Can we just keep it with the fact that mr. Brennan is maybe one of the most talented karateka / martial artist ever? As I look at it he is a living example of both the physical and psychological profile of a master of art. The fact that he probably will never say this himself just proves my point. BTW I'm not British, but Dutch.
Any combat sport puts rules and perameters on fighting, so takes it away from reality. Even UFC is not realistic - the participants know they have 1 oponent in front of them, are warmed up, have gloves have not had a drink etc. Martial arts - like shotokan karate - however ARE relevant to defending yourself. eg high kicks build strength and power to use on the street as kicks to thigh, groin and knee. Anyone who trains sincerely in any martial art builds mental strength and respect for others:-)
flashy high kicks dont work in the street when you are cold and wearing normal clothes. so why include them in a martial art ? otherwise you may include anything else that doesnt work...like reading poetry aloud.
High kicks do work, if used intelligently. For example, you shouldn't throw a high kick right at the start of a fight, but if you divert your opponent's attention with a jab or better yet a low kick to the knees, it will give you a window of opportunity to strike high.
@ShinRyojin Yes, I think high kicks works when opponent can't see it coming, but if your opponent can see the intention you'll be in serious problem. I think martial arts like Karate, Kick boxing, wushu, ju jitsu etc are great because they can be very effective at street fights in just 1 or 2 year of training, I practice aikido and it takes like 5 or more years to give you a real advantage in a fight. I think, if everyone practiced a martial art, the world would be a better place.
The height of the kick is really determined by where the other persons guard is. If an oppponent had a good guard I wouldn't throw a kick higher than the solar plexis. However, if they dropped they're guard, then there's an oppertunity to attack high. This is asuming the person attacking you actually knows how to fight.
A mugger once put his hand in his pocket, telling me he had a knife and leaving his entire right body unprotected. Idiot. A high kick was the right technique to use then. It's all down to circumstance.
He still is incredible, he does the kyu gradings at the club i used to go to and dear god the man is amazing. He did training sessions aswell and it's like nothing i've ever seen.
Greetings from the USA. I LOVE Shotokan, and have been desperately trying to learn it for several years now. I have just discovered Frank Brennan on you tube, and I also think that I probably would get my "arse" (lol) kicked by him. I just want to tell you that I really admire the KUGB. I am going to subscribe to Shotokan Magazine, and I just wanted you to know that there are some people across the pond who really admire what you Brits are doing in Shotokan. Thanks for sharing and God bless...
i train wit sensei brennan once everymonth as part of the KUGB our club has some of the worlds best theres no doubt if u have tarinined under sensei brennen uel no hes got an aura and controls the room hes a true legend he is mr karate fact
I recognise Frank Brennan was a gifted athlete and having personally met him numerous times can say that he also a gentleman. I have to say that the style of Shotokan practised by him and indeed the KUGB (that I have seen) does not reflect true Shotokan as practised here. I say this with no malice intended but with the experience of living and training in Japan since 1988. I do not wish to denegrate anybody, all I wish to point out is that Shotokan got lost'on it's trip to the west.
This is interesting and I'd like to know more if possible: In what way do you think Shotokan has changed in say the UK? Are you referring to technique or spirit? Also, who would you attribute this change to, specifically? Is it possible that Karate has changed in Japan over the years whereas the UK has maintained a Shotokan of an era gone? Thanks
ngbngie hes 5th dan u mong he used 2 be my sensai now ive moved 2 aberystwyth and now hes my grading examinor ice got a autograph off him and his brother richard frank iz really strict in teaching but in my oppiniion hes better dan 8th dan sensei enoeda he wz da greatestman in the kugb that ever lived in some peoples oppininon but in mine it is still frank
brennan is now a 7th dan, besides that 9 months ago he was deffinately at least a 6th dan. i was there when he was awarded 7th dan, i just cant remember when it was exactly! :$
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Igorjan100 1 week ago
when karate was real and not the game of tick it is now.
scullysedge 2 months ago
Can we just keep it with the fact that mr. Brennan is maybe one of the most talented karateka / martial artist ever? As I look at it he is a living example of both the physical and psychological profile of a master of art. The fact that he probably will never say this himself just proves my point. BTW I'm not British, but Dutch.
JanBloem 7 months ago 2
Thanks for sharing.
BLZbozo 1 year ago
he graded me through all my kyu gradings, hell of a karateka
stefrees10 1 year ago
trained with him in 1986 at crystal palace humble man very tough has my respect as he is still puruing his art ous
TheGankaku 1 year ago
red traingle club and my senior grader and instructor best karate man alive! legend aka mr karate!!!!
mechanix5 2 years ago
Any combat sport puts rules and perameters on fighting, so takes it away from reality. Even UFC is not realistic - the participants know they have 1 oponent in front of them, are warmed up, have gloves have not had a drink etc. Martial arts - like shotokan karate - however ARE relevant to defending yourself. eg high kicks build strength and power to use on the street as kicks to thigh, groin and knee. Anyone who trains sincerely in any martial art builds mental strength and respect for others:-)
ClydeRowing 3 years ago 16
You say it, man! That´s what I think.
pueppieoncrack93 2 years ago
Where does Frank Brennan train people please. Anyone know?
