video - applying karate to real-life self-defense situations

[turbo wrx]

Hi. I feel that the Karate class I'm taking is more geared towards tournament competition, and not self-defense. I was also hoping we'd practice blocks more, but then again I'm still very much a beginner.

I was wondering if there was a video that showed how to apply Karate kihon to real-life self-defense situations. For example, let's say in the video an "attacker" tried to sneak up on a karateka and headlock him, and then the karateka would demonstrate how to use Karate techniques to deal with this situation (and various other attacks one could face on the street). Because, let's face it, if attacked in real life, the attacker won't get into a front stance and do a reverse chudan punch.

Anyone know of such an instructional video?

[TigerDude]

If you find that your class is too geared for competition, maybe you should look for another school. I have found videos to be a poor imitation for class instruction.

[pers]

Hi. I feel that the Karate class I'm taking is more geared towards tournament competition, and not self-defense. I was also hoping we'd practice blocks more, but then again I'm still very much a beginner.

I was wondering if there was a video that showed how to apply Karate kihon to real-life self-defense situations. For example, let's say in the video an "attacker" tried to sneak up on a karateka and headlock him, and then the karateka would demonstrate how to use Karate techniques to deal with this situation (and various other attacks one could face on the street). Because, let's face it, if attacked in real life, the attacker won't get into a front stance and do a reverse chudan punch.

Anyone know of such an instructional video?

Try looking into applications of Gojushiho katas , you may find what you looking for .

[Elky]

As a beginner, you're not learning karate. You're learning how long your arms are, how to move in relation to a partner; you're strengthening your arms and legs and preparing your body to learn karate, but you're not learning it yet. Once you start moving from a free stance, it'll feel more like "proper karate" and you'll feel more confident about hitting real people.

[DWx]

Not specifically Karate as he also does TKD, this guy shows some nice applications for moves:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=24HnpE6m9Us

[Elky]

This guy does some quite good karate applications videos http://uk.youtube.com/user/karatascosaintemarg

[bushido_man96]

Very nice videos! The opening of the Enpi was nice.