Jiffy Posted January 11, 2006 Posted January 11, 2006 You can come from an awesome lineage.Is it me, or does the whole lineage thing seem to be kind of Shotokan specific. I mean most systems are like, oh yeah we're from that guy, but with Shotokan karateka they are like, well I am a 6th generation student twice removed directly under Funakoshi. LOLLineage is important, but it seems like it's overstressed in Shotokan.JohnAlthogh I'm a Shotokan Practioner myself, I have to agree. I even found myself (albiet, some years ago) taking pride in the fact that I'm in a tree with only 2 instructor between myself and Funakoshi, but in the real scheme of things, I don't think that means much. Afterall, just cos my instructor was close to Funakoshi's Karate does not make him a good instructor.I haven't seen anyone from other Martial Arts really go on about it either. The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open.
KaRaTe_KiD456 Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 I am 13, currently in Shotokan as my first art. I am kinda using it to get me started in martial arts and to teach me how to focus so when i learn other martials arts it will be simpler "The mind is a powerful weapon"
Jiffy Posted January 18, 2006 Posted January 18, 2006 I am 13, currently in Shotokan as my first art. I am kinda using it to get me started in martial arts and to teach me how to focus so when i learn other martials arts it will be simplerVery wise idea! Get a good basis in one art first, then once you have a fair grasp on that, start to expand your reach! The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open.
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