145 - What Really Happens When Traditional Martial Artists Spar for the First Time?
From The Strenuous Life Podcast
Sparring for the first time is always a shock, but especially for traditional martial artists who may have spent years perfecting their techniques in the air or against a compliant partner just to watch it all fall apart against real resistance. No sparring, no miracles folks!
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