HE explains what KUDO really is

What exactly is KUDO? 🥋 In this interview, we talk with Alexei Kononenko, an internationally respected KUDO instructor, about the philosophy, techniques, and unique characteristics of this Japanese full-contact martial art. KUDO combines striking, throws, grappling, and ground fighting into one dynamic combat system. But what makes it different from MMA, karate, or other martial arts? In this conversation, we explore what makes KUDO special, its Japanese roots, and what practitioners can learn from training in this unique martial art. 0:00 Intro 0:38 Becoming national Japan team KUDO member 5:18 What is Kudo all about? 7:44 Which martial arts is closest to KUDO? 9:02 How to score in Kudo after throw 9:45 Why there is no contact to the head on ground and pound in KUDO? 11:15 Striking while grabbing 13:36 How much do you and your students train? 16:00 Why there is only 30 seconds on the ground in KUDO? 17:40 Why people should choose martial arts 20:10 Advice for me 22:55 Sparring M Y N E X T V I D E O:    • MUAY THAI is.... DIFFERENT   Find me:   / vili_kudo   Find Alexei Kononenko:   / alexeikononenko   #kudo #alexeikononenko #daidojuku #mma #mixedmartialarts #taigaiwasaki #ufc #ufccontenderseries #danawhite #mmafighter #mmatraining #glory #yousribelgaroui #glory #kickboxing #karate #modernkarate #karatejudo #judo #japanesemartialart #japanesemma #rizin #professionalfighter #fighterday #kyokushin #muaythai #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #kyokushin #royama #iko3 #kyokushinkarate