Orion Posted April 7, 2006 Posted April 7, 2006 I was talking to my Sensei last night about competition sparring (not that im going to be doing it for a while as im still a low grade). I found out that in the competition sparring you can't use grapples or holds! Im not sure about any other styles/competitions however this kinda annoyed me as you spend all this time learning the techniques but won't be able to use them. I'm a big guy so grappling and holds, would bring the match to my speed. Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.
Simo Posted April 7, 2006 Posted April 7, 2006 Hence the reason why i dont compete and enjoy the traditional aspect, but it all comes down safety of people and annoyingly, insurance companies..Im a big guy too, and i enjoy using those techniques and sweeps.. Osu
Orion Posted April 7, 2006 Author Posted April 7, 2006 If you wheren't so far away i'd say we could practice together although the other side of the world is a long trip for a few hours sparring Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.
Simo Posted April 7, 2006 Posted April 7, 2006 If you wheren't so far away i'd say we could practice together although the other side of the world is a long trip for a few hours sparring Haha yeh man, that would of been sweet.Well you ever come to Australia, just msg me on this thing and id b happycontinue training well Osu
KarateK Posted April 7, 2006 Posted April 7, 2006 Was at an open comp in February which was predominantly Shotokan - the sparring didnt look too great at all. Yes the point system worked well but it was literally about getting one strike in at a time. Was odd Karate Ni Sentinashi
Orion Posted April 7, 2006 Author Posted April 7, 2006 and dull, although i've watched our two sensei's spar (father and son) and i have to admit that one strike at a time would have been good.Simo, when I go to Australia on holiday, i'll let you know. Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.
KarateK Posted April 7, 2006 Posted April 7, 2006 Simo, when I go to Australia on holiday, i'll let you know.Room for a little one? Karate Ni Sentinashi
Orion Posted April 7, 2006 Author Posted April 7, 2006 Sure we could have a Karateforum sparring holiday. Or we could all go to Sydney harbour and sit in the sun. Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.
KarateK Posted April 7, 2006 Posted April 7, 2006 Am going to cornwall in June - any takersLOL Karate Ni Sentinashi
Orion Posted April 7, 2006 Author Posted April 7, 2006 I've got Corfu in August? Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now