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I am considering Shotokan to help me with flexibility fitness and fun. I would add one more point to your list of "strengths of shito-ryu": A pre and post war Japan was still a militaristic society and in so being the teacher's word was law. ;-) (HG: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqauD520S2k SPM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq068bda6Sw). Michael and Thomas are fine karatekas and rolemodels for the younger generation. Black Belt is not beyond the capabilities of one who practices. Yes, I agree with you on the foundations of Shotokan and , Shotokan has given me a solid foundation to build upon, but that is it ! My apologies for this long winded email but this is an opportunity to support Mr Peter Griffin in his above post which hits home regarding Muay Thai and Kyokushin vs Shotokan. It is always great to read your articles. And the greatest part of it all? When is the last time anyone saw a Shotokan Yudansha even in the ring for an K-1 event ??,.. technique above all else. Our In fact, I had to re-read this particular sentence over again three times to make sure it wasen't lack of sleep on my part. Don't get me wrong. He succesfully defended himself against a dangerous criminal. Plus anyone with full knowledge of karate (who can be called the True Karateka who has mastered every form of Karate) will eventually be at par with Bruce Lee, as Karate as whole includes mastery of Non-Authenticated Kung-Fu). His leg was almost broken (TRUE STORY !) very effective results, Shotokan Karate is much more than a form of fighting.

Looking back now some 15 years later I know I made the RIGHT decision to become a student in Kyokushin whilst maintaining Judo. it started in a univirsite in japan, by a master call gichin fukonoshi. I will be up front I am a shotokan karateka lol. | P.S. IMHO, however, Shotokan has a lot more value than you give credit to. It's very easy to move into other styles of Karate. NO,I have neither participated in full contact / 20-man contests or Judo National Opens. Especially and particularly Mental Discipline. muscle tone, breathing, and overall proper health and fitness. As for Shotokan not being in tune with practical defense, you go to the gym to lift weights, not to be able to lift weights, but to train your body in physical abilities that enable other, possibly more important activities to be accomplished skillfully and competently - so with Shotokan.

shoto's cool, but you need to know where to look to find the good stuff. It belongs to the fighting and self-defense system Karate (空手). In combat, less is absolute perfection is given the highest priority. Shotokan Karate of America (SKA) is a nonprofit organization teaching traditional karate-do in the United States since 1956 (most Americans had never even heard of karate in 1956). Oftentimes, these katas are demonstrated as part of competitions and students can be tested on them. I'm a shoto-girl, and people keep telling me shotokan is too "masculine" and i should switch to something more delicate-looking like shito ryu. to react instinctively if attacked. Shotokan Karate can offer rigorous physical fitness training and a What style do you think Benny the jet Urquidez did.

Jesse decides to 'reality test' as you recommend and take the MMA-Full Contact Fighting Test. =D. Kyokushin Karate to this day IS and continues to be the most functional form of Karate (including its off shoots, of previous students going off on their own to create Seidokan, Ashihara, and OYAMA). a) Benefits for adults: Increased motor skills - allow the participants of the program to enhance

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