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The Best Fighter Is Not A Boxer, Karate Or Judo Man. The Best Fighter Is Someone Who Can Adapt On Any Style. He Kicks Too Good For A Boxer, Throws Too Good For A Karate Man, And Punches Too Good For A Judo Man.

-Bruce Lee

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The Best Fighter Is Not A Boxer, Karate Or Judo Man. The Best Fighter Is Someone Who Can Adapt On Any Style. He Kicks Too Good For A Boxer, Throws Too Good For A Karate Man, And Punches Too Good For A Judo Man.

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