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Sensei Says:

THE JAPANESE SECRETS

Never esteem anything as an advantage to you that will make you break your word or lose your self-respect. Marcus Aurelius

Anything that makes you break your word, lower your standards, or lose your self-respect will never be an advantage for you in the long run. It may seem like an advantage at first, but it is merely an illusion; it is shortsighted and unwise.
Your word is your honor. When you break your word, you lose your honor, and when you lose your honor, you lose your self-respect.

Self-esteem and self-respect are fragile concepts that can be easily lost if not carefully maintained.

Once you decide to live by a code of honor and Stoic principles, lowering your standards or breaking those principles will damage your self-respect and self-esteem. That means anything that tempts you to lower your standards, set your honor aside, or go against what you know is right will not be a true advantage for you, no matter how it may appear...

Don’t esteem anything as more important than your honor or principles, no matter who you are with or what you are doing.

Once again, I will remind you of what the great sage Baltasar Gracian wrote: “The man of principle does not forget who he is because of what others are.”

-THE WAY OF THE WARRIOR-

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Sensei says:

Sparring Tips

Stay Relaxed & Breathe: Nerves cause premature fatigue. Keep your muscles loose and exhale when punching to maintain stamina.

Prioritize Defense: Focus on slipping, blocking, and parrying before attempting complex combinations.

Keep Eyes Open: Never look away or close your eyes when punches come in.

Control Your Ego: Do not try to win the sparring session. If you get hit, do not get angry; treat it as a lesson to improve your defense.

Manage Intensity: Communicate with your partner to set the pace. Spar at a technical, controlled pace, especially when starting out.

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Sensei Says:

Sparring is about technical development and learning, not winning. Key tips include staying relaxed to conserve energy, focusing on defense, maintaining proper range through footwork, and keeping your eyes open. You can start slow, prioritize landing jabs, communicate with partners, and avoid holding your breath.

-THE WAY OF THE WARRIOR-