What style?

[joaolx]

Karate

[Montana]

I didn't vote, as there was no option for Okinawan karate. And no, Okinawan karate is NOT the same (not even close IMO) as Japanese karate.

[wildbourgman]

Shorin Ryu and Shotokan

Okinawan and Japanese respectively.

I'm having a much harder time picking up the intricacies of Shorin Ryu. If I can learn a quarter of what my Sensei knows I would be happy. I just have to keep on plugging away at it and he's a great teacher, Rome wasn't built in a day so I have to allow the system to function as designed.

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[Montana]

Shorin Ryu and Shotokan

Okinawan and Japanese respectively.

I'm having a much harder time picking up the intricacies of Shorin Ryu. If I can learn a quarter of what my Sensei knows I would be happy. I just have to keep on plugging away at it and he's a great teacher, Rome wasn't built in a day so I have to allow the system to function as designed.

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There are HUGE differences between shotokan and Shorin Ryu from the very basic stances, blocks and entire philosophy of how to do things. I've never practiced shotokan personally, but I've worked with their classes numerous times and watched their classes many more times. My best suggestion is to go into Shorin Ryu with an open mind and leave your shotokan at the door...lol.

[chiliphil1]

I voted Korean, I have spent years doing TSD but I am in love with Chinese martial arts and I do plan to start in a Japanese style as soon as I can.