Myth #1 :
Traditional karate has been proven in-effectice against modern mixed martial-arts (MMA) and grappling styles like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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A well trained and parcticed karate -ka (student) can posses the ability to defend against and defeat attackers, even if they are larger and stronger.
Many judge how good a style is based on how well a practitioner of that style performs in the ring. The fallacy of this thinking is in the assumption that the individual's skills represent the effectiveness of that style. |
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For example: On a given day, a boxer may win a match against a wrestler. This does not mean boxing is always better than wrestling. It just means, in that match, that boxer out performed that wrestler . It is a matter of which individual is more well practice in their discipline.
Sensei Saddler taught that "There is always someone better than you." This was one, of many, ways he had to motivate you to constanly imporve and hone your skill.
Sensei Saddler taught that "There is always someone better than you." This was one, of many, ways he had to motivate you to constanly imporve and hone your skill.
