Karate and Kung Fu

[Muaythaiboxer]

not many styles can say that. but hey to each there own

[Infrazael]

i personally think kung fu is good for fighting against more than one opponent at a time

Depends on which system.

Choy Lay Fut, yes. That's what it was designed for in the first place. . . . sweeping punches, circular techniques, lots of backfists, etc. . . . all meant to have a large, arcing trajectory capable of striking foes in multiple pathways and angles.

Then you have stuff like Southern Mantis, Lung Ying, etc which I think is not as good for multiple opponents, but against one is extremely devastating in a 1 on 1 scenario.

Now I'm not promoting against CLF, that's seriously what it was designed for. Now of course, you can be like me and focus very much on the single opponent game as well.

[Infrazael]

Another thing I find karate lacking is the concept of bridging and jamming, which is extremely prevalent on Southern CMA.

[elbows_and_knees]

karate does use jamming. as for bridging, that is not, AFAIK - but it's not a necessity for fighting. There are several arts that neglect it.

[Infrazael]

You're right in that bridging is not necessary, but it's still damned fun. It's also a great way to control.

You do MT right? They way I look at it, you guys bridge too, just differently. Elbows > Knees > Clinch = uber bridge.

[cleung]

In sport martial arts, everybody sort of fights the same these days. However, when it comes to forms competition, this is where you will really see the differences in styles. Go to an open tournament and watch some of the forms divisions where you will really see for yourself.