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Originally Posted by The BadBoy

I took one aside and had a chat with him, ramping him up. letting him know he had good hands etc. When he went into the next round he let his hands go and did a hell of a lot better than his last sparring session.

I'm not questioning you in the sense of criticism. How do you mean he did better? Everything else being equal, a boxer doesn't have to "let his hands go" to be good, such as a solid counter-puncher. Is the beginner in question not skilled enough yet to be conservative?

Originally Posted by NBotary

Tease - I agree that if the guy is a badass, he's got the right to brag. But, how oftern do you see a fighter like that get his ass royally handed to him and become humble??? ... in Tao of Jeet Kune Do there is a saying that goes, "Don't speak of your strengths or weaknesses lest they both be tested."

Obviously there are tons of egos out there where a whooping won't shut them up. IMHO, while it may be a little off-putting to some people for anyone in particular to be a walking advertisement for themselves, everyone has the right to believe and say what they will. It is specifically because we all know that the proof is in the pudding that I'd be willing to let egos inflate and became obnoxious. In the end, it doesn't matter what anyone has to say or what anyone thinks. As for the Tao of JKD quote, it reminds me a lot of those old kung fu masters not using their best techniques unless they absolutely have to. The restriction of information about one's self makes one more capable because opponents will not know what to exploit or what to avoid. If anyone wants to forego this tactical wisdom, so be it. It makes our lives easier.