The purpose of breaking bricks and boards is not to show strength over the non-martial artist, but to prove effectiveness of technique. If a student goes to a "bargain" martial arts school, is taught a couple forms and one-steps, but never actually applies their new found skills, how can he or she be confident that what they learned is effective? To have confidence that you can defend yourself, it's critical that you have faith in your technique!

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