In martial arts, you're as good as what you train for. Lots of people know how to fight, but very few understand how to frame mentally for combat. Never train for the man. Train for the man possessed. Make your opponent unbeatable in your mind. Better, faster, smarter, more elusive. So when the real deal comes, they will crumble against each and every expectation you've projected onto them with ease. A great movie showcasing this principle is Hero (2002). You train for the demon, not the man. And you become the demon. You are ten steps ahead. You get it.