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Old 06-29-2011, 11:44 AM   #20
sakumeikan
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Re: philosophical or practical martial art?

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Philip Smith wrote: View Post
Appearances can be deceptive.

I remember Chiba Sensei once saying (to paraphrase) true compassion is having the ability to destroy but not destroying [your opponent] which sums up both practical and philospohical elements for me
Dear Philip,
Agreed. Cheers, Joe.
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