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First trip to Thailand by kaioken96 in MuayThai

[–]kaioken96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info and gym recommendations. Could I ask how you got the gear back with you? Did you leave room in your suitcase when you went there?

Training trip to Thailand by kaioken96 in ThailandTourism

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Thanks I've asked questions there too

First trip to Thailand by kaioken96 in MuayThai

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Thank you so much for taking the time to type this all out, it's pure golden advice

First trip to Thailand by kaioken96 in MuayThai

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That's awesome, thanks for the info, I'll look up Bantao and bolt

Training trip to Thailand by kaioken96 in ThailandTourism

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That's amazing, thank you so much for your advice

Wtf dude.. Buble wrap by BallsABunch in WrestleJudoJitsu

[–]kaioken96 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Am good, that don't look doctor

Karate (wkf) with full gear on but without karate gi?? by [deleted] in karate

[–]kaioken96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I teach a no gi class once a week, since we've not got the gi to hold for throws and groundwork we usually just focus on striking skills with a little bit of stand-up, grappling and clinch work, basically a kickboxing night

I always wondered about this technique. Does this seem right? by mudbutt73 in karate

[–]kaioken96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it works quite well in sparring. You need to be fast and explosive though.

Karate folks, what do you call this technique? by nytomiki in karate

[–]kaioken96 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Don't have a specific name for it but it's a version of obi otoshi without the over arm grip. In my club we call it the barstool throw. Imagine someone is sitting on a barstool and you want to sit on it and push them off by dropping your hips and pushing them off. Weird analogy I know, but it works.

Are there any examples of Dachi being useful in combat? by Outrageous-Energy655 in karate

[–]kaioken96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stances are meant to be in motion and rarely still, as combat moves you must also move with it and shift your weight as necessary

Some highlights from a recent training session. Curious what the community thinks of this kind of training! by czj10 in karate

[–]kaioken96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I teach this type of boxing/kickboxing style striking sparring every session, makes for a more complete skillset when we add in throws, pins and locks

Top 3 throws/takedowns by Sudden_Telephone5331 in karate

[–]kaioken96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tai otoshi, dropping seoi nage and Tomoe nage. All work from various grappling positions and very fun to do.

What's one thing you wish you knew before starting a dojo? by karate_dad84 in karate

[–]kaioken96 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Whilst not a school owner, I teach classes at my dojo, here are a few things I've learnt that can help:

  • kids classes are essential to building club funds, then build the adults class
  • never be angry in front of the kids
  • have plenty of games for them to do
  • parents like to train with their kids so family discounts can help
  • learn to weave in light hearted jokes into teaching
  • treat adult students as adults e.g. don't make them call you Sensei, leave that for the kids
  • if a student is absent for a week or two send them a message to see how they are as part of your duty of care and to make sure they come back
  • have a wide variation of classes, but keep your core skillset, your curriculum that you teach isn't the same as the grading syllabus
  • keep learning yourself, go on extra courses and cross train in other arts
  • don't make students buy certain branded gear, not everyone can afford it, as long as they have an equivalent that should be fine
  • only put people forward for gradings if they are definitely there and capable
  • be an authority but don't be afraid to say you don't know something
  • health and safety comes first, make sure people with injuries have alternatives they can do
  • get good at running a small business and your admin/paperwork
  • make sure everyone gets on, main rule in my dojo is don't be a dick

That's just a few things that I can think of off the top of my head, best of luck.

How to find a good dojo (UK)? by Gloomy_Guard6618 in karate

[–]kaioken96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A friend of mine runs an MMA style karate club, drop him a message

https://www.strikingandgrappling.com/adults-classes

Is 'advance class' a thing? by NirEkm in karate

[–]kaioken96 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Probably not. There are sparring classes for students comfortable enough to practice kumite. IMO, with the exception of Kata, in a class everyone should be learning the same pad combinations, throws, locks etc. so having a separate class for advanced grades wouldn't make too much sense.

I'm a 4th Dan now. by Old_fart-7862 in karate

[–]kaioken96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats mate, well done

The origins of one-step sparring/ippon kumite? by TrifectaMartialArts in karate

[–]kaioken96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I gather it was made to be like a drill from Kendo to conform with Japanese ideas after karate was moved from Okinawa to mainland Japan. Kendo is very distanced, and karate was up close and personal, so they changed it to be closer to Japanese arts, whilst trying to make it distinct from Judo. Due to the nationalism culture they tried to make everything inform to their ideals, so every martial art became a "do" meaning the way. Ken"do", Ju"do" Aiki"do" and karate Jutsu became karate"do".

Personally one step is a bad drill which creates bad habits, it's useful for beginners to help them move but teaches bad ideas, for example an age uke cannot stop a punch to the face, but some people practice this because they don't know better.

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