Intensity is up to the individual student, as they have different goals. Just like lifting weights. Some want to be professional bodybuilders, and must train with great intensity. Others just want to tone, so less intensity. Ideally, I think going about 60% most of the time is good for progress, and greatly lessens the chance for injury. Instructors must go 100% for their test, and therefore must sometimes train at 100% in class. On Thai pads, focus mitts, kicking shields, it is almost always 100%. We use equipment so that we can go all-out without injury. Sparring is where we vary the resistance in accordance with the individual's goals. The main thing from the Tao is to spar all out (at times) and to always look to improve our performances. Which lead is forward, depends on the person, as do many of the techniques, as they are constantly modified. Aloha!
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