drop bear
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Tony already covered this pretty thoroughly, but to put it very simply, I'd say that forms, as I train them, are not unlike verbal recitation, while sparring is comparable to debate. Both are valid methods of learning. Verbally, recitation of great works provides a model to follow, while debate allows us to engage with others and test our ideas and logic against theirs. My training requires both methods ...and others as well.
yeah but on the internet if you are treating the conversation like kata. You are basically patronising people.
this conversation we are exploring an idea. You are not patiently educating me. I am not educating you.
seriously. How demeaning is that phrase.
some people don't like kata. And you don't have to do be a martial artist.