Hey all!
I've been out on injury and a flu for a while, but I'm back now!
So, here's my question:
Can Rika Usami actually fight? And by fight, I mean practical and effective kicking of trained or untrained ass. Or is she just an extremely well tuned kata-bot? Now, I really like her level of dedication and practice, so don't take this post as diss on the lovely Rika, she boss! Mad respect.
I'm just wondering, from all the training she's received in karate, could she hold her own against say... Ronda Rousey? Or would Lyoto Machida be a better example?
For those who don't know, this is the video that has everyone all in an uproar over Rika (rightfully so).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiiznDpoapQ
If anyone has more info on Rika maybe moonlighting in BJJ, Judo or something else that lends itself towards practical fighting, that'd be appreciated very much.
I've been out on injury and a flu for a while, but I'm back now!
So, here's my question:
Can Rika Usami actually fight? And by fight, I mean practical and effective kicking of trained or untrained ass. Or is she just an extremely well tuned kata-bot? Now, I really like her level of dedication and practice, so don't take this post as diss on the lovely Rika, she boss! Mad respect.
I'm just wondering, from all the training she's received in karate, could she hold her own against say... Ronda Rousey? Or would Lyoto Machida be a better example?
For those who don't know, this is the video that has everyone all in an uproar over Rika (rightfully so).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiiznDpoapQ
If anyone has more info on Rika maybe moonlighting in BJJ, Judo or something else that lends itself towards practical fighting, that'd be appreciated very much.