Hey Ceicei ... yes I would consider TSK a mixed martial art. When I first started TSK the combination of styles included karate, aikido, and jujutsu. My school is progressive and modifies its curriculum to adapt to different techniques. Hence, the change to a combination of karate (Kyokushin influence-Our master obtained his blackbelt in this particular style), kickboxing, and submission grappling. The way the curriculum is taught is excellent. The instructors are well trained and at least at my school show a genuine care for each student. Students that choose to compete have also been successful in mixed martial art events such as Reality Fighting VII, Battle of the Amatuers, and other MMA events. An instructor from TSK recently won the 2004 Women's National Golden Gloves Competition. I like to view TSK as a second family and training there has gotten me in great shape.
