ChAPTeR 24 Compromise M artial artists ultimately strive for harmony. Sure they train to fight, but paradoxically that gives them a choice not to. They don't back down from conflict, they seek to resolve it. They look for the common ground, areas of agreement. They compromise. Most people shy away from conflict. They hate to fight. But opposing attitudes, opinions or approaches don't have to turn into a wrestling match. Conflict can be positive. But,