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Old 07-13-2008, 07:22 AM   #9 (permalink)
john55

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Originally Posted by MMA_Fan View Post
I have utmost respect for martial arts traditions and their origins, styles, history, etc.

However, sometime I think people put too much emphasis on the subject rather than on the practicality of techniques. If you are facing someone one on one, the other person does not care which style you stuided. The most effective technique is the most important technique.
I think it depends on their goals. Some people want all that tradition and information rather than practicality of techniques.
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