Want to start Karate after 19 year abscence, recommendations
Discussion
As per title, as a teenager i did Shotokan for a few years before getting into sex drugs and general laziness 
My old Dojo was KUGB affiliated and I really liked it but unfortunately it's to far to travel 3 nights a week and there isn't an affiliated one closer.
Looking for some opinions based on what I appriciated about my old Dojo; emphasis was very much on pure Shotokan:- technique, discipline, respect, fitness.
More Kata than Kumite would be a fair description.
I'm looking to improve my general fitness, in particlar suppleness (the low stance style of shotokan I thought was perfect for this) and endurance, I enjoy sparring but have always prefered the technical side.
Also I know if I return to KUGB I get to retain my grading (but will have to work my balls off to deserve it), are they in any way transferable within Shotokan organisations?
Thanks in advance.
My old Dojo was KUGB affiliated and I really liked it but unfortunately it's to far to travel 3 nights a week and there isn't an affiliated one closer.
Looking for some opinions based on what I appriciated about my old Dojo; emphasis was very much on pure Shotokan:- technique, discipline, respect, fitness.
More Kata than Kumite would be a fair description.
I'm looking to improve my general fitness, in particlar suppleness (the low stance style of shotokan I thought was perfect for this) and endurance, I enjoy sparring but have always prefered the technical side.
Also I know if I return to KUGB I get to retain my grading (but will have to work my balls off to deserve it), are they in any way transferable within Shotokan organisations?
Thanks in advance.
Martial Arts Man said:
KUGB gradings will be non-transferrable to other orgs.
The problem is that it is unlikely that anyone else's syllabus will match theirs exactly and even if it did, you are so out of practise that it would be hard for you to justify an immediate promotion.
If I were you I would forget about grades, after all, it is just a piece of coloured cotton! Just concentrate on getting back into shape and becoming the best Karateka you can.
I wouldn't be too concerned either about your new club being KUGB or not. They have good and bad instructors like all Orgs; just use your experience to ascertain whether the club you choose is up to scratch.
Anything else I can help you with, please ask
All the best
ThanksThe problem is that it is unlikely that anyone else's syllabus will match theirs exactly and even if it did, you are so out of practise that it would be hard for you to justify an immediate promotion.
If I were you I would forget about grades, after all, it is just a piece of coloured cotton! Just concentrate on getting back into shape and becoming the best Karateka you can.
I wouldn't be too concerned either about your new club being KUGB or not. They have good and bad instructors like all Orgs; just use your experience to ascertain whether the club you choose is up to scratch.
Anything else I can help you with, please ask
All the best
Yeah tbh I'm not fussed about the grading was more of a query than an importance.
Guess I'll just get a Gi and a white belt and go try out a few, unless anyone has any recomendations in and around Tunbridge Wells.
excellent tywraggy said:
Hi
Go see Sensei Mick Foster at Tunbridge wells shotokan. website twshotokan.com
Used to train with him about 4 years ago. Big emphasis on kata and basics. Very friendly club too.
Just had a good read through the site, sounds exactly what i am after and right on my doorstep, thanks again.Go see Sensei Mick Foster at Tunbridge wells shotokan. website twshotokan.com
Used to train with him about 4 years ago. Big emphasis on kata and basics. Very friendly club too.
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