lklawson
Grandmaster
You're missing the point. For years now there's been an argument, "Karate doesn't have 'grappling' in it." And Karateka always reply, "Oh yes it does!" That's what's bullcrap. The incessant argument. I want it to go away and replace "Yuh-huh!" "Nuh-ugh" with actual facts.if you feel its bullcrap you know your free to not read it right?
Now, my personal experience is that the Karateka I've encountered & trained with have limited or no grappling, but maybe I just haven't met the right ones. Maybe there are lots and tons of Karate styles which include all kinds of grappling. I'd love for that to be true. But show me.
Just saying, "feel free to not read" is the same thing as saying, "your experience is indicative of Karate as a whole." Instead, try answering the question. Say, "The Sokitume style I study has a list of 12 throws, 10 joint locks, 8 chokes, and 9 ground holding techniques. We practice them regularly and are required to know and demonstrate an increasing number for each belt-grade test. We are free to use them after X belt-grade in sparring and people regularly do so."
I'd love to hear that.
Peace favor your sword,
Kirk