Warrior...

In ancient times, whether in Africa, China, the Americas, Europe or elsewhere in the world, there was a warrior class of men and women dedicated to cultivating their bodies, minds, and spirits to successfully engage in battle. It was a matter of life and death, not just sport or entertainment. One's life literally depended on one's level of tenacity, discipline, diligence in training and preparation as well as ability to recover from serious injury or harm.

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