Jay Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I'd say the basic kicks need to be solid, but not always the stances. The punches definitely don't, they just have to be there once a while. Still cool to watch.I know some people that do XMA. Its more like gymnastics with some kicks thrown in. For me it doesn't cover my definition of martial arts. But nevertheless it is very impressive and if thats what someone wants to do then great, I love to go and watch. The key to everything is continuity achieved by discipline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeBacon Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Most of them are trained in martial arts as a base, some people just do the basic tricking, i saw one of Chloe Bruce's Team Fusion UK students at the Martial Arts Show in Birmingham, she was VERY good with a Bo Staff, not in the traditional fighting sense but very impessive nontheless "Get beyond violence, yet learn to understand its ways""Seek peace in every moment, yet be prepared to defend your very being""Does the river dwell on how long it will take to become the ocean..." - Sensei Bruce Paynehttps://www.shinkido.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soheir Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I think, on this video, karate is lost. The kata (if that's what it is supposed to be?) loses its meaning. “One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.” -Anthony Robbins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I think, on this video, karate is lost. The kata (if that's what it is supposed to be?) loses its meaning.That will depend on what it means to each person, or, on what that person intends for it to mean at that particular point in time. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDKeller Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 (edited) I think, on this video, karate is lost. The kata (if that's what it is supposed to be?) loses its meaning.I disagree buddy, I used to teach XMA which is something that this video was definately displaying, it was created by Mathew Mullins and Mike Chat(now 4th dan ATA) it was mainly used to display a beyond mastery of the basics and making it something creative to ones personality, I would only suggest learning once one has reached black belt level and should never take over ones traditional style but it will help draw in more crowds as it is very awesome to watch. It was geared towards the teenage crowd as most schools lack teens and there seems to be more smaller children and adults. Edited October 11, 2010 by TKDKeller Courtesy & Respect - Integrety - Self control - Perserverance - Indomitable Spirit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soheir Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I disagree buddy, I used to teach XMA which is something that this video was definately displaying, it was created by Mathew Mullins and Mike Chat(now 4th dan ATA) it was mainly used to display a beyond mastery of the basics and making it something creative to ones personality, I would only suggest learning once one has reached black belt level and should never take over ones traditional style but it will help draw in more crowds as it is very awesome to watch. It was geared towards the teenage crowd as most schools lack teens and there are more smaller children and adults.I understand. But I don't stand up for doing that. “One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.” -Anthony Robbins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDKeller Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I disagree buddy, I used to teach XMA which is something that this video was definately displaying, it was created by Mathew Mullins and Mike Chat(now 4th dan ATA) it was mainly used to display a beyond mastery of the basics and making it something creative to ones personality, I would only suggest learning once one has reached black belt level and should never take over ones traditional style but it will help draw in more crowds as it is very awesome to watch. It was geared towards the teenage crowd as most schools lack teens and there are more smaller children and adults.I understand. But I don't stand up for doing that.What do you mean? Courtesy & Respect - Integrety - Self control - Perserverance - Indomitable Spirit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soheir Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 "it will help draw in more crowds as it is very awesome to watch. It was geared towards the teenage crowd as most schools lack teens and there are more smaller children and adults."I mean that for me that is not what karate is for, but I agree with bushido_man96. I think, on this video, karate is lost. The kata (if that's what it is supposed to be?) loses its meaning.That will depend on what it means to each person, or, on what that person intends for it to mean at that particular point in time. “One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.” -Anthony Robbins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDKeller Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I agree, it is not what it is about but it is a part of it and it is modernizing whether we want it to or not. Traditional should always be priority before learning the flash stuff. Courtesy & Respect - Integrety - Self control - Perserverance - Indomitable Spirit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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