Johnny_B Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 normally we all bicker like 3yr olds on here. the fact that we all agree, from so many different clubs and styles must tell you something !!!!! A very good and interesting point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANVIL Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hi PeteGKR I've been away so I've missed alot of what's been going on since my last post. I've had a very quick scan to get an idea. Your loyalty to GKR is commendable, you've answered questions as well as you can. I believe your loyalty is misplaced, that's only my opinion, but my opinion means nothing to you, why should it! However,with your loyalty and enthusiasm you deserve much better than GKR. But, when all is said and done if you're happy doing GKR then stay there.But please make no mistake, PeteGKR,it is not a Traditional Martial Art no matter what your Senseis say or how many glossy mags are distributed by them to that effect.One reason is the fact that there is no contact.This makes GKR nonsense, I'm afraid. There's nothing helps you improve your blocking technique than a smack in the mouth, or any other part of the body. The learning curve rockets. Anyway, some of the advice you've had from this site is good, most of it has just been villifying GKR. Ignore it, that's what happens on here. Try the good advice i.e. have a good look at something else. For instance why not the styles GKR is supposedly made up from GOJU-RYU or SHOTOKAN? I'm told the ex GKR people have been astounded at what they have missed out on when they have trained in a more established Traditional Karate. One last thing, do you do bunkai? ignore the nonsense bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete GKR Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 (edited) aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Edited March 9, 2011 by Pete GKR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 The best thing you could do is to try some other styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkr_queen Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 im afraid yuu lot dont have a clue wt u r on about have any of you actually done 1 lesson of gkr with a highly belted and graded instructor....?? from the sounds of your posts i do believe the answer to this is NO. well let me set a few things straight u sed about becoming an instructor is all about going to a few seminars and then you are given a black + white instructors belt meaning you can teach at whatever grade you are at the time..... WRONG to get this belt yes u have 2 attend seminars but you also have to participate in a 10+ intense lessons to prove you have the control,,techniqe,,and will power to become a sensei ..(instructor) only then are you given the belt... the prices may seem a lot of money but training in groups works out 1 hell of a lot cheaper i have 5 members of my family training and we pay a fraction of what 1 person trains for... so :roll: no wt u on about before you dizz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Ah, 2 seminars and 10 sessions, that makes it all okay then. Just as advice, text speak is not acceptable on the forum, wt = what, no = know, u = you, r = are. It doesn't take long to type the extra characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomberman Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 im afraid yuu lot dont have a clue wt u r on about have any of you actually done 1 lesson of gkr with a highly belted and graded instructor....?? from the sounds of your posts i do believe the answer to this is NO. well let me set a few things straight u sed about becoming an instructor is all about going to a few seminars and then you are given a black + white instructors belt meaning you can teach at whatever grade you are at the time..... WRONG to get this belt yes u have 2 attend seminars but you also have to participate in a 10+ intense lessons to prove you have the control,,techniqe,,and will power to become a sensei ..(instructor) only then are you given the belt... the prices may seem a lot of money but training in groups works out 1 hell of a lot cheaper i have 5 members of my family training and we pay a fraction of what 1 person trains for... so :roll: no wt u on about before you dizz. Way to convincingly put your argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbyBrown Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 to get this belt yes u have 2 attend seminars but you also have to participate in a 10+ intense lessons to prove you have the control,,techniqe,,and will power to become a sensei ..(instructor) only then are you given the belt... ... so :roll: no wt u on about before you dizz. 10 sessions to get a Black Belt? Someones aving a larf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salster! Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 im afraid yuu lot dont have a clue wt u r on about have any of you actually done 1 lesson of gkr with a highly belted and graded instructor....?? from the sounds of your posts i do believe the answer to this is NO. well let me set a few things straight u sed about becoming an instructor is all about going to a few seminars and then you are given a black + white instructors belt meaning you can teach at whatever grade you are at the time..... WRONG to get this belt yes u have 2 attend seminars but you also have to participate in a 10+ intense lessons to prove you have the control,,techniqe,,and will power to become a sensei ..(instructor) only then are you given the belt... the prices may seem a lot of money but training in groups works out 1 hell of a lot cheaper i have 5 members of my family training and we pay a fraction of what 1 person trains for... so :roll: no wt u on about before you dizz. If you read the rest of the the thread you will see that everyone has suggested the Pete has a look at some other styles in addition to his own. Your post really didn't put the point across very well and just sounded like a childish rant. Most of the people on the thread above you have spent 8+ years (at least) to gain their Black belt and those that are instructors even longer, so you'll see their point when they say 2 seminars plus 10 ish intense sessions sounds far too little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayfish Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I don't think she means black belt, they let more or less any belt teach. Considering the wealth of truly excellent martial arts teachers in the UK, I'm not sure why anyone would choose to go with someone who's had 10 sessions and 2 seminars. The club I train at now (in Manchester) is run by three no holds barred fighters with decent pro-rules fight records, who train and teach in their own gym seven days a week as a full time, professional activity and have been doing martial arts at a high level since childhood. In Sheffield there are plenty of clubs with a similar level of instructorship. I suspect GKR is a 'family club' thing, bring your two kids and lose some weight, rather than martial arts per se. Might as well do Tae Bo or something. Or just make up your own karate in your living room and save some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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