Posted by: matxtx
Re: All around Kata- Japan, Okinawa, UFC - 03/20/07 03:33 PM
Nice ideas ..in theory.
And thats become the problem for me as I give up more on kata/pattern work and go to NHB type training.It was all theory.Too much theory.No actualy seeing it with my own eyes.No footage...no demonstration against someone resisting.Realy resisting
Also why train to deal with an untrained opponent when you can get more, training as though you will face the best in the world complete loon hard nut ,and that will definitly mean you handle an untrained guy.Plus you dont know if the guy is untrained untill its too late,he might be in the gym now and then or done the odd Muay thai class..you just dont know.
Posted by: hedkikr
Re: All around Kata- Japan, Okinawa, UFC - 04/10/07 02:19 AM
There is a difference between "Trained" & "Untrained" fighters.
An untrained fighter moves in unconventional ways - not better, often worse (no to little timing, balance & coordination). This uncoordinated "non-rhythmic" clumsy "style" is difficult to contend w/ especially since most MA-ists face others who fight like themselves.
Untrained fighters don't know how to retreat effectively so you better know In-fighting when you find yourself literally face-to-chest w/ the guy.
I'm not sure where the guy was going w/ it but MA-ists should know the difference between "Trained" & "Untrained" adversaries.
BTW: Trivia...I think the guy was a Shukokai guy through certain clues.
Posted by: shoshinkan
Re: All around Kata- Japan, Okinawa, UFC - 04/10/07 08:59 AM
from memory he is a very decent shotokan practitioner, who now trains Shito Ryu in Japan, if that helps out in any way!
Posted by: oldcoach
Re: All around Kata- Japan, Okinawa, UFC - 04/10/07 01:57 PM
I forget his name and the site, but I've bought some of his downloadable Shito-ryu kata videos. In those videos, he seemed to be quite a download-to-earth teacher.
PS. Is it just me or does that background look a bit like the virtual dojo in The Matrix?
Posted by: hedkikr
Re: All around Kata- Japan, Okinawa, UFC - 04/11/07 01:57 AM
Good eye. (not "good-day" in Aussie)