I refer to my hands, feet and body as the tools of the trade. The hands and feet must be sharpened and improved daily to be efficient.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The body is a tool for martial arts that requires daily sharpening to remain effective. Practice and improvement are essential.
- In plain terms
- Train your body daily to stay effective.
- What can you take from it?
- Dedicate time to physical practice daily.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What tools do you need to sharpen?
- How consistent is your practice?
Another view
Focusing only on tools may overlook mental aspects.
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