"Heavy boots will weigh you down and weaken your kicks, as well as make it easier for an enemy to catch you if you try to flee."

Akito isn't sure how quickly he'll be able to teach Ryou, but he can at least try. Before bothering to show him a basic kick, he decides to try imparting on him some wisdom. "Someone once said 'whether you think you can, or can't, you're right.'"