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- Nov 28, 1999
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i hear people all the time saying that a style is not important that it is the students. but i dont always agree. there are many styles that the teacher or the founder has done his homework, so he is passing on good information. the teacher who has been to many fights, or has coached enough studnets and develop his ability to build strong and smart students, this guy has made a practical and useful style.
but what about the guy who has little real training and experience? he has just basic understanding of the martial arts, like a first degree, never been in a fight, never been in any kind of tournament, and his only "research" is with his own students or in front of a tv and vcr or open book. what kind of research is this? untested, self-praised, who knows is this is practical? i think most of the people who are teaching "new and improved" styles have done this.
a GOOD style is one that is useful. it has been tested many times over, and put together by an experienced man who can assure his boys, this works.
a BAD style is one that claims to whip up anybody, yet the teacher has never done it himself.
i was told it is better to KNOW that your fighting art works, than to FIND OUT that it doesnt.
also, there is a saying that the "martial" art can be demonstrated, but a "fighting" art must be proven. that is why you people who met me in person never get a demo, only an invitation to spar. can you ask an arm wrestling champion to show you his moves? NO! you have to participate!
so it is true that the student makes the difference, but even the tough man will get beat up if his technique is lousy.
but what about the guy who has little real training and experience? he has just basic understanding of the martial arts, like a first degree, never been in a fight, never been in any kind of tournament, and his only "research" is with his own students or in front of a tv and vcr or open book. what kind of research is this? untested, self-praised, who knows is this is practical? i think most of the people who are teaching "new and improved" styles have done this.
a GOOD style is one that is useful. it has been tested many times over, and put together by an experienced man who can assure his boys, this works.
a BAD style is one that claims to whip up anybody, yet the teacher has never done it himself.
i was told it is better to KNOW that your fighting art works, than to FIND OUT that it doesnt.
also, there is a saying that the "martial" art can be demonstrated, but a "fighting" art must be proven. that is why you people who met me in person never get a demo, only an invitation to spar. can you ask an arm wrestling champion to show you his moves? NO! you have to participate!
so it is true that the student makes the difference, but even the tough man will get beat up if his technique is lousy.
