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Post by havamal on Jan 24, 2013 11:47:03 GMT -5
I've been training with Seido juku (http://www.seido.com/) karate since 2008. In the past two years, I've been attending sporadically, as means of cross training and learning Pinan & other Okinawan kata.
While the training is sincere, the spirit and waza are on the "soft" side of karate dojo I have experienced and the sparring being a hybrid blend of controlled semi-contact point, with "light" (I always get confused on that term) head contact, but no face or below belt contact or grabbing of any kind. it's fun and helpful, but I doubt its practicality.
I am wondering have I come to when I should fully bow out and focus on kickboxing and yongmudo hapkido training? Or should I "hang in there" and keep the "never quit" mindset and re-evaluate after sho- or ni-dan?
My nearest kyokushin dojo meets at times, 2 a week, that does not fit my schedule and commitments.
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Post by GJEC on Jan 24, 2013 12:13:00 GMT -5
keep the "never quit" mindset If you've been unhappy for a while I'd suggest something new. The mindset you mention is admirable in the right circumstances, but it shouldn't make you to stick with something if you've lost interest. Gary |
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Post by meguro on Jan 24, 2013 12:31:20 GMT -5
Think of styles as train lines within a large metro system. As you know not all lines lead to the same destination. Where would you like to be?
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Post by havamal on Jan 24, 2013 13:34:07 GMT -5
Think of styles as train lines within a large metro system. As you know not all lines lead to the same destination. Where would you like to be? I want to train for practical self-defense/unarmed combat, but not so harshly that I can not reasonably expect to report to work next day or able to comfort my wife that evening. I do not care about belts or trophies/prizes. Osu |
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Post by MMX on Jan 24, 2013 14:17:01 GMT -5
Think of styles as train lines within a large metro system. As you know not all lines lead to the same destination. Where would you like to be? I want to train for practical self-defense/unarmed combat, but not so harshly that I can not reasonably expect to report to work next day or able to comfort my wife that evening. I do not care about belts or trophies/prizes. Osu Not all Kyokushin dojo's expect that. Look around some more and you may find it. What area are you in? There are more options for you I am sure. |
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Post by hokuto12 on Jan 24, 2013 17:59:22 GMT -5
I was the same for a long time with my Aikido training. I don't know what happened but it seemed to get less challenging and way to much basics and extreme basics at that. I thought maybe I could last 6months and get the shodan but in the end I had to pull out as it was doing my head in. I have gone back to Shinkyoushin for the moment and am having fun again training.
In the end it is your choice alone no one can tell you what to do people can only tell of their experiences.
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Post by meguro on Jan 25, 2013 2:13:56 GMT -5
I want to train for practical self-defense/unarmed combat, but not so harshly that I can not reasonably expect to report to work next day or able to comfort my wife that evening. I do not care about belts or trophies/prizes. Osu Pick up some weights, if you are not doing so already. I got by with doing regular calisthenics for many years. However, training with db's brought my karate up to tournament fighting level, which made regular knockdown training tame in comparison. Db clean and push press will transform you and your karate. |
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Post by GJEC on Jan 25, 2013 9:48:51 GMT -5
Db clean and push press will transform you and your karate. Exalted! Maybe part of you doesn't believe - internally - that your skills will give you the effect you require. Building your power might be the missing link. Of course, if you're already physically strong then a more challenging system might be required. Gary |
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Post by havamal on Jan 25, 2013 9:59:51 GMT -5
megro,
What is "Db clean" -- please?
Osu
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Post by GJEC on Jan 25, 2013 10:06:08 GMT -5
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Post by meguro on Jan 25, 2013 11:00:16 GMT -5
Thanks, Gary! I was wondering who nicked my little warm-up db. Must have a stern talk with that guy. ;D
Just pick up a db, havamal, clean it to you shoulders and get it up over your head.
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Post by MMX on Jan 25, 2013 11:07:40 GMT -5
Another +1 for clean and press or Clean and jerks. Awesome power builder and your abs will be steel.
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Post by GJEC on Jan 26, 2013 5:45:43 GMT -5
"Dare to start from scratch anytime, regardless of age, regardless of how long you have walked down a road, when you realise that road leads nowhere." JFK (?) (I'm not implying that Seido Juku leads nowhere, but it may not lead to where YOU want to go)  Gary |
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Testing the waters. Thanks for the forum MMX!
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Post by curlbroscience on Jan 26, 2013 10:58:19 GMT -5
Pick heavy stuff up and put them down. Preferably overhead.  Great video Gary. Meguro, "Your warm-up is my workout." ;D I wonder who was the marketing genius that came up with that slogan/idea. |
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