I started out with Shotokan as a kid, but subsequently abandoned approximately 90% of what I'd learned when I took up MMA.
I think we can all agree that the strengths and weaknesses of karate are pretty well laid bare by this point. it's really interesting if you read the early 60's editions of Black Belt magazine (you can view them for free at http://books.google.com/books?id=Otk..._issues_anchor ).
There was one issue that had a statistical evaluation of karatekas' strength in particular lifts as opposed to collegiate wrestlers, and the karatekas scored higher. Somehow I think that would not be the case if tested today.
Anyway, for some good oldschool karate:
YouTube - Soke Takayuki Kubota 10th dan Gosoku-ryu
I must admit I still have a slight man crush on Sosai Tak Kubota
I think we can all agree that the strengths and weaknesses of karate are pretty well laid bare by this point. it's really interesting if you read the early 60's editions of Black Belt magazine (you can view them for free at http://books.google.com/books?id=Otk..._issues_anchor ).
There was one issue that had a statistical evaluation of karatekas' strength in particular lifts as opposed to collegiate wrestlers, and the karatekas scored higher. Somehow I think that would not be the case if tested today.
Anyway, for some good oldschool karate:
YouTube - Soke Takayuki Kubota 10th dan Gosoku-ryu
I must admit I still have a slight man crush on Sosai Tak Kubota
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