Karate blackbelts in MMA

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I'm from Shotokan originally too, and I can definitely say that regardless of how hard you train in Shotokan and how legit your instruction is, it's a style with massive flaws for hand to hand combat without some cross training. Things like head defence, low kicks, punch combos, clinch work, elbows, etc don't get much focus at all.

I was impressed by the accuracy of machidas straight punches, which is no surprise given the style and what it focuses on.

So there is something there. The thing they do specialize in his legit.

 

[ROcknrollracing]

All that im saying is that they shouldn't be banned. Who would not to see somebody like Yair(TKD) vs a karate black belt in combat karate?

 

[Hotora86]

But Why would you just ban everyone from competing that uses a slightly different style from karate from competing? It makes no sense.

Because it's Karate Combat. It should allow Karate people to compete.
TKD World Cup allows only TKD people to compete.
Judo World Cup allows only Judo people to compete.
Sanda World Cup allows only Sanda people to compete.
etc.

If you want to compete in a MIXED MARTIAL ARTS tournament, you go to MMA where all arts are welcome.
I don't see how this is an issue.

Anyway all of this is irrelevant under new management. Overall, we got a new WCL, which is also OK I guess.

 

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All that im saying is that they shouldn't be banned. Who would not to see somebody like Yair(TKD) vs a karate black belt in combat karate?

They Arent banned. There are Muay thai guys competiting

 

[ROcknrollracing]

They Arent banned. There are Muay thai guys competiting

Yes I know that but guys in this thread are saying they shouldn’t be allowed.

 

[Hotora86]

Jiri Prochazka (Kyokushin Karate black belt) training with two other Karate masters:

 

[Hotora86]

Just a reminder for all the Karate haters from Semmy Schilt - one of the most dominant champions in the history of combat sports.

Semmy Schilt: My style is Karate​

Semmy Schilt: My style is karate; it's in my heart - Time to be United!

Written by Jarrod Boyle (2018) Semmy Schilt is one of the most dominant champions in the history of combat sports. Standing at 212 centimeters tall and weighing in at around 130 kg, he towers over not only his opponents but the history of the sport itself. A four-time K-1 World GP champion, he...

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Just a reminder for all the Karate haters from Semmy Schilt - one of the most dominant champions in the history of combat sports.

Semmy Schilt: My style is Karate​

Semmy Schilt: My style is karate; it's in my heart - Time to be United!

Written by Jarrod Boyle (2018) Semmy Schilt is one of the most dominant champions in the history of combat sports. Standing at 212 centimeters tall and weighing in at around 130 kg, he towers over not only his opponents but the history of the sport itself. A four-time K-1 World GP champion, he...

www.kwunion.com

Are both your parents tall people?
No.

????

 

[Hotora86]

Are both your parents tall people?
No.

????

Maybe his grandparents were. Genetics are weird. I have a friend whose parents are both 160cm but he's 190. Go figure.

 

[shorinryu86]

Very few Shorin Ryu and Uechi Ryu Karate practitioners on the list.

 

[Hotora86]

Very few Shorin Ryu and Uechi Ryu Karate practitioners on the list.

I know, it's a shame. If you know any more I'm more than happy to add.

 

[ndresssi]

Guy mezger style was chung do kwan,the first korean martial art to call themselves karate and it was shotokan based.then it became taekwondo but some school practice it like karate and compete in karate tournaments. Infact guy mezger did many point karate tournaments and was 3 time texas karate champion before switching to full coctact karate(american kickboxing).

 

[ndresssi]

you can add ufc champion rich franklin at the list because his first martial art was okinawan shorin ryu

 

[Hotora86]

you can add ufc champion rich franklin at the list because his first martial art was okinawan shorin ryu

Did he have a black belt in it tho?

 

[ndresssi]

Did he have a black belt in it tho?

Yes

Rich Franklin’s 3 Fondest Memories Of Japan

Three-time Middleweight World Champion Rich Franklin shares his three favorite memories from his travels to Japan during the tapings for ONE Warrior Series.

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[Hotora86]

Yes

Rich Franklin’s 3 Fondest Memories Of Japan

Three-time Middleweight World Champion Rich Franklin shares his three favorite memories from his travels to Japan during the tapings for ONE Warrior Series.

www.onefc.com

oh wow, had no idea, thanks a lot!

 

[Hotora86]

Sharing the video with Rich Franklin talking about Karate and training in Okinawa with the timestamp. It is so genuine and heartwarming. I had no idea Rich was so passionate about Karate in his youth!

 

[Hotora86]

Interesting story from Natan Levy about how he went from Okinawan Karate to the UFC:

 

[Hotora86]

part2:

 

[Hotora86]

Okinawan Karate blackbelt and huge Karate proponent Natan Levy just won his comeback MMA fight in Korea, which is great, but checking out his tapology page I just noticed his picture there - and it is BAD ASS!

Natan Levy ("Lethal") | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology

Natan "Lethal" Levy (9-2-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Las Vegas, Nevada and the #186th ranked Top Lightweight MMA fighter. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record.

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