Economy

Fancy backfists, roundhouses and flying scissor kicks.  They dazzle and demonstrate mastery.

But the real masters train on basics, and aspire to economy of motion.

"I'd no sooner kick a man in the head as I'd punch him in the foot." - Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee's was able to break a block of ice with his famous one-inch punch. Maximum impact from minimal distance. Training with him emphasised this simple lead strike.

Getting a slapped around a bit? Be direct. Work on economy.

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