Hi everyone;
Long time no see.
As you may know I have been practicing Goju Ryu Karate here in Japan for three years now.
I joined to get into shape and protect my family, if needed. I have recently added yoga to the mix because I can see various applications to martial arts.
Anywho...
In a few months is the all Japan tournament. I was asked to come as an interpreter at first but with the insistence of my teacher i will be entered into the kumite part of the competition. Unfortunately, I train with all kids in my classes and so I can't really train in fighting much. The times i have fought I have lost horribly.
I am looking for guidance from anyone on what I need to work on before a kumite, physically. I am training one on one with my teachr for tactics.
Any help would be really appreciated.
Noguchi
Long time no see.
As you may know I have been practicing Goju Ryu Karate here in Japan for three years now.
I joined to get into shape and protect my family, if needed. I have recently added yoga to the mix because I can see various applications to martial arts.
Anywho...
In a few months is the all Japan tournament. I was asked to come as an interpreter at first but with the insistence of my teacher i will be entered into the kumite part of the competition. Unfortunately, I train with all kids in my classes and so I can't really train in fighting much. The times i have fought I have lost horribly.
I am looking for guidance from anyone on what I need to work on before a kumite, physically. I am training one on one with my teachr for tactics.
Any help would be really appreciated.
Noguchi