"You and I are artists... Martial artists. Control is very important for Martial arts. Restraint isn't fun. But it's imperative to learn Control. Both Emotional and Physical. It's more important to master self control in all it's aspects than to have the ability to dominate others. Controlling others shows strength, but true power lies in controlling yourself. Try to use a little bit more of physical force when you attack. Think of it as a percentage... How much power are you using now?" Braze asked as he tapped about working on his foot work as he tried to circle around the back of Aris as he spoke.
Braze faced significant challenges in mastering control, struggling across many aspects to maintain it effectively. This became a focal area for improvement, particularly through activities like tightrope walking and pushing his body to its limits through extreme stretching. These disciplines demanded not only gradual and diligent progression but also a high degree of precision, balance, and body awareness.
Maintaining control under pressure, managing physical responses, and executing precise movements are crucial for success and safety in both tightrope walking and extreme stretching. It was often a difficult and painful process for Braze to push his boundaries to new levels.
Concerning Aris, Braze was uncertain about offering help, mindful that Aris might reject his assistance or deem it unnecessary, as had happened before.
"In Echani Martial Arts and Teräs Käsi, control is especially important. These styles emphasize precision, grace, and the use of an opponent's strength against them, which requires high levels of control and discipline. Certain techniques require measured application of force. "
