Exceptions to the rule....
Muay-thai is brutal stuff... No doubt about it. The thing about combat arts (sports) is that LOTS of folks try it.
In my work I have met many kinds of folks, some of them have practiced various arts and had formal training.
One guy in particular was especially timid and reserved. His training in the Muay-thai was of little value. While I expected him to throw some kicks or elbows when we played he just didn't have it in his constitution to actually THROW that stuff at me.
I seriously doubt that he would hurt a fly...
He knew how. He has the skill and strength to inflict some serious trauma but he JUST couldn't bring himself to draw blood.
I even tried to antagonize him, push his buttons and even threw a few finger jabs and light contact kicks his way but I couldn't draw him in.
It's probably a good thing he didn't retaliate thinking back on it. I might be much uglier than I am...
Your art is only as "good" as YOU make it.
My .02 cents...
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James Paterson
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