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What does it mean?
Martial arts excel through simplicity and efficiency, minimizing wasted movement.
In plain terms
Good martial arts are simple and efficient, with no wasted movement.
What can you take from it?
Aim for simplicity and efficiency in technique.

Where it applies

  • combat training
  • movement
  • sports

Putting it to work

  • eliminate unnecessary moves
  • streamline technique

Questions to consider

  • Is simple always effective?
  • How do you measure efficiency?

Another view

Advanced techniques sometimes require complex sequences to work.

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