Ted’s Talks #1: know yourself best
A fellow martial arts teacher/competition judge once barked at Ted Mancuso, “None of your students move like you!” Ted blinked, barked back “Good!” and walked… Read More »Ted’s Talks #1: know yourself best
A fellow martial arts teacher/competition judge once barked at Ted Mancuso, “None of your students move like you!” Ted blinked, barked back “Good!” and walked… Read More »Ted’s Talks #1: know yourself best
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