Will or Skill ?

[StrictlySP]

Hi Shamrock,
The mind controls the body thus will supersedes skill in the overall scheme of things combative. With that said, a primary goal in fight training is to infuse will with skill and skill with will. Now, when you genuinely have a three-dimensional integration of the two, you're another breed of "animal;" you're a true warrior...

For example, analogy-wise, what good is it having the most souped-up high-performance Porsche, Mercedes, Ferrari, etc (metaphorically representing skill) if you have no gas in the tank (metaphorically representing will). Gas (i.e. Will) is what's needed to power and drive the car (i.e. skill). No gas>no power>no drive>no good.

Here's another analogy to drive the point home. Imagine your body being a gun, your hands being the bullets, and your mind the trigger. Without the trigger, the gun and the bullets are impotent.

The development of a strong mind (i.e. strong will) is of the utmost importance in functionalizing and maximizing skill. How do you do this? First and foremost, learn how to proactively control and positively channel fear...

Take Care,
Lito