The transition from Harder to Softer systems or External to Internal styles also shows others that the aging Martial Artist's willingness to change lives on well into their age of maturity. The Martial Artist truly committed to human study seeks to ripen rather than rot; to become a deep, sweet, & treasured wine rather than a soured vinegar. Our urge to grow, to broaden horizons, to deepen our understanding doesn't have to calcify as we age. It is a remarkable thing to show those following us...
