I heard an interesting story today that really highlights the importance of the basics and of remembering that we can all always learn something.
An American student of Chinese martial arts (a black belt, actually) along with his master were given an opportunity to meet with a Shaolin warrior-monk. The black belt was extremely excited at the opportunity, because he knew of the "mystic" powers of the Shaolin.
"Master, please tell the monk that I wish to learn the secrets of the Shaolin," he implored.