The Meaning of 'Basic' In The Basic Stroke Patterns
Originally Posted by comdpa
Great stuff there...I was always under the impression that 12-1-0 and 12-2-0 was the standard to "attain" to. New perspective there!! Major fog lifting...now I see what Mr Kelly meant by not customizing until expert stage is reached.
You are not alone, Justin. Many students are under the same impression. In fact, I personally have been characterized by an Authorized Instructor on another site as one who teaches only the two Basic Patterns. This, of course, is his own limited view and not actual fact.