Well, as reasons go, that's a good one. And that's what she'd be waiting to hear, frankly. The reasons someone wanted to fight were more important than the fighting itself, than the learning itself. She nodded, slowly, starting to sign.

All right. I can teach you at least some of what I know. But remember, the most important things are here -

She reached out, tapping his forehead.

And here.

She tapped over his heart.

She nodded, firmly, her look serious.

The thing people forget is the will behind the fist. Never forget why you're doing it. And more important than anything? When not to fight.