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singularity6
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 26 Jun 2017
Posts: 958
Location: Michigan
Styles: Jidokwan Taekwondo and Hapkido, Yoshokai Aikido, ZNIR Iaido, Kendo
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I just watched parts of a documentary based on this book. In my opinion, it's probably still at the "hypothesis" stage in the scientific method. I'd like to see how the data was collected. I suspect some of it was questionable (anecdotal, voluntary response, non-random surveys, etc.)
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MatsuShinshii
Black Belt
Joined: 15 Aug 2016
Posts: 1423
Location: Kentucky
Styles: Machimura Suidi Rokudan, Ryukyu Kenpo, Kobudo, Judo
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| Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2018 8:56 am Post subject: |
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I’ll stick with the old adage “a body in motion stays in motion”.
I’m old already and ain’t dead yet. 
Yes I’ve got a bad knee, bad shoulder, elbow and now have Plantar fasciitis but that’s not just caused by Karate. I’ve lived a rough life in general. But I’m still kicking. Don’t see myself changing any time soon.
My Shinshii was 84 when he retired and still trains daily. My Judo instructor was 72 and throwing men in their teens and 20’s. I see no correlation between MA and shortened life span. Albeit probably not great for your joints but what sport or physical activity done for a lifetime is?
No I think I’ll continue to train and let God determine when it’s time to go home.
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Wayofaswede
Orange Belt
Joined: 16 Jan 2017
Posts: 221
Location: Sweden
Styles: Shito-ryu, Goju-ryu
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 3:26 am Post subject: |
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There was a very interesting thread discussing this video/book on Iain Abernathy's forum:
https://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/karate-shortens-your-lifespan
Iain's opinion, with very strong arguments for his view is very clear.
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MatsuShinshii
Black Belt
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Location: Kentucky
Styles: Machimura Suidi Rokudan, Ryukyu Kenpo, Kobudo, Judo
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2018 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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He gets the point across very well and gives common sense facts to support his argument. Very well said and I think he proves his point very well.
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singularity6
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Location: Michigan
Styles: Jidokwan Taekwondo and Hapkido, Yoshokai Aikido, ZNIR Iaido, Kendo
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| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:06 am Post subject: |
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He gets the point across very well and gives common sense facts to support his argument. Very well said and I think he proves his point very well. |
He's using anecdotal facts, though. More scientific studies need to be done to confirm his hypothesis.
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