Comments on: is karate a good martial art and can we learn by seeing the videos or books?

By: Eddie

Eddie — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:49:59 +0000

Yes karate is a good martial arts to defend yourself. For example a gang that wants to take you down. a punch, knee, hook, kick knife and gun and etc. Also reading and looking from a book is a great way to learn because you don’t have to pay for classes. Also looking from the book is the basic learning. Even a five year old learns by looking. Also karate can make you mentally and physically strong. Just have a person to practice with like a friend or family.

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By: mafundhelper

mafundhelper — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:13:59 +0000

Karate is an excellent art. But you cannot learn it from a book. Sorry.

If you want to be ready for a real class, a book or video can help you get the ideas in your mind… what does a front kick look like, etc.

But you really need a good teacher. That is the only way.

Keep looking!
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By: Desk3Bound

Desk3Bound — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:26:59 +0000

Only after you have a substantial time devoted to formal learning of karate will you get anything out of videos or books.

At this stage of my martial arts life I tend to analyze videos besides learn from them. I have no intention of perfecting another style of karate; I have a Nidan in Goju Ryu and Ikkyus in three other karate (Uechi Ryu, Isshin Ryu, Shotokan) styles plus Tae Kwon Do. So I watch videos on other styles of Karate and basically either admire the style or find fault or try and recognize techniques from other styles.

BUT you won’t be doing yourself any favors if you try and teach yourself karate from a video or book. You really need formal instruction in a large class over a long period of time (over 5 years for karate) to get anything out of it.
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Kodokan Judo; Hakko Ryu Jiu Jitsu; and Goju Ryu karate since 1968.

By: BGTONY

BGTONY — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:40:59 +0000

Books and Videos are usually for people who are instructors

a refresher, a guide, a new way to do old things,
depending what type of learner you are you can learn a little but that’s about it. You will not be able to figure out what you are doing wrong.
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By: Tom W

Tom W — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:08:59 +0000

i hate karate. yeh u wud kik ass when ur on your feet. but what happens when someones taken u down and ur in a lock.. what do u do then
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By: Roxxana

Roxxana — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:39:59 +0000

i think its better if you take a class. I took a class when I was a kid.

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By: Phantom Exorcist

Phantom Exorcist — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:03:59 +0000

It's possible to grasp the basics, but it's nearly impossible to learn martial arts by books or videos. These are just for references. Without a master, you can't completely learn everything, and no one will be there to evaluate your skills or help you improve.
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