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Once again let me state that this is my personal view, albeit shared by many. There IS A PLACE FOR SPORT KARATE, but it is a sport, it is not BUDO IMO.
Once again let me state that this is my personal view, albeit shared by many. There IS A PLACE FOR SPORT KARATE, but it is a sport, it is not BUDO IMO.
For the supporters of Olympic recognition, please look at the title before attacking your keyboard - it's a personal view!
SHOTOKAN - these clips are from our own archive and represent the very best of traditional Shotokan karate as it was - long gone, but never forgotten.
Complete history of shotokan legend - Frank Brennan. This guy did more for British karate than anyone else in recent history.
These clips are taken from The Art of War DVD collection, and show a level of kumite that has now disappeared for ever.
Terry was a many times kumite champion, noted for his innovative and exciting techniques. He was also a kata champion, and here is an example, an excellent performance of Unsu.
Myself and the late Allan Bardsley were interviewed by New York based Martial Art View television in 2005 and the response from many of their US viewers was interesting.
Rare clip indeed, Frank Brennan convincingly beaten by Elwyn Hall - also short clip from the murderous KUGB squad training sessions and Elwyn Hall in full demolition mode.
Frank Brennan and Miles Draper - timing and excellent control - another Master Class from the Karate Union of Great Britain.
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Frank Brennan - George Best - Ian Roberts - Ronnie Christopher - just four of the top KUGB fighters - true KUGB legends.
Another excellent example of Elwyn Hall's sweeping ability. This however wasn't given as an Ippon due to the referee's myopia - and he managed to convince the judges that 'he knew best'..!
A few short clips from the KUGB - these clips are taken from the Art of War DVDs.
Ronnie Christopher - another example of a tope class 'hard fighter' but a modest and dignified man.
2 minutes of a JKA 'dynamite demo' - extracts from the 'JKA Highlights' programme - fond memories of the 1980's
Fine example of traditional Shotokan fighters attitude of 'never give up' - continues attacking.
Gary Harford is a senior KUGB instructor, and his background is impressive by any standard. Noted for his speed and stamina in kumite, and also his brilliant kata ability, Gary is a fine example of top class Shotokan
Elwyn Hall, a dynamic fighter in any situation - as British Combat instructor Geoff Thompson remarked,
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