I have a love/hate relationship with the I-shape forms

[Earl Weiss]

I used to think that you had to teach it perfect from the start.

I submit there is a difference between Teaching something perfectly and expecting it to be done perfectly.

I do agree that even a thirst man can't drink from a fire hose and that the most essential elements be communicated first with finer details to follow.

 

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I submit there is a difference between Teaching something perfectly and expecting it to be done perfectly.

I do agree that even a thirst man can't drink from a fire hose and that the most essential elements be communicated first with finer details to follow.

But what is perfect? Which version of the technique, and why? Does the status of one version being perfect make the others less desirable, even in the situations in which they would be better?

I can vary my kicks for speed, power, or form. For the height or range I'm kicking. For how my opponent deploys their defenses. One thing that's been very clear in my training is that in a fight, searching for the perfect technique often leaves you with missed opportunities to have taken a "good enough" technique.

I don't agree that there is a perfect version of the technique for me to pick, which would then be a requirement for my students. I believe I can teach what's right for the given situation. And if that situation is that they are a white belt, there's not much to worry about.