Throwdown0850 Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 I'm surprised with the amount of "fancy" kicks we learn but when it comes to sparring you pretty much stick with the basics.agreed, cant go wrong with the basics man. You must become more than just a man in the mind of your opponent. -Henri Ducard
JusticeZero Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 Not Karate, but...How simple it is. At the start, I learned a bunch of complex movements, and some basics. Then over time, I learned that the complex techniques didn't really exist. All there were were basic techniques. Now, some of the aspects of the basic techniques are a bit hazy as to whether they're real or not. At this rate, in a couple years, i'll just have one technique that does everything. and looks like anything. "Anything worth doing is worth doing badly." - Baleia
Fish Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 How long it takes before one has even a superficial grasp of the practical application of kata. How many kata we learn superficially and how little emphasis there is on knowing even one in depth. "They can because they think they can." - School Motto.(Shodan 11th Oct 08)
KarateOx Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 What surprises me about Isshinryu is that, after practicing it for 27 years, I am still learning. I have dabbled in other styles of martial art in the interim, but the one I always return to is Isshinryu, and it never fails to surprise me. Everytime I think I have to look outside the box for something, I find it again in Isshinryu. A very practical, modern, and effective art, for the street, or for life. https://www.isshinryukarate.freeforums.org
ElShaft Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 Somthing i didnt realise till when showing my friend some kumite videos online is how much kicking is involved in karate and that a "Karate Chop" is a valid move and not a cliche. "The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilised community , against his will, is to prevent harm to others" (J.S Mill, On Liberty; 135)
Nobodysaidbella Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 A knife hand, or a 'karate chop'? Also funny, is that for all of people's joking, knife hands and ridge hands can work.
KarateGeorge Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 I was surprised to learn how much my understanding of general body mechanics has grown, and continues to grow, from learning martial arts.Also, how even 6 years after taking my first karate class, I still love it and am still growing, learning and expanding my knowledge.
ElShaft Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 Knife hand or Shuto as we call it. They do make an impact "The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilised community , against his will, is to prevent harm to others" (J.S Mill, On Liberty; 135)
Nobodysaidbella Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 I find it kinda funny how people joke about 'Judo chop's when there isn't really any chopping in judo.
sensei8 Posted October 30, 2009 Posted October 30, 2009 What has surprised me about Shindokan is...*We use our hands much more than kicks; 85% hands and 15% feet. I thought Karate was kicking. I was just a kid when I started in Shindokan.*I'm surprised at just how many martial arts use the word "Shindokan"! **Proof is on the floor!!!
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