sansoouser Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 i am currently training in judo and am wondering if i should cross train in shi to ryu karate do at the same time. Do you think it's a good idea or should I attain my black belt or atleast beat the black belts in judo first before karate? 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 (edited) I took TKD and Judo together, and I'm not a black belt. The styles are different enough where you won't confuse them. I don't see a problem with it. Try it out Edited August 5, 2003 by karatekid1975 Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 If you can make time for both why not. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 It will give you a good "grasp" of grappling and striking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radok Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 I think you should get a black belt in Judo and maintain your skills in that while you start Karate. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telsun Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 Since the arts are so different I would not be too concerned in achieving a certain grade in Judo b4 starting. Get going to karate....the sooner the better. I keep asking God what I'm for and he tells me........."gee I'm not sure!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 Give it a go anyway. You will soon find out if you like it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho-ju Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 i am currently training in judo and am wondering if i should cross train in shi to ryu karate do at the same time. Do you think it's a good idea or should I attain my black belt or atleast beat the black belts in judo first before karate? Karate and judo make for a good combo, I say go for it. That's what I did and both my karate and judo improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchdrunk Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Most of the old Japanese karate masters were black belts in Judo before they took up Karate. MAS OYAMA is one example of this. One cannot choose to be passive without the option to be aggressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karateka_latino Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 If you have the time and the money to do... give it a chance and do Both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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