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Expanding the Comfort Zone: A Martial Arts Lesson for Management

In martial arts, we don’t fight by leaving our comfort zone.
Instead, we expand it.
Every movement is designed to keep us within a structure where our balance, vision, and strength remain intact.

The key is not reckless leaps into the unknown, but steady enlargement of what we can control. Step by step, the safe ground grows wider—until the opponent finds themselves inside our zone, not outside of it.

Management works the same way.
A leader does not need the team to constantly “jump out of the comfort zone.” That only burns energy and creates unnecessary risk.
What matters is shifting the boundaries of safety and competence outward—through training, process, and smart iteration—so the organization can handle larger challenges with confidence.

The real art is this:
Keep the fight inside your structure. Expand your circle until the problem is no longer outside, but already within reach.

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Chang Wenteng is the senior student and last indoor disciple of Luo Dexiu, founder of Yizong Baguazhang. For nearly 15 years, he has engaged in intensive weekly private study under Master Luo, developing a refined understanding of internal mechanics, structural alignment, and movement strategy. Graduating with a degree in Physics from National Chiao Tung University, Wenteng applies a systems-level analytical approach to martial practice—decoding principles through the lens of force dynamics and structural mechanics. This scientific foundation enables him to bridge traditional martial concepts with clear, functional explanations. His martial experience spans disciplines, from Yagyu Shinkage-ryu swordsmanship to MMA competition, demonstrating his ability to adapt and integrate core principles across diverse systems. Wenteng’s teaching transcends stylistic boundaries. He focuses on shared internal principles that hold true regardless of form or lineage, helping practitioners develop proprioception, timing, and multi-joint coordination. His method is grounded in sensory clarity and technical simplicity, guiding students toward profound functional insight and cross-system coherence. Rather than promoting stylized movement or emotional narratives, Wenteng’s work emphasizes applicable, real-world skill—the transmission of embodied knowledge through dedicated practice.

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