R.Aghayev (AZE) vs. K.Matsuhisa (JPN) Kumite - 75 Kgs WKF Serbia 2010
In this amazing early round fight, former WKF World Champion Rafael Aghayev fights former Bronze medalist Mr. Matsuhisa. Aghayev goes on to become this year's -75 kg World Champion.
Former multiple World Champion Luca Valdesi (ITA) who has dominated male Kata competition for a decade performing GANKAKU in Belgrade, Serbia. He was eventually beaten by Antonio Diaz (VEN)
Douglas Brose (BRA) wins Gold in -60 kg against Italy's Michele Giuliani (ITA)
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By Karate Athlete Founder & CEO
Julian Forbes
One of the most common errors made by Martial
Artists is to adhere to the misconception that their dojo training is sufficient to carry them
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physically and mentally to the medal rounds of a competition.
While this may be true on a local or regional level, world class, and even most national champions supplement their technique training in the dojo with additional conditioning training which helps build the necessary properties his or her body needs to perform their techniques at an optimum level. Conditioning consists of building up the cardiovascular capacity of an athlete as well as the individual strength, stamina, and explosive energy of specific muscles needed to execute the techniques that will bring home the gold.