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makes it easy to identify a strength because why use a dull sword
when there’s a sharp one that will do the job better. Nullifying or

During the early 70’s, there was obvious
bias and favoritism in tournaments.

making a strong weapon ineffective or less effective will create
doubt about that weapon, and a lesser weapon will be tried. The
distance was the strategy to nullify a strength! Constantly missing
with their “Go-To” technique will cause them to try harder to make
it work because “It was so close… I know I can score if I just…”!
Their “ego” will now create a telegraph as they try harder making
it easier to defend and counter thus nullifying a strength!

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This story also helped to push the improvement of my techniques.
During the early 70’s, there was obvious bias and favoritism in
tournaments. People wore either a white or a black uniform which
tended to indicate which style they were. Wearing a white uniform
and your opponent wore black and all the Officials all wore black
too… this did not bode well for you!
This was the exact situation I was
in. During an exchange, I scored but
the Officials didn't award the point.
The audience around the ring
booed the call because while the
Officials didn't "see" it, everyone
else did and loudly expressed their
displeasure! My response from that
point forward was that I would
work to make my techniques so

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