A complimentary martial art to Shotokan Karate?

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ChunkyMunky

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i have been training in shotokan for quite a while now (currently at 2nd kyu) and was looking to look to broaden my horizons with another martial art, preferably one that i can develop my throws, locks and groundwork. Any suggestions people

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KarateDave

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You are just getting to the point where you will start to learn your art. A shodan just means you have learned the basics enough to start learning the true art. Traditional Shotokan when taught properly contains all the throws, joint locks, take downs, and ground defense that you could possibly want.
If you do Bunkai of your kata how do you explain things like the 270 degree turns found in most Shotokan kata? Check out this youtube channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/karatascosaintemarg
 
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BUSHIDO

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i agree with jim and dave.you should stick with karate until at least first dan then consider cross training,it will help you with your fitness for your second dan grading and also help you hone some of the techniques you have already learnt in karate.depending on which style you choose to cross train in though.in my opinion muay thai,ju jitsu or submission wrestling help hone what you learn in karate.be sure to keep your karate as a base.
 
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JimR1

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2nd kyu brown belt has no need to "broaden horizons", other than to continue to learn your chosen art. Shotokan is a complete martial art, and you only need good instruction to accomplish what you need. There3 is a lot to your art you have not even witnessed yet, never mind learnt to do properly. I do have a suggestion. Go to class, listen and train. Learn your art first, then see if there is time for other stuff less beneficial to you then. Also read Karate Dave's answer again, he told you right.
@ Dave, nice link, thanks
 
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ColetDeathMetalRockst

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realy any type of jujutsu or grappling style. hap ki do or bjj. doesnt really matter. if you want throws and locks you need judo or something of that nature. but hap ki do deals with standing throws and groundwork its a bit more versatile. and what dave said below me is true. unfortunatley, with other traditional martial arts in america have been watered down to convineince lazy americans. i had to search high and low to find my dojang and god did it take a while. and yes traditional shotokan does contain the things dave stated. a UFC fighter named lyoto machida has said that himself. he is ranked the 3rd best fighter in the world, 1st in his weight division and he is the only shotokan practitioner in the ufc
 
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RickRoss

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Judo or Brazlian Jiu-Jitsu.

BJJ IS THE BEST ON THE GROUND

JUDO IS THE BEST FOR TAKEDOWNS

ON THE STREET JUDO IS MORE EFFECTIVE BCUZ OF TAKEDOWNS

BJJ IS MASSIVELY PROVEN TO WORK

I WOULD SAY BJJ CUZ I AM BIASED. BUT IT LACKS THROWS COMPARED TO JUDO WHICH ALSO HAS LOCKS AND CHOKES.
 
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