And it is so often neglected! We actually introduce it with our dojo kids, by having them hold a bag with someone hitting it - they get used to the idea of being hit, and won't be thrown off guard if someone hits them out there.
i have a green belt in American Kickboxing , kenpo karate and I competed a little and I sucked , 🤗that’s ok , but we did sparring in class only kicks below the waist any where below the waist , the amount of times I was limping after this exercise was everytimewe did it. lol
I also competed and sucked at it, the few times I tried it, so we are in the same boat! Hopefully, no long term damage from the low kicks ;) Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment, we always appreciate it :)
@@GojuRyuKarateCentre thanks , I have a suspicion you were better than you say🙂also the sparring exercise we did in kenpo were we only did low kicks for one or two rounds was only on rare occasions we did regular karate sparring as well🙏🏽
If anyone has doubts that you can actually affect your bones with these exercises . . . . After training Goju for a few years, including arm conditioning, I blocked a side kick with my forearm and it broke. When I got it x-rayed, the tech asked "have you broken this arm before? There's a lot of extra calcium build-up." One of my proudest moments. I tell the story as often as I can. 😁
We love this story! Sensei Mas Oyama had his hands x-rayed 10 years apart; lots of build up, but no damage as expected from all the conditioning 👏 Thank you for sharing this with us, such a lovely comment to receive 🙇🏻♀️
P.s. As I aim to widen my “scope of knowledge”, of course, but DO take your “ DWYSS” instruction to heart, could you kindly recommend ( I’m not sure if you did) your opinion on how often to work conditioning weekly? I absolutely love the continued bits of past dojo anecdotes as to the “ crazy training” that happened” back in the day”, btw. Stories that are passed down in this way, in my opinion, are some of the most cherished aspects of dojo training/life😁🤓👊🏻! Thank you for peppering those in;)!
Hello, Sensei (both;)! Welcome to the month of May! So, conditioning for/within the martial arts has always fascinated me, the making of the “simple” human into a bit more of a “ super human”! Who wouldn’t want that;)?!? And it has been my limited experience and learning, via instruction within my Dojo, that slow and steady conditioning is always the better approach for the general martial practitioner. Thank you for enforcing that basic idea. Also, a “quick” question- (regarding just how far to go with your conditioning), I’m curious how (or if) your opinion regarding your own conditioning would alter if teaching/running a dojo were your only career. Would you then follow the “ Higaonna conditioning path”, or save your hands a bit more? Would that make a difference to you philosophically? And do you feel those that train so intense as to not even consider these options, are practicing an outdated concept that’s more a byproduct of previous “ old school “ generations mentality? I personally believe conditioning in the martial arts is very important with one’s training regimen, provided it’s approached with intentional thought and health longevity at its core. Thank you both, again, sincerely, for all that you humbly and generously do and share! Take care!
Dearest Mark, There's definitely a part of us that all saw board/tile/ice breaking and thought it would be cool to be that strong - I think it's as human as breathing :) What a thought-provoking question! I think that if one is the purest of teachers, and doesn't do the grind of admin and business, then going to that level would be possible and permitted. But very few karate-ka have the luck of marrying a spouse who will run their dojo admin for them so that they can focus on being the best practitioner/teacher. As far as I know, Sensei Higaonna has the luxury of a team/committee to oversee the running of his dojo and federation, so he can focus purely on training (and has been doing so for many decades.) We often forget that Sensei Miyagi himself was a trust-fund baby (essentially) and didn't have to work for a living, and had a doting wife who ran everything for him. That standard is unattainable for 99% of us these days. If our dojo was successful enough, Ché wouldn't be sweeping chimneys, but here we are, and we both have to take care of our hands. And while Ché doesn't do daily conditioning any more, I have seen him give people the lightest of taps and floor them - that conditioning runs deep and old. Your instinct and approach to conditioning is 100% accurate - slow, steady and appropriate. We should all be able to flatten someone with one punch - I don't think that hitting rocks every day is necessary for that. I hope this helps! Yours always in karate, Zoe
I fainted for a half a minute during my black belt exam few months ago, I got back and continued, I am weak in my body conditioning part, what tips do you have to improve itv sensei?
Hi Joshua, That sounds like it could be many things - inadequate hydration, low blood sugar, low blood pressure - have you checked these with a doctor first? Cardio is definitely an important part of your training - Sensei Miyagi made running a big part of his training, and for that of his students. Endurance and stamina come from both training, correct food and adequate sleep - the whole body must be looked after. Please do try see a doctor to rule out any medical causes, and then begin with more hojo undo (chishi, ishi sashi), good warm-ups and as much training as you can SAFELY do. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment :)
Hello! I would recommend following the WKF channel, as they issue the rules and have the most up to date versions. I believe there have been some recent changes as well. We're a purely traditional dojo, so we aren't really experts on the formal tournament rules, but there are others who are much more expert than we are :)
@@GojuRyuKarateCentre Thank you. I'm testing for 2nd kyu at the and of the month, I struggle with remembering kata applications so your videos will be a great help
