A) Naihanchi Shodan
B) Sanchin
C) Gojushiho
D) Pinan Godan
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Which kata is typically taught last in our system?
A) Naihanchi Shodan B) Sanchin C) Gojushiho D) Pinan Godan Place your answers in the comments section. Feel free to suggest future trivia questions.
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Lyoto Machida is a very interesting fighter in the popular UFC competition. He is unique because he is the only fighter in that sport at the moment who fights with traditional karate. As a result, he fights very differently than other fighters and has a very good record as a fighter (19 wins and 4 losses).
Lyoto's utilizes karate stances in his fighting as opposed to the western boxing stance used by most of his contemporaries. This helps him because opponents have to venture even deeper into his danger zone than normal in order to land an effective strike against him. His strikes are very powerful, especially his reverse punch. In addition to the power of his strikes, he also telegraphs less than most fighters because of his good form as a karate-ka. One of the finishing techniques he is known for is a strike to a downed opponent that comes straight from the kata, Gojushiho. Defensively, Lyoto is a great fighter. He does not "tough it out" and take hits in order to deliver a few of his own. This comes from the seriousness of classical karate training. He treats these fights as if it is a fight for his life. As a result he is tactful, and careful when avoiding being hit. Some other fighters have accused him of being afraid of them because of this, but I see it as being smart. My favorite thing about Lyoto Machida is that unlike many martial artists in the MMA sport, he is honorable, respectful, and serious. While other fighters are trash-talking, he bows to his opponents and into the ring. While other fighters run in full of attitude, he walks in with a calm seriousness that reminds one of a samurai marching into a battle. The type of Shorin Ryu we train in is called Shobayashi Ryu. Post your answer in the comments along with suggestions for future trivia questions.
QUESTION: Who was the founder of Shobayashi Ryu? A) The monks at the Shaolin Temple in China. B) Chotoku Kyan. C) Choki Motobu. D) Nobody knows for sure. This is a question that many young martial artists ask themselves. When is it time to leave the kids class and move on to a teen/adult class? Many
There is no set age for this. There used to be when I first started, but the various Sensei in the dojo realized that age wasn't the best factor in deciding this. It depends on the individual person and various factors such as ability, maturity, size, and social factors. Here are a few questions to ask yourself. Do I constantly feel like I'm reviewing in the kids class? There is less repetition in the teen/adult classes because most of the students tend to practice at home more consistently so there is less need for review. Am I ready for a slightly more serious dojo experience? While both classes are fun and exciting, the activities in the teen/adult classes will be slightly more advanced and will require deeper concentration. Am I the biggest kid in class? If you're a foot taller than every single student in the kids' class, you may want to upgrade. Are my friends ready to move on to the adult class too? Your karate friends will be very valuable throughout your life. Sticking together is important. If you are considering moving on to the teen/adult class you may want to discuss this with your close karate friends as well. Does the different time work for me? It's funny to think of it this way, but one of the biggest difference between the two classes is the time. Does this work with your schedule? I had to delay switching classes for a year because of my football schedule. There's nothing wrong with staying in the kids class a little longer if it works better for you and your parents. We're just happy that you're still training. That being said, there is one way to figure this out that may be even more valuable than these questions. Come down to the teen/adult class and try it out! You can make up a class there if you missed a class, or simply come down for a class or two just to see if you're ready. See you there! As many students get to that age, they move on from high school to college, trade schools, etc. Sometimes their education takes them far from their home dojo. Here's a bit of advice that I always try to tell the karate-ka who is going away to college.
Start a karate club! It's a great way to keep in practice and it looks great on your resume to be the founder/president of a club in college. You may be thinking that you won't have time or you won't be qualified to teach a karate class. You don't have to. A college karate club can be something as simple as a time/place where the various martial artists on campus can meet, practice, and if the rules of the college permit you can even have some sparring sessions. You're essentially inviting other martial artists to join your practice session. Welcome to episode IV of the trivia game. Please put your answer in the comments section, along with suggestions/ideas for future trivia questions/topics.
