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  Every Situation Offers More Than One Choice There Is Always Another Way Life rarely offers only a single path. Every situation contains multiple possibilities, even if they are not immediately visible. This is one of the fundamental principles explored by the Percomboo World. Often, we notice only the most obvious solution. Habit, fear, external pressure, or a limited perspective can easily convince us that there is no alternative. Yet when we pause, remain open, and view the situation from a different angle, new paths begin to emerge. Percomboo helps people recognize these possibilities and encourages them to explore them. Recognizing—and sometimes simply accepting—those other options exist is one of the foundations of personal growth.  Different Paths. Shared Principles. Percomboo reveals universal principles that appear both in movement and in the many situations we encounter throughout life. These principles are universal; they are not tied to any particular technique, p...

Yesterday, I raised the question of whether Bruce Lee was right or wrong when he said, "I do not believe in styles." The basis of this question lies in the well-known fact that styles do exist and have continued to thrive ever since he made that statement in a 1971 interview. It seems that his claim has had little effect on the popularity of martial art styles, even though Bruce Lee remains the most famous, influential, and legendary martial artist of all time. Millions of Bruce Lee fans and followers continue to practice one or more traditional martial art styles. In fact, many beginners—initially inspired by Bruce Lee—end up learning and devoting themselves to traditional styles. As a result, a certain contradiction becomes apparent, and the question is entirely justifiable. Now, I’d like to share my friend Milagros’ great response to that question: “The Dragon is right; people should not rely on style. People try to keep an open mind—I believe this is what the Dragon wan...

There is plenty of evidence that interest in martial arts has been declining over the last decade. This is apparent, and I believe the reasons are the internet, globalization, and changing trends. People who are drawn to combative activities and want to explore and develop their own InFi style simply don’t stay in schools for long. They train for a while and then move on. The internet opens the eyes of the open-minded. You can watch anything you want online, and masters can no longer keep their secrets the way they could 30 years ago. As a result, teachers are no longer seen as authority figures; they’ve become more like customer service providers. Changing trends are another factor. The popularity of martial arts fluctuates. MMA, Krav Maga, and tricking are the current trends. In my opinion, it’s just fashion. The fact that these are popular doesn’t mean they’re better—they’re simply newer and heavily promoted through the media. When it comes to individual fighting styles, some tr...