Tobias_Reece Posted August 21, 2002 Posted August 21, 2002 We run with the WUKO rules, just like every other school should do if they want to compete. Oh, but that doesn't mean that I actually like the WUKO rules........ "You Are Never Given A Dream Without Also Being Given The Power To Make It True. You May Have To Work For It, However"Principal Kobudo Instructor & OwnerWest Yorkshire Kobudo Academy2nd Kyu (Matayoshi Okinawan Kobudo, IOKA UK)
shotochem Posted August 21, 2002 Posted August 21, 2002 In our dojo it is the higher ranking persons responsibility to show control and not injure them. You are supposed to be learning and helping each other improve. Pummeling the weaker is not what it is all about. We regularly spar with all ranks, I enjoy the challenge of a better opponent as well as the "unpredictable" white belt Pain is only temporary, the memory of that pain lasts a lifetime.
G95champ Posted August 22, 2002 Posted August 22, 2002 I think that is more so up to the teacher today. You would be nuts not to wear pads IMO. LOL..... (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
ZakariRu Posted August 22, 2002 Posted August 22, 2002 heh i train in like 2 different shotokan dojos and one goju dojo. In traditional jka dojos, and (the jka hq for that matter) no pads are ever worn. all techniques are thrown with full speed and full intent and they are just deadened on impact (except for sweeps). At my kumite coaches dojo, we wear mouthguards and 12 or 16 oz gloves when we fight. goju dojo we just wear what we wear in tournaments (cloth fistguards and mouth guard) as for the comment about it being fair fighting a higher ranking person. rank means diddly squat in kumite. you dont have to be a nidan to be fast enough to KO people. you just need to be able to commit your hands and feet to hitting someone. Alot of people when they fight high ranking or excelent fighters (i still do it every now and then when i fight my kumite coach) are very nervous about getting hit, if every time before you throw a technique you think about getting hit you cant really commit full speed to the technique and you will most likely get hit =p If you ever want to be a kumite competitor youll have to look forward to fighting people who are alot better then you, and when you fight them constantly tell yourself you can hit them, and you most likely will hit them =p
LeaF Posted August 22, 2002 Posted August 22, 2002 Protective gear is optional at my dojo and I choose not the wear it. I do this for a quite simple reason, I believe it is just as immportant to learn how to take a hit , and how it feels to be hit as it is to learn how to hit 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
hobbitbob Posted August 23, 2002 Posted August 23, 2002 In my personal opinion (after a skull fracture in Ippon Kumite (dont ask!)), I think that Headgear, cup, and mouthguard should be mandatory. There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm!
G95champ Posted August 23, 2002 Posted August 23, 2002 Leaf I do agree with what you say but I do wear pads. More so for the other persons protection than my own. Although I let it slide a lot I do tell everyone to bring a mouthpiece. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
LeaF Posted August 23, 2002 Posted August 23, 2002 yes well a mouthpiece is an exception to my little rule 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
Punchdrunk Posted August 25, 2002 Posted August 25, 2002 Right again, Leaf. One cannot choose to be passive without the option to be aggressive.
ramymensa Posted November 15, 2002 Posted November 15, 2002 Protective gear is optional at my dojo and I choose not the wear it. I do this for a quite simple reason, I believe it is just as immportant to learn how to take a hit , and how it feels to be hit as it is to learn how to hit You are right about the learning aspect I guess you should consider wearing a cup, because you shouldn't commit yourself into learning to cope with a pain "there". It's too dangerous ... as for girls, guess we've got other things to protect These two should be mandatory in kumite, when contact is intended. Just a thought World Shotokan Karate
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