Differences between Shotokan and Kyokushin Karate?

[Duende]

Hey all,

I know it's a newb question, and I tried searching, but... Thought someone could give me a little rundown on these two styles and what the differences are, what they think of each, how they apply to MMA or compare to Muay Thai... That sort've thing. It's very appreciated! I'm commuting waaaay far for Muay Thai, and all three of these places are closer... So I figured I'd give them some thought and see what the experts think! Thanks!

http://www.oregonkyokushin.com/

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[50inches]

No leg-kicks in Shotokan, more focus on sweeps. Shotokan has a deeper stance.

Kyokushin guys don't hit to the face in competation and sparring, Shotokan guys do.

Shotokan is more of one strike one kill principle, Kyokushin not as much.

 

[kyokushinjitsu]

first of all, Mas Oyama(founder of kyokushin) was a black belt in shotokan and Goju ryu. His philosophie was to take the best of these 2 styles(along with his Judo) and create a more simplistic and realistic style of fighting, hence was born kyokushin.

So, you'll find similarities between the styles because of this. Unlike what 50inches said, kyokushin is a hard style and will build your mind body and spirit through a rigourous training regimen, it will teach you to get hit HARD and teach you techniques to enable you to hit HARD with intent to break.

 

[Duende]

Thanks so much for the responses, fellas. It's appreciated. I'm really looking for something to supplement my straight boxing training...and I just started boxing, so I'm new to all of it. The Muay Thai gym I have available is just a loooong commute. But I want something that'll give me a good overall standup game in addition to the strong boxing, and not be too confusing for a new guy to, what's the word...fit together. I want two styles that'll overlap relatively easily.

I just got a response back from the Kyokushin place, I had basically asked how often they sparred, and this was his response...

Osu

Our training curriculum is often called "Best" in Japanese Martial Arts society.

How come, becasue it is based on fighting.

All basics and moving practice for effective self-defense and tournament fightings.

You may come for our free trial.

Fees are varied depend on your needs and schedules,
but you may try our $39 introductory program.

with Kyokushin Spirit,

Yoshi Ito, Shihan
Kyokushin Oregon

 

[Daido_Juku]

Shotokan base on point fighting, while Kyokushin bases on how you will KTFO your opponent.