This week we discuss the concepts of "traditional" and "modern" in martial arts. The conversation around this topic can sometimes be heated and based in conflict by comparison. I hope that this tea talk clarifies some of the bias attached to each standard but also shows how each has its benefits and actually complements the other. Tradition and progression are two parts of a whole and they do not have to be contradictory regardless of how much each term implies. Tea Talks – Unfiltered ...