Arys Posted October 18, 2002 Share Posted October 18, 2002 Does it have katas, or forms? Various stances? I'm just trying to learn more about the art.. I'm trying to choose an art to go to and Kyokushin i sone of my choices.. So if anyone has any information could you pass it on? I heard that they hit you with a staff or stick.. Is that body hardening and is it really worth it? -Arys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai_Kick Posted October 18, 2002 Share Posted October 18, 2002 Kyokushin; Kyoku (ultimate) and Shin (reality or truth) it's a hard style of karate well known for its realistic full-contact style of fighting. It was developed during the 1930's, 40's and 50's by the founder, Sosai Masutatsu Oyama, 10th Dan. As other styles of Karate Kyokushin contains kata's and other traditional elements (stances, strikes...) If your looking to become tough and a well trained fighter then Kyokushin is for you. Limits Are Not Accepted. They Are Elbowed, Kicked And Punched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabid hamster Posted October 18, 2002 Share Posted October 18, 2002 Yes kyokushin has katas but I heard they were different from traditional ones. Like no low stances. And they are called fighting kata.. or something and will help you in fighting a lot compared to traditional katas(from what ive read). 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...
Karateka_latino Posted October 18, 2002 Share Posted October 18, 2002 Check this site.. https://www.kyokushinmail.com you'll have lots of info about Kyokushin karate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockdown Posted October 21, 2002 Share Posted October 21, 2002 Arys: Kyokushin uses most of the traditional stances you would find in other Japanese based styles like Shotokan or Goju. we also use all the traditioanl kata such as pinan kata. there are over 20 in the whole system. the response about non traditional kata in Kyokushin is incorrect. But primarily the style is known for kumite. this is what i guess you could say we "specialize" in. Knockdown fighting. Getting hit with a stick is pretty much a thing of the past. they used to use a Shinai to strike practitioners to correct form. Body Hardening is done sparately and is simialr to the practices of other styles such as Uechi ryu, Isshin ryu, etc. Good luck! go watch a few classes and see if it is for you. regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateTips Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 Hi Arys, Also check out this site. It has good information and plenty of links. https://www.kyokushin-australia.com Hope this helps, Jason Stanleyhttps://www.karatetools.com---------------------------------------------------Manage your dojo from anywhere 24/7!--------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchdrunk Posted November 3, 2002 Share Posted November 3, 2002 The "fighting katas" referred to are from Enshin karate, which is famous for the Sabaki method. It is linked to Kyokushin by the heritage of it's founder and it's famous"Sabaki Challenge" knockdown tournemant held every year in Denver. Kyokushin is an outstanding style. If you want to learn how to really fight in the karate style under intense conditions. If you would rather learn the principles under less stressful circumstances and study point fighting to perfect the form of the technique without heavy contact, there are a lot of excellent systems that would be more appropriate. One cannot choose to be passive without the option to be aggressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobias Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 Some kyokushinkai trivia: Dolph Lundgren aka Drago from Rocky IV holds a black belt in that system. I know that he's at least Sandan, he may be higher than that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KG Posted December 30, 2002 Share Posted December 30, 2002 Sean Connery and Nelson Mandela both have honorary Dan Grades in Kyokushinkai too. Mohammed Ali has practiced it as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eye of the Tiger Posted December 30, 2002 Share Posted December 30, 2002 Could someone please tell me exactually what you mean by "Full Contact". Is it simply that you put a pair of gloves on and fight each other. Or is it a case of one against one and that last one standing on the mat wins beacuse that is full contact fighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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