Should be respected instructors

by **fujicolt** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:40 am

Because I have mentioned Ticky Donovan Sensei several times - some newer Karateka - have contacted me saying they do not really know whom he is or his achievements.

in an attempt to show them how good this man is I searched - BUT...

when i put the name 'Donovan' in within a MA context - it kept bringing up this guy...

who is he?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCQANjzQHzI

by **Gi Do** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:56 am

A younger Micael Jackson in a black&white pyjama?

by **shotokan101** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:38 pm

More like "what is".....

by **fujicolt** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:53 pm

seriously FOLKS - and i know i am out of it with the modern stuff BUT - and i seriously ask ( no prejudgment - no pre knowing comment ) -

What is that He is doing?

by **andyupton** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 11:03 pm

COMPLETE AND UTTER CR@P

by **fujicolt** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 11:27 pm

Andy - totally get your 'full on' response BUT he appears to be a 'yungun' - so someone is teaching him, leading him into this stuff. you were lucky You got FC and his team - this youngster got - :?:

but can someone explain 'what IT is?' is it a Kata comp - a display - WHAT?

not knocking the kid - just trying to get info afore responding/commenting.

by **KevinM** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 11:41 pm

I believe it is known as XMA .

This is apparently a FREE kata as they call it , they basically, make up their own so called Kata and make it as asthetically pleasing( apparently) as they can.

It is the pits and scurge of all martial arts.

by **fujicolt** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 12:35 am

Kevin

thanks for the info - but could you kindly lead me to a site that will 'explain their point' for this approach :?:

I do not 'get it' but that may be because of lack of info to be fair.

by **KevinM** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 12:49 pm

Steve unfortunately i am still one of those who does not know how to post links to videos and stuff :oops:

if you google xma revolution it is a good starting point with relative links.
to this apparent mix of all karate and ma.

by **Waza** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:31 pm

Hi Folks

I've also heard this referred to as kicknastics and tricking...... I personally never mess with this stuff and try and keep both feet on the ground as much as possible. But if he has the ability to learn how to throw his body around this way.... he surely has the ability to do good karate.

Just needs a bit of guidance......

Waza WTKF Newport S. Wales
Mark Kupsz

by **Lyndon_Davies** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:37 pm

Just needed a few "jazz hands" and he'd have been perfect.....

But let's be honest, regardless of what you thought of his (lack of) karate ability, don't you secretly want to be able to do that jumping spinning stuff, just for fun?

Oh, just me then...... :oops:

by **fujicolt** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:39 pm

Lyndon - go try rough Somerset Cider - yer'll spin like a top! :lol:

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