Listen "The Way of Flexibility in Taijutsu"
Episode Synopsis
Takamatsu Toshitsugu, a martial arts expert, argues that rigidity in approach is detrimental to effective combat. He contends that individuals focused solely on winning through brute force adopt inflexible fighting styles.
This inflexibility, he suggests, makes them vulnerable and ultimately jeopardizes their survival in actual combat situations.
The passage emphasizes the importance of adaptability and fluidity in martial arts. His point is that successful fighting requires flexibility rather than rigid adherence to a set method.
This inflexibility, he suggests, makes them vulnerable and ultimately jeopardizes their survival in actual combat situations.
The passage emphasizes the importance of adaptability and fluidity in martial arts. His point is that successful fighting requires flexibility rather than rigid adherence to a set method.
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