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Originally Posted by kuri
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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I've been told this story about my my Korean grandmaster, who is 66 but apparently still trains hard a couple hours a day (and I swear he can still kick anyone's butt, seriously; he is just a phenom in terms of conditioning and skills -- I'm never sure if I am inspired or dismayed when I think of where he is at in those regards).
Apparently in his training, he throws something like 500 jabs a day into a heavy bag. Probably has done that since his 20's. He used to box, too; I believe he was a military champion (If he does anything, he makes sure he is a champion; no failure, and I think the expectation for no failure for his masters, either.) Anyway, apparently one day a few years ago he walks into a meeting with a group of his masters and announces that he is really happy because he had such a good workout that morning, and he thinks he is really starting to get the jab.
Actually, I find that very motivating; forget the dismay.
