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Cambiare arte marziale

Pratico ju jitsu tradizionale da quasi un anno, la scoperta delle arti marziali mi ha aiutato molto da un punto di vista psico-fisico, però c'è qualcosa che non mi convince della mia scuola. Facciamo un sacco di immobilizzazioni e tecniche di autodifesa noiose che a me personalmente non interessano e sono lente e complicate da imparare. Io preferisco tirare calci e pugni e usare il bastone. Poi avrei preferito qualcosa di più introspettivo, più filosofico, mi hanno sempre detto che le arti marziali hanno un aurea di misticismo che non percepisco, non so se mi spiego. Le prima volta era entusiasmante ma poi gli allenamenti sono diventati sempre più di routine, più monotoni. È un ottima scuola, per caritá, molta frequentata, con istruttori competenti e atleti professionisti, ma non pensano ad altro che a fare gare. Gente che non si vede mai in palestra e ricompare tre giorni prima di fare la gara. Il maestro infaccendato continuamente con pratiche burocratiche. I ragazzini del turno prima mi sembrano così inquadrati, come dei soldatini, i maestri che li ammoniscono, i genitori vigili che li attendono all'ingresso. Io, forse anche perché ho visto troppi film, avevo una visione più romanzata delle scuole di arti marziali. Stavo pensando di provare altro, temendo però, che se provo troppa roba, rischierei di non imparare mai seriamente nulla. Ho provato anche aikido per un breve tempo.

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u/Aromatic_Bag3577 — 14 hours ago
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I think karate has better distance control than most striking arts...

after watching a lot of striking across MMA and stand-up sports, karate might be the most misunderstood base when it comes to distance management.Even if you ignore point fighting or traditional training, the way karate-based fighters control range is different. It’s not about constant pressure or trading, it's about making the opponent miss by just enough, then exploding in and out before anything develops. A lot of modern strikers talk about footwork, but karate seems to build a very specific kind of timing-based distance control that you still see in high-level fighters today, even if it’s not labeled as karate anymore.

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u/Glum-Sample-9259 — 22 hours ago
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Sohail Khan records fastest knockout in Indian Kudo history 🥋⚡

This is domination on another level. 🥋🔥

Sohail Khan delivered one of the fastest knockouts ever seen in Indian combat sports with a stunning 3.30-second finish ⚡🇮🇳

🏆 Men’s -250 PI Gold
🥇 23rd straight national gold medal
⚡ Fastest KO in Indian Kudo history

One of the craziest winning streaks in Indian sports right now 👀

u/kreedonworldsports — 15 hours ago
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A bit embarrassed with my progress

I'm a 3rd-kyu in Okinawan Goju-Ryu but there are several problems with my karate that I feel embarassed about,

Such as my iliopsoas/hip flexors being super weak making it difficult to kick with proper form by using the hip flexors,

My kicks in general being pretty low due to a lack of mobility/strength in those movements...

My shikodachi being trash

And my inability to comprehend a lot of newer concepts/lack of choreography.

I see lower belts than me grasp concepts super fast and being able to stand in shikodachi etc

Just for me it's really difficult. Presumably because I grew up in front of the sofa and almost never moving so I have terrible proprioception.

I get corrected a LOT during class

- btw I do train outside of class hours so I'm not entirely lazy

TLDR; my karate is terrible even at brown belt

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u/TheJapanMistake — 2 days ago
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Knee health

This question is more for older practitioners. I find that my knees are very achy after practice. I do take precautions-warm up, regular weight training, epsom salt bath after class, and knee sleeves under my gi. Is there anything else I can do?

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u/UntakenUserName3000 — 2 days ago
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I wanna start doing karate

So im 16 and love karate and wanna start but im scared of hate and hostility towards me and sport

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u/officialfeay — 2 days ago
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Mikazuki Geri

I was wondering what is the best way to use mikazuki Geri? I have asked a few people about this and they all said it’s a crappy kick that serves no purpose. I don’t feel this way. There has to be a right way to use it. Otherwise it wouldn’t be in kata? Also, why do you strike your own hand when doing it in kata? Please help me understand this.

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u/Straight_Rush1293 — 3 days ago
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Returning to Shotokan

I've been training in Goju-Ryu for a while and earned my black belt and now I'm returning to Shotokan after many years away as my former Green belt in the JKS system. I'm struggling with the deep stances coming from a close up style. Does anyone have advice on how to improve my muscle memory back to deep stances or improve my stances?

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u/Bubbatj396 — 2 days ago
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Traditional karate vs Dutch kickboxing

Do you think a traditional art like shotokan karate could work in a fear for your life .with Only traditional techniques against a dutch kickboxer or a western boxer. In a street fight with high stakes

My background: taekwondo itf, messed with muay thai, kick boxing graice jiu-jitsu, aikido. Do shotokan karate full time now

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u/Quick_Cranberry9592 — 3 days ago
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Core strength exercises

Does anyone have advice on how to improve my core? I’m good at some exercises but struggle with crunches and sit ups, abs need someone holding my feet to rise properly. I know that I need to fold from the core, not the shoulders, but am struggling to improve.

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u/amatventura — 3 days ago
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I did both kyokushin and Okinawa goju Ryu i dont like the contact aspect is Shukokai more lighter on the body please be honest ? I like the fact that they fight using chest protectors.

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u/Western-Bobcat4760 — 2 days ago
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Bob work at home dojo

I train karate and kung fu at martial art schools and built a home dojo that you see in the video. sharing my journey with fellow martial art enthusiast

u/Most-Tumbleweed8914 — 4 days ago
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How much do you think karate schools/dojos should charge per lesson or per month?

A lot of "dojos" in the UK are usually community halls or school halls which I'm not exactly sure how much that costs as it depends on building. I once found a JKA club charging £70 a month for two sessions a week I thought that was a bit much. I personally think anything between £20-£50 is understanable

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u/1bn_Ahm3d786 — 3 days ago
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Correct mechanics of Oi-tsuki in Shotokan?

I’ve been training Shotokan consistently over the past fourteen months. One technique which often gives me trouble is the Oi-tsuki or lunge punch. It seems different practitioners have different ways of executing this fundamental technique. 

From Zenkutsu-dachi; our Sensei tells us to slide the back leg to the front, bringing both of them together, squeeze the legs tight, next stepping down into Zenkutsu-dachi again but with the lead leg, timing the punch as you land (see https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PDONkxaZk7A ) 

Some however even skip bringing both feet and leg’s together! Instead just stepping right into the punch. See ( https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3GbhbcEMIwg at 1:35 seconds onwards). One of the senior black belts at our club teaches it such in this context.

Which way is technically correct in Shotokan? I’m aware different styles stances depth and width of stances will vary, this is in regards to Shotokan.

OSS

u/Adam20188 — 3 days ago
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I did it!!!

After 10 years of training I finally got the thing ive been dreaming of for years. Now the real work starts!!!

u/SKKNerd — 5 days ago
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Gift ideas for my karate loving wife?

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u/[deleted] — 4 days ago
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Cheap freestanding kickbags - worth it?

I'm trying to get back into the dojo after about eight years of illness, lockdown and injury. I have a yard in which to practice kata but my kicks especially, have gone to hell. I borrowed my friends BOB which was great for striking but above my current kicking height and he has taken it back to train himself. I can't afford one of those but there are quite a few plain bags on Amazon that look as if they might help until I get back in a gi around the £50 (I'm in the UK) mark. Are they any good or will they disintegrate in a week? Anyone know of any UK available freestanding bags worth a look?

Thanks.

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u/Badger-of-Briarwood — 4 days ago