The following videos are meant as interesting examples of what is karate and what it is possible to achieve. Some might seem rather "violent" and "intense" however that is only one aspect of training. Much of what you see takes many years of dedicated training to attain such a high level of proficiency and intensity. Beginners don't be frightened off, you are not expected to do what you see in the videos for a LONG time.
One step Kumite practice by Luke, Chris, Greg, and Michelle. Fall 2007. Basically one foot is "stuck" to the floor and cannot move. Good practice for in-close fighting and working on balance. The winning female goju ryu kata team at the 2006 Goju Kai World Championships in Denmark. They are performing the kata Seipai followed by bunkai or possible applications of the moves represented in the kata. A full contact karate tournament teaser. Answers the question is karate applicable in a real life situation. YES! A short film of judo. Judo is another excellent martial art. While it is very different from karate, karate "borrows" many judo throws used in sparring and kata forms. A short film of Shokai Matsui a famous full contact Karate competetor affilated with Kyokushin Karate. The a portion of the film is when he famously fought and beat 100 opponents in a row in the course of several hours. Full contact, the only rule is no kicks to the groin or punches to the face. |