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Old 04-10-2008, 03:59 PM   #25 (permalink)
kuri
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While I was living in Japan the teacher of my teacher, then about 80 yrs old and with 60+ years of training, commented one day that he finally understood how to throw a straight punch.

Obviously a metaphorical statement but always a good reminder to drill the (seemingly) basics.
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