Signed up at the dojo today

[NFleischman]

I went to the dojo today and I signed up. Shito-Ryu is what we will be studying. My first class is on Saturday which is a beginner class, I'm very excited, wish me luck! By the way does anyone know about Shito-Ryu? Or does anyone else study it?

[XMartial Arts_FighterX]

I study it..What do you want to know?

[NFleischman]

I was just wondering what kind of techniques are involved and what it focuses on. Is it interesting to learn? Is it challenging?

[XMartial Arts_FighterX]

Well some of the fundamentals are form, Balance and Center of Gravity, Power and Speed, Hip Coordination, Focus, Rhythm, timing and distance and good spirit.

 

In shito-ryu you learn to do stances, blocks, kicks, thrusts, weapons

 

-For example a person could attack you with a kick

 

*you first could scoop block kick them

 

*Second strike to ankle

 

*Grab leg and strike with handknife

 

*Finish by sweeping

 

*And then strike to throat

 

--you will be learning how to defend and disarm people and hurt them enough where..you can run away

 

Shito-ryu is the oldest official blend in a recognized style of karate

 

Yes I believe it is very interesting and chanllenging as long as you work hard at it

[mikS]

I study it as well.

[tommarker]

good luck with your first class, and I hope you've found something you want to stick with!