You know, I watch the elders on my bench argue about the old path versus the new highway—same as this kata versus kumite, hoina? My father's knees gave out carrying sacks up the hill, and no amount of perfect form fixed that. Show me the numbers: how many young fighters from our dojo actually defend themselves on the street after ten years of point-sparring rules? Until I see the data on real outcomes, I'll trust the flickering light I fixed with tape—it works steady, even if it's not pretty.
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