First congratulations on your getting the fifth degree black belt Matt! You and Calvin (got his fourth degree) both earned it.

I enjoyed your testing and meeting you too. It was quite interesting hearing about how you started teaching kids karate in Australia and created a teaching model that fully supported kids.

Yep – Python is the word that comes to mine fighting the Gracie’s. I really like watching Pacquio’s fights… He seems to wear down the bigger guys with his unorthodox always-attacking style.

Yes, I realized the power of technique and toughness over size when I watched Royce Gracie defeat guys 70 pounds heavier. Most 200-lb. guys would have their hands full if they took on Manny Pacquio. Skill and experience wins every time.
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A very realistic motto – I love it.

I like how you cut them down to edible chunks.

Hi Caitlind,

Glad to have shares something you can use.

Hang in there.

My motto as a martial artist for a while now has been, “The bigger they are, the harder they hit!”

Funny thing is, I also learned that I didn’t have to hit as hard as “they” could, just hard enough. After incapacitating a few with kicks to the more delicate areas, or simple finger snaps to the eyes, I realized I could have a chance, even with a much larger opponent, and that was enough for me! Confidence cannot be overrated.