First stage

Damon stood solitary in his dimly lit room, his skin glistening with sweat after an intense training session. His eyes fixed on the mirror, he beheld his chiseled physique with a mix of exhaustion and pride. The Shõ-Dan stage of martial arts demanded a deep connection between body and technique, emphasizing physical prowess as the gateway to advancement—a truth Damon had come to understand through relentless dedication.