I very much respect “J-Byrd” even if I never met her. She is soo…… RIGHT! No martial art was a sport in the beginning. It was created to defend yourself. But i will go aggenst “J-byrd” a little bit, tournaments do help you to see what else you have to work on so when you get in a real life situation you’re ready.

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