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  1. 02-12-2007, 10:03 PM #1
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    What is Skill?

    In regards to the martial and combative arts, what defines skill?
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    from a combat sports perspective, proficiency of technique, knowledge of the rules and being able to apply them both against an opponent.
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    skill is about me being able to beat every single mma guy there is!!!! mwuahahahahahahahahaha

    ok what was the question?. seriously.
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    skill is correct application of theory that is acquired through practice.
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    Skill is me smashing your doppleganger face, nancy boy!
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    Quote Originally Posted by David Jamieson View Post
    skill is correct application of theory that is acquired through practice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SevenStar View Post
    from a combat sports perspective, proficiency of technique, knowledge of the rules and being able to apply them both against an opponent.
    real fighting doesnt have rules.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Meat Shake View Post
    In regards to the martial and combative arts, what defines skill?
    Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women!!! Oh wait, that is what is best in life.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Meat Shake View Post
    In regards to the martial and combative arts, what defines skill?
    Skill means the same everywhere.. ability to perform better..
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