chh Posted June 21, 2002 Share Posted June 21, 2002 I'm a Goju-ryu fan. It's the only style I've ever studied so I can't really say it's my favorite, but it sure has become a big part of my life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-- Posted June 22, 2002 Share Posted June 22, 2002 Cool. Goju-ryu's pretty unique as a Karate style, having such a strong internal aspect. I once saw a guy doing a kata with deep breathing excercises interlaced. Apparently he was doing it wrong, because five moves into it he just keeled over and fell flat. Out like a light. d----- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chh Posted June 23, 2002 Share Posted June 23, 2002 Yikes! That must have been Sanchin. I used to get light-headed when I started practicing it, so I can understand how that could happen to someone. I've read that there's some controversy over that kata as some people believe the breathing and muscle tension used can be damaging to your health over time. If I understand it right, this comes from people mistakenly restricting their breathing instead of carefully controlling it (fine line there, I bet). I took Shotokan classes when I was very young, I wish I could remember more of it so I had a better understanding of the differences between the two styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-- Posted June 23, 2002 Share Posted June 23, 2002 Shotokan is more about the body mechanics, while Goju focuses on the ki, breathing, dynamic tension, etc. Both are great styles, in my opinion. d----- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karateka Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 I practiced Sanchin my first time, and I had to sit out for the class. If you guys want to see some really neat kata, look at some Shi-to Ryu kata. They are really awesome. "Never hit a man while he's down; kick him, its easier"Sensei Ron Bagley (My Sensei) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 I would have to say that my favorite karate style is American Kenpo Karate, since I train in it. It has over 210 techniques(24 per belt), and realy goes into the physics and laws of motion. I am not saying it is the best, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikudo-ka Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 I'd really be interested in doing some Shorin-Ryu, but schools are rare... The controversy over Sanchin makes me hesitant to do Goju. Certainly high temperature, low oxygen environments (eg overcrowded, stuffy, unventilated rooms) can make me hyperventilate and possibly pass out. It's happened once or twice to me. Hearing about a guy keeling over 5 steps into Sanchin doesn't enhance my confidence to do it. KarateForums.com - Sempai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-- Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Any martiala art done wrong can hurt you. As I mentioned on another thread, Chen Tai Chi's 2nd form can make you cough up blood, while some of the more advanced Xingyi forms can kill you. BUT ONLY WHEN DONE INCORRECTLY. That is the key. Get a good instructor, learn carefully, and pay attention. Either that, or don't risk it. d----- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaolinprincess Posted July 12, 2002 Share Posted July 12, 2002 I enjoy All Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Kenshin Kan Karate and Kobudo, because it is authentic and traditional. I like how it studies weapons also. It's what you put into it...1st kyu-Okinawa Shorin Ryu Matsumura Seito Federation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDragon1981 Posted July 12, 2002 Share Posted July 12, 2002 I am open to doing any art. Would like to learn Aikido and JuJitsu too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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