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I am glad to see the variety of opinions about this subject of point sparring. I'd have to aggree with those who state that it is an impractical approach to martial arts for self-defense purposes. It's a ...
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- by SecondMidnight
- Fri Dec 10, 1999 9:52 am
- Forum: Bill Glasheen's Dojo Roundtable
- Topic: Point Sparring, Part II
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- by SecondMidnight
- Sat Jun 12, 1999 6:21 am
- Forum: Bill Glasheen's Dojo Roundtable
- Topic: Rank! What does it really mean?
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Rank! What does it really mean?
Mr. Santaniello,
I have contemplated the same issue for a number of years now. Why does the use of ranking systems seem almost artificial or commercial now? What meaning do they hold? Why are some black belts of noticibly more proficiant skill levels than others?
What I can say is this:
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I have contemplated the same issue for a number of years now. Why does the use of ranking systems seem almost artificial or commercial now? What meaning do they hold? Why are some black belts of noticibly more proficiant skill levels than others?
What I can say is this:
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