Karate Vs Kung Fu/TKD/Karate

[Kumori]

In this tournament that I may be fighting in somtime in Feb. I heard that its going to be mixed. I take Goju-ryu karate... Do you think it would be good against the others? etc.

Discuss please

[Aodhan]

In this tournament that I may be fighting in somtime in Feb. I heard that its going to be mixed. I take Goju-ryu karate... Do you think it would be good against the others? etc.

Discuss please

It depends on the rules for sparring in the tournaments. I can address the TKD vs Karate aspect.

TKD is going to place more emphasis on the kicks, and less on the hand techniques and sweeps/takedowns. A lot of TKD practitioners (Unless they have trained in karate or supplemented their training) will probably be a little bit slower in close, since TKD doesn't emphasize a lot of in close sparring, at least from an ATA perspective. It was that way in the WTF when I was in it, but that was quite a few years ago.

Also, TKD will tend to be a bit more fluid, with more stance movement, which will be both an advantage and disadvantage for you. Disadvantage in that you're trying to locate a constantly moving target (Although some karate styles do this as well), advantage, because there is more time where your opponents center of gravity is shifting.

What I would do, is go to a local ATA or WTF school, explain the situation, and see if they would let you come in and spar in their sparring classes. You'd have to adhere to their rules, but it would at least get you some experience in the differences.

Aodhan

[h2whoa]

In this tournament that I may be fighting in somtime in Feb. I heard that its going to be mixed. I take Goju-ryu karate... Do you think it would be good against the others? etc.

Discuss please

Yes, but it is as good, as you are!!

[fallen_milkman]

Again, this advice depends on the rules, but if you've never played your game someone who practises gong fu, you might wanna find some practise there too. I haven't seen much Goju Ryu but judging on the karate I have seen, good gong fu movement very well may throw you off. When a Goshin Jutsu student I knew started sparring me, I ruined him despite having only 4 months of gong fu to his 4 years of Goshin. Once he got used to my different movements, he was easily able to equal me.

That being said, sometimes gong fu degenerates into kick boxing under certain rule sets, or if the person doesn't flow as well as they could. I could try giving you more general advice, but my gong fu style is very distinct and I don't want to steer you wrong. If you're fighting a kuntao fighter, get ready for them to be close and throw WAY more attacks than you're used to. As for other gong fu styles, I'll leave that to the people who practise them.

[shogeri]

Point sparring...

Hmmmmmm..

This brings up visions of:

Backfists (Spinning or Snap)

Reverse punches

Backkicks

Frontkicks

Roundhouses (Many, a majority to the back, hip, or the back of the head...which the latter is okay...lol)

And many people only fighting with one side of their body. Switching back and forth between open and closed stance.

Sometimes you will find those who actually combine several techniques over and over, and then switch frequently enough to gain the advantage over unsuspecting opponents.

Train yourself to know whether they are feinting or faking. There is a slight difference in body posture, the look in their eyes, placement of their feet, etc.

In sum, parry and or step in, the moment they begin to move toward you with intent. Strike first, and do not stop until a point is called.

Do not wait for the proper moment. Make the moment yours, and make it count. Waiting only adds to the delirium of strike then counter, then strike and counter.

Your goal is to win. You win with attitude, ferocity, and tenacity. You win with skill, talent, and on occasion, a lucky shot.

Punch and kick a bag frequently. Use a partner often when sparring. And spar with intent to actually strike and not stop. This builds proper reaction, timing, speed, balance, and positioning skills. These are just some of the few ways that do such. There are more.

Good luck!

[Goju_boi]

well the tkd and karate aspect have been coveres pretty good already.I know that our style is a very very good style,and as for how it goes against kung-fu u need to remember that this style of karate is the most kung-fu influenced.

[cleung]

In open events, most fighter fight the same these days whether they are from a karate, tae kwon do or kung fu school.

That's just my own observations after competing since 1985.

[cheetahkata]

shaolin kung fu is the strongest...their training is unbelievable.

[Takezo]

shaolin kung fu is the strongest...their training is unbelievable.

Thats up in the mountains though. I dont think they train like that in modern countrys.

[Goju_boi]

exactly! I think you just get this from watching way too many movies homeboy