XMartial Arts_FighterX Posted May 30, 2003 Author Share Posted May 30, 2003 Hmm Miks where do you compete and what belt are you? You seem very good Oh yes..forgot 1 more question how do you train for such tournaments in your dojo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isshinryu Man Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Isshin ryu Man, have you had difficulty with Kata judging due to unfamiliarity with your Kata? When I first started judging it was a bit difficult. When I judge, I'm not too interested whether or not it's a black belt kata or a beginner kata. I look at stance, power, focus and to some degree attitude. You'll probably notice that there are many katas that are seen in many different styles with their own interpretations. I will say I lean towards the traditional katas, so the flashy jumps and kicks in the "sport" katas never "awe" me. The only real difficulty now is when I'm presented with a Chinese style (Kung Fu, Shoalin, etc.). They are much more "circular" or fluid then a linear karate-ka kata. So not having a deep understanding of their normal stances, it makes for a tough call. *Rei* "No Excuses" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isshinryu Man Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Woops...I miss read your question. No I don't think I have too much trouble with katas. Yes I occasionally have difficulty competing, but luckily many of the tournaments I attend have an Okinawan division which makes life easier . *Rei* "No Excuses" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaiFightsMS Posted May 31, 2003 Share Posted May 31, 2003 Some pruning has taken place on this thread. Please remember to keep the discussion friendly and civil and to refrain from personal attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 My hero! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHitman585 Posted June 5, 2003 Share Posted June 5, 2003 I Compete In Tournyments All The Time But No Specific Ones 1st Degree BB Isshinryu1st Degree BB Tae Kwan Do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XMartial Arts_FighterX Posted June 11, 2003 Author Share Posted June 11, 2003 hmm very interesting, in tournaments what do you compete in Kumite, Kata etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotokan_Fighter Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 iv been to 2 tournement and i got 1st place in spariing kata and manditory kata in both of them. i like to spar in tournements it gives me a rush when i whoop the other karate kas a$$. "When I fight, I fight with my heart,and soul. My heart, and soul is Shotokan Karate."Shotokan_fighters creed"karate has to come natural in a fight, if you have to think about using karate in a fight, you will loose the fight"3rd kyu brown belt - shotokan karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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