Perfecting a handful of techniques as your primary ones is invaluable however, what I have noticed is that the fighters become predictable. A good fighter will fall for the same sequence of movements once or maybe twice, adjusting to what he experienced.
A fighter with a larger arsenal of techniques, combat movements and concepts will be able to counter the technique the second time their opponent tries to execute it and use it to their advantage. Of course their are exceptions to any rule.
Another factor that is beneficial about a larger arsenal of techniques is that even though you might not use or practice certain ones all the time... when the time comes to recall the movement based on the situation your body and mind will react accordingly.
It makes the fighter unpredictable and being unpredictable gives them the upper hand.
Last edited by pateticorecords; 11-29-2012 at 08:03 AM.
Tom
Integrated Kung Fu Academy
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