I've been out of training for about 6-8 months (I practice Muay Thai). I decided to try something new to get back into a training routine and went to a Kyokushin Karate class. Very impressed. It's tournament fighting I heard was full contact and the tactics somewhat similar to Muay Thai ones.
It also has the traditional side of it which I think looks interesting. Kata, some emphasis on bushido principles etc.
Anyway...I want to hear other opinions on it so please... contribute if you have one.