When people talk about fighting schools they say that Kung Fu, or Karate, or this other style is the best. That is silly, and the problem becomes that the fighting style then becomes set in stone with no growth, and no adaptation, because what works well with me might not work for you.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Arguing which fighting style is best limits growth because everyone has unique needs.
- In plain terms
- Don't say one style is best because it stops learning and fitting to you.
- What can you take from it?
- Pick what works for you, not what's labeled best.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What works best for your body?
- How do you avoid rigid beliefs?
Another view
Some styles have proven advantages over others.
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