Experience Over Devotion

Buddha said, my follower should not accept my teaching out of devotion, but rather your own experiment. Even Buddha himself, in order to get final enlightenment needed hard work -Dalai Lama

No matter who the teacher, the subject, or past commitment you must know for yourself. This is very important in martial arts. If your teacher tells you to do something and you do not understand the concept or technique, you had better discipline yourself and practice until you know for yourself. The hard work and dedication will pay off in the end when you yourself have had the experience. You will become a better martial artist.