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Commentary
A
good fighter is one who knows how to examine the differences and similarities
of each new encounter to determine the most appropriate action. For example,
the kinds of techniques and strategies used against a fighter
like Mike Tyson are not the same techniques and strategies that would be
used against a fighter like Bruce Lee.
A good repetoire of techniques and a good understanding of ones own style in relation
to another's is necessary to successfully navigate new situations. If this awareness
can be used creatively, it allows one to assess style and strategy to provide solutions
in the midsts of combat.
Grandmaster
Lau Kiem Churng notes that one cannot positively modify a situation
without 'gei geng jee wai' ( ). Literally, this phrase translates
to 'situation-alert-wit-intelligence' and is equivalent to the Western phrase of 'thinking
on one's feet': It is the intelligence of problem solving which is immediate and appropriate
for the circumstances.
To achieve this, a practioner must be strategic, vigilant, observant, sensitive or aware,
imaginative or conceptualize, and most importantly to achieve quiet and calm.
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