Learning a lot, or learning a little very well

Hey folks,

As a lot of you know, I have a lot of experience in quite a few martial arts. But the longer I train, the less I care about style, technique names and history. I believe that the techniques are a good way to help folks that don't have any combat experience. Learning by rote is one of the most effective ways to learn, and I really don't have any problems with it.

I do believe that the focus of the training should definitely go to trying to perfect your basics. Not only are the basics more important than the "flashy" techniques, they are far more reliable than the stuff that sells movies. I have thrown exactly zero spinning back kicks in a real fight situation. I have found reliable success with the back fist to the nose front kick to the groin combination. That said, I urge you all to look at your training.

That being said, today I am re-dedicating my life to the basics. I have done this before, and I am doing it again. Stretching, back fist-reverse punch-lead hook, front kick combos will be a staple. I will get my side kick from the lead leg to be at a level where I can land it reliably on highly skilled opponents. My word is my bond. Outro folks!!