SaiFightsMS Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 There is some interesting talk currently going on in the Korean forum here about breaking. I know some Japanese/Okinawan style schools break and some don't. So I am curious to see what is the general opinion here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 We don't break. Well we don't break for the sake of breaking. I have a few of those rebreakable boards laying in the corner. Sometimes we will get them out and show the class how. But as far as it being a grade on a test no. We break for fun but we don't do it very often. (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...
LeaF Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 We also don't break, but at tournaments or demos you will see people from the dojo doing breaks, but it holds no significance during gradings or our training. Goju Ryu Karate-do and Okinawan Kobudo, 17 Years Old 1st kyu Brown Belt in in Goju Ryu Karate-do, & Shodan in Okinawan KobudoGiven enough time, any man may master the physical. With enough knowledge, any man may become wise. It is the true warrior who can master both....and surpass the result.I AM CANADIAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 Leaf your Shotokan as well right? Nevermind I just read below you name you were Goju Ryu. I guess the pic of Funaksoshi threw me off. (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...
SaiFightsMS Posted February 11, 2003 Author Share Posted February 11, 2003 Some shotokan groups break; as well as some shorin ryu groups and some shito ryu groups. And some of those groups require succesfull breaks for higher ranks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Game Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 We do it's a requirement for upper belts. We also do it fairly often to give us experience. For myself it has helped me to strike through my target and not just to hit or kick what I'm aiming at. It also helps to gain confidence. KenPurple Belt - Shiho Karano Ryuhttp://www.shihokarano.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaiFightsMS Posted February 14, 2003 Author Share Posted February 14, 2003 What style do you practice Big Game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Game Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 My style is called Shiho Karano Ryu. It combines Karate, Ju-Jitsu, Kenpo-Jitsu, Kobudo, and Iaido Ken Jitsu. For more about my style you are welcome to check out this web site - http://www.shihokarano.com/ KenPurple Belt - Shiho Karano Ryuhttp://www.shihokarano.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afro.Fighter. Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 We have board breaking class at my dojo maybe twice a year. It's pretty fun ( Atleast to me ) but other than that it's not a grade on a test or anything. Age-16Rank/Style-1st Dan Wado Ryu Karate DoOccupation-Assistant Instructor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteBelt Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 My school used to require board breaking from blue and on, but I haven't seen it done yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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