Your response goes against all the principles of being a martial artist. Alcohol or no alcohol.
Where did you hear that story????
I do pushups everytime I train 4 X a week, and also do 1 chest workout a week with weights...so on Monday/s I do doubles on chest morning and eve.
He was fairly short, but that withstanding, I can't imagine anyone beating him in K-1 He could take enormous bodily punishment and was like...
I would have to say Kano or Funakoshi as well. However, with slight bias ..Kyokushinkai has 12 million members world wide...still a fairly young...
no gloves. Your knuckes will eventually heal. Gives me better feel as well as strengthens my wrists. I like to feel what I am striking
Yes I use it regularly. I don't use my heel though. I use chusoku...toes up ball of foot. My ankle and knee are angled OUT to the 45 degrees....
pretty cool link http://www.superkarate.ru/video/kata/21.avi
If you are just starting to spar, the insturctor should be there giving tips and advice as you go. Over time and patience, you eill realize why...
I know Mashashi from Kyokushinkaikan. Was actually with him yesterday. he is also an actor. Same guy? Southern california?
Sounds like you need to have the ability to move AROUND your opponent when he closes in. You need to use your Hiza-geri (knees) to the solar...
WOW!! That is amazing. If anyone ridiculed anyone else regardless of rank in our dojo, they would be either dismissed, or injured in kumite....
Just talk to him....and explain what the art is and why you study it. I would (*and have to my own) also tell him that is you ever hear about...
Very good point about styles and schools. Every school and certainly every styke has different requirements.
I think if you make your training a significant part of your life, you train to reach your personal potential, and learn beyond the weekend...
Yes the link are some Kyokushin full contact schools in your area. You may want to contact for info. They may also know some events coming up....
3X /week...if you are talented and have great spirit, about 6 years.
Hi Goju, Check this site out http://www.shihanroman.com/canada.html Yes I have been in full contact competitions. I think full contact...
We greet all our students or Sensei or Shihan with Osu! even in the streets. The western schools are not overusing the term if the western...
I generally look at the chest so I can use my peripheral visin more adequately.
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