Best tendon and ligament strength secret I wish I knew on Day 1

Muscles are only half the equation in martial arts (or any physical exercise or activity) and people seem to forget it takes LONGER to heal tendons and ligaments than broken bones (remember bones have way better blood supply). And for martial arts, your form and structure to not collapse in your stance relies on tendon and ligament strength. Plus, using the wall is fast, easy, very effective and can become impossibly hard with doing opposite side one leg one arm holds for 30-60 second intervals, no matter how elite the athlete.