Depends on what you mix it with. Shorin Ryu and Akido would mix pretty well. Isshin Ryu and Judo would be another good mix.
What's available in your area?
2007-07-08 06:21:33
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answered by pm 5
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Without putting any undo bias I'd say with out doubt NO. Of course it really depends on the person not style but I have seen the beginnings of the UFC. Fred Ettish an shorin ryu fighter tried to fight in the UFC, give him credit for the attempt. That was the worst and bloodiest of any UFC fight I can remember. "karate" in general, as taught today, is not for combat, not for self-defense or anything of the like. It is for competition at best. What is taught is done for "tradition" only, it will not work in a real life encounter or in a cage. Of course this is only my view, and I know that some will disagree with it. Anyway, take it for what ever you like, I am not making an attempt to belittle the okinawin styles I just do not believe that it is in their realm to be effective in a combat sport like mma.
2007-07-08 14:26:39
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answered by Zenshin Academy 3
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When you say Okinawin Karate I assmue you mean
Wado-ryu
Shotokan
Shito-ryu
Goju-ryu
The most common Karate style used in MMA is Kyokushin or Kempo however There are a few that Use Shotokan Karate and Wado Ryu is taught in all the shooto Gyms.
I don't know of anyone with any sucess that uses the other two but that doesn't mean they haven't been in MMA. That also doesn't mean they are not useful.
2007-07-08 14:30:56
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answered by jeff b 3
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Yes- Since most Japanese/Okinawan styles stress low to medium kicks I would think that it could help develop your kicking skills if they are not very good and teach you how to generate a little more power in them by using your hip with out throwing your entire body into your kick and losing your balance if you miss. I do believe that except for side kicks Muai Tai would probably suit a mixed martial artist even better.
2007-07-09 18:10:10
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answered by samuraiwarrior_98 7
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I believe so. Try it and find out..... By the way, Traditional Okinawan Karate styles include: Shorin-ryu (Probably 50% of all dojos on Okinawa) Goju, Uechi, and Isshinryu
2007-07-09 11:06:42
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answered by Anonymous
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the reason karate does not work in mma is because karate is designed to quickly kill or paralyze your opponents with
paralyzing shots to the neck, ribs, back, nose, groin, etc... of course these are not allowed in mma, or there wouldnt really be anyone to compete, however karate does work in real life situations , givin youv been training in it for a sufficiant amount of time
2007-07-08 16:50:15
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answered by dieforthecause 1
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Unless you find a school that is supplementing with full contact (Muay Thai) sparring with punching to the head and grappling it is absolutely not suited to MMA. Okinawan Karate in its traditional state won't do you a bit of good against a Muay Thai fighter or a good grappler.
I would suggest find a good BJJ school and then find a good Muay Thai school to supplement with later.
2007-07-08 15:29:19
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answered by Anonymous
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If your talking about competeing in MMA then traditional karate wont do well, those guys just arnt used to getting hit, their bodys wont be used to it and they wont be mentaly prepared for it, you cant train non-contact, semi-contact or point karate all your life and then jump into fullcontact fighting thinking its all the same
2007-07-08 19:55:04
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answered by Anonymous
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I am not sure. Just look in to the type of martial arts you want to do.
2007-07-08 14:15:34
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answered by ? 5
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idk
2007-07-08 11:40:19
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answered by hi 2
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