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Old 03-06-2008, 01:45 PM   #73 (permalink)
Akai Shizuku

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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: The Sea of Dreams and Twilight
Styles: Shotokan Karate-do, Kobudo Bojutsu, Ju-jitsu, Kickboxing, Yumedo (a self-styled form of kenjutsu).
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Originally Posted by WC_Lun View Post
Like I said in the my above post, if he isn't the meanest, toughest, sob on the planet then lucky you. Training with the idea that you'll be attacked by someone with less talent, skill, or physical attributes is silly. Anyone with less of these qualities you should be able to defend yourself without training.

Yes, you can be beaten even if you are well prepared. However, I think the odds of that happening are much less than if you aren't prepared. Common sense, huh?
I must agree. Common sense is vastly important, and we must remember the fundamental philosophies behind martial arts training. We also must remember why we personally train.
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