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Originally Posted by Numbersix
Karate (or other MA) is a good one for crossover skills:
- Improved balance and kinesthetics help handling generally and especially low-speed handling;
- Sparring is good for mental flexibility, reaction time, and perception; and
- Ukemi (falling practice) definitely pays off if it all goes wrong.
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Totally agree,
If you're good in karate you know to move forward when attacked, not back. (Applying the 40-60 ratio in a curve instead of backing off/braking)
You know that tensing anything other than your fists will slow you down and reduce your overall effectiveness. (Applicable at all times in riding, especially in an
attack situation like hanging off in a turn - Of course I mean staying loose, not keeping a tight fist
)
You have an awareness of your surroundings and your body at all times. (Good peripheral vision/reaction time)
Also I've found that the good lower body strength it develops helps you stay on the balls of your feet and gives you endurance on long rides in the twisties.
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