(IMHO) At their basest levels, all disciplines/endeavors must serve some practical function. One level above that, they are expressions of healthy competition, or new conduits for novelty. But at the highest level, they serve as mirrors into our beings, reflecting our weaknesses and deepest tendencies back to us, allowing us to recognize and hack our operating systems as necessary. I think that’s where the REALLY interesting stuff happens.
I think that’s where—to quote Musashi—”If you know the way broadly, you will see it in all things.”
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
Or, to put it another way, When seriously studying a martial art, your true opponent is indeed yourself. This is the one true path.
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In martial arts, I like all three layers; too much of it was co-opted by inapplicable stuff until MMA, IMHO, but yeah I totally agree. Once you push the limits of your potential it’s just about you and You.
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I know the way to nowhere and am willing to share it with anybody who wants to find it.
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I’m pretty sure I need hacked…
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That’s where the (fun/horror) of life is, IMHO. LOL
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Indeed!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾
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🙂
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IMHO… Got it. I’m new to this blogging thing! 🙂
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yep, honestly I’m not a fan of social media and text-talk, but it’s pretty powerful and carries weight, so I’m trying to learn the ins and outs of it.
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I’m learning. 😉
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