Fixing karate... Get rid of the kickboxing mentallity and switch to combatives, but still spar weekly at the very least.
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6) Use only one stance. The stance you would use to fight in. I would allow other stances to suite what the student is most comfortable in but other students would not be required to learn or perform them. No punching from the hips and other crap like that.
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One stance? IMO your premise will do nothing but damage karate even more. Stances are things that are moved into, used and then immediatly moved out of as you move into a more advantagous position for your next attack.
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7) Clinches, knees, and elbows a must and the MT shin kick, oh yea baby.
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Clinches are great in the ring but lock you up as well as your opponent. While in the clinch you can't see or react to what else may be going on around you. Knees and elbows are already there as is the shin as a striking surface. Thai kicks are great unless you're in a restricted space.
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Move more like Thai Boxers. Fluid, effective, alive.
Train more like Thai Boxers. Contact, hard, impact.
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Agree somewhat but Thai boxers fight too much on their tippy toes. Great in the ring not so great on uneven surfaces.
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Incorporate "gutterfighting" techniques, like strikes to eyes/throat kicks to knees etc (training them on the pads and bags, as well as using protective equipment for some light contact work on partners.)
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If that isn't there that's some bad karate.
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Forget work against thin air, unless its shadow boxing for warming up purposes. If you have things and people to hit, hit 'em.
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Yup.
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Emphasize people being able to do techniques in their own way, rather than the "you must have your foot here" mentality.
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Yes and no. There are best ways to do a technique but the individuals abilities should be considered.