Alex Dingman and Jeff Doss welcome special guest Tyreek Saint to dive deep into the newly announced rule changes by NASKA (North American Sport Karate Association).In this highly-anticipated episode, they break down the controversial updates and what they mean for the sport and its competitors:
- Controversial Rule Changes: They dissect specific updates, including the new ban on uppercuts in sparring, a change that seems to affect only a handful of elite athletes [10:59].
- Penalty Updates: A discussion on which penalties, like running or leaving the ring, are still counted as points but no longer contribute toward a disqualification [12:18].
- The Future of Competition: Tyreek Saint also talks about his preparation for the upcoming WAKO World Championships in Abu Dhabi [01:59:59].
- Community Feedback: The hosts address comments and feedback from the martial arts community regarding whether the changes fixed the right issues [10:12].
