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Understand.

Dueling ultimately is simply a test in individual “essence.”

Not being stuck mentally and not abiding oneself is the root of life.

Strategy of distracting attention

Focus on movement, greater speed—in other words, subjectively in time for the signal, don’t focus full attention on signal, though necessary. This way one can time the rhythm of the signal, or the starter’s pattern, so that he can start with the signal, not react to the signal.

Auditory signals and reaction time

Experiments indicate that if the cue to act can be made auditory instead of visual, the athlete’s response is more rapid. Make use of it together with visual if possible.

Strategy of distracting attention

Repeat—for most rapid perception, attention must be at the maximum focus on the thing to be perceived.

Vision awareness factors that all martial artists should consider

1. Awareness in attack 2. Awareness in counter 3. Awareness in combination

You see, the kicks and punches are weapons not necessarily aimed toward invading opponents. These tools can be aimed at our fears, frustrations, and all that. Martial art can help in your process toward growth.