Guest Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 Any supervised practice should be good, however it helps to spar against more advanced practitioners regularly.
Practise is the Key Posted October 10, 2003 Posted October 10, 2003 we can spar brown etc. But when we go grading we only fight with are level or a bit higher. I am still training however, having dabbled in Shotokan and Shotokai Karate. I am please to report that Kenshukai is one of the strongest and most disciplined styles ( i did not write this)
Darce Posted October 10, 2003 Author Posted October 10, 2003 We don´t have sparring in the belt tests, only in the test for the black belts. Shukokai Karate, Orange belt ( 7. kyu)
KaratekaAikidoist Posted October 12, 2003 Posted October 12, 2003 I personally don't think the belt matters, the ability of the person does. I have a slight disgust with 8 year old black belts who think they can beat up anyone because the have a piece of black cloth. They may know moves but lack power or form.
Coco Posted October 16, 2003 Posted October 16, 2003 It was a little kid, who had got the brown belt during the weekened. My trainer told him to spar against everyone (1 to 1)in the dojo an score at least one point on everyone. He did, and his moves was really amazing. When it was my turn he kicked me to the head, with good control, of course. It was the highest belt I have ever sparred with. Can´t wait til I learn all the advanced techs he knew.lol in my dojo we can ONLY sparragainst brown/black belts...it dosnt really help as they take you down in 2 secs but meh Shito Ryu (3rd kyu) RETIRED - 2002-2003Now studying BJJ(2006)
Tao Posted October 16, 2003 Posted October 16, 2003 Shut the lights off, lock the doors and see who walks out!
Darce Posted October 17, 2003 Author Posted October 17, 2003 Huh? Shukokai Karate, Orange belt ( 7. kyu)
mArTiAl_GiRl Posted October 24, 2003 Posted October 24, 2003 In Sweden, I sparred two times with my Sensei. (He has 5th dan) I was only 12 years old. And I remember what feeling I had: no fear. I just dont know why, I never were afraid of sparring with bigger, stronger, scary karatekas, lol. But now, I live in Estonia, I'm 15, and I'm more afraid of that. I don't know why. I've lost something when I left Sweden, I guess... I lost the spirit. Some Sensei's though, say I still have it, and I have to let it out. But it doesn't come out. I'm competeing with katas now. But when I look at karatekas who are doing karate, I kinda feel how I miss to be instead of them, fighting with all of my heart. Kill is love
Darce Posted October 24, 2003 Author Posted October 24, 2003 That´s sad. Maybe you felt comfortable with your old sensei cuz you knew him well and trusted him. Maybe you just need time. Shukokai Karate, Orange belt ( 7. kyu)
mikS Posted October 26, 2003 Posted October 26, 2003 I´m fifteen and he is twelve. OK, I know it isn´t much, but I´m like 60 lbs heavier than him. And he landed a spinning kick to your head? Fighting higher belts isn't a big deal, it helps with your sparring, because they help you learn. I remember when i was intimidated by brown and blackbelts. lol. Then i realized that half of them suck. hahaha, it also helps that im a 2nd degree brown belt now and can pretty much beat anyone i spar against
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