Karate nerd Jesse
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Just watched Karate ground fighting by Jesse Enkamp. One session was BJJ for karateka. I’ve always been wondering why a karateka lets their opponent attack multible times. Always letting go and the fight continues.
How many of strikers guide members have a karate background? I do and I am getting back to my roots. I am not doing any style, but using my previous experience and having fun sparring and doing playful combat. (Also learning new with kickboxing)
How many of strikers guide members have a karate background? I do and I am getting back to my roots. I am not doing any style, but using my previous experience and having fun sparring and doing playful combat. (Also learning new with kickboxing)
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Kyton66612/2/2022
I got my start with shotokan karate, and I intend to eventually circle back to it and get my black belt. Right now I've got my hands full with Kali/pantukan/silat, Wing Chun, and TKD.
I'm no expert, I only have guesses as for why karatekas strike and separate based on my own experiences. One reason might be that each exchange is suppose to represent killing or disabling your opponent. Another possible reason may be that over time, the concept of self defense has changed from killing your opponent to giving them the opportunity to back out of a fight. Finally, there is the sport/tournament influence to consider.
I'd be interested in hearing other opinions on this!
I'm no expert, I only have guesses as for why karatekas strike and separate based on my own experiences. One reason might be that each exchange is suppose to represent killing or disabling your opponent. Another possible reason may be that over time, the concept of self defense has changed from killing your opponent to giving them the opportunity to back out of a fight. Finally, there is the sport/tournament influence to consider.
I'd be interested in hearing other opinions on this!
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Brettpastore12/22/2022
I am studying more karate for its application to mma.
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Peter-parker_782/27/2024
crossover, post: 2330, member: 453
Just watched Karate ground fighting by Jesse Enkamp. One session was BJJ for karateka. I’ve always been wondering why a karateka lets their opponent attack multible times. Always letting go and the fight continues.
How many of strikers guide members have a karate background? I do and I am getting back to my roots. I am not doing any style, but using my previous experience and having fun sparring and doing playful combat. (Also learning new with kickboxing)
Hello, I practice kyokushin karate, I have the second dan, and I use it for striking in MMA, you just have to change your guard a little.
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rtab_ma12/11/2024
crossover, post: 2330, member: 453
Just watched Karate ground fighting by Jesse Enkamp. One session was BJJ for karateka. I’ve always been wondering why a karateka lets their opponent attack multible times. Always letting go and the fight continues.
How many of strikers guide members have a karate background? I do and I am getting back to my roots. I am not doing any style, but using my previous experience and having fun sparring and doing playful combat. (Also learning new with kickboxing)
I think it's a hangover from point sparring. If you have a look at some kata based sparring videos, whilst there are constraints in place to train specific skills and safety, there is no disengagement.