Sunsu Posted June 15, 2003 Posted June 15, 2003 Okay, here's a question that arose when I was recording my latest technical workout. Do I train in Isshinryu Karatedo? Well, looking at the fact that Isshinryu is not exactly a traditional "style," nor was it designed to be a "Do" form of martial sport, I had to say no. Then, I looked closer. I checked my shadow boxing. My bag work. My footwork drills. Speed bags. Reflex bags. Book bags. Yada Yada Yada. Anyway, I came to the conclusion that, considering the training I do outside of inclass practice, I was not an Isshinryuka. Two reasons for this: 1. I do not fight, nor do I train, in a manner similar to the eight emptyhanded kata of the style. 2. I don't like having restrictions on what I do. But, my sensei does not fit the mold of a traditional sensei, though I'm sure he would be somewhat offended (and would find it a bit funny) if I told him I was not an Isshinryuka, but a 108 Boxer (my little nickname for my workouts). So, that being said, here's my question for everyone: Do you practice a style, or train in something somewhat different? "Hiya!""Excuse you."
delta1 Posted June 15, 2003 Posted June 15, 2003 I train my base style, American Kenpo, and add to it by working out with othr martial artists in different styles. It's important to have a base, a point of reference. But there's nothing wrong with personalising it, making it your own, so to speak. Be a good Ishinryuka first, and you'll be a better 108 Fighter, which will also probably make you a better Ishinryuka. My opinion... Good journey! Freedom isn't free!
AndrewGreen Posted June 15, 2003 Posted June 15, 2003 No, if you train and fight using a boxing base, Karate training will hold you back in that. The boxing also will hold back your karate. Train one way, not two or more ways. That doesn't mean don't crosstrain, but if you do make sure they are compatible or it can do more harm then good. Andrew Greenhttp://innovativema.ca - All the top martial arts news!
Sunsu Posted June 16, 2003 Author Posted June 16, 2003 Okay, I'm not training in boxing, as in the sport. I'm not even training in a different style. It's just a title I use to diffirentiate my workouts in my day timers. I like the Shaolin reference with 108, and again I reference older Kung Fu flicks with the "Boxing." I'm not creating/practicing a separate style, I'm just using Isshinryu as my basis to explore the combative arts. Because, if I were to form a style, system, what have you, it'd be called: "Grand Ultimate Okinawan/American Full-Body Boxing Plum Lotus Flower Fist!" Well, that's the abbreviated name, anyway "Hiya!""Excuse you."
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