Because it's not a hikite- it's called waving your hand around while explaining things. ;-)
In addition, you don't always pull your hand to a classical chamber when it's filled with your opponents clothing or a body part, or when you're trying to get around an obstructing limb.
More time on the floor will help you realize that.
Sorry, I didn't watch the whole video before I commented. When I saw basics in the title I assumed "basics" or moving basics. And, ya, I know you don't alway have to pull your hand back completely :)
It's about basics, but you're correct, not in the normal sense of the word. It's about using the components as needed rather than using only the "endpoint" of the technique.
Basics are a process to get from a to b and learning to use the process rather than just the endpoint drastically increases your chance of not getting hit.. Also, understanding there are other ways a technique can be used besides the obvious gives you many options with one move.
Karateas asit is often taught today is accused (correctly) of teaching people they need a specific response for each attack. This creates a "paralysis of possibilities" among practitioners taught this way when faced with an unknown.
The idea is to learn how to use a technique and the process of the technique in many situations to aid in developing a reflexive response. This is what was taught before karate changed drom a "jutsu" to a "do".
Thank you for this very clear and intelligent demonstration
GojuBob 1 year ago
you really need to make more vids!
kempobrad 1 year ago
@kempobrad
Been remodeling the house for a while, not a lot of extra time. Hope to do more later.
swdw973 1 year ago
How come your hikete (spelled completely wrong!) is so low.....we're always getting ripped into for not having it high up.
binxis2cute 3 years ago
Because it's not a hikite- it's called waving your hand around while explaining things. ;-)
In addition, you don't always pull your hand to a classical chamber when it's filled with your opponents clothing or a body part, or when you're trying to get around an obstructing limb.
More time on the floor will help you realize that.
swdw973 3 years ago
Sorry, I didn't watch the whole video before I commented. When I saw basics in the title I assumed "basics" or moving basics. And, ya, I know you don't alway have to pull your hand back completely :)
binxis2cute 3 years ago
It's about basics, but you're correct, not in the normal sense of the word. It's about using the components as needed rather than using only the "endpoint" of the technique.
Basics are a process to get from a to b and learning to use the process rather than just the endpoint drastically increases your chance of not getting hit.. Also, understanding there are other ways a technique can be used besides the obvious gives you many options with one move.
swdw973 3 years ago
Karateas asit is often taught today is accused (correctly) of teaching people they need a specific response for each attack. This creates a "paralysis of possibilities" among practitioners taught this way when faced with an unknown.
The idea is to learn how to use a technique and the process of the technique in many situations to aid in developing a reflexive response. This is what was taught before karate changed drom a "jutsu" to a "do".
swdw973 3 years ago
ever tried these against someone who was fighting back?
kungfuwookie 3 years ago
Yes
swdw973 3 years ago
great clip. very good to learn basics.
santiagocesabianchi 4 years ago