In the month of August, Yio Chu Kang Karate Dojo has been fortunate to be selected to help with an advertisement pertaining to ceramic tiles. Headed by Renopedia, the advertisement client was Soon Bee Huat.
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So if you have not seen that video clip, here’s it:
Some of the very common questions we encounter, include “What’s the difference between Karate and Taekwondo?”
Of course, the entire system of martial art between Karate and Taekwondo has differences. Yet, to a non-martial artist, I guess the best way to answer would be… “One’s Japanese, the other is Korean.”
Today, we try to explain Karate in a more simple way. View it as a tool, oh well it is in fact a multi-purpose tool – just like a Swiss Army Knife.
The Swiss Army Knife has multiple functions. It could cut, slice, snip at various things and occasionally if you need a corkscrew for an unexpected wine bottle, you have it too. Likewise for Karate, it could attack, defend, to strike, kick, subdue an opponent, throw and even perform joint locks or acupressure hits. Karate like other martial arts, could also keep you agile physically and mentally, as well as healthy and strong.
The similarity continues – you really don’t want to wish upon yourself a situation which you would have to use these “tools” or skills so to speak. Learning how to defend yourself is one thing, having to encounter a situation which you need your skills is another thing.
Of course, flexibility – that is required of a good karateka, will come in handy on a daily basis and even more so if one participates in other sporting activity.
Like any tools, it is how you use the tool that matters, never about just the tool. Martial arts efficiency largely depends on the martial artist, hence this should answer the question of “Is Martial Art A better than Martial Art B?”
One thing for sure, through the physical conditioning of Kyokushin Karate and its realistic fighting system, Kyokushin Karatekas learn about humility and other character aspects. It is not uncommon to eventually realize those that previously had misconceptions about karate, will now learn the truth through harsh training standards.
“Why is it harsh or why is it so special?”
Kyokushin karate doesn’t use protective guards traditionally, hence to say, sparring has been kept as realistic as possible. Founder of Kyokushin Karate, Mas Oyama, encourages students to train themselves hard in both physical and mental aspects. Mas Oyama has also been widely known as the “God Hand” all over the world, having proven himself repeatedly that this man conditions his body and mind like none other. It was also documented a few decades ago, Mas Oyama personally removed bulls horns with his bare hands while engaged in multiple sparring sessions with these dangerous beasts.
If you read through Mas Oyama’s story, you might understand why so many martial artists all over the world are drawn to Kyokushin Karate.
Lastly, this art has been a combination of the best techniques from the various arts that Mas Oyama had excelled in.
After a long CNY break, Yio Chu Kang Karate is back for training on every Friday nights (unless otherwise stated).
With all the pineapple tarts and other Lunar New Year cookies, it’s time to train hard and stay in shape! Here’s a photo of us, on last Friday –
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Meanwhile, here’s a short testimonial video of what some kids say about us. Of course, we will be getting more videos from the young adults soon too!
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