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1. I would rather be choked for a minute than punched in the face

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2. I am stronger than I am fast

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3. I am better at launching one explosive attack than slowly wearing my opponent down

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4. I prefer to keep my opponent at a distance rather than grappling with him

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5. I would rather use hard, vicious attacks than fluid, precise attacks

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6. I am very acrobatic, more of a monkey than a bear

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7. I would like a martial art that features lots of full contact sparring, rather than training in a mirror

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8. I have good balance and flexibility

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9. I would rather learn few skills very well than many skills not so well

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10. Oriental martial arts appeal to me more than European ones

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11. I am interested in learning how to do high kicks and jump kicks

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12. I would prefer a martial art that has a strong emphasis on spirituality and peace

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13. I would rather throw my opponent than strike him

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14. If I was fighting on the ground I would remain calm and try to submit my opponent rather than strike

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15. I would like a martial art that has high physical demands so that I could get in shape

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16. I would like a martial art that incorporates weapons training and stealth

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17. I prefer attacking in linear motions rather than circular

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18. I would prefer an art with strict guidelines, rather than one that allows you to improvise and cross train

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19. I would prefer an art that specializes in dealing with multiple opponents than one on one

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20. I have better upper body than lower body strength

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21. I would like to spend lots of time learning how to shatter boards and bricks with my bare hands

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22. I would prefer weight lifting to aerobic exercises when I am training

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23. I am comfortable touching other humans for long periods of time

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24. I would like a martial art that focuses more on defense than aggression

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