I am a middle-aged powerlifter, and I am planning to begin training in karate; local classes start next week, and in my research on Funakoshi I came across these videos. I have a (possibly naive, but IMHO crucial) question regarding this and the 'beyond the dojo' precepts in particular: can I do the reverse, and will it benefit my training? That is, is it acceptable to apply the relevent lessons I have already learned from life into the dojo and my karate training, and will it improve my ability to learn all that karate teaches?
Hi! Welcome to the channel 👍 to answer your question: yes! Any skill of worth is transferrable, just yesterday I combined the skills I imagine a bodybuilder needs to flex and show off his body to train kihon and kata (I’d explain more, but that’s maybe more something for a video). Also, i use first-step explosion training in warm ups, something sprinters and football players would use (I actually have a video of that).
@@timthenunes Well, 'powerlifting' and 'bodybuilding' are almost like chalk and cheese (any 'aesthetics' are just a bonus in the former)... but I guess I could see the explosive power coming in handy in kumite. I'm more interested in the aspects derived from a fair chunk of life already lived (resistance to pressure, facing adversity, mental/physical discipline, etc.), and the potential positive effect that may (or may not) have on training, as opposed to someone starting as a child/teen (as I gather is more often the case).
Thank you for your kind words and for watching the video! I'm glad you found it informative and that it resonated with you. Gichin Funakoshi's guidelines are such a valuable and timeless teaching, and it's wonderful to see them being applied and followed in the martial arts community. I hope that you continue to seek out ways to apply the way of karate to all aspects of your life, and that you find beauty and fulfillment in your journey. Remember to always stay true to the principles of karate and to never stop striving for self-improvement. Thank you again for watching!
I am a middle-aged powerlifter, and I am planning to begin training in karate; local classes start next week, and in my research on Funakoshi I came across these videos. I have a (possibly naive, but IMHO crucial) question regarding this and the 'beyond the dojo' precepts in particular: can I do the reverse, and will it benefit my training? That is, is it acceptable to apply the relevent lessons I have already learned from life into the dojo and my karate training, and will it improve my ability to learn all that karate teaches?
Hi! Welcome to the channel 👍 to answer your question: yes! Any skill of worth is transferrable, just yesterday I combined the skills I imagine a bodybuilder needs to flex and show off his body to train kihon and kata (I’d explain more, but that’s maybe more something for a video). Also, i use first-step explosion training in warm ups, something sprinters and football players would use (I actually have a video of that).
@@timthenunes Well, 'powerlifting' and 'bodybuilding' are almost like chalk and cheese (any 'aesthetics' are just a bonus in the former)... but I guess I could see the explosive power coming in handy in kumite. I'm more interested in the aspects derived from a fair chunk of life already lived (resistance to pressure, facing adversity, mental/physical discipline, etc.), and the potential positive effect that may (or may not) have on training, as opposed to someone starting as a child/teen (as I gather is more often the case).
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Thank you for your kind words and for watching the video! I'm glad you found it informative and that it resonated with you. Gichin Funakoshi's guidelines are such a valuable and timeless teaching, and it's wonderful to see them being applied and followed in the martial arts community. I hope that you continue to seek out ways to apply the way of karate to all aspects of your life, and that you find beauty and fulfillment in your journey. Remember to always stay true to the principles of karate and to never stop striving for self-improvement. Thank you again for watching!