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I find that no matter what you film, no matter what you show, there is always a problem. If someone looks good, everyone assumes the opponents were complying. If some one struggles, then they weren't good enough and what they do sucks.
I find it interesting that on so many martial arts boards the bar to pass for what is real is... looking like you are struggling. It doesn't say much about peoples own respect for their arts or their own ability. what IS the point of studying any martial art if the criteria is a struggle? Isn't the point of studying finding something that allows you to be victorious without struggle?
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Mr. Sennot, perhaps I missed it but noone on this board said anithing negative at all about the clip. One person did question what was happening but he did so respectfuly and recieved what I thought to be an approriate answer. I learned something and was able to go to the dojo and put something into practice thanks to mr. Cohen.
Mr. Cohen is a long time member of this board and used in my opinion good judgement in posting this clip, he was able to open some eyes and inspire others.
On another note, DCOHEN: I was able to practice the clean breathing when recieving a few good body blows and must say it was rough at first, but after some practice was able to really feel the dissipation of impact with this breathing technique. The importance of maintaining a calm composure is important here, as I found out quickly. As well, I showed the clip to my teacher and he thought that a "surprise attack" on an unsuspecting senior student or two would be a great idea.
Cheers!!!!
-s