kyokushin Karate and Lack of Head Punching

The Kyokushin school I went to sparred after the "normal" class every time, but it was usually medium to heavy contact, almost never "full" contact. However they would push it up a notch when they were preparing for tournaments, etc.

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“	Originally Posted By: KungFuMan I also learned a praying mantis fist style from watching the actual insect itself. This was before I actually learned some seven star mantis.	”

All the kyokushin guys I know, did the same thing.

So the schools not a true representation of Kyokushin?

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Edmund Burke,

Dude I think you will be fine . . . . do a lot of anaerobic drills and conditioning on your free time and lots of bagwork, you don't have to spar EVERYDAY.

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“	Originally Posted By: KungFuMan I also learned a praying mantis fist style from watching the actual insect itself. This was before I actually learned some seven star mantis.	”

Besides if your conditioning is below standard, you'll get hurt when you're sparring with kyokushin guys.

I think it depends on your goals. What do you want to get out of it ?

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I'd like to be a proficient fighter from a ring/tournament perspective. I'd also like to learn the Japanese that they teach in class with the traditional forms.

Coming from a strong Boxing background it's strange for me NOT to spar every practice. That's why Kyokushin caught my eye for a Karate class.

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Edmund Burke,

I can understand your point of view. I guess when you're used to sparring, then that's something you would want to do every day. For me if I can't practice Chi-sau on a daily basis, it's the same thing.