Marcelo & Mark briefly talk about the importance of technique over physical attributes, e.g. flexibility, strength, weight, reach, etc.: When developing and implementing one's game against an opponent, they should invest the majority of their effort towards technical excellence, i.e. efficiently coordinating one's body and limbs in a manner that maximizes their structural leverage while also conserving cardiovascular resources. This would include the ability to effectively modulate the angular nuances of a particular technique in order to meet the demands required of successful engagement with an opponent who happens to be relying upon their physicality; e.g. in the case of encountering an opponent who is demonstrably flexible, you may need to adjust the parameters of your technical process to proportionately account for a desired outcome. Learning to match and modify your technical abilities in response to your opponent's physical advantages is a crucial skill at the highest levels of competition.