Deathcometh

I think that by fighting harder and more expereinced fighters you can become better and not just by fighting them but also by watching there movement and moves (what do they use more blocks, kicks, etc.?) and by doing this you could with hard work be able to beat them.

I think it's a good sign that you can feel your thigh strengthning but sorry i can't help with the pain

my school went like white-yellow-orange-blue-red-black and i only got to blue before i had to move so i only got a little over half of the teaching.

i would say that it depends on the time and place. If you are only facing 1-2 people i would say that it's perfect. But if you are talking about a gang then i would say know the art of running.

They think that they are the best, and its just not true. The reason this happens is that they dont face or haven't met any other stronger people.

About getting up i would try a sweap to take the person down with you. That would give a few seconds to get up and get away if needed.