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You see, I wouldn't have recognised anything as karate in your UFC clip.|
Take the taikyoku kata. Simpleton looking. I agree.
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I preface this by saying that righ Franklin (IMO) is not the greatest boxer.... a tremendous UFC competitor though....
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My appraisal: Fundamental Shotokan kumite pointing fighting style executed well..... Basic technique applied properly.
As for the Taikyoku kata ...
... great for basic principles, balance and basic technique but nothing to use in a fight. I would rather train the Heian kata and learn the principles of kata. You will still have fundamental Shotokan technique that can be applied as you see fit, with the additional benefits, if you choose to use them.