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| Not only does the ultimate fighter not exist in this | | | | in and of themselves to give you any sort of |
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| a paradox the instant more than one person | | | | It's much better to find a punch ecourse, or a |
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| work, and two fighters use it on each other, then | | | | time. Focus on one aspect of the martial arts. |
| one of them has to lose. | | | | Note: If there is good martial arts instruction in |
| Note: It's rare that two fighters knock each other | | | | your area, then joining the class is much better |
| out at the exact same time, where both would | | | | than trying to go it alone. If you aren't taking |
| lose and neither would win. | | | | classes, then you'll need a training partner. You |
| Good Streetfighting News | | | | have to be able to practice and perfect what you |
| The good news is that you can significantly lessen | | | | read. |
| the number of bad people in the world who can | | | | Eventually, combine those aspects ... learn how to |
| do you harm. As you acquire more and more skill, | | | | stop the attack with a punch or a kick, take |
| the number of jerks who can overcome you in | | | | control with a lock, and then shut down further |
| an attack goes down. | | | | aggression, counter attacks, and escapes with |
| Keep training. Continue learning. And you'll improve | | | | more kicks, punches, and joint controls. |
| your odds of coming out the winner in an | | | | The good news is that by taking learning into |
| altercation. | | | | your own hands, you'll change styles, add |
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| Those looking for an instant fix will probably be | | | | with a variety of partners, and improve at your |
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| significantly more skill in fighting and knows | | | | Some of the best martial artists in the world |
| practical application of martial skills, then that | | | | eventually design their own training schedules and |
| person will win. No surprise there, right? | | | | get their own workout partners. |