Page 38 - Martial Science Magazine Feb/2015 #7

Many aspects may be involved in a real fight, but I up to willpower; such illusions can disappoint us.
have managed to divide and explain every aspect It is then, that forbearance becomes necessary so
in the same way I would talk to my students. The that we can wait for things to fit together timely.
only aspect that remains uncovered about the real
fight is that it is hard, since the smallest action Good concentration facilitates the process of ac-
might bring about large scale outcomes. ting and reacting; the responses will emerge with
the attack. The whole body must focus on the per-
The whole physical, technical, tactical and mental formance to generate a flow of action and reaction
level will be tested; the actions should be carried supported by intern and external energy.
out in the exact moment, since there is only one
chance for the attack and one for the countera- The last outcome of the fight will give a firm
ttack. There is no time to think, at a fight, one response in its own speech, telling that you did
can only react. All unnecessary motions must be not perform it in the training sessions though
avoided in order to save energy, gain velocity, and you needed to do it; but, what is evident is that it
keep a regular physical condition. was not enough. The opponent will become your
friend as he shows what your weaknesses or stren-
We can neither go beyond our abilities nor un- gths were.
derestimate the opponent for he will be ready to
react to find his chance. One must not think of Finally, as a study guide, I will provide you with
winning or losing; this kind of thought will tie us the ten top requisites to success in a combat.

“Good concentration facilitates the process
of acting and reacting; the responses will
emerge with the attack”.

38