Finding the Art Quotes

“There are very few men who can throw a powerful uppercut or hook right up next to their own head or in front of their own sternum.”
― Jack Slack, Finding the Art: Essays on the Principles, Tactics and Techniques Which Govern Combat Sports

“In fact, much of the time Foreman and Saddler were close enough that their right hand would actively obstruct the path of their opponent's lead hand. If their opponent started trying to swing around Foreman or Saddler's outstretched hands, the longer path gave the ring cutters”
― Jack Slack, Finding the Art: Essays on the Principles, Tactics and Techniques Which Govern Combat Sports

“This method can be used to get around the ring, to escape the ropes, or to test the opponent's reactions and turning speed.”
― Jack Slack, Finding the Art: Essays on the Principles, Tactics and Techniques Which Govern Combat Sports

“When you see a fighter circling his opponent it is normally simply to test his opponent's turning speed and reactions.  ”
― Jack Slack, Finding the Art: Essays on the Principles, Tactics and Techniques Which Govern Combat Sports