The second Kobudo weapon you will learn as a black belt is the Sai. QUESTION: In Kobudo, how many Sai are traditionally in a set? A) 2 B) 5 C) 3 D) As many as the karate-ka can effectively carry. Over the years I have become much more of a morning person than I was as an adolescent. As a result, I often get in a quick training session first thing in the morning. The only challenge to this is that for me personally, I have trouble effectively exercising shortly after eating most breakfast foods (eggs, yogurt, cereal).
I spoke with a friend of mine who has a background in personal training and nutrition and he suggested that I find a good protein bar to have before a morning training session. I did some research since there are literally thousands to choose from and here are the top 4 that in my opinion, match the needs of a health conscious martial artist. The following are not in any particular order. I'll list the nutrition facts that I was able to find as well as the price per bar (if bought on amazon.com) Health Warrior Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chia $1.58 per bar 180 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated), 18g carbs, 10g sugar, 2g fiber, 18g protein Smart For Life Green Tea Protein Bar $1.66 per bar Calories 180, Fat 4.0g (2g saturated), 18g carbs, 10g sugar, 2g fiber, 18g protein Quest Coconut Cashew $2.06 per bar Calories170, Fat 6g (1.5g saturated), Carbs 24g, Sugars 2g,Fiber 17g, Protein 20g Pure Organic Cranberry Orange Bar $1.55 per bar 190 calories, 8g fat (0.5g saturated), 27g carbs, 19g sugar, 3g fiber, 6g protein Hello all. I was hoping to get some feedback regarding what I post on this website. This way I can post more of what readers like, and less of what they don't like.
Either in the comments section or via email [email protected] let me know what you like about the blog, what you'd like to see more of, or any other suggestions. Suggestions and feedback don't need to be very elaborate. It can be as simple as this... "I like the trivia game. I don't like the _______ types of articles. I wish you wrote more about s Welcome to episode III of trivia! I'm glad that I saw a better turnout last week than the first week. Remember, it's okay to just take a guess and there's no rule against looking up the information to make sure.
Sometimes the answer to trivia questions will already be on this website either in older blog entries or in other sections of the website. Here's a clue. This is one of those weeks. QUESTION: What color karate belt does Osensei (Grandmaster Eizo Shimabukuro) wear? A) He doesn't wear a belt. B) A plain black belt. C) A black belt with 10 stripes. D) A red belt. Post your answer in the comments section. You can also suggest future trivia questions either in the co This article will cover the various types of clothing that you will see in the dojo during karate. For those of you who don't know, the outfit worn at karate is called a gi. As an underbelt (anyone under blackbelt) you will wear an all white gi with the proper color belt indicating your experience level. During the summer months (May-August) you may wear the informal summer gi. This means your usual white gi, but without the gi top and a plain black or white t-shirt instead. When a karate-ka gets their black belt, a few options open up. If you are the top (or only) instructor in a class you may wear all black. If not, you may wear half-and-half. Most black-belts choose to wear black pants and a white top, but the reverse is completely acceptable. If you are leading a class you have to wear the full gi. The summer gi is just for students. It is wise to bring your gi top with you to class even if you aren't planning on wearing it because certain techniques such as grabs, throws, etc. are best done with a sturdy gi top to avoid stretched out our ripped t-shirts. Some karate-ka choose to roll up their sleeves to just below the elbow as seen in the pictures of Hayes Sensei and Motobu Sensei above. This is acceptable, especially in warm weather. There are also practical reasons that a more advanced martial artist would want to wear their gi this way for certain types of training.
Master Motobu is wearing the gi pants in the style that is often worn in Okinawa, especially before karate adopted the Jiu-jutsu gi as their official uniform. They are essentially shorts that end just below the knee. Remember, Okinawa is a tropical island. Just remember that your gi should be comfortable, loose fitting, and worn properly to facilitate your training. |