How to master the Art of COUNTER-STRIKING⚡💥: Outsmarting Aggression

The Pen and Sword Journal - Vol 69

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Hello everyone,

Today, this week’s article was inspired by a memory from one of my first amateur kickboxing matches as a teenager. It’s an experience that left a lasting impression on me.

My opponent was an aggressive brawler, throwing relentless power punches to overwhelm me. By the final round, I was exhausted, and doubts started creeping in. A part of me believed I was losing, but another part of me refused to quit. I made a decision at that moment: I will keep going on until the very end, no matter what.

Then, something unexpected…