10 Fighting Advantages KARATEKA Have!! Kumite vs Kickboxing

Does Karate work in the streets? Does Karate work for competition OUTSIDE of Karate? As a lifelong Karate practitioner, obviously Kumite, Kata and Bunkai have all played a big part in my life and I have seen the way it works sparring with other kickboxing athletes, like Muay Thai, Dutch Style Kickboxing, and heck, even boxing! There are a lot of great self defense attributes a Karateka can bring to the table, but its always important to cross train in different Martial Arts styles to see just what you're missing out on!

However, when it comes to sparring with other styles as a Karate fighter, here are 10 advantages you should have!