Kudo shodan test

[SSJ]

There is no Kata in Kudo.

Osu!

[robc]

That is outstanding. As of yet we have no Kudo in the USA, though we have a lot of very good MMA. I for one would appreciate an opportunity to train Kudo.

Best to you, SSJ.

Osu!

[tmd]

An interesting take on the Karate BB grading, very different from the onces I know off, closer to the Jujitsu one's. Well done on passing, you say not many pass it first time was it your first attempt?

[Kudoist]

Yes I passed on my first attempt, but it sure wasn't easy!
Also I had a background in various other arts before I started Kudo.
It made my TKD 1st and 2nd dan tests seem pretty easy by comparison.

I know a number of guys who have been stuck on brown belt for years because they know they just couldnt pass the kumite.
I like it that way. It gives you more of a sense of accomplishment for passing.

Over a year has passed since I took this test now. It really was a significant turning point for me. It gave me a new level of confidence and fighting spirit.
Then wearing the belt gave me the drive push myself even harder every day in the dojo, to prove myself worthy of my rank.

Some scoff at belt systems these days. Understandable, since some dojos practically give away (or sell) shodans. But when done properly I think the belt system can be a great incentive to inspire us to reach beyond our present limitations.

[DaveHath]

Well said Kudoist, I agree that in these times where there are some schools in each style that make belts questionable there are still many reasons to keep them as long as standards are upheld belts can be a great benchmarks, and help us push ourselves to go beyond what we originally thought we were capable of.

[Sonny Crockett]

I have faild my test at the first time
3 Win
3 Drawn
3 loose

Next time next time

[Sonny Crockett]

It s very hard test for mind and stamina...
Because i fight without time off.
In first i fight in kudo rule, my opposent in first fight rush and want strike me hard for stop quickly the fight... i give all power and strike hard too... Drawn, but i'm little tired... second fight i win with wazari... next fight i loose by decision.
After kyokushin fight i don t like this i pratice only thai boxing and BJJ.
I drawn at first and loose two other fight by decision.
After ground fight, i win quickly by ippon first and second fight and drawn for last...
After i m very very very tired... your opposent fight only on time, you after 2/3 fights you are very tired...
The test is in front Azuma Sensei and your opposent don't want loose in front of sensei, that a real war...
I fight for test during summer camp and the runing of morning kill my legs
But very fun moment

[smoothsake]

Originally Posted by Sonny Crockett

After kyokushin fight i don t like this i pratice only thai boxing and BJJ.
I drawn at first and loose two other fight by decision.

Not to sound critical or anything, but seeing that Kudo doesn't have kata and you state here that you only practice MT and BJJ, is Kudo really karate? Or is it just MMA?

Osu

[powerof0ne]

From what I understand, Kudo isn't Karate..it's "Kudo". A Budo art, just like Aikido, Karate-do, Judo, Kyudo, and so on. I would say calling it a MMA like art would be a good description, more so than calling it a Karate style even though it definitely has some Kyokushin roots. However, I unfortunately never had the opportunity to study Daido Juku and am just going by from what I read about the decision of calling it "Kudo".
Any Kudoka, correct me if I'm wrong but Kudo is Kudo, right?

[Sonny Crockett]

Kudo is not karate, i think it s a full contact martial art.

[Kudoist]

You're exactly right powerofOne.
I think of Kudo as a completely different art to Karate.
I respect Kyokushin as one of the styles that forms the base of Kudo, but what we do now is totally different to Kyokushin.
Actually I feel real out of place in a Karate dojo these days. I'm much more at home in a Muay Thai or MMA gym.
But then there are certain things about Kudo that make it very different to MMA.
The use of a gi and the no glove/headgear combination makes a really interesting mix. The rules are a quite different too.
The budo influence of kyokushin is still very present, and that makes all the difference to me.
Hence Kudo is Kudo.

There are various factions within the Kudo organisation too. Some have a stronger Karate/Judo influence where as others like my dojo are more Muay Thai.

It gets difficult when people ask me what I do though. NOBODY HAS HEARD OF KUDO!!!!
So I usually just say I do MMA.

[Sonny Crockett]

I think the same, kudo is mma with Gi, thai boxing or kick boxing technicals are take a importante place in kudo pratique...
MMA TEKNICAL WITH KYOKUSHIN SPIRIT

[Dent]

Osu!

A training question. Does the use of Makiwara help with the headgear/ no gloves system? It seems something must be done to condition the fists.

Osu!

[Kudoist]

Yes those hard plastic face shields are just brutal on the hands.
I've seen guys break knuckles in tournaments.
I've hurt my hands pretty badly a number of times.
So now I follow my instructors advice and do pad work and heavy bag work without gloves sometimes.
Never seen anyone using makiwara, but it could be a good idea.

They dont let us tape our hands in tournaments either.
We get a very short bandage, which is practically meaningless, and the thin cotton fist supporters which are enough to help stop cuts to the knuckles and provide a little support.

Some guys use palm strikes to avoid damaging their hands.

I know the bare knuckle concept comes from our kyokushin roots, but to be honest I wish they would let us tape our hands.
After all in a real situation we wouldn't be hitting an opponent in a super hard plastic face shield.
Breaking your hand just makes training very difficult and can force you out of competition for a while.
My hand has only just come right now after I injured it in competition 4 months ago.

[Dent]

Osu!

I've had a major knuckle break, and it has never really healed properly. Training with Makiwara and the stone has helped though. You could have fun like this too!

YouTube - Sensei Higaonna in "Human...

Osu!

[SSJ]

Kudo is Kudo, but...

Osu!

Kudo is Kudo, but is influenced by Kyokushin, Judo/Jujutsu, Muaythai and Nihon Kickboxing.

Careful conditioning of the hands is needed, as well as the 'Shotei' technique.

I always advise students to use 'Shotei' in street defence/fights until you can secure a KO. 'Shotei' is also used in pro-mma.

Osu!

[Sonny Crockett]

I have injured my hands too on super safe
Now i put long under a lot of strap...
For me Kudo is for for karate what jet kune do is for kung fu... a free way, you pratice and training are free, after we fight with same rules in championship.
I training only in thai boxing and bresilien ju jutsu and i can use all technical in kudo, elbow and head strike are soo fun....

[Kudoist]

Nice video powerofOne.
Now I feel like a total wuss after watching him wack that rock!

I love that ol school Okinawan training.
I actually did a little training with some Ryukyu kempo guys for a short time. They were pretty hard core.
I can voucher first hand for the effectiveness of some of those atemi waza and kyusho.

I know of one of Daidojukus top fighters who is presently travelling back and forth to Okinawa to train with a Karate group there.

[SSJ]

We held a Kudo seminar/shodan test in London this weekend.

Im happy to announce that we have another 7 Kudo Shodans in the UK now. It was tough but very good.

Osu!

[Dent]

Osu!

I saw the video posted by our own KakatoOtoshi, and it looked like good, hard work.

Congratulations to the new Shodan Kudoka!

Osu!