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Month: October 2018

Bruce Lee’s 10,000 Kicks and the Real Meaning of Mastery

Posted onOctober 25, 2018July 24, 2021

One of the most quoted lines from Bruce Lee is “I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” It’s a quote that emphasizes the importance of focused practice and a high level of proficiency. But it is often used to advocate for developing a narrower Read More …

CategoriesCoaching, Learning

Training to Defeat Intense Techniques

Posted onOctober 4, 2018July 24, 2021

One of the most challenging things to deal with in sparring is the mental or emotional intensity of a very forward motivated opponent, someone who throws powerful blows, or someone who comes very ferociously. Commonly people respond in one of two ways: Freeze or pull away, failing to make a cover. Making a single simple cover or counter-attack into the Read More …

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