MA vs General strength

[RichardZ]

I trained with a huge greek guy for a while. He was built like a brick outhouse, and powerful too. Unfortunately he concentrated on bulk so much that he was also pretty slow.

Bulk doesnt always equate to "slow".

[Kuma]

I trained with a huge greek guy for a while. He was built like a brick outhouse, and powerful too. Unfortunately he concentrated on bulk so much that he was also pretty slow.

Bulk doesnt always equate to "slow".

Exactly. Take a lot at Olympic level sprinters. Some of those guys have very muscular physiques.

[RichardZ]

So, physical actual size, doesnt always equate to "power"

[sensei8]

No, but it can make someone note that there's something there to be aware/forewarned about. The possibility that this very large person might be able to pick up the Empire State Building like it was just a feather or that this very large person can crush the Empire State Building like it was a piece of paper...well... it's a possibility that I can't ignore.

I'll only know for sure when the very large person and I engage one another in combat.

[WireFrame]

I trained with a huge greek guy for a while. He was built like a brick outhouse, and powerful too. Unfortunately he concentrated on bulk so much that he was also pretty slow.

Bulk doesnt always equate to "slow".

True enough. But the fact remains.

[Jay]

Interesting,

I would just like to state something

On average (this being the key) , Lightweights are faster than middleweights who are faster than heavyweights.

Anyone disagree?

[The BB of C]

When there is a lack of training, yes. I agree.

However, take me and one of my Isshinryu instructors for example. I am working on my first degree (finally I'll be able to live up to my screen name). This particular instructor - named Balthazar, is a fourth degree and significantly bigger than I am. He is one of the fastest in the whole studio on all his techniques and when he shuffles foreword, it's like a train in a sense that it's a massive object coming at you very fast and meanwhile the ground is shaking.

[Ichi_Geki]

I notice in kata such as Seiyunchin that alot of the blocks and strikes are "reinforced" with the other hand, noting that the kata is meant for a smaller person of Okinawan stature. So...This is a small evidential point that technique can help...but. I think regardless that there are some technique for every body type. Should a 90 pound girl do a Morote uke?...I dont think so. Perhaps a kaishu waza towards the adams apple.

[The BB of C]

Just out of curiosity - please explain a Morote uke.

[RichardZ]

Interesting,

I would just like to state something

On average (this being the key) , Lightweights are faster than middleweights who are faster than heavyweights.

Anyone disagree?

I dont agree.

There are some football players out there, though "heavier", can run faster "backards, than I "forwards".