Angus Posted October 14, 2001 Share Posted October 14, 2001 Moobrack, most of the styles i have trained in DO have a self-defense initiative and a syllabus set aside within the course specifically for the self-defense side of things. Angus Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted October 14, 2001 Share Posted October 14, 2001 when i was in karate it was fun but the problem was are teacher was a slow teacher so it was longer then usally to get your black strip or belt!!! when you do your best it`s going to show. "If you watch the pros, You will learn something new" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karateka Posted October 15, 2001 Share Posted October 15, 2001 Kumite helps out for fighting because it helps you in control and discipline. It helps you get into a situation where your heart is racing and endorphines are rushing, yet you are in complete mental and physical control. It helps you counter someone surprising you on the street. The thing I like about Kumite is that, anyone can just punch someone as hard as they can. It takes real discipline not to hit them and have the control of mind, body and spirit. "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...
kicker Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 cool that would be cool to learn so Karateka is it hard to learn kumite or is lots of people in it??? when you do your best it`s going to show. "If you watch the pros, You will learn something new" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karateka Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 It really isn't that hard if you have the right teacher and you are doing the right things. If you work at it as a sport, you will find it benefits you physically a lot more. The one thing that must come with Kumite is KATA. Kata gives you the balance to move around. If you suck at balance, you will basically fall around the mats. You must have a rhythm, you must have speed distance and timing, and above all, YOU MUST HAVE FUN! IF IT AIN'T FUN, YOU ARE NOT DOING IT RIGHT! "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...
kicker Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 thanks for the info. Karateka!!! when you do your best it`s going to show. "If you watch the pros, You will learn something new" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karateka Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 You're quite welcome! "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...
kicker Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 thankyou! do you do kumite Karateka?? when you do your best it`s going to show. "If you watch the pros, You will learn something new" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karateka Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 Yeah, it was one of the reasons I first joined. What is even better is that my Sensei is a Kumite person. He loves it and I love it. As I got into Karate a little more, I gradually also got a love for Kata. That is what I like about Karate, something can always catch your interest. So to answer your question, yes. "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...
kicker Posted October 19, 2001 Share Posted October 19, 2001 oh okay!! Ya i like karate and the moves also and kickboxing too!! when you do your best it`s going to show. "If you watch the pros, You will learn something new" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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