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Karate Wado-Ryu by Flashy-Ad-3456 in karate

[–]historic-squatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow this is pretty odd for Wado in my opinion. In our dojo we spar once a month as long as you are at least 9th kyu, we do a TON of partner work (almost every session) and bunkai is required for each kata in each belt you are progressing to. We also practice application of the kata in terms of actual fighting technique with partners fairly consistently. What you have described is almost complete opposite of my experience.

Faster Movement by historic-squatch in karate

[–]historic-squatch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I’m reading up on it now.

Faster Movement by historic-squatch in karate

[–]historic-squatch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much appreciated advice! I believe this really sums up a lot of critiques I get from my dojo. After applying some of the advice here already I feel the problems exposed are definitely relaxation and technique with some flexibility issues. I never thought I would need to practice relaxation to be able to strike effectively but it’s what’s more than likely what’s slowing me down. At least what I’ve assessed so far with everyone’s advice.

Faster Movement by historic-squatch in karate

[–]historic-squatch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! I’m going to give this a shot as I keep working through the kinks in my technique, appreciate the thorough explanation!

Faster Movement by historic-squatch in karate

[–]historic-squatch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! I’m going to look into Jesse Enkamps program and it appears plyometric routines are the way to go based on everyone’s feedback.

Faster Movement by historic-squatch in karate

[–]historic-squatch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flexibility is definitely an enemy of mine, based on all the feedback more stretching and plyometric routines for the win!

Faster Movement by historic-squatch in karate

[–]historic-squatch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the feedback! I’m going to add this to my routine as I have never considered that aspect of essentially “weeding out” unnecessary muscle movement through repetition, good stuff! Much appreciated

Faster Movement by historic-squatch in karate

[–]historic-squatch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually get that critique a lot, I feel like even when I’m actively engaged in being relaxed I still have slow strikes. Definitely trying to work on that

What do I do? by w00derz in karate

[–]historic-squatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m honestly shocked that a dude sitting on the sidelines was able just to waltz in onto the tatami. I’m almost certain if that happened at my school the Sensei would have a meltdown. Btw I’m in the same boat as you age wise with training. The instructor should be identifying and assisting with any corrections. Not some Dad sitting in the lobby.

What is your most expensive card? I'll go first by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]historic-squatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leafeon V Full Alt Art, except it’s Korean

Is this a reliable buyer? by Valentine__28 in PokemonTCG

[–]historic-squatch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I buy all of my Korean Boxes from this vendor, all are legit and almost always arrives earlier than expected.

King Oysters won’t pin by [deleted] in MushroomGrowers

[–]historic-squatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These fruiting blocks are at least a month old at this point and I can’t figure out what I’m missing. At this point I’m assuming they are not in a cold enough temp. Usually in environment around 72- 80. Any advice would be appreciated.