robadob Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 I have heard that many styles that are circular become more linear the further your study goes. I have also heard that linear styles will become more circular the further you study. It would make sense to me that you need to be exposed to both. Just curious for your thoughts and/or corrections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorin Ryuu Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 To offer just a very brief, simple explanation, I would say that "circular styles becoming more linear" just means your circles are tighter and more efficient. To the untrained eye, it looks more linear.As far as linear styles becoming more circular, it's probably more that the person is exposed to more advanced circular concepts as they train more. I would wager that their circles may become tighter once again.Something I've heard from various sources is you can use lines to make circles and circles to make lines, but you should avoid using circles to make circles... Martial Arts Blog:http://bujutsublogger.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tufrthanu Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 I always use a T Square and a power saw to make my circles. Long Live the Fighters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonekimono10 Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Hey Sean you can brorrow some of mine(pictures) i have a lot to go around yours in kenpoGeorge A Elmer Jr"club,stick, bat, hell they all hurt" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 To offer just a very brief, simple explanation, I would say that "circular styles becoming more linear" just means your circles are tighter and more efficient. To the untrained eye, it looks more linear.Took the words right outta my mouth... "One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and always a clever thing to say." - Will Durant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousOne Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 All Karate is circular and linear simultaneously 7th Dan ChidokaiA true combat warrior has to be hard as nails in mind, body and soul. Warriors are action takers and not action fakers. If you are cruising, make time for losing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonekimono10 Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 All Karate is circular and linear simultaneously How so?? and let me throw this out there why do we(kenpo people)use circular movments, and does anyone know WHY IT IS USED AT ALL yours in kenpoGeorge A Elmer Jr"club,stick, bat, hell they all hurt" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apobiosis Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 Circular movements are used by many styles for many reasons. With foot patterns, circular and sweeping transitions between stances provide better balance and awareness of surroundings. When dealing with application of hand techniques, circular movements can be used to move to another 'plane' around an opponent and strike to an unprotected part (such as moving from full-face to your opponent's side and attacking the kidneys or floating ribs). Circular movements can also be used for defense against linear kicks, such as a side kick - stepping back and using a circular block can counter the kick, whereas moving out of the plane of the kick and attacking another plane (similar to the punching example) can provide an effective counter to a very strong technique.Also, circular techniques are easier to augment and frequently provide openings to joint locks and/or sweeps. I would stand in line for thisThere's always room in life for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muaythaiboxer Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 i dont see much use for circular blocks, first of all the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. second in my experience blocks are a waste of energy and time cover up and exorbe the blows. Fist visible Strike invisible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusticeZero Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 Linear techniques don't necessarily impress me all that much. "The shortest path.." ..yeah, sure, but what good is the shortest path if when you arrive, you don't have the power and angle to do what you came to do? "Anything worth doing is worth doing badly." - Baleia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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