Brandon Fisher Posted December 28, 2006 Posted December 28, 2006 Yep Shotokan does have a good base of self defense. Brandon FisherSeijitsu Shin Do
cross Posted December 28, 2006 Posted December 28, 2006 What is the logic behind that? Why would a long stance need to be introduced particularly for schoolchildren?Im not saying it needed to be, but thats the reality of it.
patusai Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 I heard this too. "Don't tell me the sky's the limit because I have seen footprints on the moon!" -- Paul Brandt
Havoc88 Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 I heard this too.My sensei sais the sameTom Train harder!Currently: 7th kyu, yellow belt
Elky Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 I heard this too.My sensei sais the sameTomMr Funakoshi (senior) said "Low stances are for beginners, natural posture is for the advanced" - the long stances are something you grow out of once they've done the job of working on your leg strength.
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