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Originally posted by sherwinc
Okay let’s take a look at science as it is applied to MAs (at least on a basic level).
This is where you argument falls apart when stating that KF (your KF, or you) is superior to all non-KF arts.
Occam’s razor: one should not increase, beyond what is necessary, the number of entities required to explain anything. Or in other words the simplest hypothesis is usually the one that’s correct.
Another scientific principle; is to develop a theory and prove it right or wrong.
I’ll give to you an example of how this applies to MAs. I have a theory that simple direct attacks or defenses are more effective than complicated or indirect attack and defenses.
Hypothesis
I’ll use my favorite combination to illustrate. Jab, step jab, Rt. Cross, Rt. Low kick this is a simple short combo that I hypothesize will be effective against most fighters.
Test
I fight Mr. A: I throw a perfectly executed jab, step jab, Rt. Cross, Rt. Low kick and Mr. A goes down.
I fight Mr. B: I throw a perfectly executed jab, which he parries, and he catches my second jab with his hand but my cross drives through to his jaw and he stumbles back my round kick catches him and he’s done.
Theory proven!
Now let’s complicate things a bit.
I fight Mr. C: He attacks right away and throws a jab, I parry his jab and I return a jab, but I am caught by his right cross then a clinch and several knees.
Theory is proven but as in the real world it isn’t perfect (meaning it doesn’t’ work all the time against everyone).
You speak in absolutes and there are no absolutes in fighting in the ring or in the streets, but you can still prove a hypothesis in MAs to a reasonable conclusion.
So shedick prove it!
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