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oneya wrote:

majin29 wrote:
Naka Sensei is very impressive nonetheless.

Perhaps even because of..?

oneya

I didn't know he originally trained in Wado. That's pretty amazing. I thought he was a Shoto guy through and through.

Hmmn yes, thanks AJ, Of course it is Tatsuya Naka I must have been thinking of another Tatsuo - probably someone who has left the dojo now. oneya Sorry about that. Sometimes I get a little dyslexic with Japanese names....which isn't so good seeing that my wife is Japanese! Naka Sensei is very impre...

I have to ask, what do some of you mean when you say there are inherent differences in approach between Japanese karate and Goju? I'm curious. Hi manjin. Using a broad brush and brevity out of consideration for many of the knowledgeable on the forum here: Essentially wado ryu has the major part of ...

Yes, his sister is Marsha. I met her for the first time this morning. And I second Oneya's remarks about Goju-ryu; the principles of Wado-ryu and Goju-ryu are as different as a Windows PC and a Mac--sure they're both computers on the outside, but the same operating system? Some people use a Mac and...

Yes, his sister is Marsha. I met her for the first time this morning. And I second Oneya's remarks about Goju-ryu; the principles of Wado-ryu and Goju-ryu are as different as a Windows PC and a Mac--sure they're both computers on the outside, but the same operating system? Some people use a Mac and...

oneya, interesting. I think the instructor's mind set is that I already have a lot of basics down save for the deviation in kata. I do understand there are intrinsic differences even in how one blocks in Wado compared to Goju but I'm not a young kid and have studied various martial arts on and off ...

@majin29 I just trained with Sensei Ham and his sister here in sunny ol' Myrtle Beach. (Even on vacation, he practices!) I couldn't recommend a better teacher. Is his sister Marsha Quan? If so she's the instructor for the classes I'll be attending in Sept. She even offered me a chance to try a clas...

Hi majin29, I do understand there are intrinsic differences even in how one blocks in Wado compared to Goju I think that should be: I do understand there are intrinsic differences especially in how one blocks in Wado compared to Goju. As for pride about the belt you are wearing.. I remember going t...

oneya, interesting. I think the instructor's mind set is that I already have a lot of basics down save for the deviation in kata. I do understand there are intrinsic differences even in how one blocks in Wado compared to Goju but I'm not a young kid and have studied various martial arts on and off f...

I'm not in quite the same situation but I am moving from Goju Ryu to Wado. Initially I wanted to migrate to Wing Chun and while I found it interesting, I missed the feel of karate. I left the last school as it became abundantly clear that they were more interested in promotion and merchandising tha...