Please msg me thanks !
sweetypie000 3 years ago
Red Triangle, Liverpool, UK
thebluekangaroo 3 years ago
There is a summer course in Lancaster where you can train with him, I have been a few times and it's brilliant.
iwannaberelevant 2 years ago
cool thanks would be interesting
sweetypie000 2 years ago
He done my grading in picton sports center and his brother jim is my teacher, they are both from liverpool
meganchalloner1995 2 years ago
Frank Brennans a scouser?!
NICE!
ChannelUmptyThree 2 years ago
:) Yeah
meganchalloner1995 2 years ago
flashy high kicks dont work in the street when you are cold and wearing normal clothes. so why include them in a martial art ? otherwise you may include anything else that doesnt work...like reading poetry aloud.
FrankSwindon 3 years ago
Yes `flashy high kicks' do work in the street - if you are fit and not wearing tight jeans.
Danazawa 3 years ago
Because it is a martial art, not a self defense technique. Shotokan karate is not just about defending yourself on the street.
rAwR1232 3 years ago
High kicks do work, if used intelligently. For example, you shouldn't throw a high kick right at the start of a fight, but if you divert your opponent's attention with a jab or better yet a low kick to the knees, it will give you a window of opportunity to strike high.
ShinRyojin 2 years ago 6
@ShinRyojin Yes, I think high kicks works when opponent can't see it coming, but if your opponent can see the intention you'll be in serious problem. I think martial arts like Karate, Kick boxing, wushu, ju jitsu etc are great because they can be very effective at street fights in just 1 or 2 year of training, I practice aikido and it takes like 5 or more years to give you a real advantage in a fight. I think, if everyone practiced a martial art, the world would be a better place.
miloedo 1 year ago
@miloedo I completely agree.
dammit301 11 months ago
The height of the kick is really determined by where the other persons guard is. If an oppponent had a good guard I wouldn't throw a kick higher than the solar plexis. However, if they dropped they're guard, then there's an oppertunity to attack high. This is asuming the person attacking you actually knows how to fight.
micirv20 2 years ago
A mugger once put his hand in his pocket, telling me he had a knife and leaving his entire right body unprotected. Idiot. A high kick was the right technique to use then. It's all down to circumstance.
micirv20 2 years ago
He still is incredible, he does the kyu gradings at the club i used to go to and dear god the man is amazing. He did training sessions aswell and it's like nothing i've ever seen.
louise2392 3 years ago
type 69 if ur hrny lol xD
19.F here 84
chillwaa 3 years ago
Greetings from the USA. I LOVE Shotokan, and have been desperately trying to learn it for several years now. I have just discovered Frank Brennan on you tube, and I also think that I probably would get my "arse" (lol) kicked by him. I just want to tell you that I really admire the KUGB. I am going to subscribe to Shotokan Magazine, and I just wanted you to know that there are some people across the pond who really admire what you Brits are doing in Shotokan. Thanks for sharing and God bless...
njtr 3 years ago
i train wit sensei brennan once everymonth as part of the KUGB our club has some of the worlds best theres no doubt if u have tarinined under sensei brennen uel no hes got an aura and controls the room hes a true legend he is mr karate fact
mechanix5 4 years ago
i had my beginner grades with him the other day and sensei sherry and jim brennan who is franks brother and my karate teacher.
i got my orange belt:D
meganchalloner95 3 years ago
I recognise Frank Brennan was a gifted athlete and having personally met him numerous times can say that he also a gentleman. I have to say that the style of Shotokan practised by him and indeed the KUGB (that I have seen) does not reflect true Shotokan as practised here. I say this with no malice intended but with the experience of living and training in Japan since 1988. I do not wish to denegrate anybody, all I wish to point out is that Shotokan got lost'on it's trip to the west.
osleibhin 4 years ago
This is interesting and I'd like to know more if possible: In what way do you think Shotokan has changed in say the UK? Are you referring to technique or spirit? Also, who would you attribute this change to, specifically? Is it possible that Karate has changed in Japan over the years whereas the UK has maintained a Shotokan of an era gone? Thanks
DestructiveTesting 3 years ago
(this was in reply to
osleibhin's post)
DestructiveTesting 3 years ago
ngbngie hes 5th dan u mong he used 2 be my sensai now ive moved 2 aberystwyth and now hes my grading examinor ice got a autograph off him and his brother richard frank iz really strict in teaching but in my oppiniion hes better dan 8th dan sensei enoeda he wz da greatestman in the kugb that ever lived in some peoples oppininon but in mine it is still frank
davlad2k7 4 years ago
brennan is now a 7th dan, besides that 9 months ago he was deffinately at least a 6th dan. i was there when he was awarded 7th dan, i just cant remember when it was exactly! :$
blackbeltste 3 years ago
nope, he's still down the red triangle. . .
mattycUK 4 years ago
Elwyn hall did go into boxing, frank didn't. Elwyn was awsome and didn't train hard, frank was better though.
mattmonroe 4 years ago
he didnt go into boxing... hes 1 of the chairman of kugb and 7th dan
ngbengie 4 years ago
Who was Frank fighting?
rhatid 4 years ago
he still teaches for the KUGB - a friend of mine at cambridge trained with him the other month.
jitteryjoe 4 years ago
Credit where credit is due Ftank was an awesome fighter.
xmrbojanglesx 4 years ago
I prefer Elwyn Hall.
llanosdesignz 4 years ago
Oh he was amazing, so exciting to watch, I heard he went into boxing.
xmrbojanglesx 4 years ago
Really? That's almost hard to believe. Let me know if you really find that to be true.
llanosdesignz 4 years ago