I own a Matsuru Kata De Luxe 12oz. it makes a snap. Personally I don't like this gi, the feel of it (fabric) and the sizing. I prefer my...
I use Joya brand shin/instep-guards made of leather. They are comfortable and durable. Not sure if they sell in your area though.
Yep, it's a coonhound!
^this^ and: Could also be dependant on the instructor. Technical abilities/standards might vary slightly between dojo of the same association. It...
Is that because you have to be at least sixteen or eighteen years old to become a blackbelt in your dojo/association?
Blade96, have you been sparring since your last post/thumb ub!? How are thing going? Did the suggestions work out right for you?
Per week that is.:)
7 years (-9 months due to studying abroad and injuries). 3 to 5 hours dojo time + the hour or so at home. But what's so special about the time...
Perhapse you could list websites of the schools you found. Forum members could then share their opinions about them. Make shure you read the...
:eek: O_o-ps That's the problem with english being my third language... Rereading this I couldn't stop laughing for 10 minutes.
Well done ArthurKing!! Good feeling ain't it?!
How could I forget... Have yourself filmed when sparring. My sensei filmed me a week ago during a kumite shiai. It's great for some visual...
Lower your centre of gravity, by lowering your stance. And always keep the knee of your supporting leg bent. Don't kick to high; go for the belly,...
Just what I was thinking. You could talk about it with your instructor. Seems like a legit reason for not attenting sparring. Some pencak silat...
@r34.david - From the footage of your competitions you posted on MAP you'll probably do fine with any type of karate/kempo mitt or light MMA/Free...
@JSKdan - Yeah they sometimes act like a mirror. If you show them certain techniques wrong, they will copy those techniques wrong (highly likely)....
So you're kicks are worthless... why not develope some good kicks?? Best advice: something local, something you like, something with good...
@ MatsuOyamafan - Tell us how the dojo which you'll attend is like. Will you still be having private lessons with and held by your friend? How...
Try to keep your arms in place as you kick. This will make it easier for you to follow up using your hands. As you side-ish-kick you open up your...
Recently I found some 'shinken' ruleset Kyokushin matches on YouTube, which I found interessting. It comes down to Kyokushin-rules with...
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