May I ask please what the role of various Wado specific Kumite/Gumite
plays within your clubs and personal experience? I'm specifically
interested in set pattern Kumite, as opposed to Jiyu Kumite.
I'd also like to know the historical importance of them, again within a
Wado context.
I'm becoming a little more familiar with Kihon Kumite, which appears to
be standardised across many Wado organisations. But what of Ippon,
Sanbon and Ohyo Kumite? This seems a little looser between
organisations, clubs and countries.
While my question is based somewhat on wanting to learn as much about
Wado as is possible, there is also a syllabus element. Any thoughts on
how Kumite contributes to building up an individuals skills over time
is also appreciated.
Hi to you all. May I ask please what the role of various Wado specific Kumite/Gumite plays within your clubs and personal experience? I'm specifically ...
... Hi Brian, I'd suggest reading this article by Reg Kear on Wadoworld: http://wadoworld.com/technical/ohyo/ohyo.html While it may not offer an answer to all...
Thank you Igor. Wado world has also been a great resource, and it was more than valuable to revisit this article. It's certainly put Ohyo Kumite in a better...
... Hi Brian, You ask a couple of really big questions. A long time ago the karate historian Brian Noble wrote in an article that perhaps the true 'kata' of...
Hi Brian, you mention the other side of the world, what is your location now.? Reg Kear. ... From: brian.lyall To: wadokarate@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday,...
Hi Reg, Kapiti, New Zealand. Although that's technically "across the ditch" to Australia ... As a side note - my club is a very small Wado Ryu club which is...
... Kai ... I don't get it. Why would you not interact with Robbie Smith? He is better than any Wado person I've ever met outside of Japan. He's better than...
Bob, As I'm sure you've experienced in your travels, there are some pretty decent Wado people around the world. I'm curious how you've arrived at your ranking...
... Hi John, My apologies. I reread what I wrote and I was not very clear. I meant to say that Robbie was the best non Japanese technician I've met outside...
Hi Brian, Â New Zealand is a small country like Israel, right. Why do you guys let politics get in the way? I am here in Israel alone for the JKF Wadokai. My...
*sigh* ... alone for the JKF Wadokai. ... Suzuki sensei. ... good laugh and try to learn from eachother. ... themselves. Never affliated or interact with...
Hi Brian, I would have to echo Bob's words here, why wouldn't you interact with Robbie Smith if you're searching for some answers on kihon kumite and ohyo...
Jeepers to all of you who replied people. There is a *particualr reason* I said "for no particular reason" in not interacting with another club - not the...
Hopefully, my earlier email will have made my feelings on all of this quite clear. However, additionally, I need to add this. I disdain joining online...
Hi Brian, I don't know that any of the replies were intentionally 'charging you' with any political motive or bias specifically but while that hoary old...
You're quite correct Reg - I apologise for sounding that way. I don't think anyone at all commented in a way which I could take offense at or read as anything...
Ah there's no damage done Brian and you're right. this medium often has shoal waters but hopefully, fortunately, we are all sailing in the same direction so...