By Joe Kosh One of the most difficult skills to master, or even become competent for that matter, is balance.
Balance is the basis for anything in life, for without it nothing can exist in harmony.
For a martial artist, this is especially true. It can also be the difference between life and death. Now let's break down what balance is, why it's important, and how we can improve or develop it. From birth, all of us constantly try to develop and improve our balance. Our first step is to try to keep our heads straight up.