BKJ1216 Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 I've seen many post today kind of bad mouthing karate. One of them list it as the least effective art for self defense. The other said that most karate students woudln't be able to defeat a jiu-jisu student. I won't mention who's post it is. But give me valid reasons why karate is not good. Or why it is inferior to the other arts. White Belt- Shudokan Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulAssassin Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 I believe this has happend many times before. I do not think any style is inferiorer -SoulAssassin"I aint gonna eat, I aint gonna sleep, aint gonna breath till I see what I wanna see and what I wanna see is you goto asleep, in the dirt permanently" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Karate like any other style or sport is only as good as you put into it. It all depends on what you are looking for and want to acheive from your training. Everything written here is as informative as all get out, but must be taken with a "grain of salt". Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeygirl Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 So far, so good...just stay respectful. I am moving this to the Karate forum. 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychospaz Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 A style is a tool. A hammer is not better than a screwdriver, except when you need to drive a few nails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeygirl Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Nice analogy! I like that one. 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeaF Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 there is nothing wrong with karate. many people, fear or discourage things they know little of. I do honestly believe though that the majority of the people on this site are openminded and not as quick to judge another's style 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...
BKJ1216 Posted March 7, 2003 Author Share Posted March 7, 2003 The reason I ask is that I havne't started martial arts and I'm still somewhat browsing what I'd like to take. I just want to know if there is any valid points behind what these people are saying. i.e. karate is mainly kata and has nothing to do with self defense those kind of things that i've heard White Belt- Shudokan Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGreen Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Ok, what is really meant is "The training methods usually associated with karate are inferior to other available methods." I see that as an important distinction which tends to keep things a little more civil and productive. Its not really the "style" as much as it is the "traditional" mindset and methods that are critisized. These things are generally associated with certain arts Karate, TKD, etc. As a result the "name" becomes the target rather then the "methods" and "attitude" which are what is really being critisized. Andrew Greenhttp://innovativema.ca - All the top martial arts news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 It's not the martial art, it's the martial artist Enough said from me Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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