Arre yaar, I see your point about kata preserving tradition, but here's the thing—my cousin in Ludhiana runs a boxing gym, and when I asked him what works for real kids scared to walk home, he showed me numbers: 80% of his students who focus on sparring have actually defended themselves in a street fight, compared to just 20% from the form-only group. Data is data, no matter how beautiful a kata looks on a sunny Sunday. Competition rules might mess with technique, sure, but at least a kumite session gives you a taste of the chaos your body will face when that samosa vendor’s brother comes after you for a bad review. The most vulnerable kid in the back row doesn't care about your lineage—he just wants to go home safe.
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