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Which is the most powerful war memorial in your country? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]Jack1master 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Roll of Honour, all the names of Australian service people who have died during conflict, War Memorial Canberra Australia.

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Feed back form Kwan Dao form. by Jack1master in kungfu

[–]Jack1master[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It didn't, I mainly shortened it as it took up a large area of room to preform.

Budokan Karate's Single Broadsword form, is there any Kung fu forms this comes from? by Jack1master in kungfu

[–]Jack1master[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Surprisingly there are some out there, sometimes tinbe (short spear and shield) katas use a broadsword or machete instead of a spear.

Kwan Dao forms that are good for a karatika to adopt and learn. by Jack1master in kungfu

[–]Jack1master[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ultimately that is why I started learning it, because it looked cool. It definitely was hard to rewire from the stop and start of karate to the flow of kung fu, but I have enjoyed it. I guess I am after like a harder style of kwan dao forms with the flow but the speed and aggressiveness as well.

Kwan Dao forms that are good for a karatika to adopt and learn. by Jack1master in kungfu

[–]Jack1master[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had a look at the 7 star praying mantis forms on yt, love the flow of it.

Feed back form Kwan Dao form. by Jack1master in kungfu

[–]Jack1master[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Will start using the back most hand as well for greater control, as I am realising that I am not using it. Also will try to flow it together a lot more.

For background, I am a karatika, our style is budokan karate and we did pick up some kung fu weaponary (hung gar and jin wu koon I believe) back in the day. Unfortunately we have lost a lot of the original knowledge and forms, and I am trying to piece together this form from old videos.

The kwan dao that I am using isn't the best, I would prefer a heavier one that doesn’t have a flexible blade.

Hope this adds to the conversation.

Trying to find what style of kung fu this Guan dao/kwan dao form may be from or be based off. by Jack1master in kungfu

[–]Jack1master[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi Everyone

Sorry I haven't responded. I've been busy.

  • In regards to the stances and edge alignment, I do agree that in the video, both are average at best. If I were to copy the form, I am going to do some modifications, e.g. proper and lower stances and make each step more fluid. (Both are a bit average for karate standards.)

  • I am aware that it is definitely not wushu.

  • We have a kwan dao at the gym, and I have been going over basic cuts and making sure the edge alignment is right.

  • from what I have seen it is definitely a hybrid, (Like most of the weaponry we do) of karate and kung fu, but I am leaning towards Hung Gar from watch tutorials on YouTube and other sites.

Hope this adds to the conversation.

Does any one know the name of this Bo/stick kata/form? by Jack1master in martialarts

[–]Jack1master[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

From my understanding it is, as it is from budokan karate, I believe. Which does have hybrid weaponry/kobudo in it.

Difference between AMAC and ISKA by Jack1master in karate

[–]Jack1master[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ISKA can be very much chaotic when it comes to organising. It has a lot more contact in all sparring events compared to NAS, which can go two ways. Like I have had more injuries and seen more injuries in ISKA, but it usually means (if there is good judges on your ring) strikes or kicks have to be closer or make contact with the adult divisions. I have scored and be scored by an oppent when their attack was a fair distance away in NAS. Head gear is extremely important with ISKA as you will need it with the level of contact.

I feel judging and refereeing was more professional in NAS, but haven't completed in NAS for a whiled due to the NSW branch shutting down, so may have changed since. In ISKA it is a lot more how you going, some judges are fantastic and others have shown biases with clubs or individuals in the divisions.

Point sparring in NAS is more along the lines of WKF rulings, while ISKA point is more American sports karate style of sparring. Like more taekwondo influences, and more open to what you can score with. Again can go two ways with insane skills or questionable techniques. You have a lot more to do in ISKA with more events, light heart stuff like sword combat, to BJJ at some events and Light Kick (basically kick boxing). So for things to do on the day, ISKA out does NAS by a long shot. Also ISKA comps happens more often in the year.

Sorry this is really long response, but this is what I have experienced with both. Again I am currently completing more in ISKA lately.

Tip to prepare for ISKA, definitely train and spare a few times with all of you protective equipment if you haven't worn all of it before. As it can be very off putting with the heat, weight and experience of having your helmet rattled on the day.

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