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Training with another 'live' body
Whilst there is a small but specific place for solo training the majority of the training experience is with a partner and this has benefits at multiple levels. In terms of strength development, working with a live body develops a motility not developed from static exercises or even from exercise using weights.
In terms of social and personal development, constantly working with a partner stretches communication and negotiating skills as students work to find the right level of resistance and cooperation.
Of course on a practical level practising with a partner is much realistic and produces higher quality skill.
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Many martial arts, such as Karate and Tai Chi focus on solo training, practising basics and forms in prearranged order. We are quite different.
