I have a fairly convoluted martial arts background (see my out of date but soon to be updated webpage at http://www.p-k-j.org/content/trainedin.html and I have attended a few Wado sessions over the years... Last year I started taking regular(ish) classes in Wado (once a week) and a couple of months ago I graded to red belt (second belt at my club)... So I have been exposed to Wado kata - but more importantly I would suggest that Karate (Wado, Goju, Uechi Ryu, Shotokan - you name it) has a different way of utilising the body to Tai Chi - again NOT better or worse - just different.
I would also suggest that all the major styles of Karate also have... "a different way of utilising the body to Tai Chi - again NOT better or worse - just different." - So I feel that studying Tai Chi is a worthwhile thing to do and is complimentary to Wado in the same way that I would argue you could study Shotokan and that could be complimentary too <PUTS ON FLAK JACKET>
That's a fairly bold statement Robert and I'm wondering if you can amplify just how say: Uechiryu or Goju would complement Wado when the two systems are...
Hi Reg (and All), ... That's me 'Bold' - OK Good Looking and Bold - OK Intelligent, Good Looking and Bold.... (Could go on but don't want to appear big headed)...
I'm going to disagree on much of this. As Reg noted it might be a bit early in your Wado career to offer much constructive criticism to the art. Essentially...
Hi, ... I wasn't saying that I was aware of any 'holes' just that simply EVERY martial art (including Wado) has holes. ... Sorry but I think that you misread...
Robert, Hope I did not sound harsh. Limits of the web and all that. Holes as art: Japanese art has, as you likely know, a principle of use of space and...
Hi All, Since I have a fairly decent background in the various styles (Wado Ryu, Uechi Ryu , & Tai Chi) discussed, I'd like to share my views on this cross...
Hi guys, For some time now I have been following the new thread, which woke up the forum again. What is surprising to me is, why should anyone think of...
<What is surprising to me is, why should anyone think of anything else to complement his style and in our case, our Wado.> Why should anyone think of it as a...
Hi All, Jaron said: "What is surprising to me is, why should anyone think of anything else to complement his style and in our case, our Wado." Why ever not? ...
Hi Rob, "What is surprising to me is, why should anyone think of anything else to complement his style and in our case, our Wado." Why ever not? Because if you...
Hello dear fraternity, An interesting point seems to have touched here, as the stated problem is actually following: "can I integrate principles of so called...
Ah Richard, there's no doubt in my mind that the wado in various dojo can test one's credulity - which may well stem from that different perspective you speak...
Reg, Different perspective can be taken as a license to wreck havoc if it is not an educated perspective. For example, you could have two very legitimate...
Hi Robert, Ah yes, thank you for sharing, and you're absolutely right wado does not teach 'firearms skills' but then it doesn't teach Tank or Submarine warfare...
Hi Robert Doing the Wado Katas slowly, I know is not Tai Chi but it does have a calming effect after training, but there is always the traditional warm down,a...
Hi Richard, My old sensei had a simple answer to this type of lopsided reasoning that suggests 'a need' for something extraneous to 'complement' wado because ...
Hi all, Good to see discussion opening out again. Re. the subject in question: It always prompts a smile from me when someone comes out with the old chestnut ...
And another thing, since this horse is remaining so very still... I will not claim any expertise in any martial arts but I will say that I have had the honour...
... One needs only to experience one or two throws by Toby Threadgill of SYR, to become painfully aware of the historical importance of breakfall in Wado....
... Depends on how you are using the word curriculum. If you mean a written down list of what things you will study as part of kyu or dan gradings then I ...
... I agree, it depends who is out front of the class. It's funny I was thinking about this last night. I currently have a bunch of guys training with me who...
Igor, I don't know why the teaching of Ukemi seems to have gone missing with some Wado groups. It may be as has been said due to the fact that competitions use...
Domenico Capilongo
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May 14, 2008 2:38 pm
Hi Igor, It is not just of 'historical importance' Igor, neither is it hot of the press or flavour of the month, nage waza / ukemi waza is very much part of...
Hi Igor, That was something I also never quit understood in Holland. I started out with jiu jitsu and after a year or so added karate and judo to my training....
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