While the following video is meant for BJJ students, it's message is really for all martial artists. In short, you need to master the basics (words/terms) before you can create sentences ( a combination) and well before you can debate (spar/fight) with someone else. This message has been lost (or diluted) over time in that people think that after a few days/weeks/months of training that they are ready to take on all comers... this is far from the truth.
