Yes, a black belt should be able to execute precise, effective, beautiful, and technically proficient martial arts techniques, whatever the style. But just as importantly, a black belt should be able to execute precise and beautiful ideas, equal to or better than their physical techniques. A black belt should have an attitude equal in its brilliance to his or her physical skills.
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The ultimate aim of martial arts is about taking what we practice so diligently on the mat --and putting it to work in the world. It's best expressed like this Out of the dojo and into the world.Tom Callos
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Peace is more important than punches.
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The last thing this planet needs is another punch thrown, another grenade tossed, another missile launched to teach self-defense in today's world is to teach kindness, compassion, and protection from mediocrity.
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Your job as a teacher is to show your students, through this journey you're taking yourself, how to be the ultimate student.
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