cathal Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I don't know about any other styles that use backflips, its something we've been using in Shotokan for a while now. Check out this video and see how you can incorporate them into your bunkai.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vuamO-Lj2U&feature=youtu.beWhat are your thoughts? Do they seem practical? The third one was super simple to do that it made me re-think the "flashier" techniques. .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotokannon Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Backflips IMO are something that's done for demonstration rather than actual use, I'd rather use something like a knife hand strike to the neck on the street, than use a backflip Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment. ~ Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathal Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Backflips IMO are something that's done for demonstration rather than actual use, I'd rather use something like a knife hand strike to the neck on the street, than use a backflipGranted, but obvious you didn't check out the video. Watch it and let me know if your opinion changes. .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Ok...Ok...Ok..................Got me hook line and sinker...and I watched THE WHOLE THING!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathal Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Ok...Ok...Ok..................Got me hook line and sinker...and I watched THE WHOLE THING!! Proof is on the...screen. .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Yikes, this is becoming a pattern....but funny! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Ok...Ok...Ok..................Got me hook line and sinker...and I watched THE WHOLE THING!! Proof is on the...screen.Nice!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus Maximus Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I have never ever heard or met anyone who would claim with a straight face that any kind of flipping or other acrobatics were either practical or applicable as a"bunkai". There is absolutely NO Way! Applied karate is meant to put the attacker down, fast and hard. There is never time for any showboating and attempting anything of the sort is nothing short of suicide. Attack and defense must be one and it must end within 3 moves or less. If a proposed application does not conform to that, all it is good for is the next promotional demo or cheap chopsocky movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathal Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 I have never ever heard or met anyone who would claim with a straight face that any kind of flipping or other acrobatics were either practical or applicable as a"bunkai". There is absolutely NO Way! Applied karate is meant to put the attacker down, fast and hard. There is never time for any showboating and attempting anything of the sort is nothing short of suicide. Attack and defense must be one and it must end within 3 moves or less. If a proposed application does not conform to that, all it is good for is the next promotional demo or cheap chopsocky movieWell said. But if you watch the youtube video I submitted you may gain a new perspective. I'd be very interested to see your take on the subject after you've seen what the video has to say. .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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