sansoouser Posted July 15, 2003 Posted July 15, 2003 Was he one of the greatest martial artist ever? Maybe but what do you think of him and his training methods. The amateur shoots his hands out ferociously, but lacks any true power. A master is not so flamboyant, but his touch is as heavy as a mountain.
Treebranch Posted July 15, 2003 Posted July 15, 2003 (edited) I think he was great, but I don't know if his training methods are for everyone. How do you think someone like Takamatsu Sensei ranks amongst men like Mas Oyama? http://members.tripod.com/bamatatsumaki/tanemura/takamatsu.html Here's another good link on him http://www.angelfire.com/ga3/bujinkan/moko2.html Edited July 15, 2003 by Treebranch "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.""Lock em out or Knock em out"
Radok Posted July 15, 2003 Posted July 15, 2003 Well, I think I would rate him as in the top five, if not #1. If you can't laugh at yourself, there's no point. No point in what, you might ask? there's just no point.Many people seem to take Karate to get a Black Belt, rather than getting a Black Belt to learn Karate.
sansoouser Posted July 15, 2003 Author Posted July 15, 2003 I dunno tree it seems he didn't have the ruggedness to be a what ever you wanna call it The amateur shoots his hands out ferociously, but lacks any true power. A master is not so flamboyant, but his touch is as heavy as a mountain.
Treebranch Posted July 15, 2003 Posted July 15, 2003 Read his training method on the second link I left. He was rugged enough. If you know what your doing you don't need to be ruggid or big and strong to defeat someone. Don't fight their fight, fight yours. That is the key. "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.""Lock em out or Knock em out"
aznkarateboi Posted July 15, 2003 Posted July 15, 2003 he may be overweight but I think that he had lots of power
Kyokushin Posted July 15, 2003 Posted July 15, 2003 I think Mas Oyama was awesome. They used to call him the "God Hand" b/c if he hit you, you broke. i.e. He'd kick. You block, your arm is broken. You don't block, your ribs are broken. I think he did a 200 man kumite, but I'm not positive on that. He was definately one of the best. As for his training methods. I don't think everyone could've handled that. He would train for about five hours. No one was done until Mas Oyama was, but if you managed to stick it out. Gosh you were great! Sempai Emily2nd Kyu-Brown Belt---The true essence of the Martial Way can only be realized through experience. Knowing this, learn never to fear its demands. --- Mas. Oyama ---
DokterVet Posted July 15, 2003 Posted July 15, 2003 He did 300 man kumite! That is, 100 man kumite each day for three days in a row. 22 years oldShootwrestlingFormerly Wado-Kai Karate
JohnnyS Posted July 15, 2003 Posted July 15, 2003 I think he was obviously a very good martial artist and very tough, but not the greatest martial artist ever. How do you define "greatest martial artist ever" ? BJJ - Black Belt under John Will (Machado)Shootfighting - 3rd Degree Black BeltTKD - Black Belt
Sho-ju Posted July 15, 2003 Posted July 15, 2003 I think he was obviously a very good martial artist and very tough, but not the greatest martial artist ever. How do you define "greatest martial artist ever" ? IMO, he was one of the greatest fighters ever. He had the spiritual side (Sokka Gakki Buddhism) he could fight like no other and he trained with the best. His style is a blend of hard and soft karate and, when done right, is very beauitful.
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