I thought that Shotokan meant 'house of pine waves.' Hmm. That is odd. I just read that yesterday and I thought it was interesting so I posted. Turns out, my book a different interpretation. Bah!
Very true. Strength is always a factor, but if you are well-versed in the grappling arts you can use superior knowledge of body mechanics, etc. to cancel your opponent's advantage out.
Excellent article! Quite fun to read. I concur. My knees.....hurt every day. I am always sore. Sometimes I am just moderately sore, sometimes I am throbbing all over, but I am always sore.