Sensei Anthony Ryan GKR Karate World Cup 2015 Liverpool Open Male Kumite. Double ippon! Shihan block

#BringitWC8 black belt men's kumite finals. Sweeping ippon and head hook kick ippon. Not sure what all the words being shouted by the Australian team are.

[@CraigDuncan]

Thank you for all the comments. I am do not want a debate over GKR as a form of karate or over contact or not. This is video showing a great athlete performing and showing immense skill and talent. Thank you

[@peterlangley7759]

2.49 excellent sweep!

[@toanthony]

Thanks for posting 🙂

[@johnworton1271]

Textbook ippon. Sensei Anthony, please clarify GKR regulations on leg sweep vs take down?

[@Jimlad0116]

wait, what is this? ive never seen somebody get a warning for a head kick in karate???

[@billyfranklin4323]

+Jimlad0116 he never the kicked was blocked and his elbow hit the judge

[@Jimlad0116]

+Billy Franklin either way overall this is really poor for 2 black belts.

[@whambamsham4632]

It's non contact because you have to learn how to control your kicks

[@Jimlad0116]

So you're telling me the only way a martial artist can learn control is through non contact? good one.

[@Matt_Mosley1983]

+Jimlad0116 *either way overall this is really poor for 2 black belts.*
Based on what?
*So you're telling me the only way a martial artist can learn control is through non contact? good one.*
Not the only way, just the best way (it also keeps the spring in your step and unlike full or even semi contact, doesn't break your body down)