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Frank Brennan in Action 1981

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Uploaded by on Jul 18, 2007

E.A.K.F. European Karate Championships 1981.

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  • 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:-)

  • 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.

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  • говно

  • when karate was real and not the game of tick it is now.

  • 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.

  • @miloedo I completely agree.

  • @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.

  • Thanks for sharing.

  • he graded me through all my kyu gradings, hell of a karateka

  • trained with him in 1986 at crystal palace humble man very tough has my respect as he is still puruing his art ous

  • red traingle club and my senior grader and instructor best karate man alive! legend aka mr karate!!!!

  • :) Yeah

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