Originally Posted by
Ernie
I can honestly say I have no bread and butter technique anymore
I think that's what we should all strive for. Once you fall in love with certain techniques you limit yourself and your ability to respond naturally to a given situation. Easier said then done. I know I'm not there yet.
You often hear people ask "what is the best entry technique?" or something like that. The answer depends on the situation. That may sound like a cop-out but it is in fact the best answer. It leaves open all the possiblities. If you have a pre-set series of techniques in mind beforehand, you are counting on the situation evolving in a certain manner. It's like saying you are having a discussion with a person, but you're so busy thinking about your response while the other person is trying to tell you something that you're not really listening. You are more concerned about making your point, rather than really discussing the issue. So don't be surprised when the outcome is not exactly as you had anticipated.
'Talk is cheap because there is an excess of supply over demand'