Question regarding karate styles

[wildbourgman]

I also think many styles just de-emphasize some aspects of training. For instance there was abundant tuite in Shotokan, but I rarely had any training in it except for kata bunkai explanations from time to time.

When I train in Shorin Ryu there is certainly more tuite training than in Shotokan, but no-where what it could be. I see that alot of old Dojo's are now crossing over into offering some BJJ, primarily because it's a hot commodity. The free market dictates BJJ growth because of it's recent MMA success, so praticioners are learning and teaching it.

My view is that if my Shotokan and Shorin ryu examples actually dedicated more time to tuite it could compete with BJJ (to a certain extent) without actually having to offer BJJ at the same dojo. Now as far as comparing BJJ ground work with in depth karate tuite I may be way off base, but I might be closer with Japanese Jujitsu and karate tuite training.

What I took a long time to get at is that many styles have well rounded techniques and training available, but we follow fads just like everything else in our modern fast paced civilization.

[BlackKnight]

Some times you have to try different schools and styles to find that one that fits you.

It took me three schools before I found that one that fit.

While I know schools are expensive compared to when I started my advise is to give a little time before you decide it's not for you. I don't think you can accurately gauge a school by just a few months of training.

Also, if you try one and it's not for you, be patient and don't get discouraged.

Good luck.

[sensei8]

The summation of "why" is to the summation of "because"!! To me, this dictates the reason(s) as to why some styles are more preferred than others; personal opinions!!

Taste it; that's how one see's if it's good or not.

[ShotokanMaster]

I did shotokan for 2 years and my organization association is SKIF and we don't do sports we do more on technique and forms

[sensei8]

I did shotokan for 2 years and my organization association is SKIF and we don't do sports we do more on technique and forms

Do you like the SKIF mindset as you've described above? A personal preference, I suppose. Or would you prefer more sport?