Screw Machida. This Leon Walters uses all Shotokan. He doesn't abandon Shotokan for Muay Thai; that's why I'm rooting for Leon. He might be the first K-1 guy to use 100% shotokan. I pray to God that he comes to the UFC. Machida does Muay Thai which angers me.
I have to disagree with you there Gyromancy. Who say that elbows and knees do not exist in Shotokan? Machida is the only good example of true Shotokan who has been successful on a major level.
I agree with the latter but disagree with the former. You will never see knees or elbows in Kumite Shotokan. It doesn't matter if they exist in Katas. If they don't exist in Kumite then they're not part of Shotokan. And you're right. Lyoto is the only shotokan guy willing to represent Shotokan
as a 2nd dan in shotokan i will give you the words of from my 6 dan brother a (shihan in shotokan)
"kata is real karate not sport kumite"
and if your wondering, we do teach kumite in our dojo
i have never done a day of muai thai in my life but i can use my elbos and knees as good as any muaithai fighter so please stop talking none sense+ plus we are big supporters of machida and no he does not do muai thai ether he is doing pure shotokan you just dont understand very much of what karate is
Lol, shotokan trains elbows and knees, its just not allowed in kumite tournaments. Kumite Tourneys dont represent what shotokan offers only, they stripped karate into a safe competition, but we still do elbows, and knees, just like we do spearhands, ridgehands etc. And kata was the basics for fundamentals, thats where the strikes come from.
I dont see much Muay Thia in Machidas fighting, and Machida talks peoples head off about shotokan, and how it taught him to be evasive and quick. He still uses shotokan, the occasional spinning round and some boxing combos he throws inside doesnt mean hes abandon shotokan, i can spend minutes pointing out the obvious shotokan in machida. Even belfort is taking up shotokan to ready for mma fights, he just got his blue belt.
When is Leon fighting next? This fight was in 08 and now is 11...
dragonbut 7 months ago
uncle kev ehat happen you are great at training
3codgod 11 months ago
@3:00..
obviously a right jodan gyaku tsuki
cassavaeater 2 years ago
Lyoto does not uses Muay Thai. He told it himself times over times.
Linzmayer 2 years ago 2
Shotokan is the best karate i have ever practiced, im glad i train it..
ilikeanimerofl 2 years ago 3
Screw Machida. This Leon Walters uses all Shotokan. He doesn't abandon Shotokan for Muay Thai; that's why I'm rooting for Leon. He might be the first K-1 guy to use 100% shotokan. I pray to God that he comes to the UFC. Machida does Muay Thai which angers me.
gyromancy2 2 years ago
Damm, u'r really stupid.
alexandrelimasantana 2 years ago
If being being right means I'm stupid, then I'm the dumbest person on the planet. You are correct.
gyromancy2 2 years ago
Wow, how many 12 years do you have?
alexandrelimasantana 2 years ago
I have to disagree with you there Gyromancy. Who say that elbows and knees do not exist in Shotokan? Machida is the only good example of true Shotokan who has been successful on a major level.
karatekid73 2 years ago
I agree with the latter but disagree with the former. You will never see knees or elbows in Kumite Shotokan. It doesn't matter if they exist in Katas. If they don't exist in Kumite then they're not part of Shotokan. And you're right. Lyoto is the only shotokan guy willing to represent Shotokan
gyromancy2 2 years ago
as a 2nd dan in shotokan i will give you the words of from my 6 dan brother a (shihan in shotokan)
"kata is real karate not sport kumite"
and if your wondering, we do teach kumite in our dojo
i have never done a day of muai thai in my life but i can use my elbos and knees as good as any muaithai fighter so please stop talking none sense+ plus we are big supporters of machida and no he does not do muai thai ether he is doing pure shotokan you just dont understand very much of what karate is
NakhitX 2 years ago
@NakhitX i am a 2nd dan also.and i agree with 100 percent of what you said.
yankeesfan0130 2 years ago
Lol, shotokan trains elbows and knees, its just not allowed in kumite tournaments. Kumite Tourneys dont represent what shotokan offers only, they stripped karate into a safe competition, but we still do elbows, and knees, just like we do spearhands, ridgehands etc. And kata was the basics for fundamentals, thats where the strikes come from.
RiCansFynESt 2 years ago
@RiCansFynESt very well put.oss
yankeesfan0130 2 years ago
@RiCansFynESt quote!!
karateca1979 1 year ago
I dont see much Muay Thia in Machidas fighting, and Machida talks peoples head off about shotokan, and how it taught him to be evasive and quick. He still uses shotokan, the occasional spinning round and some boxing combos he throws inside doesnt mean hes abandon shotokan, i can spend minutes pointing out the obvious shotokan in machida. Even belfort is taking up shotokan to ready for mma fights, he just got his blue belt.
Yourmomishre 2 years ago 3
gr8 guiaku!!
oss!
gilmarfps 3 years ago
muinto foda esse video
junior159951 3 years ago
well done kev mate good fight from keely b xxxxx
xkeelykimx 3 years ago
fight was slpooy to say the least
111hedley 3 years ago
I train at same place as kevin well done m8 hats off for 20hours notcie
jamie0193 3 years ago
well done kev mate next time more prep dont just watch youtube vids for research see you soon mate
jamieolathon 3 years ago
leon walters is one of my role models :P
zacowako5 3 years ago
Leon Walters is a world class athlete. Where can we find other videos and possibly interviews of him? Please post if you can provide this
trini2thebone 3 years ago
1 days notice for Kevin and he goes to war with a world champion I take my hat off to him
I think he did brilliant.
darksidetkd 3 years ago
fantastic fight!
zacowako5 3 years ago
Great fight and well done kev taking this fight on 1 day notice!
tkdpaul 3 years ago
Beautiful Babe.xx
AmyeeA 3 years ago