Shidokan U.S. Open Video

Here's an awesome video from the early 90s featuring Shidokan Karate. This is old school Shidokan, when martial artists entered and just fought. There was no Youtube or Pay per View events where fighters were able to study styles and opponents. You just entered and fought. Draws were decided by adding boxing gloves. A couple of years afterwards, the "Triathlon" would evolve. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaLuItlR-GE

Dolph Lungren Karate Demonstration

Action superstar, Dolph Lungren is a well known practioneer of Kyokushin Karate. He is a European champion and takes his Karate very seriously. Here's a clip of him and Shihans Brian Fitkin and Lloyd Payne doing an awesome demonstration in Japan at the 10th World Karate Championships. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGKcZFWwDXU

Kickboxing Vs. Muay Thai

Which is better, Kickboxing or Muay Thai? Neither. They are similar but different. They are scored differently and require different strategies. Muay Thai emphasizes power kicks and the clinch is what makes it different from other forms of kickboxing. Kickboxing (above the waist or low kick rules), don't allow clinching, so, boxing hands are more important. In Kickboxing you will throw more combinations and in Muay Thai you will throw harder shots because you most likely be grabbed. The great thing about K-1 style kickboxing is that it blends the styles togeter. The clinch is minimized so there is constant action. Nowadays when you look at this style, you see a mix of the Muay Thai and Kickboxing blended together. So, kickboxers, round out your skills and study both.

Defend Yourself With Footwork

In looking at defense what is the best way to defend yoursef? Footwork. Good footwork puts you in position to attack and gets you out of position of being attacked. You want to be in position where you are just out of your opponent's range but close enough where you can launch your attacks and get back to a safe distance. Using footwork and movement in the 2002 Shidokan World Open. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac2HLX34GMA

Shidokan Atlanta's Josh White USA Judo Nationals

Shidokan Atlanta's Judo Coach competed in the Open Division (he is only 81 kg)at the USA Judo National Championships a couple of weeks ago in. He first match was against Satoshi Ishii, the 2008 Bejing Gold Medalist. Josh fought his way back up throught the repecharge and earned Bronze. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OurZKaBplpA

Shidokan Tribute Video

Here's a very cool Shidokan Karate Tribute featuring a lot of fighters who helped popularize the "Triathlon of Martial Arts". Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk_NldfYJTQ

WKF Bronze Medal Match

The World Karate Federation is working hard to get Karate in the 2020 Olympic Games. I've put earlier posts up on this movement. I came across a great in this clip here. These guys are skilled and show a well rounded approach (punches, kicks, throws). Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAlWvkA8tJw&list=PLhP92QB0EhljWlt-njkcWA8Itg0RKCY0d