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True observation begins when one is devoid of set patterns.

Freedom of expression occurs when one is beyond system.

A style is a classified response to one’s chosen inclination.

Truth cannot be structured or confined.

Remember that a martial art man is not merely a physical exponent of some prowess he may have been gifted with in the first place. As he matures, he will realize that his side kick is really not so much a tool to conquer his opponent, but a tool to explode through his ego and all those follies. All that training is to round him up to be a complete man.

In order to cope with what is, one must have the awareness and flexibility of the styleless style. When I say “styleless style,” I mean a style that has the totality without partiality; in short, it is a circle without circumference where every conceivable line is included.

Because, after all, an opponent is capable of throwing all lines (in all kinds of broken rhythm) and if one is partial only to dealing with the straight, then he will run into friction with just the right line that will screw up his straight line. Let’s remember the word relationship: To do a technique is to study oneself in action with the opponent, which is relationship.