Kickchop19 Posted October 11, 2002 Share Posted October 11, 2002 I want to get back into martial arts. What karate style should i take? Could Karate beat any other style. I want to learn Can somebody give me some help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eye of the Tiger Posted October 11, 2002 Share Posted October 11, 2002 No style is better than another it is the martial artist him self that counts not the style. Any style can beat another. https://www.24fightingchickens.com this is a good site for comparing various karate styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted October 11, 2002 Share Posted October 11, 2002 Karate is a poor style to pick for self defence in my opinion. It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted October 11, 2002 Share Posted October 11, 2002 Any style can win if you have a great fighter doing it. Or should I say any style can loose if you have a poor fighter using it. Sort of like great players make great coaches. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbitbob Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 If fighting is your goal, I reccomend "gun-fu" and a good attorney. If you are interested in becoming a martial artist, any style will do. There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabid hamster Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 i hear karate focuses more on kata and not much fighting or conditioning. i suppose it really depends on the dojo though. if your goal is to be able to fight and beat other styles, may i suggest muay thai or BJJ? It is only with the heart that one can see clearly, for the most essential things are invisible to the eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 Most systems of karate will have a focus on kata but that don't mean they don't teach you how to fight or should I say defend yourself. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superleeds Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 Why is Karate bad for self defence Bon? Read a book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 Lack of sparring, too much emphasis placed on katas .. It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotochem Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 Hey Bon, Isnt sparring just a glorified game of tag ??? Realistically it can teach distance, timing and positioning. IMO sparring will not really teach you self defence either. I believe it takes a combination of sparring, kata, heavy bag work and a bit of grappling with an understanding of body mechanics. Pain is only temporary, the memory of that pain lasts a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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