Tough Guys

Now these guys are tough Martial Artist. I know the UFC is full of tough guys, but I doubt many of them would last very long in one of these tournaments. Kyokushin Karate is an extremely "hard" style. The one reason I have a little respect for UFC Middle Weight Champion GSP, is because he is a black belt in Kyokushin Karate. As is Bas Rutten, Former UFC Heavy Weight Champion, but I have a great deal of respect for Bas as a martial artist. The rules to this style of sport combat are no punching to the face, no groin strikes, no grappling, and no pads, just a cup. Many martial arts anymore have very little combat application. But I think you can see by this video it is all about what you train for and how you condition your body for physical contact. In between all of the knockouts take a look at all the full power punches to the body and kicks to the legs these guys are taking and most of the time don't even wince. It's all about your mental and physical approach to training that determines the value of your martial art when it comes time to use it for personal protection.

Be Safe, Train Hard