When Karate Had Grappling (techniques, style, judo)

[Motion]

Some interesting info on how Karate was changed from its original style.

[Motion]

Goju Ryu seems to have kept the original close range techniques.

[TurcoLoco]

Originally Posted by Motion

Goju Ryu seems to have kept the original close range techniques.

Definitely has Judo-ka influences in it.

A good fighting style shouldn't be just something (striking/grappling/takedowns/chokes) only, it should be a a combination of different styles.

Historical Judo also was brutal, almost like Goju Ryu karate but more emphasis on takedowns and chokes instead of strikes. I wished they kept it that way instead.

[NJ Brazen_3133]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGzbzii94AI