How to Beat Karate/Point Fighters in Striking and MMA
In MMA and BJJ circles, there are a lot of jokes made at the expense of Karate. Some people think that Karate is a joke martial art that gives out…
Full Contact Karate Styles
As a former Shorin Ryu karate and current Kyokushin karate student, I have witnessed how vastly different the different styles of karate are. Some barely allow any sparring while others allow full contact sparring.
So if you want to take karate and want your training to translate into real-life effectiveness, you should go to a full contact karate school. Although katas, kihon, and point sparring has its place in training, it is the full contact that allows you to apply your training in real-life situations. The following article outlines the various full contact styles and their similiarities and differences. Continue Reading