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Old 05-11-2008, 02:03 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by T.J.T View Post
The argument is when you get to the top 5 fighters in the world, its usualy the style that DOES make the fights. Why you ask? Because usualy the top teir fighters all train relativly as hard, are usualy as well trained, and as strong, thats why you see people say "styles make fights"
Styles do make fights, but I think the 'style' being referred to is something personal to the fighter. They would have that style whether they were boxing, kickboxing, or cooking. It's not something inherent to the art, it's a combination of a person's abilities and skills, plus their mindset that makes their 'style'. If it were any other way, anytime a boxer fought a boxer, it would be the same style.

I hope I'm getting my point about the distinction across.

edit: Woah boy, the Karateka are making their presence known now
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