My Path

    "Every person is different. Why should everyone learn the same way?"


    That simple question has guided my work for decades.


    When I began studying martial arts in 1983, I believed, like many others, that somewhere there must be one best style, one best method, or one perfect system. I immersed myself in traditional disciplines including Shito Ryu, Shotokan, Wing Tsun, Tai Chi, Muay Thai, Boxing and Jiu-Jitsu. Each offered valuable lessons, yet each also raised new questions.


    Over time, my attention gradually shifted away from styles and techniques toward something deeper: the universal principles that lie beneath them. I became increasingly fascinated by why different people succeed using completely different approaches. If every individual is unique, why should everyone be expected to learn, think or fight in exactly the same way?


    This search eventually led to the creation of Percomboo—a philosophy of individuality that combines insights from martial arts, philosophy and psychology.


    As my journey continued, martial arts became much more than physical self-defence. They became a way of understanding resilience, awareness, adaptability, emotional balance and human behaviour itself. I realized that the same principles that help us in combat also shape how we solve problems, overcome difficulties, build relationships, make decisions and pursue meaningful goals. Fighting is only one expression of principles that apply throughout life.


    Alongside my practical experience, I studied philosophy and psychology, seeking answers not only through training but also through academic inquiry. Throughout the years I have guided thousands of people through martial arts training, self-exploration and personal development. Every student reinforced the same conclusion: there is no universal method that works equally well for everyone, but there are universal principles that every individual can adapt in their own way.


    Today I continue to develop Percomboo through research, writing and creative exploration. It is more than a system—it is an invitation to discover one's own path instead of merely copying someone else's. Rather than preserving tradition for its own sake, my work seeks timeless principles that remain relevant regardless of culture, profession or circumstance.


    Beyond Percomboo, I write on Flaming Waterdrops, where I explore philosophy, psychology, art, creativity and the pursuit of clarity. Many of the ideas published there complement and expand the philosophical foundations of Percomboo, examining how universal principles influence not only movement but also thinking, learning and living.


    I do not claim to have discovered the only correct answers. My goal is different: to encourage independent thinking, help people recognise their own strengths, and inspire them to develop approaches that are authentic to who they are.


    If these ideas resonate with you, I would be pleased to hear from you.


    Email: ljs@flamingwaterdrops.com


    You can also connect with me through my social media channels and follow the continuing development of Percomboo and Flaming Waterdrops.

    Laszlo J. Szigili




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