What style of Martial Art do you practice, and what are it’s strong points?
Posted February 27th, 2010Beatchanter asked: I practice Isshinryu Karate, which is quickly learned, traditional (8 kata) but still effective with strong and unique striking techniques as well as some torite. (grab, pull and attack)
Cool. Never heard of Sang Doo though.
Lee: Yeah, my lineage of Isshinryu doesn’t have the 45 Kumite though I have seen many of them demonstrated.Sophia
Whats this kata called? (karate)?
Posted February 24th, 2010azn~kiwi asked: Well.. I’m only a white stripe belt… so.. like this is my first kata.. umm i think its like this video i found but whats it called? and are there any other ones before it? i need to know before i get graded in 2 weeks T_T please help!
and i dont know what [...]
based on the kata how would you classify this style of karate japanese or okinawan?
Posted February 23rd, 2010kindred21101982 asked: 10th Kyu to 9th Kyu Yellow tip N/A
9th Kyu to 8th Kyu Yellow Taigyoku Shodan
8th Kyu to 7th Kyu (ho) Orange tip N/A
7th Kyu (ho) to 7th Kyu Orange Taigyoku Nidan
7th Kyu to 6th Kyu Green Saifa
6th Kyu to 5th Kyu Blue Saifa
5th Kyu to 4th Kyu Red Bassai-Dai
4th [...]
Best websites which show videos on Goju Ryu style Karate kata (pattern)?
Posted February 23rd, 2010Ray Mystery asked: Please list down the websites with free video download (or which let you see free video) which show video (in wmp or quick time format) regarding Goju Ryu style karate kata (pattern).Kylie
If each style of Karate were to break their system down to 1 or 2 kata, would karate instruction be better?
Posted February 22nd, 2010Beatchanter asked: There are many great fighters who dislike kata, but most of their experiences with them are dojos that burn through tons of kata, never truely making any of them their own. Many of the old Okinawan masters commented that in the 20th century, karate styles picked up too many kata, and no individual [...]
would you consider me a Martial artist?
Posted February 21st, 2010Zenshin Academy asked: I hope this is the only time I will toss out this info. I am really curious weather people consider me a martial artist or not. I hear that I’m not alot, just wondering.
-1- I know 0 kata, think they are worthless.
-2- I’m sure that an average 10yr [...]
What style of karate do I do? (Kata’s mentioned)?
Posted February 21st, 2010tornribbon 3 asked: I’ve done some kata’s like Shiosan Tsiki (dunno how u spell it), Pinan Nidan, Pinan Shodan, Ropo Chiate, Bassai Dai and some more i cnt remember..
does anyone know what style im doing then?Stephanie
I need some karate kata help?
Posted February 20th, 2010††_God Ownz Diz_†† asked: I tried to find the kata Pinan Nidan, but in my style, Okinawan Jyoshinmon Shorin-ryu Karate-do, is different. If someone can help me find the steps i would really appreciate it. Thanks.
This is the Kata, i just need the steps.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMdaYbxnRoYSydney
which kata is most powerful in any circumstance?
Posted February 20th, 2010Vicky asked: in any style of karate.Xavier
a cross between boxing and karate?
Posted February 20th, 2010kindred21101982 asked: if one day i make my own style up it will be a str8 cross between boxing and karate i would use karate kicks or even tae kwon do kicks (just side, round house, front, crescent, axe) and boxing no kata at all no weapons at all no grappling at all just boxing [...]