being the old ippon and sanbon being scored for a combination of techniques.Also its a fight for up to 20points or 2minutes. What does everyone think to this because nearly everyone i have spoken to about this all have different views on it. Personally I think it will be interesting but i cant make up my mind whether i like the idea or not. Joanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobias_Reece Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 I also heard about these new rules, and they have been made so that there is a greater chance of karate becomingan olympic sport. Personally, I dont like them FROM A REFEREES POINT OF VIEW. I dont spar much, so I cant really say it from a sparers POV. The way I see it - if they want karate as an olympic sport, let them accept it as it is. Why do we all have to change the rules to be more user-friendly, and like the kickboxers? C ya "You Are Never Given A Dream Without Also Being Given The Power To Make It True. You May Have To Work For It, However"Principal Kobudo Instructor & OwnerWest Yorkshire Kobudo Academy2nd Kyu (Matayoshi Okinawan Kobudo, IOKA UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moobrack Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 I like to spar and I spar often, I am also wishing to become a referree later on in my martial arts life. I thinik that these new rules will help Karate on its quest for olympic hearsay. I love the sound of these new rules, I hope that in one of the upcoming competitions hosted have thesze rules. C Yas Anthony Bullock1st Dan Black Belt - Shotokan Karate5th Kyu Yellow Belt - Aiki-Jutsuhttps://www.universaldojo.com Coming Soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaiFightsMS Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 Hey I will be quiet happy to see karate included as an Olympic Sport period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karateka Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 The reason for the new rules is to make the sport spectator friendly. It can only be that way if it is timed for spectators, not referees. If you want to download the new copy, go to http://www.wkf.net and download them. Currently, Karate BC Tournaments and all their clubs are working with them. "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...
kicker Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 oh thats interesting all go check that out karatea. changing rules havent heard of that til now when you do your best it`s going to show. "If you watch the pros, You will learn something new" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karateka Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 They are in effect for anyone who follows the WKF way of doing things. "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...
SaiFightsMS Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 You know it is really nice to be in contact with well informed people. :nod:Some one brings up a topic and someone else promptly responds with where to find the rules. I this great or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prodigy-Child Posted December 3, 2001 Share Posted December 3, 2001 geeee..........if karate, taekwondo, judo and boxing is in the olympics why cant they get some kickboxing in there? You can boo me if you want, You know I'm right!-Chris Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karateka Posted December 3, 2001 Share Posted December 3, 2001 Kickboxing because of its popularity will probably be in there soon enough. Look how long Karate had to wait, and still does have to wait. "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...
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