So I've been doing knockdown karate for a year now. I believe I'm the only one in my dojo who hasn't competed yet in kumite.
To be honest, I don't have the cardio or stamina. I'm a chronic insomniac. I only sleep 3 hours a day but because I love karate, I train regularly even without sleep. I...
1. How come most kyokushin schools don't spar bare-knuckled? In the 3 schools that I've checked, they use shinpads and gloves, how can you condition the body for hits if you use protection!??
2. Do you enjoy or dread the thought and time of kumite?
I live in Europe. The shocking thing is...