We do not rise to the level of our expectations. We fall to the level of our training.” (Archilochus, Greek Soldier, 650 BC)
Most people who’ve been involved in martial arts for any length of time appreciate the need for practice. When we practice a new technique links (neural pathways) are formed in our brains to enable us to perform the technique more automatically the next time. The more we practice the stronger the link becomes making the technique more automatic until eventually we perform it without any conscious thought. Continue reading “We Do Not Rise to the Level of Our Expectations”