TOM HILLS DOJO - GOJU RYU - KUMITE (SPARRING - CONTROLLED FIGHTING)

Karate Kumite - controlled fighting. Ralph Bates Grading for 2nd Dan takes on three consequtive opponents at the end of a two hour grading session. Kumite is the last one of ten subjects he is marked on and is the end part of a 2 hour tough grading session.

For the Kumite he is marked on Control, Spirit, endurance, skill and combinations. His first opponent is Alan Keegan, 2nd opponent is Shelly Robbins and third opponent is Stephen Atkins. Ralph passed his 2nd Dan. April 2009.

The club has been established over 30 years. Techniques performed on Sunday morning during Grading at the Grovehill Dojo, Hemel Hempstead. Formal training on Monday & Thursday evenings. See our website: www.goju.co.uk

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[senseikayne]

Why does this have so many dislikes? This is functional kumite from some very capable practitioners. It might not have the speed and flash of sport karate, but it's an excellent display nonetheless. Any young punk who tries to mess with one of these guys is going to get beaten down.

[TOMHILLSVISION]

@senseikayne Hi, Wish I knew, these guys have fought all types of styles and systems in the past and are a hard fight - I've tried them all. But thanks for your comments regards tom

[eddiegonaz]

does this sparring make you street ready?

[TOMHILLSVISION]

@eddiegonaz The only thing that makes you 'street ready' is 'street fighting'. All other practice is just that - practice. Wrestling on the floor and contest fighting of all types have 'reality' issues. I think this is as good as any of the other types. The lads can do what they want while sparring in terms of techniques - just using control. We train security staff, Policemen and Soldiers who have been at the sharp end and feel this is as good as any system. Regards Tom

[nandino77]

@tomhilvision fantastic display of good quality goju kumite. It captures nicely the goju spirit: 'ju' moves delivering a 'go' strike, concept so often misunderstood. Hard doesn't mean strong and soft doesn't mean weak!

My respect to these fantastic 'mature' karatekas. Karate gets better as we get older as you can't rely just on physical endurance and stamina so you need to be better at reading and feeling the 'fight'.

[TOMHILLSVISION]

@nandino77 Hi, Thanks for that intellegent and interesting comment, much appreciated. Regards tom

[MetalJassim]

@TOMHILLSVISION Actually, what pisses me off (pardon the French! ;-) ) is that when watching a youtube video, everybody suddenly becmoes a sensei and feels the need to post senseless comments. I am 39 now, and of course my Karate is not what it used to be. If I were to take on my 19 year old self, I'd be dead within 10 secs. So what? If in doubt, seek out this dude and take him on when he is still fresh and has a good day. I can't wait to see this video. It's about Do, folks, not being the best!

[joh331]

An elegant demonstration of Goju free-sparring. Congratulations. Everyone involved were spirited, determined and decisive yet neatly controlled with the impact. Very impressive indeed.

[netmasterflex]

@wemolaski yeah I was gonna say somehing like that, A 45 yr old guy who was like a 4th degree black belt in trad jiu jitsu, used to come down to a ABC club I used to go to and used to take blows but was very game. Really admire people who are so brave to step outside their comfort zone like that. Trad martial arts and the full contact sparring arts have so much to learn from each other imo

[eddiegonaz]

@TOMHILLSVISION Thanks a lot for your response. What I admire the most is the CONTROL involved, because many Senseis allow their students to fight freely and most of the times injuries are the result. Congratulationes on training those who promote law and order. Keep it going. Regards.

[muaythaigenius28]

very entertaining to watch.