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M A R T I A L A R T S F O R A T H L E T I C C O N D I T I O N I N G

and stamina-building exercises, such as running, these exercises occupy a comparatively small part of theiroverall training, thebulkofwhich is in the techniques of their chosen arts. Martial artists develop their strength and fitness by regularly practicing the techniques of their chosen arts. Indeed, one only has to think of a martial artist such as Bruce Lee to see how strong and fit a dedicated practitioner can become. Training in the martial arts is also different from Western training

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