Chapter 7
The next day, after breakfast, I found myself in front of instructor Jin So-cheong.
Instructor Jin So-cheong sat me down and began his explanation.
“The martial arts transmitted at Azure Dragon Martial Hall can be broadly categorized into three: Weapon Techniques, Mental Techniques, and Body Techniques. You understand what these are, right?”
“Yes.”
Weapon Techniques are methods of using weapons, Mental Techniques (Breathing Techniques) are methods for cultivating internal energy, and Body Techniques encompass all skills, including movement arts, that make the body flexible and agile.
Upon my nod, instructor Jin So-cheong continued, “Which one do you think is the most important among the three?”
“Mental Techniques.”
“And why is that?”
“Because although one can learn weapon techniques through practical experience, obtaining the secret Mental Techniques is extremely difficult, even if you offer a fortune.”