052 - Rant: Why the 'Too Deadly to Spar' Myth is Total B.S.
From The Strenuous Life Podcast
It's a HUGE mistake to focus on techniques like biting, finger breaks and eye-gouging and avoiding techniques you can try out under pressure and against resistance in sparring. Here's why that's the case, and why most martial sports participants are actually far deadlier than most martial artists.
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