Channel surfing on sunday I came across an MA based reality TV show called for some reason 'The Final Fu', courtesy of who else but our American friends (no offence intended Jules).
I gotta admit to being totally unfamiliar with some of the 'styles' represented. 'American Karate'
and a whole heap of impressive sounding oriental names that all still managed to look like Taekwondo. Even the Isshin Ryu competitor did some pretty fancy axe kicks.Ten people compete in a series of challenges for points, then fight it out for more points.
Points were awarded.
* 1 point for kicks to the target areas;
* 2 points for "punching techniques" to the target areas, as well as jumping kicks and spinning kicks.
* 3 points for jumping spinning back kicks.
No contact to the head at all.
Points then added on to the challenge points. Most points wins.
Like a slowly unfolding traffic accident I couldnt take my eyes away.... There was some pretty spectacular stuff, but I cant help the thought that a well placed punch on the schnoz would have reduced all of these guys to quivering wrecks.
Boz - for the love of the gods dont turn this on if you value the last remaining unburst blood vessels on your temple... Awful stuff.
