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Bill Walsh, former coach of the 49′rs, ran plays in different orders to help his offense internalize, while forcing the defense to react and improvise in the moment.

And since the human body needs exact training methods pertaining to the skills, working partner drills in a martial arts setting is crucial. Assuming the author is telling the truth, given the reactions it seems to be, this school is lacking in more ways than one.

I’m not going to push back on your blog post because I don’t believe that message is going to reach you. I will say that as one of your teachers, I know you got more out of your many years at the school than you claim. We shared some good times together and I had a front row seat to your growth as a human being and as a martial artist. I think if we were face to face and knowing you as I do, you would agree that we all struggle as human beings and it’s easier to place blame, criticize or find fault in others or other things such as the school and that it is unreasonable to lash out at something that never did anything but accelerate your positive growth as a person and a black belt. You may not be able to see that now which I understand but if you valued our relationship even the slightest, you may at least agree that I’m in the ballpark. And if you can’t agree on that part then let me remind you of my story. I was a 15 year old kid that came from a pretty tough childhood. I met the head of the system and the head of the schools and they both took me under their wing and groomed me into who I am today. Without those 2 men, I didn’t have much of a chance to do anything positive with my life and with them…well…I became a world champion at the age of 18, a 3rd degree black belt at the age of 22 and the first female referee in the world at the age of 27. And I’m pretty sure it was my profound martial arts experience that pushed me over the hump to get into Berkeley. My first trip to Taiwan for the world championships is where I uncovered my love for Chinese culture and language where I then majored in Chinese at Cal and am now running a multi-national firm out of NY and Beijing. These skills were nurtured by the school at an early age. All of these successes tie straight back to my first step I took into the school and those 2 individuals that blindly and without prejudice decided that I was worth investing in. The amazing thing is that everyone that walks through those doors (including you) has the same chances that I did. I chose to take what was given to me and make the best out of it. Not everyone does and that’s okay too but it is not reasonable to say the school has its limits because I’m living proof of what the system can do for people that want to have a life without limits. And if you knew me now and what I have done to leverage the skills and teachings from the school, you would not be able to look me in the eye and tell me I’m not amongst the “thinkers”.

I do wish you well and hope that in your quest for answers and your search for truth that you may consider my viewpoint as part of the process. And for whatever it’s worth, I hold our relationship close to me and as I said, I had a front row seat to your growth as a human being and as a black belt. I’m just hoping that hasn’t stopped and that doesn’t have the limits that this blog post exhibits. You’re a better man than that.

Your blog was brought to my attention because of the negative commentary regarding your former teacher and system. My thoughts on it? Clever, yes. Astute? Not so much. As a third degree black belt in the system you reference, I can personally attest that your unfortunate opinions are extremely outdated at best and just plain wrong at worst. Its interesting that you say that nothing has changed at the school considering I returned full time almost 12 years ago and cannot remember a single time I have seen you. Maybe it is time for you visit the school with fresh eyes and an open mind? Or maybe it is just time for you let it go. Where you assessment of the system failed the most is the emphasis on the physcial and practical application of the movement. Throughout my training I have spent thousands of hours executing my movement on real bodies – mainly those of much larger size. It seems in your training that you failed to grasp the fundamental concept that the best martial artists have trained themselves so intensley both mentally and emotionally that they resort to physical contact only as the last possible resort. Maybe you can visit our website or the many YouTube videos showcasing the practical and physical effectiveness of the system. My other point of contention in your blog is when you state that you and your best friend brought up many “great ideas” that were shot down by your teacher. Mr. Ng, I ask you – if your ideas were so great why didn’t you go out on your own and make them happen? I already know the answer. You failed to do so because you lack belief. But you lack belief not in the school,system or teacher you criticize. The belief you lack is in yourself. To all certified Black Belts, this is painfully clear. For your sake, I hope can let go and move on.