Why is Martial Art true Art?

The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination. Law of energy efficiency: “Use as little force as possible” leads a Martial Artist to flow smoothly & move lightly like dancers (of course that Martial Artists need to be sharper, more dynamic & are probably in different state of mind.). Then, the Martial Artist create movements spontaneously as a proper artist. In the fight a Martial Artist often uses the right brain’s hemisphere (the holistic & creative; the left one is more linear). Bruce Lee calls it ’empty mind‘ or we also say: ‘going...

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Does McGregor practice Russian Systema?

Does McGregor practice Russian Systema?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ”The hard and stiff will be broken. The soft and supple will prevail.” Lao Tzu What’s different about Conor McGregor? In a time, when most MMA fighters believe that hard tension guarantees a destructive strike, he does the opposite - he relaxes himself and uses a flowing body... Conor McGregor “Spaghetti Arms” Old fashion ‘hard’ stylists are probably laughing at his weird  “spaghetti arms” movements..  They believe in solid construction, they don’t understand the benefits of the bodywave. Those who don’t understand this...

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